Merry & Bright: Crochet Your Own Christmas Nezuko Amigurumi Doll!

Get ready to spread holiday cheer with this adorable Christmas Nezuko crochet pattern! This festive amigurumi doll, inspired by the beloved Demon Slayer character, is adorned in a charming Santa-themed kimono and hat. Perfect for fans and crafters alike, she makes a wonderful gift or a unique addition to your holiday decor. Dive into this delightful project and bring a touch of anime magic to your festive season!

Unleash Holiday Spirit with Your Own Nezuko Amigurumi

Crafting this Christmas Nezuko amigurumi is more than just a project; it’s an opportunity to create a cherished, handmade item. Whether you’re gifting it to a fellow anime enthusiast or displaying it proudly in your home, this doll adds a unique, personalized touch to any collection. Imagine the joy of seeing your favorite character brought to life with your own hands, just in time for the holidays!

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Merry & Bright: Crochet Your Own Christmas Nezuko Amigurumi Doll!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Flesh/Peach, Black, Red, White, Green, Yellow, Orange, Dark Pink
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
10-12mm Red safety eyes with washers (and white felt circles if desired)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Black embroidery floss (for eyelashes/eyebrows)
Small gold bells (2)
Optional: Thin green plastic tube for muzzle (approx. 2cm long)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
hdc: Half Double Crochet
dc: Double Crochet

Instructions

Head (Flesh/Peach yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x6 (42)
R8-R14: sc around (42) (7 rows)
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 7 stitches apart. If using white felt circles, place them under the red safety eyes. Embroider eyelashes and eyebrows with black floss. Embroider a small pink line for the mouth under where the muzzle will be.
R15: (5 sc, 1 dec) x6 (36)
R16: (4 sc, 1 dec) x6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
R18: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
Continue to body.

Body (Flesh/Peach yarn for neck, then Red yarn)

R19: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12) (This forms the neck)
Change to Red yarn.
R20: In FLO, 12 inc (24)
R21: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R22-R25: sc around (30) (4 rows)
R26: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)
R27-R28: sc around (24)
Continue stuffing the body firmly.
R29: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
R30: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)
R31: 6 dec (6)
FO and weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2) (Flesh/Peach yarn, then Red, then White)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R5: sc around (6) (4 rows)
Change to Red yarn.
R6-R10: sc around (6) (5 rows)
Change to White yarn.
R11: sc around (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the end of the arms.

Legs/Feet (Make 2) (Black yarn, then White, then Red)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-R5: sc around (12) (3 rows)
Change to White yarn.
R6: In BLO, sc around (12)
Change to Red yarn.
R7: sc around (12)
Change to White yarn.
R8: sc around (12)
Change to Black yarn.
R9-R10: sc around (12) (2 rows for socks)
R11: (1 sc, 1 dec) x4 (8)
Stuff firmly.
R12: 4 dec (4)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hair (Black yarn)

Back Hair: Ch 15. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 14 hdc. (This is one strand). Make several such strands and sew them around the back of the head.
Bangs/Front Pieces: Create various length chains (e.g., ch 8, ch 10, ch 12), and work hdc or dc back across them. Create about 6-8 pieces and sew them to the front/sides of the head to frame the face as seen in the picture.

Kimono Details (Red, White, Green, Yellow, Orange yarn)

Sleeves: (See arm instructions for red base). After arms are attached, with White yarn, surface slip stitch along the bottom and front opening of the sleeves to create the trim.
Kimono Body: The main body is worked into the ‘body’ section. After attaching legs, use Red yarn to surface crochet (or carefully sew on strips of crochet) a checkered pattern below the green obi.
Obi (Green yarn): Ch 25. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 24 sc. FO, leaving a long tail. Wrap around the waist and sew in place.
Sash (Yellow yarn, with Orange embroidery): Ch 30. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 29 sc. FO, leaving a long tail. Tie around the obi as a bow. With Orange yarn, embroider thin stripes onto the yellow sash as shown. Attach small gold bells to the ends of the sash.

Muzzle (Green yarn or plastic tube)

If crocheting: R1: 6 sc in MR (6). R2-R4: sc around (6). FO, leave tail. Lightly stuff or insert a pipe cleaner for stiffness.
Position the muzzle horizontally over the embroidered mouth and sew in place.

Santa Hat (Red and White yarn)

Hat Base (Red yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x3 (12)
R5: sc around (12)
R6: (3 sc, 1 inc) x3 (15)
R7: sc around (15)
R8: (4 sc, 1 inc) x3 (18)
R9: sc around (18)
R10: (5 sc, 1 inc) x3 (21)
R11: sc around (21)
R12: (6 sc, 1 inc) x3 (24)
R13: sc around (24)
R14: (7 sc, 1 inc) x3 (27)
R15: sc around (27)
White Trim: With White yarn, sl st around the bottom edge of the hat for a clean trim. Make a small white pom-pom and attach it to the tip of the hat.
Stripes: With White yarn, embroider or surface slip stitch thin diagonal stripes onto the red part of the hat for the candy cane effect.

Assembly

Sew the arms to the sides of the body just below the neck.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the kimono details, obi, sash, and bells in place.
Attach the hair pieces securely to the head.
Place the Santa hat on Nezuko’s head. You can sew it on permanently or leave it removable.
Ensure all components are securely attached and neatly finished.