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Amigurumi Daruma Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Daruma Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Embrace tradition and good fortune with this Amigurumi Daruma Doll crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for cultural decor, meaningful gifts, or simply love symbolic handmade creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming Daruma doll full of personality. With its round shape, bold red color, and iconic facial features, this crochet Daruma embodies perseverance and luck, making it a thoughtful addition to any space. Perfect for goal-setting, gifting to loved ones, or simply celebrating the joy of crafting, this amigurumi creation is a delightful way to bring a touch of Japanese tradition to life—one stitch at a time! 🎋✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature scroll or lucky charm for extra significance. Craft a classic red Daruma for traditional luck, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a set in various hues to represent different wishes! Whether displayed as a meaningful accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Daruma Doll is a thoughtful and inspiring project—perfect for bringing positivity and creativity to every stitch! 🧶🍀

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🎎 Amigurumi Daruma Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

This charming and symbolic amigurumi Daruma doll brings good luck, resilience, and determination to your home or workspace. Inspired by traditional Japanese design, this rounded figure features bold facial features, striped robe texture, and an upright spirit!

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, applique assembly, and embroidery detail.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using velvet or worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted or Velvet):

    • Color A: Deep Red (main body, robe)

    • Color B: Cream or Beige (face and stripes)

    • Black: Eyebrows, eyes, mustache

    • Pink or Light Beige: Nose/mouth

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Safety eyes (optional: 10–12 mm)

  • Felt (optional for facial backing)

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)

🪆 Main Body (Work in continuous spiral)

Using Color A and B for stripes:
Alternate red and cream every 1 round (or 1 stitch column) for vertical stripes using tapestry color carry technique.

  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. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    9–26. sc around (48) — maintain stripe pattern

  9. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

  10. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  11. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  12. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Stuff firmly

  13. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  15. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🧑 Face Panel (Beige/Cream)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

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

  5. sc around (24), FO leaving long tail
    Sew centered in upper body area

👁 Eyes

Option 1 – Safety Eyes:
Insert before attaching face panel

Option 2 – Crochet Eyes (Black/White):

  1. MR, 6 sc in black

  2. inc x6 (12)
    Optional: Add small white dot with felt or embroidery
    Sew onto face panel

👨 Eyebrows & Mustache (Black Yarn)

Eyebrows (Make 2):

  1. ch 6

  2. sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, FO
    Sew arched above eyes

Mustache (Make 2):

  1. ch 10

  2. sl st, sc x3, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st
    Shape into swirl and stitch symmetrically below nose

👃 Nose & 🗣 Mouth (Pink Yarn)

Nose:
MR, 4 sc, FO
Sew between eyes

Mouth line:
Straight horizontal or curved with embroidery or chain stitch using pink thread

🔲 Robe Texture (Vertical Stripes)

Maintain vertical stripe changes throughout the body by alternating stitch columns between red and cream. Use color-carrying technique or fast color changes at stitch starts.

💡 Finishing Touches

  • Optional: Embroider one eye blank for a traditional “goal yet to complete” Daruma

  • Add gold thread for kanji or a message at the base

  • Stuff heavily at the bottom to help it stand upright

This Daruma doll is a symbol of persistence and goal-setting—perfect as a gift of encouragement, decor, or a project to reflect your own determination. 🧶🧘‍♂️💮


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