Embark on an epic crochet adventure and bring the compassionate Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado, to life with this detailed amigurumi pattern! Perfect for fans of the hit anime, this pattern guides you through creating your very own miniature hero, complete with his iconic checkered haori and scar. Get ready to crochet a guardian of humanity!
Craft Your Own Demon Slayer Hero
There’s immense satisfaction in crafting beloved characters with your own hands. This Tanjiro Kamado amigurumi isn’t just a toy; it’s a testament to your crochet skills and a heartfelt tribute to a character known for his resilience and unwavering spirit. Display him proudly or gift him to a fellow Demon Slayer enthusiast!
Crochet Pattern: Unleash Your Inner Demon Slayer: Crochet Tanjiro Kamado Amigurumi Pattern!
Materials
- DK weight yarn in: Peach (skin), Dark Brown (hair, uniform), Dark Green (haori), Black (haori, details), White (belt, leg details, eye highlight), Maroon (scar), Light Pink (blush)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Small piece of white felt or cardstock for earrings
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- FO – Fasten Off
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
Instructions
Gauge: Not crucial for this project, just ensure stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing through.
Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
Head (Peach yarn)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rnd 7-14: sc around (36) – 8 rounds
- Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- Stuff head firmly.
- Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Rnd 18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- Rnd 19: (dec) x6 (6)
- FO, weave in tail and close the hole.
Hair (Dark Brown yarn)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rnd 7-10: sc around (36) – 4 rounds
- Rnd 11: (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st) repeat around for spiky edge. (adjust spikes as desired)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with White yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12)
- Rnd 3: sc around (12)
- Change to Dark Brown yarn.
- Rnd 4-7: sc around (12) – 4 rounds
- FO for first leg. Do not cut yarn for second leg.
Body (Continue from 2nd Leg, Dark Brown yarn)
- Rnd 8: Ch 3, sc into any stitch on the first leg. sc 11 more times around first leg (12 sc). Sc 3 times in ch-3. Sc 12 times around second leg. Sc 3 times in ch-3 on the other side. (30)
- Rnd 9-14: sc around (30) – 6 rounds
- Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- Rnd 16-17: sc around (24) – 2 rounds
- Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Stuff body firmly.
- Rnd 19: sc around (18)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with Peach yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2-3: sc around (6) – 2 rounds
- Change to Dark Brown yarn.
- Rnd 4-8: sc around (6) – 5 rounds
- Stuff lightly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Haori (Dark Green and Black yarn)
This piece will be crocheted flat. We’ll make a large rectangle and then add sleeves. Start with Dark Green.
- Row 1: Ch 27. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (26 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Row 2-3: sc across (26). Ch 1, turn.
- Change to Black yarn.
- Row 4-5: sc across (26). Ch 1, turn.
- Repeat (2 rows Dark Green, 2 rows Black) for a total of 24 rows, ending with 2 rows of Dark Green.
- This forms the main body of the haori. FO.
Haori Sleeves (Make 2 – Dark Green and Black yarn)
- Row 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Row 2-3: sc across (10). Ch 1, turn.
- Change to Black yarn.
- Row 4-5: sc across (10). Ch 1, turn.
- Repeat (2 rows Dark Green, 2 rows Black) for a total of 12 rows, ending with 2 rows of Dark Green. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Belt (White yarn)
- Ch 25 (or enough to wrap around the waist). Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Assembly
- Sew the Head to the Body.
- Position and sew the Hair cap onto the head, ensuring the front fringe is visible. Stuff lightly if needed before fully closing.
- Sew the Arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
- Wrap the main Haori piece around the body. Fold the top edges down slightly to form a collar. Sew the sleeves to the armholes of the haori. Sew the entire haori onto the body.
- Wrap the White Belt around the waist and secure it with a few stitches.
Details
- Scar: Using Maroon yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider Tanjiro’s scar onto his forehead, just under the hair.
- Eyes: Using Black yarn, embroider two small oval shapes for the eyes. Add a tiny stitch of White yarn for the eye highlight.
- Eyebrows: Using Black yarn, embroider small, slightly angled eyebrows above the eyes.
- Blush: Using Light Pink yarn, make a few small stitches on each cheek for blush.
- Earrings: Cut two small white rectangles from felt or cardstock. Draw the red sun pattern on them. Attach them to the head near the ears with a small stitch or dab of glue.
Your Tanjiro Kamado Amigurumi is now complete! Enjoy your miniature Demon Slayer!