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Amigurumi Samba Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Samba Dancer – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Vibrant, rhythmic, and full of festive energy—this Amigurumi Samba Dancer crochet pattern is a dazzling way to bring the spirit of Brazilian dance to life in yarn form! With its flowing skirt, dynamic pose, and intricate costume details, this design captures the joy and movement of samba in a delightful handmade creation. Whether you’re crafting for a cultural celebration, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is sure to impress.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in dress colors, accessories, and even tiny embellishments to enhance its lively personality. Choose radiant reds and golds for a traditional samba look or experiment with bold hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a carnival-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi samba dancer is ready to bring rhythm and charm. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s create a little festival magic! 💃✨🧶

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💃 Amigurumi Samba Dancer Crochet Pattern

Bring the rhythm of the carnival to your hook with this dazzling Amigurumi Samba Dancer! 🎉✨ With bold feathers, a tropical costume, and confident posture, she captures the vibrant energy of Brazil’s most iconic festival. Perfect as a showpiece, cultural keepsake, or gift for dancers and collectors!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Requires shaping, costume layering, decorative embellishments, and poseable limb techniques.

📏 Finished Size

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

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (arms, legs, body, face)

    • Teal (costume, accessories, feathers)

    • Yellow (skirt, feather accents, costume trim)

    • Brown (hair)

    • Black (eyeliner embroidery)

    • Red (lips)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • Safety eyes or embroidered eyes

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Jewelry wire (optional for feather shaping and posing)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

  • Beads (optional)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
hdc – Half Double Crochet
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. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–15. sc around (36)
    – Insert safety eyes or embroider eyes
    – Add eyelashes, red lips, and brows

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

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

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

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff firmly and FO.

💇 Hair

With brown yarn:

  • Create a crochet cap to cover the back of the head.

  • Work in short curls using chains and sc rows:

    • ch 6, turn, sc in each ch – sew spirals around the bun and sides.

  • Form bun by making a sphere (like a small ball) and attach to the crown.

  • Sew securely to head.

🧍 Body

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–10. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    12–15. sc around (18)
    – Stuff as you go

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–8. sc around (12)

  3. Switch to teal, sc around

  4. Add yellow trim by sl st, ch 1, sl st repeat
    FO, stuff lightly and sew to shoulders.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

With skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. sc around
    Switch to teal:
    11–16. sc around
    Add yellow stripes or surface embroidery for sock design
    Stuff and sew to bottom of body.

💃 Bra Top

With teal yarn:

  1. ch 10

  2. hdc in each st, turn

  3. ch 1, hdc dec twice, hdc across

  4. Repeat to desired triangle size
    Make 2 and join with ch between
    Add yellow edging and neck ties
    Sew onto upper torso

🩳 Skirt Base

With teal yarn:
Attach to lower torso and sc around for 2 rows
Switch to yellow:
Create curly fringe (for each loop):

  • ch 9, 2 sc in each ch back (makes a curl)
    Repeat across round
    Alternate yellow and teal curls as desired
    FO and weave in.

🪶 Headdress

With teal and yellow yarn:

  1. ch 20, turn

  2. sc across

  3. Fold into arches
    Make 4–6 pieces, alternating colors
    Sew to headband or attach directly to crown
    Optional: insert wire to pose feathers upward

👠 Accessories

  • Earrings: Small chains or beads

  • Anklets and arm cuffs: Surface embroidery with teal/yellow yarn

  • Optional: add sequins or glitter thread to costume edges

✂️ Final Assembly

  • Attach head to body

  • Sew arms in upright samba pose

  • Attach legs in dance stance

  • Secure headdress

  • Style curls and fix costume elements

  • Weave in all ends

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add LED lights to feathers for parade effect

  • Use metallic thread for extra carnival sparkle

  • Create a dance partner doll or stage background!

Your Samba Dancer is now ready to dazzle the world in the spotlight! 🌟💃🧶


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