For every Hello Kitty lover, we have brought a tutorial from Keep Calm and Crochet on how to crochet a Hello Kitty doll. The doll features iconic details like Hello Kitty’s bow and costume in a unique shape, with the added charm of being completely handmade. The tutorial provides a comprehensive step-by-step process, making it suitable even for beginners.
With a lot of tips throughout, you can find that step-by-step tutorial at the end of this post. For more information about this Hello Kitty amigurumi, scroll down below.
Skills Used: Master basic stitches such as single crochet (sc), chain stitch, crocheting in the round, increasing (inc), and decreasing (dec) stitches. Mastery in joining parts together seamlessly is essential for giving the doll a professional look. Colour changes for the arm and body are also required.
Guide Span: 1 hour 13 Minutes (Detailed Verbal and Written Instructions)
Personalization Ideas: A popular idea to personalize the crochet Hello Kitty doll is to crochet a heart and sew it to the hands of the doll. Other dress colours include red and brown. You can also crochet the Hello Kitty in even larger size by using a relatively thicker yarn and a large crochet hook size.
Crochet Hello Kitty Doll Tutorial
Aimed at all skill levels, the tutorial in the end covers every detail—from shaping the head and body to adding iconic features like Hello Kitty’s eyes, nose, and whiskers. The tutorial also includes tips for managing round counts and securing details, making it an enjoyable project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Here is a quick overview of the tutorial:
- Getting Started: This project begins with a magic circle to form the foundation of Hello Kitty's head. The tutorial suggests using a slip-knot alternative for those who struggle with the magic circle.
- Head Construction: Round-by-round increases and decreases are used to shape Hello Kitty’s head. The instructor uses a stitch marker to help count stitches, an essential tip to keep track of rounds.
- Positioning the Eyes and Nose: The tutorial places safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, with a precise 10-stitch gap between them. A yellow nose is added using a simple embroidery method for a polished look.
- Creating the Body and Legs: The legs are made first and joined with a chain, and then the body is crocheted as one piece. This technique allows the legs to be securely attached to the body.
- Adding Ears and Arms: The ears and arms are crocheted separately and sewn onto the head and body. Each piece is secured with extra stitches for durability.
- Details with Embroidery: Whiskers are added using black yarn, and the mouth and nose are embroidered to maintain Hello Kitty's signature look.
- Final Assembly: The head, body, and limbs are all carefully sewn together to ensure stability.
Abbreviations Used
Following are the abbreviations used in the written instructions for crocheting the Hello Kitty Amigurumi:
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (usually 2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (usually 2 single crochets together)
- st: Stitch
- ch: Chain
- (): Within braces, the number of stitches in the round is described.
- ()*n: Repeat n times.
Supplies Mentioned
Following are the supplies the tutor used while crocheting the Hello Kitty though specific types were not provided:
- Yarn in the colours needed (typically white, black, pink, red). You can use high-quality cotton yarn in DK weight.
- A crochet hook (size appropriate for the yarn being used)
- Safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Buttons
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Sewing pins
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