Free Sadness Amigurumi Crochet Pattern | Inside Out Inspired

My dearest creator,

There is a quiet strength in melancholy, a gentle beauty in the emotions that ask us to slow down and reflect. With this project, we are not just crocheting a character; we are giving form to a feeling. We are creating a companion for those quiet moments, a testament to the idea that every emotion deserves to be held and cherished. Let us take our hooks and our yarn, and weave a little comfort into the world.

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

This amigurumi is more than a simple toy; it is an exercise in mindful creation. Capturing the essence of Sadness requires a gentle touch and an appreciation for subtlety. From her iconic slouch to her cozy, textured sweater, every element is designed to evoke a sense of comforting warmth. She reminds us that there is solace in softness and that expressing our feelings, in yarn as in life, is a powerful act of creation.

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

Through this creation, you will refine skills that are central to the art of amigurumi. You will practice creating texture with purpose, using the Back Loop Only stitch to give the sweater its realistic, ribbed look. You will also become an architect of character, shaping flat panels to form her unique hair and assembling all the pieces to capture a specific, emotional posture. These are the techniques that elevate a crocheted object into a cherished heirloom.

🧶 The Alchemist's Trove: Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Aran, 10-ply) in the following colors:
• - Royal Blue (for hair and pants)
• - Sky Blue (for sweater)
• - Cornflower Blue (for skin)
• Crochet Hook: 2.75mm (C/2) or size appropriate for your yarn.
• Safety Eyes: One pair of 12mm black safety eyes.
• Black Embroidery Thread: For glasses and eyebrow details.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn Needle: For assembly.
• Stitch Marker: To keep track of your rounds.

💡 The Language of the Craft: Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• mr: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• BLO: back loop only
• (...): stitch count at the end of the round

💡 The Artisan's Advisor: Pro Tips & FAQs

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

📖 Woven into Being: The Complete Sadness Pattern

Head

Using Cornflower Blue yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)

Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)

Rnd 9: (sc 7, inc) x 6 (54)

Rnd 10: (sc 8, inc) x 6 (60)

Rnds 11-21: sc in each st around (60) - 11 rounds

Place safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, about 10 stitches apart.

Rnd 22: (sc 8, dec) x 6 (54)

Rnd 23: (sc 7, dec) x 6 (48)

Rnd 24: (sc 6, dec) x 6 (42)

Rnd 25: (sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)

Rnd 26: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)

Begin to stuff the head firmly.

Rnd 27: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Rnd 28: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)

Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body

Start with Royal Blue yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)

Rnds 7-9: sc in each st around (36) - 3 rounds

Change to Sky Blue yarn.

Rnd 10: sc in each st around (36)

Rnd 11: (sc 10, dec) x 3 (33)

Rnds 12-13: sc in each st around (33)

Rnd 14: (sc 9, dec) x 3 (30)

Rnds 15-16: sc in each st around (30)

Rnd 17: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Rnds 18-20: sc in each st around (24)

Rnd 21: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)

Stuff the body firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Cornflower Blue yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)

Rnd 2: (sc 2, inc) x 2 (8)

Rnd 3: sc in each st around (8)

Change to Sky Blue yarn.

Rnds 4-12: sc in each st around (8) - 9 rounds

Stuff lightly, leaving the top half unstuffed. Pinch the opening flat and sc across to close. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Using Royal Blue yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: (sc 3, inc) x 3 (15)

Rnds 4-7: sc in each st around (15) - 4 rounds

Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hair

Using Royal Blue yarn.

Wig Cap:

Rnd 1-10: Follow Rnds 1-10 of the Head pattern (60)

Rnds 11-15: sc in each st around (60) - 5 rounds

Fasten off, weave in end.

Fringe Piece:

Row 1: ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 19 chs (20). ch 1, turn.

Row 2: dec, sc 16, dec (18). ch 1, turn.

Row 3: sc in each st across (18). ch 1, turn.

Row 4: dec, sc 14, dec (16). ch 1, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Turtleneck Collar & Glasses

Collar: Using Sky Blue yarn.

Row 1: ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (10). ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-30: Working in BLO, sc in each st across (10). ch 1, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a very long tail for sewing the seam and attaching to the body.

Glasses: Using Black Embroidery Thread (doubled up) and a smaller hook (e.g., 2.00mm).

Make 2 eye frames: ch 12, sl st to first ch to form a ring. sc 20 into the ring. sl st to join, fasten off.

Bridge: ch 5.

Sew the two eye frames to the ends of the chain bridge.

🧵 The Final Flourish: Assembly & Embellishment

A deep breath, now. This is where the soul enters the creation. Assemble with care, and watch your beautiful work come to life.

1. Body & Head: Using the long tail from the head, sew the head securely onto the body opening. Ensure it is centered and straight.
2. Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, positioned slightly forward so that she can sit down with her characteristic slump.
3. Hair: Place the "Wig Cap" on the head, pulling it down to where a hairline would be. Pin it in place and sew around the edge with matching yarn. Then, position the "Fringe Piece" over the front, slightly off-center for her signature look. Pin and sew this piece onto the wig cap.
4. Collar: Wrap the ribbed turtleneck piece around the neck. Use the long tail to sew the short ends together to form a tube, then add a few stitches to tack the collar to the body so it stays in place.
5. Arms: To achieve her pose, sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the turtleneck. Then, bring them across the front of the body, one over the other, and add a few stitches where the hands overlap to secure them in their crossed position.
6. Glasses & Eyebrows: Carefully position the glasses over the eyes and sew them in place at the sides of the head and on the bridge of the nose. Use black embroidery thread to stitch two simple, downturned lines above the eyes for her eyebrows.

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

Behold your finished creation. You have done more than follow a pattern; you have practiced patience, honed your skill, and woven emotion into every loop and stitch. May this little companion be a reminder of the quiet strength you possess, a symbol of the beauty that can be found when we allow ourselves to be soft and true. Treasure her, for she is a part of your own creative story.