Free pattern: Hanami Dango Amigurumi

Spring is here! How long have we been waiting for these longer days and longed for the heat-giving rays of the sun? The birds are back from the south and they already start twitterpating. Flowers are awakening from their winter sleep and stretching their heads skyward. Everything comes back to life, so as the beautiful cherry blossoms.

At this time Hanamis take place again in Japan. You meet up with friends for picnics and there are so much delicious food to share. And of course Hanami Dangos should not be missed! These cute little dumplings made from machiko are eaten up quickly and that's why I have something special for you guys: here's a crocheted version of it - it'll be a nice present for your friends. ♥

So, grab your yarn and hook and make your own bunch of Hanami dangos! Have a beautiful springtime everyone!

Materials:

• yarn: pink (COLOR A), beige (COLOR B), mint (COLOR C) and sand (COLOR D) (I used Wolle Rödel Mille Fili Color-No. rosa 5910, natur 5952, lind 5988 and sand 5991)

• 4.00 mm crochet hook

• fiberfill

• plastic safety eyes, 6 mm

• wool or tapestry needle

• optional: stitch marker (you can use a bobby pin as a stitch marker, too!)

Stitch explanations and abbreviations:

ch	chain	foll	following
sc	single crochet	rem	remain(s)(ing)
st	stitch	rnd	round
sl st	slip stitch	rep	repeat
inc	sc 2 in 1 sc	*	repeat from
dec	sc 2 stitches togehter	(X sc)	number of single crochet in a round

Instruction for Hanami Dango: Work in continuous rounds.

Beg: Begin with COLOR A. Start with a magic ring, ch 1.

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in magic ring. Place stitch marker in first sc from beg of rnd, move marker up as each rnd is completed. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Inc in each 6 sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Work *1 sc in next sc, then inc. Rep from *5 more times around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Work *2 sc in next sc, then inc. Rep from *5 more times around. (24 sc)

Rnd 5-7: Work 1 sc in each 24 sc around. (24 sc)

Rnd 8: Work *2 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *5 more times around. (18 sc)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 9: Work *1 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *5 more times around. (12 sc) Change to COLOR B.

Rnd 10: Work *1 sc in next sc, then inc. Rep from *5 more times around. (18 sc)

Rnd 11: Work *2 sc in next sc, then inc. Rep from *5 more times around. (24 sc)

Rnd 12-14: Work 1 sc in each 24 sc around. (24 sc) 
Place safety eyes between rnd 12/13. Place first eye wherever you like, second eye 5 stitches apart
Rnd 15: Work *2 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *5 more times around. (18 sc)
Rnd 16: Work *1 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *5 more times around. (12 sc) Change to COLOR C.

Rnd 17: Work *1 sc in next sc, then inc. Rep from *5 more times around. (18 sc)

Rnd 18: Work *2 sc in next sc, then inc. Rep from *5 more times around. (24 sc)

Rnd 19-21: Work 1 sc in each 24 sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 22: Work *2 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *5 more times around. (18 sc)
Rnd 23: Work *1 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *5 more times around. (12 sc) 
Rnd 24: Work *1 sc in next sc, then dec. Rep from *3 more times around. (8sc) Change to COLOR D.
Rnd 25-36: Work 1 sc in each 8 sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 37: Dec in each 4 scs around. (4 sc)

End: Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Embroider mouth between the eyes. 

2. If you like apply cheeks with a Q‐tip and powdered blush just below the eyes on each side.


***This is an original pattern by ©nanaliciouz.com, 2013. All rights reserved. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. You may not in any form distribute or reproduce this pattern including images. You may keep a copy for your personal use only. Do not sell pattern and/or finished products made from this pattern without first obtaining permission from me.***