Experience the charm of Japan with a crochet twist! This delightful Amigurumi Kokeshi Doll pattern allows you to create your own small, stylized version of traditional Japanese wooden dolls. Perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters, the pattern is designed with simple, elegant details that are easy to follow. The doll, adorned with a sweet floral decoration on its kimono, stands at about 8-9 cm tall when finished, making it an ideal choice for unique gifts or quaint decorations. Enjoy handicraft events? This crochet amigurumi doll pattern is the perfect guide for expanding your crochet skills while creating something adorable!
Crochet Amigurumi Kokeshi Doll Pattern
Free Crochet Kokeshi Doll
Abbreviations:
The pattern provided uses several crochet abbreviations, both in Italian and their equivalent in English (US crochet terms). Understanding these will help you follow the pattern:
- CM (cerchio magico) - MR: Magic Ring. A technique used to start amigurumi, creating a circle with no hole.
- cat (catenella) - ch: Chain. Basic crochet stitches that form the foundation of work.
- mb (maglia bassa) - sc: Single Crochet. Essential crochet stitch creating tight, dense fabric.
- mbs (maglia bassissima) - sl st: Slip Stitch. Used to join stitches, finish off projects, or work along the edge of the work.
- aum (aumento) - inc: Increase. Making two stitches in the same stitch to widen the work.
- dim (diminuzione invisibile) - dec: Invisible Decrease. Combining two stitches into one to narrow the work, done in a way to make it less noticeable.
- tot: Total number of stitches in a round or row.
- (…)x … volte: Repeat the sequence within brackets the number of times indicated.
- R: Round. Indicates the number of rounds being worked.
Materials:
To create the kokeshi amigurumi, you will need:
- Yarn: Catania Schachenmayr cotton yarn in specific colours: ivory (n. 130), black (n. 110), pink (n. 246), aquamarine (n. 432), and orange (n. 386). Only a small amount of each color is needed.
- Crochet Hook: Size 2.75 mm.
- Fiberfill: For stuffing the amigurumi.
- Embroidery Yarn: Small amounts in black and red for facial features.
- Tools: Scissors, yarn needle (for weaving in ends and assembling), and a stitch marker (to mark the beginning of a round).
Additional Info:
- The pattern is designed for those with beginner to intermediate crochet skills. The main challenge is managing colour changes.
- The amigurumi is worked in continuous rounds to form a spiral. This is common in amigurumi making as it creates a seamless finish.
- The kokeshi's body is made in one piece, starting from the head down to the body. Only the hair bun is made separately and then sewn on.
- The decoration on the kokeshi's dress is added by surface crochet, a technique for adding decorative stitches on top of completed crochet work.
- Detailed assembly instructions follow the crochet instructions, emphasizing the attachment of hair, facial features embroidery, and dress decoration.
With these detailed explanations, you'll have a better understanding of the pattern's requirements and steps. Happy crocheting!
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