passionfyre Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) I recently made my own Kokeshi doll, and want to share it with everyone I’m addicted to them now, you can change the colours and hairstyles to whatever you want! It’s a really easy pattern, but sometimes I may not describe something correctly, so lemmie know if anything is confusing :s I suggest you some kinda weight at the bottom. Although she'll have a flatten bottom, she might still be a bit top-heavy I used some random DK wool I had hanging around, and a 2.5mm hook. You can put whatever you want in her hands, ofcourse, but i managed to get lil paper roses, so made a mini-basket for the pink one ch – chain sc – single crochet When a line says, for example ‘*sc,inc* round’, I mean to do a single crochet then 2 single crochets in the next stich. Repeat until you reach the end of the round. This pattern assumes you are using 2 colours for the doll’s clothing, its up to you ofcourse Head/body -Start in skin colour- 1. 6 sc in a Magic Circle (6) 2. *inc* round (12) 3. *sc, inc* round (18) 4. *sc, sc, inc* round (24) 5. *sc, sc, sc, inc* round (30) 6. *sc, sc, sc, sc, inc* round (36) 7-12. even (36) 13. *sc,sc,sc,sc,dec* round (30) 14. *sc,sc,sc,dec* round (24) 15. *sc,sc,dec* round (18) 16. *sc, dec* round (12) -Change to clothing colour 1- 17. FRONTLOOP – sc round (12) 18. *sc, inc* round (18) 19. *sc,sc,inc* round (24) 20. *sc,sc,sc,inc* round (30) 21-30. even (30) 31. *sc,sc,sc,dec* round (24) 32. *sc,sc,dec* round (18) 33. BACKLOOP – even (18) 34. *sc,dec* round (12) 35. dec round (6) Cast off, weave in ends Hair 1. 6 sc in a magic circle (6) 2. *inc* round (12) 3. *sc, inc* round (18) 4. *sc,sc,inc* round (24) 5. *sc,sc,sc,inc* round (30) 6. *sc,sc,sc,sc,inc* round (36) 7-13. even (36) 14-21. ch 1. Turn piece around, sc 24 (24) Hair (bun) – optional 1. 6 sc in magic circle (6) 2. *inc* round (12) 3. *sc,inc* round (18) 4. *sc,sc,inc* round (24) 5-8. even (24) 9. *sc,sc,dec* round (18) 10. *sc,dec* round (12) Cast off, sew to hair. Hairband (-Clothing colour 2-) 1. ch13. sc in 2nd ch from hook. continue sc down (12) 2.ch1, turn and sc across (12) Cast off. Sew around hair bun. Obi (-Clothing colour 2-) -sash- 1. ch31. sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc down (30) – cast off 1. ch11. sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc down (10) 2-8. ch1. turn and sc back dow the row (10) Cast off. Fold rectangle in half. attach to sash, and sew around doll Arms/Sleeves (make two) 1. 4sc in a magic circle (4) 2. *inc* round (8) 3. even (8) 4. *sc,inc* round (12) 5. *sc,sc,inc* round (16) 6. even (16) 7. *sc,sc,sc,inc* round (20) 8. even (20) 9. *sc,sc,sc,sc,inc* round (24) 10. even (24) -Change to clothing colour 2- 11. even (24) Cast off Hands (optional) 1. 4 sc in magic circle (4) 2. *inc* round (8) 3-5. even (8) Cast off, sew into sleeves The flower in her hair is a pattern by Stephanie Jessica Lau, who has a blog called ‘All About Ami’ http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/ I have her permission to post her pattern Flower »»Ch 21. »»R1: *Dc, ch1, dc* in fifth ch from hook. *Ch1, sk1. Dc, ch 1, dc in next stitch* till the end (repeat 8 times). (Result is 9 sets of double crochet ‘V’s.) Ch 3 and turn. »»R2: In first ch1 space between the double crochet V’s, dc 4 times. *Sl st in next ch1 space between the double crochet v’s. Dc 5 times* till the end (repeat 9 times). Sl st in last stitch in row. Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. With long end on the right side, roll the flower inwards (clockwise motion), placing the petals how you would like. Use yarn needle to sew the long end through the layers of the flower to fasten them in place. Attach the flower to the side of the head. Edited February 20, 2012 by passionfyre .. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilly Flower Posted February 14, 2012 They are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peggy85225 Posted February 14, 2012 Thank you so much! I can't wait to make a set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratdog Posted February 14, 2012 She is adorable!!! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I want one!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrochetDayToDay Posted February 14, 2012 Kawaii! So cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hhensler Posted February 14, 2012 Super cute...love them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pineapplequeen Posted February 14, 2012 Thank you so much for the pattern. I can't wait to make them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monique39 Posted February 14, 2012 Awww so cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrLopLady Posted February 14, 2012 very very cute! I didn't know that was the name for them. I have one my brother brought me back from Japan when I was a LOT younger than I am now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lhendrix35 Posted February 14, 2012 Really cute and so colorful. Thank's for the pattern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momcrochets Posted February 15, 2012 very cute! TYFS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crocheting4mygirls Posted February 16, 2012 These are so cute! I had one of these dolls when I was a child that my Dad brought home from Japan. Thank you so much for the pattern. I will definitely make them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
passionfyre Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks for all the compliments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelRoseLite Posted February 16, 2012 I love them! I went to the New Year's celebration at the JANM in L.A. and saw crochet books with patterns for them and haven't gotten around to them. I'm making at least one! TFS :manyheart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetmehappy Posted February 18, 2012 How absolutely darling! thank you for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunflowermom1972 Posted February 19, 2012 How cute!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat3crazy Posted February 19, 2012 They're adorable! Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuntConCon Posted February 25, 2012 such a cute pattern.. thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth Posted February 26, 2012 Oh so cute! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern! I will definitely make a set. I'm also a collector Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Island Girl Posted February 28, 2012 She is so cute. I'm making one when I'm done with my grandbaby-to-be's blanket. If it's a girl I'll be making several for her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrochetinMama Posted March 12, 2012 Really cute. thank you for the pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
averyjea Posted March 13, 2012 The dolls are cute, and I can see how crocheting them would be addictive. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCraftySquirrel Posted March 20, 2012 I love Kokeshi dolls - reminds of when I used to play zOMG on Gaia Online - an online Role Playing Game on a site primarily for artists. Good times.... Now I can make one of my own (or more likely for my best friend to steal from me). Ha ha. Thanks for this - got so many patterns pending start and finish. Will try it as soon as I can! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vay Posted February 9, 2013 Hi passionfyre! Thank you for sharing your pattern. I made one for my sister and she loved it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites