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Amigurumi Kente Cloth Patterned Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Kente Cloth Patterned Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Celebrate the vibrant artistry of Kente cloth with this Amigurumi Kente Cloth Patterned Doll crochet pattern! 🎨✨ With its intricate geometric designs, bold colors, and cultural richness, this creation brings the beauty of traditional African textiles to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a heritage-inspired décor piece, a meaningful gift, or simply love character-driven amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a stunning addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, color combinations, and even tiny accessories like a miniature headwrap or beaded embellishments to enhance its personality. Choose classic Kente hues for an authentic look or experiment with modern interpretations for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a cultural showcase or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Kente cloth patterned doll is sure to inspire. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this vibrant creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🧶 Amigurumi Kente Cloth Patterned Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

Celebrate vibrant culture and joyful color with this stunning Amigurumi Kente Cloth Patterned Doll! Featuring a beautifully flared dress and matching hat inspired by traditional Kente textiles, this crochet doll is both a fun project and a lovely tribute.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and garment assembly.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

    • Skin tone (body and arms)

    • Dark brown (hair)

    • Multicolors for Kente (yellow, blue, red, green, white, black, etc.)

    • Blue (shoe tip and accent)

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Polyester stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Embroidery thread for face

  • Optional: cardboard for hat support

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

👧 Head & Body (worked top down)

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. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, 7 sts apart
    – Embroider pink lips and lashes

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

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

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

  10. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  11. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  12. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    21–30. sc around (36)

  13. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  14. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    – Stuff body

  15. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  16. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  17. dec x6 (6), FO and close

💇 Hair

With dark brown yarn:

  • Cut approx. 20 strands 20 cm each

  • Attach individually with a lark’s head knot along scalp line

  • Braid or let fall naturally

✋ Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    7–16. sc around (9)
    – Lightly stuff, FO and sew to body

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with blue (shoe):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)
    Switch to multicolor yarn:
    7–9. sc around
    Switch to skin tone:
    10–24. sc around
    – Stuff, FO and sew to bottom of body

👗 Kente-Inspired Dress

Skirt (work flat or in rounds)

  • Using multicolor stripes, ch 70

  • Row 1: sc across

  • Row 2–10: alternate colors every row or every 2 rows for pattern effect

  • FO and sew up back to form tube

  • Gather top with a long tail and sew around waist

Bodice Front

  • Ch 7, work in rows to create center panel

  • Lace with twine or yarn to mimic crisscross lacing

  • Attach front to skirt waist

👒 Hat (Rasta Tam Style)

With multicolor yarn (work in rounds):

  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)
    Continue increasing evenly until ~72 sts
    10–20. sc around (to form body of hat)
    – Optional: insert felt or cardboard inside

  6. (4 sc, dec) x12 (60)

  7. (3 sc, dec) x12 (48)
    – FO and weave in

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew hair under hat

  • Add blush to cheeks

  • Optional: add beaded jewelry or mini accessories for personality

This joyful Kente-inspired doll radiates color, tradition, and happiness—perfect for play, gifting, or display. 🌈🧵💖


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