Amigurumi Kokeshi Dolls

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen

Text © 2014 Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen.

Photos © 2014 Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen.
All rights reserved.

First PDF Edition.

Publication date: October 11th 2014.

Publisher:
K & J Publishing
Cambridge, England
kandjdolls.blogspot.com
Introduction
This little book explains how to crochet little
Kokeshi Amigurumi dolls. A basic knowledge
of crochet is required.

Amigurumi is a Japanese word, meaning a

stuffed animal toy usually made from crocheted
yarn and having an oversized head. Amigurumi
is a combination of the Japanese words “ami”,
meaning crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi”,
meaning stuffed doll.

Kokeshi dolls are traditional wooden dolls from

northern Japan. They have an enlarged head.

You can decorate these little dolls with flowers,

bows or ribbons. You can make them as a
keychain or decoration. They make a nice gift
for Christmas.

Materials
1. 3.25 mm hook (US: D/3.25, UK: 10)
2. No 2 yarn (Sport, Baby): Schachenmayr Catania any color you like. (for UK you can use
DMC Petra No3)
3. 6 mm safety eyes or Black Beads for eyes
4. Polyester fiberfill
5. Tapestry needle

Size
The Kokeshi dolls are 2.7 inches/ 7 cm high.

US Crochet Abbreviations
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sl = slip
rnd = round
tog = together

Notes:

- This project is working in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first
stitch of each round.
- For the first round: you can do 6 sc in magic ring instead of "Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook."
Body and Head
Starting from top of the head, crochet down to bottom of the body.

Rnd 1: With Cream (head color), ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (24)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30)
Rnd 6-9: Sc in each st around. (30)
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 3 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around. (24)

Insert safety eyes 5-6 sts apart between rnds 7-8, stuff head.

Rnd 11: Sc next 2 sts tog around. (12)

Rnd 12: Sc next 2 sts tog around, changing to Blue (body color). (6)
Rnd 13: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 14-16: Sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 17: Sc next 2 sts tog around, leave long end for sewing, fasten off. (6)

Stuff the body by using tip of scissors to push the stuffing in, sew the opening close.

With Red yarn embroider mouth.

For how to embroider the mouth visit:

http://kandjdolls.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-to-embroider-mouth.html.

Hair Cap
Rnd 1: With Turquoise, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (24)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (33)
Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (33)

Rows 10-13 are working in rows.

Row 10: Sc in next 24 sts, turn. (24)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in next 24 sts, turn. (24)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 7 sts,
turn. (22)
Row 13: Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) 3 times, sc in next 4 sts, leave long end for sewing,
fasten off. (19)

Hair Bun
Rnd 1: With Turquoise, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook.
(6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4-5: Sc in each st around. (18)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next st, sc next 2 sts tog) around, leave long end
for sewing, fasten off. (12)

Put hair cap on and sew. Sew hair bun on middle top of head.

About the Author

The author Sayjai is from Thailand and lives in the UK. She has been crocheting for over 30 years. In
2009 she started designing Amigurumi and in 2012 she created a series of bags and sleeves. She
publishes patterns under the names "K and J Dolls" and "K and J Publishing". Most of her designs are
sold in her online shops and by well known booksellers (as e-books). She often publishes free
patterns on her blog:
kandjdolls.blogspot.com.
A few of the paperback books written by Sayjai:

Title: Dress Up Dolls Title: Huggy Dolls Amigurumi

Amigurumi Crochet Patterns 15 Huggable Doll Patterns
Author: Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen Author: Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen
ISBN: 978-1910407066 ISBN: 978-1910407028

Copyright
Copyright 2014 Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen. All rights reserved. This pattern is for your personal use
only. Cannot be reproduced, published online, altered or resold. Please respect the copyright of the
author and do not share this pattern online. Instead link to Sayjai's blog, where the pattern is freely
available.

1st PDF Edition (this edition): October 11 th 2014

1st ePub Edition: October 11th 2014

You can sell finished dolls based on this pattern, provided that they are handmade by you (the seller)
and a limited number. Please add the following lines to your online add: The design for this doll is
made by Sayjai of K and J Dolls. Blog:
kandjdolls.blogspot.com