Step into a world of elegance and tradition with this beautiful Amigurumi Kimono Girls crochet pattern! 🌸🧶 Inspired by the grace of Japanese culture, these charming dolls wear delicately detailed kimonos, complete with flowing sleeves, obi sashes, and sweet hairstyles that capture the spirit of celebration and serenity. Whether you’re crafting a cultural keepsake, decorating a seasonal display, or simply love stitching up characters with timeless beauty, these kimono girls are a heartfelt addition to any amigurumi collection.
Designed with thoughtful textures and customizable accents, this pattern invites you to play with floral embroidery, soft color palettes, and accessories like hair ornaments or tiny fans. You can create a whole group of kimono-clad friends, each with their own personality and style—from springtime sakura themes to festive summer festival looks. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to someone special, or starring in a handmade storybook scene, these Kimono Girls Amigurumi are a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little cultural charm, one loop at a time! 🎎💖✨
🎎 Amigurumi Kimono Girls Crochet Patterns
Bring the charm of Japanese tradition into your amigurumi collection with these Kimono Girls. Each girl has her own personality: one wears a bold red kimono with an elegant bun and bow, and the other wears a soft blue kimono with double buns and bangs. Both are adorned with floral embroidery and matching obi belts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Techniques used:
- Amigurumi shaping
- Color changes
- Appliqué flowers
- Hair sculpting
- Garment layering
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall
🧶 Yarn & Materials
- Skin tone yarn — 35 g (≈90 m)
- Black yarn — 40 g (≈110 m)
- Red yarn — 45 g (≈120 m)
- Blue yarn — 45 g (≈120 m)
- White yarn — 30 g (≈80 m)
- Yellow/orange yarn — 15 g (≈40 m)
- Pink yarn — 15 g (≈40 m)
- Green yarn — 10 g (≈25 m)
Tools:
- 2.0–2.5 mm hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Blush (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
FO – fasten off
👧 Base Doll (Both Dolls)
Head
With skin tone:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–13: sc around (36)
Insert eyes between R8–9 (slightly wide-set for cute look).
R14: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly, keeping face slightly flat.
R17: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R18: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–4: sc around (9)
Flatten slightly and sew just below eye level.
🧍 Body (Kimono Base – Correct Proportions)
The body is straight, slightly rounded, and stable, not narrow or tapered.
Start with skin tone:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–6: sc around (24)
Switch to kimono color:
R7–22: sc around (24)
👉 Keep stuffing firm for a smooth cylinder shape.
💪 Arms (Short & Hidden in Sleeves)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2–4: sc around (6)
Switch to kimono color:
R5–12: sc around (6)
Light stuffing only.
👘 Kimono Structure (Accurate Layering)
The kimono has:
- wrapped front panels
- white inner collar
- wide sleeves
- decorative floral appliqués
Collar (White V-Shape)
Ch 30
Row 1: sc across
Sew into a clean overlapping V at neckline
Sleeves (Wide & Structured)
Attach yarn at arm opening:
R1: sc evenly around (10–12 sts)
R2–7: sc around
👉 Sleeves should appear wide and slightly flared
🎀 Obi Belts (Thick & Layered)
❤️ Red Doll Belt
With yellow/orange:
Ch 36
Row 1: hdc across
Wrap twice around waist.
Add white center stripe using surface crochet.
💙 Blue Doll Belt
With pink:
Ch 36
Row 1: hdc across
Wrap snugly.
Add white stripe.
🌸 Floral Appliqués (Correct Detail)
Flowers are raised elements, not flat embroidery
Flower (Make 4–6 per doll)
R1: MR, 5 sc
R2: (ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st) in each stitch
FO.
Leaves
Ch 5, sl st back
Attach near flowers.
💇 Hair (Detailed Styling)
Hair Cap (Both)
R1–R6: same as head (to 36 sts)
R7–10: sc around
Sew low across forehead and full coverage at back.
❤️ Red Doll – Layered Bun
Lower bun:
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around
Top bun:
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around
Stack and sew together.
Attach centered.
Add red bow:
Ch 10, sc across, wrap center.
💙 Blue Doll – Double Buns + Bangs
Buns (Make 2):
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around
Attach evenly on both sides.
Bangs (Important Feature):
Attach short black yarn strands across front:
- Insert strand
- Knot
- Trim evenly
Add pink decorative stitch around buns.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew head firmly to body
- Attach arms under collar
- Add collar neatly
- Wrap kimono panels closed
- Attach obi belt
- Sew flowers symmetrically
- Attach hair and style details
✨ Finishing Touches
🌸 Add soft blush cheeks
👘 Adjust collar overlap neatly
🎀 Center belts perfectly
💇 Trim bangs evenly
🌿 Slightly shape sleeves outward
🪷 Tatami Base Mat
With beige yarn:
R1: MR, 6
Continue increasing to ~66 sts
Work 2–3 rounds BLO for texture
Switch to red:
Work 2 rounds sc for border
🌟 Final Result
These kimono dolls feature balanced proportions, clean garment structure, and beautifully styled hair, creating a harmonious and polished handmade piece. 🎎✨
Displayed together, they bring warmth, charm, and a touch of elegance—perfect for gifting, decorating, or celebrating handcrafted artistry. 🌸🧶
