Welcome to this adorable crochet pattern! 🧶 This free amigurumi pattern will help you create a cute curly-haired girl dango – a sweet Japanese-inspired plush toy that combines the traditional dango (dumpling) shape with adorable curly hair and girly features. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this charming creation will bring joy to anyone who receives it!
Key Takeaways
- Easy to follow pattern suitable for various skill levels
- Customizable features to make your dango unique
- Portable project that uses minimal materials
- Perfect gift for children or kawaii enthusiasts
- Quick to make with basic crochet techniques
Use Ideas 🎁
Looking for ways to enjoy your finished curly hair girl dango? Here are some fun ideas:
- Gift it to someone special – These cute amigurumis make perfect presents for birthdays, holidays, or just because!
- Create a collection – Make different colored dangos with various hairstyles to build your own adorable family
- Decorate your space – Use as cute desk buddies, shelf decorations, or bedroom accents
- Attach to keychains or bags – Add a keyring to turn your dango into a practical accessory
- Use as stress relievers – Their squishy nature makes them perfect for fidgeting when anxious
- Photography props – They make adorable additions to photos, especially for social media content
Have you thought about creating seasonal versions? Try making holiday-themed dangos with festive colors and accessories! 🎄🎃
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
- 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
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
- R8-16: 42 sc
- R17: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R18: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
Curly Braid
- R1: 38 ch
- R2: 36 dc into 3rd chain from the hook
- R3: Change the yarn, sl st in each stitch of the braid once to the end, then roll it up.
Bow
- 13 ch
- Crochet in rows: single crochet back and forth for 8 rows
- Wrap the yarn in the middle
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
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Remember, practice makes perfect! Each amigurumi you create helps build your skills. Happy crocheting! 🧶💕