🍡 Create your own adorable Kuromi-themed dango amigurumi with this free pattern! This cute crochet project combines the beloved Sanrio character Kuromi with traditional Japanese dango (sweet dumplings). Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern will guide you through creating a charming decoration or gift.
Key Takeaways
- Quick project that’s perfect for using up yarn scraps
- Beginner-friendly pattern with simple stitches
- Customizable design that can be adapted to other characters
- Adorable gift for Sanrio and kawaii culture fans
Use Ideas 🎁
Wondering what to do with your finished Kuromi dango? Here are some fun ideas:
- Keychain charm – Add a keyring to turn your amigurumi into a cute accessory for your bag or keys
- Backpack buddy – Attach it to your backpack or purse for a touch of kawaii style
- Home decor – Display on a shelf or desk to add some Sanrio charm to your space
- Gift topper – Use as a special decoration on wrapped presents
- Holiday ornament – Hang on your Christmas tree or in your room
- Plushie collection – Start a series of character-themed dango amigurumi
The small size makes this project portable and perfect for crocheting on the go!
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
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
Head Decoration
- R1: 4 sc
- R2: [sc, inc] x 2
- R3: [sc, inc] x 3
- R4: 9 sc
- R5: [sc, inc, sc] x 3
- R6: [3 sc, inc] x 3
- R7: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 3
- R8: 18 sc
- R9: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 3
- R10: [5 sc, dec] x 5
- Leave a long tail for sewing.
Small Ball
Use two strands of black yarn, use a 1.8mm crochet hook.
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3-4: 12 sc
- R5: 6 dec
Bow
- Start with magic ring
- Crochet 2 of: [3 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch, sl st]
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