The Handmaid’s Tale Amigurumi

I couldn’t believe that I couldn’t find a pattern for a handmaid. So, of course, I had to make one myself. This cute little amigurumi was inspired by the Hulu show AND the book, The Handmaid’s Tale. I love both equally. I read the book first, but immensely enjoyed the show as well.

For those worried about the dark elements, I would recommend reading the book first. It is not nearly as dark or graphic as the Hulu show. While most of the same things are happening in both, the book doesn’t get as descriptive with the more disturbing aspects.

Now onto the pattern!

You will need:

• crochet hook (I used a G hook, but size will very based on your hook size)
• yarn needle
• Vanna’s Choice yarn in White, Scarlet, and your choice of skin-tone color (I used Fisherman, Beige, and Taupe respectively.)
• small amount of poly-fil

sc = single crochet

inc = 2 sc in same stitch

dec = 2sc together

 

Body

(with red yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

Rnd 2: (inc, 2 sc) x2 [8]

Rnd 3: (inc, 3 sc) x2 [10]

Rnd 4: (inc, 4 sc) x2 [12]

Rnd 5: (inc, 2 sc) x4 [16]

Rnd 6: (inc, 7 sc) x2 [18]

Rnd 7: (inc, 8 sc) x2 [20]

Rnd 8: (inc, 9 sc) x2 [22]

Rnd 9-10: sc around [22]

Rnd 11: (inc, 10 sc) x2 [24]

Rnd 12: BLO (dec, 4 sc) x4 [20]

Rnd 13: (dec, sc) around, dec [13]

Tie off and sew closed.

 

Head

(with skin color yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

Rnd 2: inc around [12]

Rnd 3: (inc, sc) around [18]

Rnd 4-6: sc around [18]

Rnd 7: (dec, sc) around [12]

Rnd 8: dec around [6]

Tie off, leaving tail for attaching to body.

Arms (make 2)

(with skin color yarn)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring [4]

Rnd 2: sc around [4]

(switch to red yarn)

Rnd 3-5: sc around [4]

Tie off, leaving tail for attaching to body.

 

Bonnet

(with white yarn)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring [4]

Rnd 2: ch 1, turn (inc) across [8]

Rnd 3: ch 1, turn (sc, inc) across [12]

Rnd 4: ch 1, turn, (2 sc, inc) across [16]

Rnd 5: ch 1, turn, (3 sc, inc) across [20]

Rnd 6-8: ch 1, turn, sc across [20]

Rnd 9: dec, 16 sc, dec [18]

Rnd 10: dec, 14 sc, dec [16]

Rnd 11: sc across [16]

Tie off, leaving tail to attach to head.

 

Sew pieces together.

You can embroider eyes or a face on if you choose, I liked mine without. Enjoy your own little Handmaid!