Crochet Kimono Doll: Create Your Own Amigurumi Geisha

Are you enchanted by the delicate beauty of Japanese culture and traditional craftsmanship? This delightful Crochet Kimono Doll Amigurumi Pattern allows you to create your very own charming miniature figure, complete with a traditional kimono and intricate hair details!

Crafting Your Own Amigurumi Kimono Doll

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter looking for a unique project or a beginner ready to expand your skills, this detailed pattern will guide you through every step. From her elegant hairstyle to the delicate embroidery on her kimono, you’ll love bringing this adorable doll to life.

Pattern Here

Materials:

DK or Worsted weight yarn in: skin tone, brown (hair), light blue (kimono), terracotta/red (kimono skirt/trim), yellow/gold (obi), white/cream (embroidery), black (eyes, shoes).
Crochet hook (e.g., 2.5mm or 3.0mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Small beads or thin metallic wire for hair accents (optional)

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round

Pattern:

Work in continuous rounds unless specified.

Head (Skin Tone Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6-10: sc around (5 rounds) [30]
Embroider eyes, eyebrows, and mouth with black yarn between R8 and R9.
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Start stuffing firmly.
R13: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R14: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the hole.

Body (Start Skin Tone, change to Light Blue, then Terracotta/Red):

R1: With skin tone yarn, 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
Change to Light Blue yarn.
R5-10: sc around (6 rounds) [24]
Change to Terracotta/Red yarn.
R11: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R12-16: sc around (5 rounds) [30]
Stuff body firmly. FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone & Light Blue):

R1: With skin tone yarn, 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-3: sc around [6]
Change to Light Blue yarn.
R4-8: sc around [6]
Lightly stuff the hand portion. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hair Cap (Brown Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6-9: sc around (4 rounds) [30]
Sl st to finish. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hair Bun (Brown Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: sc around [12]
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Obi (Yellow/Gold Yarn):

Ch 25. Sc in second ch from hook and across. (24 sc).
FO, leaving a long tail. Wrap around the doll’s waist and secure.

Shoes (Make 2 – Black Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Sl st to finish. FO.

Assembly and Details:

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the hair cap onto the head, ensuring a good fit.
Sew the hair bun onto the top of the hair cap. Attach small beads or thin metallic wire to the bun for accents, if desired.
Attach the arms to the sides of the body just below the neck.
Wrap the Obi around the doll’s waist (where the light blue body meets the terracotta skirt) and sew it securely in place.
Using white/cream and possibly a light green yarn, embroider delicate flower patterns onto the terracotta/red skirt portion of the kimono using surface slip stitch or simple straight stitches.
Sew the small black ‘shoes’ to the bottom center of the doll’s body, representing sandals.

Your beautiful Amigurumi Kimono Doll is now complete! Display her proudly or gift her to a loved one who appreciates handmade treasures.