Dumpling Dango Amigurumi Pattern – Free

Dango dumplings are a sweet Japanese treat made from rice flour. Now you can crochet your own adorable dango dumplings that will never go stale! These cute amigurumi dangos work up quickly and make perfect keychains, decorations, or gifts for friends who love Japanese culture. 🍡

Key Takeaways

Quick project that’s perfect for beginners
Uses basic stitches and simple techniques
Customizable colors to match your style
Makes a cute gift or decoration

Use Ideas 🎁

Wonder what to do with your finished dango dumplings? Here are some fun ideas:

Attach a keychain to create a bag charm or keychain
String multiple dangos together to make a cute garland
Use as decorative elements in a child’s room
Create a mobile by hanging different colored dangos
Make a refrigerator magnet by gluing a magnet to the back
Use as cute props for photography
Give as thoughtful handmade gifts to friends who love kawaii items
Make a zipper pull for your favorite bag or pencil case

The small size makes these perfect for using up leftover yarn from bigger projects! 🧶

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.