Mini Wootteo Crochet Doll Pattern

About this Wootteo doll pattern

This is a pocket-sized Wootteo doll in the Super Tuna costume: a round white head, a black felt mask with two light blue eyes, blue overalls and little brown boots. It stands about 8.5 cm tall, so it fits in the palm of your hand.

The doll is worked almost in one piece. You crochet two small legs, join them into a single body, and keep going straight up into the head without cutting the yarn. Only the hands are made separately.

The face is made entirely from felt, so there are no safety eyes or embroidered features to place. That keeps the finished look clean and graphic, and it makes the pattern a good fit if you like quick, small projects with a lot of personality.

The original was made with sport weight cotton and a 2.00 mm hook. Tight stitches matter here, because the dense fabric is what gives the head its smooth, round shape.

You only need basic stitches: sc, inc and the invisible dec. The part that asks for a bit of care is joining the two legs and changing colors, which is why this is rated intermediate.

Finished size

With Bali cotton in sport weight (ply #2) and a 2.00 mm (2/0) hook, the doll is 8.5 cm tall. The head is the largest part, at 54 stitches around, so the doll has a big-head, small-body look.

If you use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook, the doll will grow in proportion, and you should scale the felt pieces up as well.

Yarn substitution

Choose a smooth cotton or cotton blend in sport or fingering weight. Cotton holds its shape well and shows the stitches clearly at this small scale.

Use a hook one size smaller than the yarn label suggests, so the fabric is firm and the stuffing cannot show through.

The pattern calls for white, blue and brown yarn. The designer notes you can use white yarn only, and in that case the legs and overalls can be told apart with felt, paint or embroidery instead.

Tip: Buy the white and blue yarns from the same brand and weight, so the color change at R11 does not leave a visible difference in thickness.

Common mistakes

• Loose stitches on the head. Slack tension lets fiberfill peek through. Go down a hook size if you see gaps.
• Losing count when joining the legs. Each leg has 12 stitches, so the body should start with 24 stitches. Count before you carry on.
• Uneven stuffing. Stuff the legs and body as you go, and fill the head firmly before the last decreases, because you cannot add more once it is closed.
• Pulling the hands too tight. The hands are only 8 stitches wide, so keep your tension relaxed or they curl.
• Too much glue on felt. Use a small amount near the edges. Excess glue shows through the black felt and the pale blue pieces.

FAQ

Can I make the Wootteo doll in white yarn only?

Yes. The pattern says you can use white yarn only. The doll will still read as a Wootteo thanks to the felt mask and eyes, and you can add the pocket and overall straps in felt or embroidery.

Does the doll use safety eyes?

No. The face is made from glued felt: a black mask piece and two light blue circles of 11 mm diameter. There are no hard parts to fit, but you should still keep it away from very young children who might peel the felt off.

When do the color changes happen?

The legs start in brown. You switch to blue at R4, work the blue body through R10, then switch to white at R11 for the top of the body and the head.

Where do the arms go?

Sew the arms on between R12 and R13, leaving a gap of 4 stitches between them. Then embroider the shoulder straps with blue yarn.

When should I stuff it?

The pattern does not give exact stuffing points. Stuff the legs and body lightly as you work, and fill the head fully during the decreases from R25 to R29, before you close the hole.

Pattern

Hands (make 2, white yarn)

1. R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
2. R2: (1 inc, 2 sc) x 2 [8]
3. R3-R8: sc all around [8]

Cut the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2, start with brown yarn)

1. R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
2. R2: 6 inc [12]
3. R3: sc all around [12]
4. Change to blue yarn.
5. R4: sc all around [12]

Cut the yarn on the first leg. Make the second leg the same way up to R4, but do not cut the yarn. Join in the first leg and continue with the body.

Tip: Two legs of 12 stitches give you 24 stitches for the body. If your count is different after joining, check it before you continue.

Body

1. R5-R10: sc all around [24]
2. Change to white yarn.
3. R11: sc all around [24]
4. R12: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 [18]

Do not cut the yarn. Continue crocheting the head.

Head

1. R13: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 9 [27]
2. R14: (1 inc, 2 sc) x 9 [36]
3. R15: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 9 [45]
4. R16: (1 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc) x 9 [54]
5. R17-R24: sc all around [54]
6. R25: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 9 [45]
7. R26: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 9 [36]
8. R27: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 9 [27]
9. R28: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 9 [18]
10. R29: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 [12]
11. R30: 4 dec, working a slst in the last dec. Cut the yarn and close the hole.

Face and pocket (felt)

• Cut the mask from black felt, 5 x 3 cm.
• Cut 2 eyes from baby blue felt, 11 mm in diameter.
• Cut the pocket from baby blue felt, 1.8 x 1 cm.

Assembly

1. Sew the arms on between R12 and R13, with a gap of 4 stitches between them.
2. Embroider the shoulder straps with blue yarn.
3. Glue all the felt pieces in place: the mask first, then the eyes on top of it, and the pocket on the overalls.

Tip: Place the felt pieces with pins or a dot of glue first and check the symmetry before you press them down.

Optional & Creative Ideas

• Customize colors: Swap the overalls and boots for another color pair, or make a whole set of dolls in different outfits.
• Make it a keychain: Add a small loop of yarn or a keyring on top of the head before you close the last hole.
• Try a different mask: Cut the mask from another felt color, or add a tiny embroidered detail on the eyes.
• Gift idea: Make a set of two or three in different colors as small desk or bag companions.

Final Thoughts

The Wootteo doll is a short project that rewards neat tension and careful felt placement. Take your time with the leg join and the glue, and you will end up with a tidy little character in about an afternoon.

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