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Amigurumi Irish Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Irish Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Graceful, lively, and full of Celtic charm—this Amigurumi Irish Dancer crochet pattern captures the spirit of traditional Irish dance in yarn form! With its flowing curls, intricate dress details, and poised stance, this design brings the energy and elegance of Irish step dancing to life. Whether you’re crafting for a cultural celebration, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in dress embroidery, hair styling, and even tiny accessories like dance shoes to enhance its personality. Choose classic emerald green for a traditional Irish look or experiment with bold hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a Celtic-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Irish dancer is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this spirited performer to life—one stitch at a time! 💃✨🧶

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☘️ Amigurumi Irish Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern

Celebrate tradition and charm with this beautifully detailed Amigurumi Irish Dancer! 💃🪕 With her green ruffled dress, curled auburn hair, top hat, and dainty dance pose supported by a cane, this doll is a delightful homage to Irish culture. She’s perfect as a decorative collectible or a thoughtful handmade gift for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes costume shaping, color changes, limb posing, and accessory work.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (head, hands, legs)

    • Green (dress, hat, socks)

    • White (trim, collar, sock ruffles)

    • Brown (hair)

    • Black (shoes, cane stripe)

    • Gold (buckle detail)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Embroidery thread (black for nose/mouth)

  • Pipe cleaner or floral wire (for poseable cane and leg)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
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)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10
    – Embroider nose and blush if desired

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

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

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

  9. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff and FO.

🧶 Hair

With brown yarn:
Make many short strands (approx. 3.5″ long). Attach in loops around head using latch-hook method. Curl strands with fingers or lightly steam. Shape into ear-length curls.

🎩 Hat

With green yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–7. sc around (24)

  5. BLO, sc around
    9–13. sc around (24)
    Switch to white for trim

  6. sc around
    Switch to black (hat band)
    15–16. sc around
    FO and stuff slightly. Sew tilted onto head.

👗 Body

With skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–7. sc around
    Switch to green (dress base):
    8–16. sc around (24)
    – Embroider black tie and white collar at top
    – Use white to surface-crochet sleeve and waist trim
    – Use brown to create the belt, embroider a gold buckle
    Stuff firmly and FO.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to green:
    6–12. sc around
    Switch to white:

  3. sc around for cuff
    FO and sew to body.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – 1 Straight, 1 Bent)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around
    Switch to white:

  3. sc around (sock ruffle)
    Switch to green:
    8–10. sc around (sock)
    Switch to black:
    11–15. sc around (shoe)
    FO, stuff lightly

Bent leg variation: insert wire or use sl st rows to shape bend at knee.

👞 Shoes

Embroider white shoe straps and details. Add button or buckle using gold/yellow thread.

💫 Skirt Ruffle

With green yarn:
Attach to last row of body and work:

  1. sc around

  2. Switch to white, (sc, ch 1, sc) in each st around for scalloped ruffle
    FO and weave in.

🪄 Cane

Wrap pipe cleaner or wire with black yarn.
Create small round base (MR, inc rounds) for tip.
Sew into hand pose for stability.

✂️ Assembly

  • Attach head to body securely

  • Sew arms to upper torso

  • Position legs, one straight and one bent in step pose

  • Attach cane to one hand

  • Attach hat slightly off-center

  • Weave in all ends

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add shamrocks, Celtic patterns, or a mini flag

  • Create a matching partner dancer

  • Use glitter yarn for trim or hatband sparkle

This Irish Dancer is ready to leap into your handmade collection with style, rhythm, and festive flair! 🍀🧶


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