Merry & Bright Nezuko: Free Christmas Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of holiday magic and anime charm to your decor with this adorable Christmas Nezuko Amigurumi! Perfect for fans of Demon Slayer, this festive doll, complete with a Santa hat and a delightful kimono, makes an unforgettable gift or a wonderful addition to your own collection. Get ready to crochet your way to a merry and bright holiday season!

Why You Need This Festive Nezuko Amigurumi in Your Collection

This unique Christmas Nezuko Amigurumi blends beloved anime with holiday cheer, creating a truly special piece. It’s not just a decoration; it’s a conversation starter, a fantastic gift for any Demon Slayer enthusiast, and a charming way to express your fandom. Crafting this doll will bring joy and a unique festive touch to your home or a loved one’s.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Merry & Bright Nezuko: Free Christmas Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Light Beige (skin tone), Black, Red, White, Green, Yellow, Brown (for hair ties)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes (or black embroidery thread for eyes)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
rnd: Round

Instructions

Head (Light Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R12: 30 sc (7 rows)
Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider eyebrows and mouth.
R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
R15: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R16: 6 dec (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.

Body & Kimono (Start with Black for shoes, then Red, White, Green, Yellow, Red, Light Beige)

Legs (Make 2, start with Black)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Change to Red
R3-R4: 9 sc
Change to White
R5: 9 sc
FO first leg. For second leg, do NOT FO.
Join Legs
R6: With White, ch 2. Join to first leg with sc. Work 9 sc around first leg, 2 sc in chain, 9 sc around second leg, 2 sc in chain (22)
Change to Red
R7-R11: 22 sc (5 rows – Kimono skirt part)
Change to White
R12: 22 sc (Kimono trim)
Change to Green
R13: 22 sc (Obi base)
Change to Yellow
R14: 22 sc (Obi detail)
Change to Green
R15: 22 sc (Obi base)
Change to Red
R16-R19: 22 sc (4 rows – Kimono top part)
Change to Light Beige
R20: (9 sc, dec) x 2 (20)
R21: 20 sc
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.

Arms (Make 2, start with Light Beige, then Red)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R3: 6 sc (Light Beige)
Change to Red
R4-R7: 6 sc (4 rows)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Hair (Black)

Hair Cap
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R7: 24 sc
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Side Strands (Make 2)
Ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24 sc). Sl st into hair cap where desired.
Bangs (Make 3-4 varying lengths)
Ch 8-12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sl st into hair cap.
Back Hair
Cut several strands of black yarn (approx. 10-12 inches). Fold in half and attach to the back of the hair cap using a lark’s head knot or by sewing. Trim to desired length.
Hair Ties (Brown, Make 2)
Ch 15, sl st into first ch to form a ring. Or simply cut two 5-inch pieces of brown yarn and tie them around the long side strands.

Bamboo Muzzle (Green)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R5: 6 sc (4 rows)
FO, stuff lightly, shape and sew securely to the face.

Santa Hat (Red, White)

Hat (Red)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 9 sc
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R5: 12 sc
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R7-R8: 15 sc
R9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R10-R11: 18 sc
R12: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
R13-R14: 21 sc
R15: (6 sc, inc) x 3 (24)
R16: 24 sc
Change to White
R17: 24 sc in BLO (creates a nice edge for the trim)
R18: 24 sc
FO. Weave in ends.
Pom-pom (White)
Make a small white pom-pom and sew it to the tip of the hat.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body securely.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Sew the hair cap onto the head, then arrange and secure the bangs and side strands. Attach the brown hair ties to the side strands.
Place the Santa hat on Nezuko’s head.