Bun hair Dango amigurumi is a cute and easy-to-make crochet project that resembles Japanese dango (sweet dumplings) styled as a hair bun. This adorable creation combines the charm of traditional Japanese sweets with a playful hairstyle design. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this free pattern will guide you through creating your own huggable dango hair bun that’s sure to bring smiles! 🧶✨
Key Takeaways
- Quick project that can be completed in just a few hours
- Beginner-friendly pattern with simple stitches
- Customizable colors to match your style
- Versatile use as decoration, keychain, or gift
Use Ideas 🎁
Wondering what to do with your finished bun hair dango? Here are some creative ideas:
- Keychain accessory – Attach a keyring to make an adorable bag charm
- Home decoration – Display on shelves or desks for a touch of cuteness
- Gift topper – Add a special handmade touch to wrapped presents
- Plush collection – Create multiple dangos in different colors
- Photography prop – Use as a cute accent in photos
- Refrigerator magnet – Add a magnet to the back for kitchen decor
- Rearview mirror charm – Hang in your car for a personalized touch
- Hair accessory – Attach to a hair clip or pin for a meta hair accessory!
Your dango can be as colorful and unique as you want it to be. Have you thought about making a family of dangos in different sizes? 🌈

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
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
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
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
Bun
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4-6: 18 sc
- R7: [sc, dec] x 6
- R8: 6 dec
Hair Tie
- 22 ch, (dc+dc+dc) into 2nd chain from the hook till the end
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