Calla Lily Dango Amigurumi Pattern - Free

Crochet these adorable calla lily dangos to brighten your day! These cute amigurumi combine the elegant calla lily flower with the sweet Japanese dango dessert to create a unique and charming decoration. The simple pattern uses basic stitches, making it perfect for beginners looking to practice their skills or experienced crocheters wanting a quick, satisfying project.

Key Takeaways

Cute combination of flower and food themes
Beginner-friendly pattern with basic stitches
Versatile use as decorations, keychains, or gifts
Customizable with different colors and sizes

Use Ideas 🎁

Wonder what to do with your finished calla lily dangos? Here are some fun ideas:

🧶 String several together to make a cheerful garland for your craft room
🔑 Add a keyring to create a sweet bag charm or keychain
🎄 Hang them as unique ornaments on your Christmas tree
🧸 Give them as thoughtful handmade gifts to friends who love cute things
🪴 Place them in a small pot as forever flowers that never need watering
📚 Use as adorable bookmarks by adding a tassel and ribbon
🧵 Display them in your craft space as decoration inspiration

The small size makes these perfect for using up leftover yarn in your stash!

Crocheted flower-shaped doll, white flower, green leaves.

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
dc inc – double crochet increase (2 double crochets in one stitch)
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

Flower Petal

R1: 10 sc
R2: 10 dc inc
R3: [3 sc, inc] x 2, [sc, inc] x 2, [3 sc, inc] x 2
R4: [4 sc, inc] x 2, [2 sc, inc] x 2, [4 sc, inc] x 2
R5: 5 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 2, [3 sc, inc] x 2, [2 sc, inc] x 2, 5 sc, inc
R6: 6 hdc, hdc inc, [3 hdc, inc] x 2, [4 hdc, inc] x 2, [3 hdc, inc] x 2, 7 hdc
R7: 7 dc, 16 dc inc, (tr, 4 ch, 3 sl st into 2nd chain from the hook, tr), 16 dc inc, 7 dc

Flower Stamen

Start with magic ring
R1-12: 6 sc

Sepal

Crochet hdc, hdc, hdc inc, hdc, hdc and join to the first stitch at the sl st of the Flower Petal
At the same time, wrap the Flower Stamen with the Flower Petal
R2: hdc around, leaving a long tail to wrap the flower stem.