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Amigurumi Salsa Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Salsa Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the vibrant and rhythmic world of amigurumi! 💃✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Salsa Dancer—a lively and expressive creation perfect for dance lovers, festival enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting dynamic and stylish plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up graceful figures or simply want to add a dazzling salsa dancer to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with elegant posture, and a touch of fiery charm! 🔥

This design embraces bold colors, intricate shaping, and playful details to bring an energetic and passionate presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Salsa Dancer turns out just right—ready to spin into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks and let’s stitch up a stunning salsa dancer! 💃

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💃 Amigurumi Salsa Dancer – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring Latin flair to your amigurumi collection with this detailed dancer figure, featuring a red blouse, fitted pants, and dynamic posture.

🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced (due to shaping and armature pose)

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when standing

✂️ Materials Needed

  • Yarn (Sport or DK weight) in:

    • Skin tone

    • Dark brown (hair, shoes)

    • Red (top)

    • White or cream (pants and undershirt)

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • 8 mm safety eyes or embroidery thread

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Pipe cleaners or wire (optional for posing)

  • Yarn needle

  • Black embroidery thread (eyebrows)

🧵 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

🧍 Body (Worked from feet upward)

Legs (Make 2 – Start with brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
    8–12. sc around (14)
    Change to white
    13–26. sc around (14)
    FO first leg, do not cut yarn on second leg.

Join Legs

  • Ch 3, attach to first leg with sc, continue around both legs and chain: (14 + 3 + 14 + 3) = 34 sts

  • Place stitch marker at start of round

  • Work 10–12 rounds straight (34) for hips

👚 Torso (White to red)

  • Change to white, 4 rounds (34)

  • Change to red

  • Decrease for waist:

    • (3 sc, dec) x6, 4 sc (28)

    • 2 rounds straight

    • (2 sc, dec) x6, 4 sc (22)

    • 2 rounds

    • (sc, dec) x6, 4 sc (16)

    • 1 round

    • Stuff firmly

    • FO, leave long tail

💪 Arms (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc with skin tone

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

  4. Change to red, sc in BLO (9)
    9–20. sc around
    Stuff lightly. FO, leave tail

Optional: Insert bendable wire for poseability before sewing.

🧠 Head

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (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)

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

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

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

  10. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close, stuff firmly

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, approx. 6 sts apart. Embroider lashes, brows, and lips.

💇 Hair (Dark Brown)

  • Use surface crochet or create small panels:

    • Ch 11, sc back across, FO.

    • Sew strands or style molded hair

  • For updo bun: MR 6, inc to 12, sc around 4 rounds, stuff and sew to crown

👠 Shoes (Brown)

Worked as part of the leg or as separate slippers.

  • Add small white “laces” or embroidered lines to resemble sporty dance shoes

  • Work FLO on round 6 of foot for a shoe cuff effect

👗 Blouse Collar

With red:

  1. Ch 21

  2. Sc in 2nd ch and across

  3. FO, fold ends inward and sew to neckline

Optional: Create deeper V-neck by sewing down more layers of red yarn at front.

🧵 Assembly

  1. Attach arms to sides of torso

  2. Sew head to torso securely

  3. Embroider facial features and collarbone lines

  4. If using wire, insert wire through arms and torso before attaching head for final posing

  5. Use a dab of glue or stitches to fix shoes and wrists in place for posture

  6. Cross one leg and tilt the opposite shoulder to recreate salsa motion!

🎉 You’re done!

Your fabulous Amigurumi Salsa Dancer is ready to hit the dance floor. 💃


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