Free pattern: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2021/03/kimono-kitty.html

The Kimono Kitty Doll is a little cat who wears a traditional Japanese dress. This sweet amigurumi’s outfit includes a kimono with the oversized sleeves and a bow on the back. She also wears a sakura (cherry blossom) flower on her head. This kokeshi pattern is easy to customize with different yarn color combinations. The Kimono Kitty makes for a perfect handmade gift!

The PDF pattern file includes complete written instructions for this DIY doll-making tutorial, photo references for the crocheted parts, and step-by-step explanations for finishing details. Video tutorials to several parts of this pattern are also included as links in the corresponding sections.

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Size:
Height: 4.25 inches (11 cm)

Level:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner
Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, attaching yarn, changing yarn colors, and sewing parts together.

Stitches/Terms (US Terms):
• FO: fasten off
• MR: magic ring
• Ch: chain
• Sl st: slip stitch
• Surface slip stitch
• Sc: single crochet
• Dc: double crochet
• Inc: increase
• Dec: decrease
• BLO: back loops only

Materials:
• Medium weight 4 yarn in desired colors (I used cream, white, pink, and dark pink)
• 2.75mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

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