My dearest creator, it is a joy to guide your hands today. We are building something truly special. Celine is not just a doll; she is an exercise in proportion and softness. Her delicate snail friend adds a charming narrative to our project. Take your time with the cheek shaping, trust the mathematics of the rounds, and watch her innocent expression come to life.
About This Creation
Celine represents the pinnacle of soft, rounded amigurumi design. Her defining feature is her beautifully oversized head, perfectly balanced by a petite, chubby body in a 60/40 ratio. We carefully anchor her eyes low to ensure that unmistakable gaze of innocence. Her companion, the little snail, echoes this softness with a perfectly plump shell and gentle curves.
Project Snapshot
🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate
🧶 Time Investment: 8 to 10 hours
🧶 Dimensions: Approximately 8 inches tall (Celine), 3 inches tall (Snail)
Materials
✨ Sport weight yarn in Skin Tone, White, Forest Green, Bright Yellow, Light Grey, and Mustard Yellow
✨ 2.5mm crochet hook
✨ 8mm safety eyes (Celine) and 6mm safety eyes (Snail)
✨ Premium polyester fiberfill
✨ Yarn needle
✨ Stitch markers
Abbreviations
➡️ sc: single crochet
➡️ inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
➡️ dec: decrease (invisible decrease preferred)
➡️ ch: chain
➡️ sl st: slip stitch
➡️ hdc: half double crochet
➡️ dc: double crochet
➡️ BLO: back loops only
➡️ FLO: front loops only
The Pattern
Celine’s Head
Use Skin Tone yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
Rounds 9-13: 48 sc (48)
Round 14: 15 sc, [inc, sc] x 3, 6 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 15 sc (54)
Place 8mm safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, spacing them 9 stitches apart across the center 6 single crochets.
Rounds 15-18: 54 sc (54)
Round 19: 15 sc, [dec, sc] x 3, 6 sc, [sc, dec] x 3, 15 sc (48)
Round 20: [6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)
Round 21: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
Round 22: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
Round 23: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Begin stuffing the head firmly. Focus the fiberfill into the cheek increases made in Round 14 to create a plump, rounded face.
Round 24: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 25: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Celine’s Wig Cap and Curls
Use Forest Green yarn.
Rounds 1-8: Repeat Rounds 1-8 of the Head (48)
Rounds 9-12: 48 sc (48)
Round 13 (Curls): [Ch 25, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, 24 sc down the chain. Sl st into the next stitch on the cap] Repeat this sequence 48 times around the entire edge.
Fasten off. Leave a very long tail to sew the cap to the head.
Celine’s Legs
Make two. Begin with Bright Yellow yarn for the shoes.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: BLO 18 sc (18)
Round 5: 18 sc (18)
Round 6: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
Change to Skin Tone yarn.
Round 7: BLO 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (12)
Rounds 8-20: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Stuff both legs gently, keeping the top half softer.
Celine’s Body
Continue with Skin Tone yarn from the second leg.
Round 21: Ch 3. Insert hook into the last stitch of the first leg. 12 sc around the first leg, 3 sc across the chain, 12 sc around the second leg, 3 sc across the opposite side of the chain (30)
Rounds 22-24: 30 sc (30)
Change to White yarn for the dress base.
Round 25: 30 sc (30)
Round 26: BLO 30 sc (30)
Rounds 27-30: 30 sc (30)
Round 31: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Rounds 32-34: 24 sc (24)
Round 35: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 36: 18 sc (18)
Round 37: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off. Stuff the body firmly, ensuring a smooth transition into the neck.
The Dress Skirt
Hold the body upside down. Attach White yarn to the front loops of Round 26.
Round 1: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Round 2: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Rounds 3-5: 42 sc (42)
Change to Forest Green yarn.
Round 6: [sc, 2 dc in the next stitch, sc] x 14 (56)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Celine’s Arms
Make two. Use Skin Tone yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
Rounds 3-14: 8 sc (8)
Do not stuff the arms to keep them flush against the body. Flatten the top opening and crochet 4 sc across both layers to close. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Celine’s Capelet
Use Bright Yellow yarn. This piece is worked in rows.
Row 1: Ch 16. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 15 sc. Ch 1, turn (15)
Row 2: [sc, inc] x 7, sc. Ch 1, turn (22)
Row 3: [2 sc, inc] x 7, sc. Ch 1, turn (29)
Row 4: [3 sc, inc] x 7, sc. Ch 1, turn (36)
Fasten off. Leave tails on both ends to tie the capelet around the neck. Embroider tiny white daisies on the edges if desired.
The Daisy Hat
Begin with Mustard Yellow yarn for the center.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: 18 sc (18)
Fasten off the yellow. Attach White yarn to the front loops of Round 4.
Round 5 (Petals): [Ch 8, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, 5 hdc down the chain. Sl st into the next stitch on the yellow center] Repeat this sequence 18 times to create 18 petals.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
The Snail Body
Use Light Grey yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Round 3: 9 sc (9)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 3 (15)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)
Round 7: 18 sc (18)
Round 8: [5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)
Round 9: [6 sc, inc] x 3 (24)
Rounds 10-14: 24 sc (24)
Place 6mm safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, spacing them 4 stitches apart.
Round 15: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 16: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Stuff the head firmly. Lightly stuff the rest of the body as you go.
Rounds 17-26: 12 sc (12)
Round 27: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off. Use a yarn needle to pull the opening closed.
Snail Antennae
Make two. Use Light Grey yarn.
Ch 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sl st. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Add a tiny french knot in Mustard Yellow at the tips.
The Snail Shell
Use Mustard Yellow yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Rounds 7-12: 36 sc (36)
Round 13: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
Round 14: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Round 15: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the shell firmly to maintain a plump, round shape.
Snail’s Giant Daisy
Use Forest Green yarn for the stem.
Row 1: Ch 12. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 11 sl st (11). Fasten off.
Flower Center (Mustard Yellow): 6 sc in a magic ring (6). Fasten off.
Flower Petals (White): Attach white to the center. [Ch 4, starting in the 2nd ch, 3 sc down the chain, sl st into the next stitch on the center] Repeat 6 times for 6 petals. Fasten off and sew the stem to the back of the flower.
Assembly
➡️ Position Celine’s head on the body and sew securely through the 12 stitches of Round 37 of the body and Round 25 of the head.
➡️ Place the green wig cap onto Celine’s head, aligning the edge with Round 9. Sew it firmly in place.
➡️ Sew the arms to the sides of the body at Round 35, angled slightly forward.
➡️ Tie the yellow capelet around Celine’s neck.
➡️ Sew the large Daisy Hat slightly askew on top of the green curls.
➡️ Sew the Snail Shell to the back of the Snail Body, covering Rounds 13 through 20.
➡️ Attach the antennae to the top of the Snail’s head between Rounds 3 and 4.
➡️ Tack the Snail’s Giant Daisy to the side of the snail’s body so it appears to be holding it.
