Free Bride & Groom Crochet Pattern: Craft a Timeless Wedding Heirloom

My Dearest Creator,

There are some projects we undertake not just for the joy of the craft, but for the story they allow us to tell. Today, in our little atelier, we are not simply looping yarn; we are weaving vows, crafting memories, and giving form to a love story. The Evermore Bride & Groom is more than a pair of dolls—it is a tiny monument to a joyous day, a keepsake that will whisper tales of love for years to come.

To create something that will be cherished as a wedding or anniversary gift is a unique privilege. It is an act of love in itself. So let us take up our hooks with intention and heart, and breathe life into this beautiful couple.

🎨 The Artisan's Vision: Why This Project is Special

In a world of fleeting moments, the act of creating something by hand is a quiet rebellion. It is a way to say, "this moment matters." This pattern is designed to do just that. Every stitch in the bride's lacy gown is a wish for happiness, and every careful twist of wire for the groom's glasses is a hope for a clear and beautiful future together. You are creating a future heirloom, a personal and profoundly meaningful gift that captures the unique spirit of a couple. This is your opportunity to weave their love story into a creation that will be treasured long after the wedding cake has been eaten.

✨ Skills You'll Master (And Why They Matter)

This project is a beautiful journey of skill-building. You will practice the essential art of amigurumi shaping, but also delve into more refined techniques that elevate your work from a toy to a true collectible. Mastering textured stitches for clothing, creating removable garments, and adding delicate, custom embellishments are the marks of a true artisan.

🧶 The Alchemist's Trove: Materials & Tools

• Yarn: DK or Worsted Weight Yarn in: Soft White, Skintone, Blonde (or other hair color), Rose Pink, Leaf Green, Jet Black, Charcoal Grey, Pure White, Chestnut Brown (or other hair color), and Emerald Green.
• Crochet Hook: 2.75mm (C) or a size that matches your yarn.
• Safety Eyes: 8mm or 9mm pair.
• Embellishments: Black embroidery thread, small white beads for necklace, craft wire (approx. 20 gauge) for glasses, a small piece of tulle for the veil.
• Other Tools: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers.

💡 The Language of the Craft: Stitches & Abbreviations

All terms are in US crochet terminology.

• mr: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• [...] xX: repeat instructions in brackets X times
• (...): total number of stitches in the round

💡 The Artisan's Advisor: Pro Tips & FAQs

Can I customize the colors to match a specific couple?▼

Absolutely! That is the very soul of this project. I encourage you to choose yarn colors for the hair, skin tone, and clothing that reflect the real couple. This personal touch is what transforms a lovely craft into a priceless heirloom.

How do I make the glasses sturdy?▼

The secret is to use a firm, yet pliable craft wire. When shaping the frames, ensure you twist the ends together securely and neatly. You can even add a tiny dab of clear craft glue to the joint to ensure it never comes apart. We will cover the steps in the assembly section.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?▼

While the basic shapes are straightforward, the project involves many small details, color changes, and careful assembly. I would recommend this pattern for an adventurous beginner who is comfortable with the basic stitches, or for an intermediate creator who will truly enjoy the finishing touches.

The full, step-by-step pattern begins below.

📖 Woven into Being: The Complete Evermore Bride & Groom Pattern

Head (Make 2, in Skintone)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36)
Rnd 7: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42)
Rnd 8-15: sc in each st around (42) - 8 rounds
Rnd 16: [sc 5, dec] x6 (36)
Rnd 17: [sc 4, dec] x6 (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 13 and 14, about 7 stitches apart. Begin stuffing.
Rnd 18: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 19: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18)
Finish stuffing firmly.
Rnd 20: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Groom's Body & Legs

Start with Charcoal Grey for the first leg.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: In BLO, sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 4: Change to Jet Black. sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 5: Change to Charcoal Grey. sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 6: Change to Jet Black. sc in each st around (12)
Fasten off. Make the second leg identically but do not fasten off. Stuff both legs firmly. From the second leg, ch 3.
Rnd 7: Join with a sc to the first leg. sc 11 more around the first leg. sc 3 in the chain. sc 12 around the second leg. sc 3 in the other side of the chain. (30)
Rnd 8-10: Continue alternating Charcoal Grey and Jet Black rows for pinstripes. sc around (30)
Rnd 11: Change to Pure White. [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 12-18: sc in each st around (24) - 7 rounds. Start stuffing the body.
Rnd 19: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18)
Rnd 20: sc in each st around (18)
Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bride's Body

Start with Soft White.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 11: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 12-18: sc in each st around (24). Start stuffing body.
Rnd 19: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18)
Rnd 20: sc in each st around (18)
Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bride's Dress Skirt

Attach Soft White yarn to the front loops of Rnd 11 of the Bride's Body.
Rnd 1: ch 1, [sc 4, inc] x6 around in FLO (36)
Rnd 2: [Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st] repeat around to create shells. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Arms (Make 4)

Make 2 starting with Skintone, make 2 starting with Pure White.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2-3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: Change to Soft White (for bride) or Pure White (for groom). sc around (6)
Rnd 5-10: sc around (6). Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. The arms with Skintone hands are for the bride. The arms with White hands are for the groom (to look like gloves).

Groom's Jacket (in Jet Black)

Worked in rows, then joined.
Row 1: Ch 25. hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (24) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-5: hdc across (24). Ch 1, turn.
To create armholes:
Row 6: hdc 4, ch 4, skip 4 sts, hdc 8, ch 4, skip 4 sts, hdc 4. (24) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: hdc across, working hdc into the chains. (24)
Fold the front panels over. Add a single crochet border around the entire jacket opening for a clean finish. Sew on two tiny black buttons.

🧵 The Final Flourish: Assembly & Embellishment

1. Body Assembly: Sew the heads securely to the top of each body using the long tails.
2. Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck. Position the Bride's arms slightly forward to hold her bouquet.
3. Facial Features: Using black embroidery thread, create eyelashes for the bride and eyebrows for the groom. Use red or pink thread to embroider a small, straight line for their mouths. Add a touch of pink blush to their cheeks with a cotton swab and craft blush or chalk pastel.
4. Hair: Create the hair by wrapping yarn around a small book, cutting the loops, and attaching them to the head as fringe, then styling and trimming. For the bride, create a simple bun or up-do.
5. Bride's Veil & Necklace: Cut a small rectangle of tulle, gather one end with a needle and thread, and sew it to her hair. For the necklace, thread the small white beads onto a string and tie it securely around her neck.
6. Groom's Details: Dress the groom in his jacket. Create the bow tie by making a small rectangle in Emerald Green, pinching it in the middle, and wrapping yarn around the center. Sew it to his collar.
7. Groom's Glasses: Carefully bend the craft wire into two small circles connected by a bridge. Create two arms and bend the ends to hook over where ears would be. Gently place on the groom's face.
8. Bouquet: Create tiny rolled roses with Rose Pink yarn and small leaves with Leaf Green. Bundle them together and sew them into the bride's hands.

💌 From Patricia's Hook & Heart: A Final Word

And there they are. Our Evermore Bride & Groom, ready to stand as a testament to a beautiful day. You have done more than follow a pattern; you have poured care, skill, and love into every single stitch. You have woven a story. May this beautiful creation bring a lifetime of happy memories to the couple it is destined for, and may you, its creator, feel the deep satisfaction of having made something truly special from the heart.

Until our next creation,

With warmest wishes,
Patricia