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Amigurumi Japanese Kokeshi Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Japanese Kokeshi Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the elegant and culturally rich world of amigurumi! 🎎✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Japanese Kokeshi Doll—a charming and symbolic creation perfect for lovers of traditional Japanese art, collectors of handcrafted dolls, or anyone who enjoys crafting intricate and meaningful plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up delicate figures, experimenting with vibrant kimono patterns, or simply want to add a beautifully sculpted Kokeshi doll to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a stunning plush with a minimalist face, flowing robes, and a touch of timeless charm! 🌸

This design embraces soft pastels, intricate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a graceful and artistic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Japanese Kokeshi Doll turns out just right—ready to become a treasured display piece or a heartfelt handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out elegant hues, and let’s stitch up a beautiful Kokeshi doll! 🎎

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🎎 Amigurumi Japanese Kokeshi Doll Crochet Pattern

Create your own traditional charm with this adorable Amigurumi Kokeshi Doll! With her rounded body, minimal facial features, and elegant kimono design, she embodies the timeless simplicity and cultural beauty of Japanese craftsmanship. This crochet pattern is ideal for gifting, display, or as a collectible piece.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires basic shaping, color changes, and some embroidery for kimono detail.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • Skin tone (head, hands, feet)

    • Dark brown (hair)

    • Navy blue (hair cover)

    • Red, turquoise, white, black (kimono)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Black embroidery thread or yarn for facial details

  • Optional: felt or thread for kimono design accents

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

🧑 Head (Skin Tone)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

💇 Hair Cap (Dark Brown + Navy Cover)

Hair Base (Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–8. sc around
    FO, sew to top of head.

Hair Cover (Navy – Side Curtains)

Make 2 panels:

  1. Ch 12

  2. sc across in rows (11) for 6 rows

  3. FO, sew to each side of head to mimic the traditional bob hairstyle. Sew to curve slightly over ears.

🧥 Body & Kimono (Red Base with Colorwork)

Start with red:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–8. sc around (30)

  6. Begin colorwork for kimono collar (switch between white, blue, red rows to create angled folds)
    10–16. Continue working up, changing colors according to the visual pattern

  7. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  9. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  10. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

✋ Arms (Make 2 – Skin + Kimono Sleeve)

  1. MR in skin, 5 sc

  2. sc around

  3. Change to blue or red for sleeve, 3 rows

  4. FO, sew to sides of body at collar angle.

👣 Legs (Make 2 – Skin + Blue Sock Detail)

  1. MR in skin, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around

  4. Change to blue, 2 rows

  5. FO, sew to bottom of body, angled outward.

🖌 Facial Features (Embroidery)

  • Use black thread to embroider oval eyes and a curved eyebrow.

  • Use red or pink to create a small smile.

  • Optionally blush cheeks or use safety eyes if preferred.

🎨 Kimono Design (Optional Embroidery or Tapestry Crochet)

  • Embroider or surface-crochet a wave or crane motif using black and white yarn on the front belly of the kimono.

  • Use geometric pattern or traditional symbols if desired.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Adjust and flatten the base for standing balance.

  • Shape arms and hair curtains gently.

  • Weave in all ends securely.

  • Optionally spray with light starch to stiffen the bottom for display.

This elegant Kokeshi Doll is a quiet celebration of traditional Japanese charm and modern crochet artistry. She’s a beautiful handmade accent and a meaningful gift representing peace, beauty, and craftsmanship. 🧶🎎


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