Crochet a Palm-Sized Amigurumi with Curly Hair and Round Ears

Three pale curls, two round brown ears, and a small pink nose give this palm-sized crochet character its distinctive face. The cream front is framed by a darker brown section, creating a clear outline without needing many decorative details.

At this scale, placement matters as much as crochet technique. Moving an eye slightly, tilting an ear, or letting a curl fall lower can change the expression. Planning those details together makes finishing easier.

Use the video at the end for the crochet instructions. The notes here focus on shaping, arranging the features, and securing the small pieces; they are a companion to the video rather than a complete written pattern.

Start with the Color Relationships

The pictured character combines a cream face, brown outer section and ears, pale yellow curls, brown embroidered eyes, a pink nose, and peach cheeks.

The contrast between the cream front and brown outline makes the rounded face easy to read. The lighter curls remain visible against both colors, while the small pink nose provides a focal point beneath the eyes.

If you change the palette, keep enough contrast between the face and embroidered features. Lay the yarns together before starting; a combination that looks attractive in separate balls may make tiny eyes difficult to see.

Prepare for Small Pieces

Follow the video’s yarn and hook guidance. Keep the yarn thickness reasonably consistent across the main sections so that the ears and curls remain in proportion to the face.

Alongside the crochet supplies required by the tutorial, prepare stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, a stitch marker, and removable yarn markers for placement.

A smooth yarn makes it easier to identify stitches and adjust small details. If you choose a fuzzy yarn, check that you can still see the stitch openings clearly enough to count and sew accurately.

Shape the Rounded Face Evenly

The cream front is the largest visible area, so uneven stuffing will show beneath the simple embroidery. Add filling in small portions and distribute it toward the sides rather than packing everything into the middle.

Rotate the piece as you work. Check its profile as well as its front: a face can look balanced from one angle while having a flattened side or an overly pointed lower edge.

The filling should support the shape without stretching the stitch openings. If a lump appears, redistribute the stuffing before adding more.

Before finishing the opening: gently smooth the front and check that the area intended for the eyes and nose is evenly supported.

Check the Brown Outline

The brown section frames the face and visually connects it to the ears. Follow the video’s construction method, then inspect how that section sits around the cream front.

Look for a consistent border rather than forcing every visible round to line up perfectly. Crochet worked in a spiral can create a slight slant, so use the overall shape as your guide.

If the brown edge appears wider on one side, first check whether the piece has rotated or the filling has shifted. If separate sections are joined in your version, inspect the joining tension before tightening the seam further.

An overly tight join can distort the face and make the border look uneven.

Place the Ears Before Committing to the Face

The round ears establish the top of the character and help define its center. Temporarily position both ears before finalizing the embroidery.

Compare their height, outward angle, and distance from the center of the face. Look from above as well as straight on; one ear positioned farther back may appear smaller even when both pieces match.

Check the pair together:

• Their visible rounded portions should be similar in size.

• Their bases should sit at comparable heights.

• Their angles should frame the face without leaning awkwardly forward.

When sewing, spread the attachment stitches across the base rather than pulling the ear into place from a single point. Pause during the seam to check that the rounded shape remains visible.

Arrange the Three Curls as a Group

The pale fringe is made up of three visible curled shapes. Their arrangement creates a soft line across the forehead, with enough space beneath them for the eyes.

Follow the video to make the curls, then arrange all three before securing any one permanently. Check the combined width against the face and the spacing between the ears.

Let the curls keep their natural shape. Pulling them tightly across the forehead can flatten their texture or draw them down over the eyes.

Secure the Shape Without Hiding It

Use discreet attachment points where the curls meet the head. If a curl lifts away more than you want, add a small securing stitch beneath it rather than stitching across its visible surface.

Recheck the fringe after each attachment. Sewing one curl can shift the next, particularly on a small rounded base.

The finished fringe should remain recognizable as separate curls while looking like one coordinated detail.

Map the Eyes and Nose Together

The pictured face uses two narrow brown eyes and a small pink nose between and below them. Position these features as a group rather than completing one eye and guessing the rest.

Mark the eye positions with removable yarn, then place a temporary marker for the nose. Hold the character upright and look at it from a little distance.

Compare the eye height and spacing, and check that the nose sits beneath their midpoint. Use the face’s overall center rather than relying only on the direction of the crochet rounds.

Keep Embroidery Tension Gentle

Lay the embroidery yarn against the surface without pulling it deeply into the stuffing. Excess tension can leave dents around the eyes or draw the nose off center.

Build the nose gradually with short stitches. Stop when the pink shape is clear; adding too many stitches in the same area can create a bulky patch.

Add the cheeks once the eyes and nose are settled. Keep the color light and the placement balanced so that the cheeks support the expression without dominating it.

Fix Placement Problems Before Adding More Detail

One Eye Looks Higher

Check that the character is upright and the ears are balanced. If the eye positions still differ, adjust the embroidery rather than trying to disguise the difference with larger cheeks.

The Curls Cover the Eyes

Move the fringe slightly upward or reduce how tightly it is pulled down during attachment. Check its position with all three curls in place.

An Ear Appears Smaller

Compare its angle and how much of its base is hidden in the seam. The problem may be placement rather than the crochet piece itself.

The Face Looks Pulled In

Inspect the embroidery and any surrounding joins for tight stitches. Ease the tension where possible before adding more stuffing.

Finish and Care for the Character

Inspect the ear bases, curl attachments, closing stitches, and embroidered details. Secure loose ends and remove every temporary marker or pin.

The photograph shows the character supported in a hand. Test its balance separately if you want to display it upright; a rounded base may need a small dish or another suitable support.

Follow the yarn and stuffing care instructions when cleaning. Blot small marks gently and avoid rubbing across the curls or embroidery. After cleaning, reshape the piece and allow it to dry completely.

Watch the Crochet Video

Follow the video for the stitch sequence, individual pieces, and construction. Pause during the ear, fringe, and face placement so you can compare the whole expression before securing each detail.