This Wonderstruck Princess amigurumi doll was inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic look during the Speak Now era of the Eras Tour concert movie, when she stepped onto the stage wearing a dramatic, purple ombre gown that felt straight out of a fairytale.
This Wonderstruck Princess amigurumi doll is inspired by that unforgettable moment when Taylor stepped onto the stage in a voluminous, three-tiered "cupcake" dress while performing Enchanted and Long Live. With its flowing layers, soft purple tones, and extra poofy silhouette, this crochet doll captures the elegance, drama, and storybook magic of that performance.
Designed to feel timeless and whimsical, this amigurumi works beautifully as a classic princess doll while still clearly nodding to its pop-inspired roots. The layered skirt and cascading ruffles give the dress movement and presence, making it just as fun to display as it is to crochet.
What You Need / Materials
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- Light worsted (weight #3) cotton yarn, shown in Hobbii's Friends Cotton 8/8 and Hobbii's Rainbow Cotton 8/8 (100% cotton; 75 m / 82 yds per 50 g / 1.75 oz skein) in the following colors:
- Peach (I used Cream #04)
- Purple A (I used Lilac #63)
- Purple B (I used Light Purple #040)
- Purple C (I used Purple #039)
- Medium (weight #4) acrylic yarn for the doll's hair in the following color:
- Yellow (Try Hobbii Amigo XL in Primrose A35)
- 3.25 mm crochet hook
- 7.0 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Optional: Jewelry wire to make the doll poseable
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Finished amigurumi measures approximately 16 cm (6.3 inches) in height.
Level of Difficulty
- ★★★☆☆ Beginner/Intermediate
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, changing yarn colors, and basic sewing skills.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- sc-inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc-dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- dc-inc - double crochet increase, 2 double crochet in one stitch
- BLO - back loops only
- FLO - front loops only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Complete the pieces in the specified order to ensure proper assembly later.
- I used the underside of the amigurumi hairpiece as the visible side, allowing the strands to naturally curl towards the face.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Use the invisible fasten-off method to create a smooth, knot-free edge that blends perfectly with your stitches.
- Optional: Use the invisible increase and invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
- Optional: Use the half-color change technique for clean color transitions between rounds
Free Crochet Pattern
Head
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and peach yarn...
Round 1: Magic Circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc-inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: [2 sc, sc-inc, 2 sc] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 7: [5 sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (42 sts)
Round 8-14: Sc in each st around (42 sts x 7 rounds)
Round 15: [5 sc, sc-dec] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 16: [2 sc, sc-dec, 2 sc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 17: [3 sc, sc-dec] x 6 times (24 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 7 stitches apart. Stuff the head with stuffing before the opening gets too small.
Round 18: [Sc, sc-dec, sc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 19: [Sc, sc-dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 20: Sc BLO in each st around (12 sts)
Round 21-23: Sc in each st around (12 sts x 3 rounds)
Cut and fasten off. Stuff firmly and push rows 20-23 inside the head to create a tunnel and a hole for the neck to go into later.
Arms (make 2)
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and peach yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-8: Sc in each st around (6 sts x 7 rounds)
Cut and fasten off.
Legs and Body
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and purple (any of the A, B, or C) yarn...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 5 sc (5 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around, slst join to the first st, ch 1 (does not count as stitch) (10 sts)
Round 3: Sc BLO in each st around (10 sts)
Change to peach yarn...
Round 4: 2 sc-dec, 6 sc (8 sts)
Round 5-11: Sc in each st around (8 sts x 7 rounds)
Round 12: Sc in each st around + 1 more sc into the first st of the round (9 sts)
Note: The extra stitch will reset the beginning of the round. It will also help offset the slant created by the crochet tube of the legs so that the feet will face forward when we start working on the body.
Repeat rounds 1-12 to make a second leg. Do not cut or fasten off.
Change to purple A yarn...
Round 13: 4 sc around the leg, ch 2, 8 sc around the other leg, 2 sc along the ch, 4 sc on the first leg to finish the round (4 sc + 2 ch + 8 sc + 2 sc + 4 sc = 20 sts)
Round 14-15: Sc in each st around (20 sts x 2 rounds)
Round 16-17: Sc BLO in each st around (20 sts x 2 rounds)
Round 18: Sc in each st around (20 sts)
Round 19: 2 sc, 6 sc BLO, 12 sc (20 sts)
Change to peach yarn...
Round 20: 6 sc around the first arm, 10 sc around the body, 6 sc around the second arm, 10 sc around the remaining sts on the body (32 sts)
Optional: Insert the wire into the amigurumi arms to make the amigurumi poseable.
Round 21: Sc-dec in each st around (16 sts)
Round 22: Sc-dec in each st around (8 sts)
Round 23-27: Sc in each st around (8 sts x 5 rounds)
Cut and fasten off.
Dress Layer 2
Turn the doll so that the feet are facing away from you when crocheting all the layers of the dress. We are going to start with the second layer of the dress first. Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and purple B yarn...
Round 1: Join to the FLO of Round 15. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to the first st (20 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, [dc, dc-inc] x 10 times, join to the first st (30 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, [2 dc, dc-inc, 2 dc] x 6 times, join to the first st (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc-inc in each st around, join to the first st (72 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, [3 dc, dc-inc] x 18 times, join to the first st (90 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Dress Layer 3
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and purple C yarn...
Round 1: Join to the horizontal bar on the underside of Dress Layer 2 between Rounds 3 and 4. Ch 2, dc in each st around, join to the first st (36 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, dc-inc in each st around, join to the first st (72 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc, dc-inc] x 36 times, join to the first st (108 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join to the first st (108 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Dress Layer 1
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and purple A yarn...
Round 1: Join to the FLO of Round 16. Ch 2, dc-inc in each st around (40 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, [dc, dc-inc] x 20 times, join to the first st (60 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, [5 dc, dc-inc] x 10 times, join to the first st (70 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Left Dress Strap
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and purple A yarn...
Row 1: Join your yarn to the rightmost FLO of round 18 of the body. Slst, 2 sc, leaving the remaining 3 front loops unworked (3 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc, sc-dec (2 sts)
Row 3-9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (2 sts x 7 rounds)
Cut and fasten off with a tail to sew the other end of the strap to the back of the doll.
Right Dress Strap
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and purple A yarn...
Row 1: Join your yarn to the rightmost unworked FLO of round 18 of the body. 2 sc, slst (3 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc-dec, sc (2 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (2 sts)
Cut and fasten off with a tail to sew the other end of the strap to the back of the doll.
Hair
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and yellow yarn...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc-inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Left Side
Strand 1: Ch 21, from 2nd ch from hook, 20 sc. Slst into next st on Round 5 (20 sts)
Strand 2: Ch 11, from 2nd ch from hook, 10 sc. Slst into next st on Round 5 (10 sts)
Fringe
Strand 3-6: Ch 9, from 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc. Slst into next st on Round 5 (8 sts x 4 strands)
Right Side
Strand 7: Ch 11, from 2nd ch from hook, 10 sc. Slst into next st on Round 5 (10 sts)
Strand 8: Ch 21, from 2nd ch from hook, 20 sc. Slst into next st on Round 5 (20 sts)
Back Side
Strand 9-19: Ch 22, from 3rd ch from hook, 20 hdc. Skip 1 on Round 5, slst into next st (20 sts x 11 strands)
Cut and fasten off with a long strand to sew each strand of hair onto the head. Use the "wrong side" of the hairpiece as the side facing up. The curls of the strands will naturally curl towards the face.
Assembly
- Reinforce the neck of the amigurumi doll (e.g., a folded paper/plastic straw).
- Attach the head to the amigurumi doll.
- Align the hairpiece to the amigurumi doll head. The magic circle of the hairpiece should meet the magic circle on the crown of the head.
- Use sewing pins to position each strand of hair and style it.
- Sew or glue down each strand of hair.
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When I crocheted my first Enchanted Princess Taylor Swift amigurumi doll, I was thrilled with how adorable she turned out. But as I admired her, I realized her dress needed more volume to match the dramatic, princess-worthy look of Taylor's Speak Now era gown.
For this second version, I gave her a makeover by adding more stitches and extra ruffles to the skirt. The fuller silhouette enhances the purple ombre tiers, creating a soft, cascading effect that feels magical and true to the iconic performance. Despite the added layers, the doll still stands on her own, making her perfect for display.
Most of the amigurumi pattern stayed the same, so anyone who has tried the original version will find this one easy to adapt. The main difference is the skirt, where I increased the stitch count to create ruffles that give it a more dramatic, princess-like flare that I know my daughter, and many other Swifties, will adore.
The process of tweaking the design was a lot of fun and reminded me why I love crocheting so much. There's always room for creativity, experimentation, and making something even better than before. This Wonderstruck Princess doll feels like a celebration of Taylor's fairytale-inspired Speak Now era, with every stitch capturing the magic and elegance of that unforgettable performance.
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Gift for Swifties: Perfect for Taylor Swift fans of all ages, especially those who love the Speak Now era.
- Crochet Collector's Item: Create a complete collection of dolls inspired by various Taylor Swift eras or your favorite concert outfits.
- Party Decor: Use as a centerpiece for birthday parties or Taylor Swift-themed gatherings.
- Classic Princess Display: Perfect as a shelf or desk decoration to add a whimsical, fairytale touch to any room.
- Storytelling Prop: Use in storytelling, puppet shows, or as a companion for reading fairytales aloud.
- Custom Gifts: Perfect for customizing personalized gifts. Embroider initials, add a special color palette, or coordinate with themed sets.
- Inspiration for Other Projects: Use this pattern as a base to create your favorite princess amigurumi doll, experiment with colors, skirts, and accessories.
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