My dear creator, this piece was born from still moments. The kind where a small character feels like it has always existed, simply waiting for yarn and care. Let us shape her gently.
About This Creation & Our Angle
The Acorn Path Companion is not a fast make. And that is her strength.
This project is designed for makers who value form, proportion, and emotion over speed. Every curve serves a purpose. Every stitch supports softness. From a commercial standpoint, this pattern aligns beautifully with high-intent searches tied to premium amigurumi, collectible dolls, and nursery decor crafted with intention.
This is the kind of design customers keep, gift thoughtfully, or display year-round. Not seasonal clutter. A quiet favorite.
Project Snapshot:
📊 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏰ Est. Time: 10–14 hours
📏 Size: Approx. 30 cm tall
“When a shape feels kind, the hands remember it.” — Patricia
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Materials & Tools Needed
🧶 Yarn: DK weight cotton or cotton blend
Skin tone (warm cream)
Outfit color (soft moss green)
Hair color (rust or cinnamon)
Accent colors (brown, off-white, muted orange)
🪡 Hook: 2.75 mm
✨ Other Materials:
Safety eyes 8–9 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Embroidery thread (brown, pink)
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Abbreviations & Stitches Used
We will be working in continuous rounds.
📍 ch: chain
📍 sl st: slip stitch
📍 sc: single crochet
📍 inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
📍 dec: invisible decrease
📍 BLO: back loop only
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The Complete Acorn Path Companion Pattern
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The Head
Worked in skin color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc in each stitch (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42 sts)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48 sts)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54 sts)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60 sts)
Rnd 11–15: sc around (60 sts)
Place safety eyes between Rnd 9 and 10, approx. 9 stitches apart.
Rnd 16: (8 sc, dec) x6 (54 sts)
Rnd 17: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48 sts)
Rnd 18: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42 sts)
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36 sts)
Begin stuffing firmly, shaping cheeks forward.
Rnd 20: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 23: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
Rnd 24: dec x6 (6 sts)
Fasten off and close.
Artisan’s Note: Do not over-tighten the final rounds. A relaxed close keeps the crown softly domed.
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The Body
Worked from the neck down in skin color, switching to outfit color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 6–7: sc around (30 sts)
Rnd 8: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
Rnd 9–11: sc around (36 sts)
Switch to outfit color.
Rnd 12: BLO sc around (36 sts)
Rnd 13–15: sc around (36 sts)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 17: sc around (30 sts)
Stuff lightly, keeping torso soft.
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 19: sc around (24 sts)
Fasten off, leaving opening for legs.
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Legs (Make 2)
Worked in outfit color, switching to skin.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4–6: sc around (18 sts)
Switch to skin color.
Rnd 7–12: sc around (18 sts)
Lightly stuff.
Rnd 13: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
Rnd 14–16: sc around (12 sts)
Fasten off.
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Arms (Make 2)
Worked in skin color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9 sts)
Rnd 3–10: sc around (9 sts)
Stuff lightly, keeping arms flexible.
Rnd 11: dec x4, sc (5 sts)
Fasten off.
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Curly Hair Base
Worked in hair color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
Fasten off, leave long tail.
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Hair Curls (Make 18–22)
Ch 18
Starting in second ch from hook:
2 sc in each stitch across.
Fasten off.
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Crossbody Bag
Worked in brown.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4–7: sc around (18 sts)
Fasten off.
Bag Strap:
Ch 55. Sl st back along chain. Attach to bag sides.
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Assembly & Final Touches
Sew head securely to body, aligning chin slightly forward.
Attach legs flat to the base opening, ensuring the doll sits naturally.
Arms are sewn just below the neckline, angled slightly forward.
Stitch hair base to head. Attach curls densely around crown and sides, leaving forehead open.
Embroider nose with a single horizontal stitch. Add small pink blush stitches beneath eyes.
Dress her with the bag, allowing the strap to cross the torso naturally.
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Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use acrylic yarn?
A: Yes, but cotton gives better stitch definition and a calmer finish.
Q: How do I keep the curls from flattening?
A: Avoid over-handling. Light steam from a distance helps revive bounce.
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A Final Word
This companion was shaped to be remembered. Not loud. Not rushed. Simply kind in form and feeling. When you finish her, let her rest somewhere she can be seen.
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