Meet the adorable Cookie Dango – a sweet, huggable amigurumi that combines the charm of traditional Japanese dango with the irresistible appeal of cookies! This free pattern will guide you through creating your own cuddly treat that’s perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding to your handmade collection. With simple stitches and basic techniques, even beginners can enjoy making this cute creation.
Key Takeaways
- Quick project that can be completed in a few hours
- Beginner-friendly pattern with basic stitches
- Customizable colors to match your style
- Perfect gift for friends and family of all ages
Use Ideas 🎁
Wondering what to do with your finished Cookie Dango? Here are some fun ideas:
- Keychain buddy – Add a keyring to turn your dango into a portable friend
- Bag charm – Attach it to your backpack, purse, or tote for a cute accent
- Home decor – Create a collection to display on shelves or desks
- Gifts – Make them in favorite colors for birthdays or holidays
- Teaching tool – Use them to help children learn about Japanese culture
- Stress reliever – Keep one at your desk for a squeezable friend during busy days
The small size makes these dangos perfect for using up leftover yarn. Why not make a whole rainbow of them? 🌈
Materials&Tools
- Yarn
- Polyester Fiberfill
- 2.0mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Glue (To connect the parts, you can also sew with yarn)
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sk – skip
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
Main Body
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R17: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R18: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R19: [sc, dec] x 6
- R20: 6 dec
Bangs
Big
- Start with magic ring
- 8 hdc
Small
- Start with magic ring
- 6 sc
Head Cover
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-15: BLO: 42 sc
- R16: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R8-15, FLO: sl st, (hdc+dc+hdc), sl st
- Use brown yarn for 3 rounds, white yarn for 2 rounds, and brown yarn for 3 rounds
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Happy crocheting! 💕