Crochet your own adorable calabash dango with this free pattern! These cute Japanese-inspired treats are perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With simple stitches and minimal materials, you’ll create a charming plush version of this traditional sweet in no time. The pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions for making three colorful dango balls on a skewer.
Key Takeaways
- Quick project that’s perfect for using up yarn scraps
- Beginner-friendly pattern with basic stitches
- Customizable colors to match your style
- Adorable gift for friends who love Japanese culture
Use Ideas 🎁
Wondering what to do with your finished calabash dango amigurumi? Here are some fun ideas:
- Add it to your collection of food-themed plushies
- Use as a cute keychain (just add a keyring to the top)
- Create a mobile for a nursery by making multiple dangos
- Give as a thoughtful handmade gift to friends who love Japanese sweets
- Use as a decorative item on your desk or bookshelf
- Make several in different colors for a festive garland
- Create a cute bag charm to add personality to your purse or backpack
The small size makes this project perfect for using up leftover yarn from bigger projects. Why not make a whole rainbow of dangos? 🌈
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
- sk – skip
- 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: 32 sc, sk 10
- R9-15: crochet in rows 32 sc
- R16: 32 sc, 10 ch
- R17: 42 sc
- R18: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R19: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R20: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R21: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R22: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R23: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R24-25: 30 sc
- R26: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R27: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R28: [sc, dec] x 6
- R29: 6 dec
- R30-31: 6 sc
Red Ribbon
- 60 ch
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Happy crocheting! Don’t forget to share your finished dango creations online and tag us. We love seeing your work! 📸