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Amigurumi Geisha – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Geisha – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Step into the elegance of traditional Japanese culture with this Amigurumi Geisha crochet pattern! 🎎✨ With her graceful stance, intricate kimono, and delicate hair accessories, this design captures the beauty and refinement of a geisha in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a cultural décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a stunning addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in kimono details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like a miniature fan or decorative hairpins to enhance its charm. Choose classic reds and golds for a traditional look or experiment with soft pastels for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of an elegant setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi geisha is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this graceful figure to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🎎 Amigurumi Geisha – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese culture to life with this elegant Amigurumi Geisha doll. Featuring a detailed updo, embroidered kimono, and classic accessories, this project is perfect for experienced crocheters who love intricate cultural designs.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes sculpted hair styling, embroidery, clothing assembly, and accessory integration.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–36 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted):

    • Skin tone (head, hands, neck)

    • Black (hair)

    • Gold or mustard (obi sash, hair bun accents)

    • Pink (kimono trim)

    • Blue (kimono base, or use printed fabric)

    • White (collar)

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Embroidery thread (black and red – eyebrows, lashes, lips)

  • Chopsticks or toothpicks (for hair accessories)

  • Optional: lightweight cotton kimono fabric

  • Stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Hook (2.75–3.5 mm)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

👤 Head

With skin tone yarn:

  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)
    6–14. sc around (30)

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

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Add safety eyes between Rnd 10–11, 7 sts apart
    – Embroider brows, lashes, and small red lips
    – Lightly blush cheeks

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

  9. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff and FO.

💇 Hair Bun & Styling

With black yarn:

  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)
    6–9. sc around

  6. Shape as needed for hair cap

  7. FO and sew to head

Side Coils & Top Bun:

  • Make long chains of sc (~25–30 sts)

  • Coil and sew in place

  • For the crown bun, sc in round, stuff, and sew

  • Insert toothpicks/chopsticks as kanzashi (hair sticks) and tie on tassel with embroidery floss

🧍 Body

Start with skin tone, then switch to kimono base color:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

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

  5. sc around

  6. Switch to blue
    7–12. sc around (24)

  7. Decrease every 4th st (to 18)
    14–18. sc around
    FO and stuff firmly. Sew to head.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–4. sc around
    Switch to kimono color:
    5–12. sc around
    Stuff lightly
    FO and attach at shoulders, crossing forward for traditional geisha pose

👘 Kimono (Optional: Use Fabric)

Yarn version (blue base, pink trim):

  1. Chain 40, sc across for several rows for the back panel

  2. Chain 15 per sleeve, sc 10 rows, then attach to body

  3. Edge all sides with pink yarn using slip stitch or sc

  4. Wrap body and stitch closed

  5. Add overlapping neckline in white

  6. Embroider or surface stitch floral motifs (or glue printed fabric if preferred)

🟡 Obi Sash

With gold/mustard yarn:

  1. Ch 30, sc across

  2. Wrap around waist and tie or stitch into bow at back

  3. Add optional decorative motifs or center knot

🧷 Assembly

  1. Sew body to head

  2. Attach arms and secure sleeves in front pose

  3. Add obi belt

  4. Style and attach hair accessories

  5. Position and secure kimono shape if fabric-based

  6. Add final embroidered details (petals, symbols, outlines)

💡 Finishing Touches

  • Add tiny blossoms or embellishments to kimono or hair

  • Pose hands with a fan or small parasol

  • Glue small tassels to ends of hair sticks

  • Sit her on a zabuton (cushion) for full traditional display

This dignified and delicate Geisha brings elegance, poise, and a touch of Japanese artistry to any crochet collection. 🎐🎎🧵


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