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Amigurumi Belly Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Belly Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Celebrate movement and artistry with this Amigurumi Belly Dancer crochet pattern! Whether you’re inspired by the elegance of dance or simply love crafting detailed, expressive figures, this free pattern lets you stitch up a graceful performer. With flowing skirts, intricate accessories, and a poised stance, this amigurumi belly dancer embodies rhythm and charm. Perfect for adding a touch of cultural beauty to your collection, gifting to a dance enthusiast, or simply enjoying the process of creating something unique, this project is a joyful celebration of movement in every stitch!

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with rich colors, shimmering threads, and delicate embellishments to make your dancer truly shine. Add tiny beads for extra sparkle, embroider expressive facial details, or craft a miniature veil to enhance its elegance! Whether displayed as a stunning decor piece, gifted as a special keepsake, or simply crafted for the love of crochet, this belly dancer is a captivating project that blends creativity and tradition—one stitch at a time! 💃🧶✨

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💃 Amigurumi Belly Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern

Graceful, colorful, and full of flair, this Amigurumi Belly Dancer doll celebrates rhythm and elegance. Featuring a detailed figure with a two-piece costume, hip tassels, flared skirt, flowing headscarf, and expressive embroidered features, she’s perfect for display or storytelling play.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Involves shaping, garment construction, color changes, body shaping, and accessory layering.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 13–14 inches (33–36 cm) tall using DK or light worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK weight):

  • Skin Tone (arms, head, torso, feet)

  • Multicolor variegated yarn (Top, skirt, accessories)

  • Dark Brown (Hair)

  • Burgundy, Yellow, Aqua (Tassels & contrast accents)

Other Supplies:

  • 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

  • 8–10 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

  • Thin wire (optional, for shaping headscarf)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
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. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–16. sc around (36)
    – Place safety eyes between rounds 11–12, 6 sts apart
    – Embroider eyelashes, eyebrows, and lips after finishing

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, weave in.

💇 Hair Cap (Dark 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)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    FO and sew to head.
    Optional: Add side strands and braid.

🧣 Headscarf (Variegated Yarn)

  1. Ch 41

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (40)
    3–8. sc across
    FO. Drape around head, tie back or let it flow.

🧍 Torso (Skin Tone)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–7. sc around

  4. (2 sc, dec) x4 + sc x2 (14)

  5. sc around

  6. (1 sc, dec) x4 + sc x2 (10)
    11–12. sc around

  7. Switch to variegated yarn for top band
    14–16. sc around
    FO. Stuff firmly.

👙 Bra Cups (Make 2 – Variegated Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO and sew in place on torso, slightly apart
    Add curved chain rows or surface slip stitch to create bra lines.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone + Cuffs)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–16. sc around
    17–18. Switch to variegated yarn for cuff

  3. sc around
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to sides of torso

👣 Legs & Feet (Skin Tone → Skirt Color)

Feet (Make 2):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    Switch to variegated yarn:
    6–25. sc around (leg length)
    FO and stuff
    Sew directly beneath skirt flare once complete.

👗 Skirt (Variegated Yarn – Worked From Waist Down)

  1. Join yarn to bottom of torso

  2. sc around waist

  3. Increase every 5th stitch (approx. 36–42 sts)
    4–15. sc around

  4. (2 sc, inc) x around for flare
    17–21. sc around
    FO and shape skirt with fingers.

🎀 Hip Tassels (Multicolor)

  1. Cut 3–4 inch strands of yarn in burgundy, aqua, yellow

  2. Attach evenly spaced around hip with lark’s head knot

  3. Trim neatly

Optional: Add a crocheted chain waistband to tie around waist.

✂️ Final Details

  • Embroider eyeliner with black thread above safety eyes

  • Add decorative stitching to bra and cuffs

  • Add jewelry (tiny beads or gold yarn)

  • Pose arms slightly forward and legs outward for balance

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use metallic yarn for sparkle

  • Add gold coins to skirt hem or hip scarf

  • Make a matching veil or shawl

This enchanting amigurumi belly dancer is full of movement and vibrant color—ready to spin and dazzle on your shelf or stage! 💃🌟


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