Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable, wonderfully quirky, and perfectly charming amigurumi pattern for you to try: the sweetest Big Sack Baby! If you love crafting beautiful handmade toys that perfectly capture classic plush charm while offering a beautifully detailed, lovable design to keep you engaged, this gorgeous little baby is going to be your next favorite make.

This fantastic amigurumi pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable companions in no time that will be cherished as family keepsakes for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful, vibrant look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic pastel colors for magical brights, soft neutrals, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized plush! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this wonderfully cuddly, completely adorable crochet Big Sack Baby!

If you enjoyed my original Sack Baby pattern, you’ll probably also fall in love with the BIG Sack Baby!

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There’s been a lot of love for my original Sack Baby pattern, which features this little cutie that’s the perfect size for the littlest hands to play with. This mini doll is about 7.5″ tall!

But for those who’d enjoy a heftier doll that’s more suitable for cuddling and snuggling with, the supersized “BIG SACK BABY” is a whopping 16″ tall!

Here’s a short clip of my toddler meeting the Big Sack Baby for the first time. What do you think of her reaction?

Similar to the original sack baby, the BIG version is also a Waldorf-inspired crochet doll. It’s very low-sew and features a cute baby in a snuggly sleep sack and beanie hat. The arms and sack of the doll are soft and unstuffed, making it a cuddly snuggler, especially if made using plush yarn.

There are also many ways to customize your Sack Baby. For instance:

Use different yarn colors to create striping in the clothing
Embroider facial features like a nose or smile
Add blush to the cheeks
Adding elements (see below) to turn it into a baby toy

Make it a Baby Toy

There are two things you can easily add to the Sack Baby doll to make it into a developmental baby toy that newborns are sure to love and be fascinated with! That includes: rattles, and crinkle sheets. (Remember, if you’re making this doll for a baby, embroider the eyes instead of using plastic safety eyes as the latter can be a choking hazard!)

Rattle

A small rattle can be inserted into the head of the doll (for a louder sound), or in the body of the doll (for a softer volume) while crocheting those parts. You can either “DIY” your own rattle by getting a plastic egg or container, filling it with dry rice or dry beans, and sealing the opening shut with a strong adhesive.

Crinkle Sheets

If you’d like to give your baby the joy of a very satisfying “crinkle” sound, you can add baby-safe crinkle inserts into the sack of the doll.

Gifting

This doll makes a sweet baby shower gift or gift for an infant or newborn, as long as the eyes are embroidered to avoid choking hazard. The Sack Baby also works well as a birthday gift or Christmas stocking stuffer for young children. You can make it for craft fairs and markets too.

Recommended Yarn

This adorable amigurumi is designed with Posh Twist yarn, which is a super plush and soft bulky weight 5 yarn. This is the most durable and non-shedding chenille velvet yarn I’ve used, so I highly recommend it for projects that might be getting a lot of play and love!

While this pattern is designed with plush yarn for that plush, squishy look, you can also try it with other types of yarns, such as cotton or acrylic. If using a thinner yarn, your amigurumi will end up with a smaller finished size. While it might not be a snuggly size for little ones, it can serve as a cute keychain, hanging ornament, or bag charm. To make a keychain, simply add clasps and rings with this inexpensive keychain making kit and you can clip the doll onto diaper bags, backpacks, purses, and more.

Pattern Test

As usual, this pattern has been tested by a team of crocheters ranging in experience to ensure that the pattern is error-free and easy to read for all! Check out my Instagram page for more!

Want more Waldorf-inspired dolls?

Do you love my Waldorf-inspired doll series? You’ll probably enjoy my other free pattern designs too! Head on over to my Crochet Waldorf Dolls Roundup to check them out.

PDF Pattern

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Printable & ad-free PDF pattern

BIG SACK BABY

Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Pattern Info

Size:

Approximately 16″ in height

Level of Difficulty:

★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner / Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and attaching yarn.

Stitches/Terms Used:

FO = fasten off
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
hdc = half double crochet
hdc-inc = half double crochet increase (insert 2 hdc in the same st)
hdc-dec = half double crochet decrease (hdc 2 sts together)

Materials:

Bulky weight 5 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Posh Twist yarn)
5mm crochet hook (I use these)
8mm crochet hook (I use these)
12mm plastic safety eyes (I use these)
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: Small rattle and/or crinkle insert to create a baby toy

Crochet Instructions

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Big Sack Baby · Amigurumi Pattern · Crochet Waldorf Doll

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