Amigurumi Crochet Domo-Kun with Pattern
Domo looks menacing but is actually very polite and shy.
Domo-kun, a strange yet very polite creature that hatched from an egg, likes to rock, watch tv, hang out with an old rabbit dude and pass gas when nervous, is here for you in Amigurumi form. This Domo is a good medium size, finishes up to around 10 inches tall. Arms should be wired and it’s not a bad idea to weight his feet and bottom for stability. Black safety eyes or buttons are needed for the eyes. I used 8mm which I think were actually a bit on the small side.
I used felt to make the mouth panel because a crochet panel added too much thickness (I did try it and it looked wrong), and to switch colors in the actual pattern and work in the red as I went made a crooked mouth that slanted to the right because of the way the stitches are offset each from the previous row just a bit. I surface crocheted around the mouth to make it look a bit recessed and finish it off. The pattern, as with all of my patterns, is free.
Hello! Thank you!
Cute little Domo butt!
Amigurumi Domo-Kun
Domo was made with a 3.5mm hook going through both loops. He is worked in a spiral without joining. I used Peaches & Creme in Chocolate but any brown yarn will do.
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
INVDEC = Invisible Decrease
INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch unless otherwise noted)
Head and Body
CH 14
starting in second CH from hook
1. INC, SC x 10 (down one side of the CH), INC x 2 (this serves as the U-turn at the end of your CH, the remaining stitches will work up the other side of the CH back to where you started from), SC x 10, INC; (28) (This video demonstrates working in both sides of a CH)
2. SC, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2), SC x 10, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2), SC x 2, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2), SC x 11, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2); (36)
3. SC x 3, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2), SC x 13, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2), SC x 3, INC (3 in 1 ST instead of the usual 2), SC x 13, INC (regular INC); (43)
4. SC x 4, INC, SC x 15, INC, SC x 5, INC, SC x 15, INC; (47)
5. SC around; (47)
6 – 30. repeat round 5 24 times for rounds 6 to 30; (47)
31. SC x 3 then INVDEC; repeat 9 times; SC x 2; (38)
32. SC then INVDEC then SC; repeat 9 times; SC x 2; (29)
33. SC then INVEC; repeat 9 times; SC x 2; (20)
34. SC then INVDEC; repeat 6 times; SC x 2; (14)
35. SC then INVDEC then SC; repeat 3 times; SC x 2; (10)
36. INVDEC x 5; then finish off and weave in tail.
Arm (make 2)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like
1. SC x 6; (6)
2. INC in each ST; (12)
3. SC then INC; repeat twice; (18)
4. SC around; (18)
5. repeat round 4; (18)
6. SC x 4, INVDEC; repeat twice (15)
7. SC then INVDEC; repeat twice (10)
8. SC around; (10)
9 – 19. repeat round 8 for roundss 9 – 19; (10)
Cut with a long tail remaining for stitching to body. Stuff the hand and lightly stuff arm. Wire the arm so Domo-kun can pose and menace things (like kittens!)
Leg (make 2)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like
1. SC x 6; (6)
2. INC in each ST; (12)
3. SC then INC; repeat x 5; (18)
4. SC then INC then SC; repeat x 5; (24)
5. SL ST around (this will help to create a flat bottom for the foot); (24)
CH 1
6. SC x 24 in back loop only of round 4 (leaving the SL ST untouched); (24)
7. SC around; (24)
8. SC x 2 then INVDEC then SC x 2; repeat x 3 (20)
9. SC around; (20)
10 – 13. repeat round 9; (20)
14. SC x 10; CH 1, (turn); (10)
15. Skip first stitch, SC x 8, SL ST; CH1 (turn) (9)
16. Skip first stitch, SC x 7, SL ST; (8)
Finish off and leave long tail for stitching leg to body. Taller part of leg functions as a hip, shorter part goes at the crotch. Cut out a small cardboard circle to line the bottom of the foot on the inside so it sits flat, before stuffing.
This is my first amigurumi project (and am now hooked!). I made numerous attempts to do the chain stitch around the mouth with dismal results. Then I tried doing a chain stitch embroidery instead and it looks really good! Just wanted to share in case anybody else is having trouble with the surface chain stitch
made this for my 5 year old who is crazy about domo. It felt like it took forever on the length of the body but unavoidable. The pat outtern worked perfectly! He even stands up and you can maneuver and bend his arms. I have a very very happy little domo fan now. Just wanted to say thanks!
That is awesome gr8 job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the first free pattern that i have found that is just AWESOME. Very good instructions, anything you need help with there is a video for and it’s a perfect pattern. I just now got into Amigurumi and this came out soooo wonderful. Usually the free patterns suck and you have to kind of do your own thing with them. Thank you for offering this wonderful free pattern. Easy to follow. The only thing that really hurts to do is the legs, after you slip stitch, to do the 24 back loop stitches. I see why this style of crocheting was created by Japan =)
Hi, I made the big Domo-kun for my boyfriend.
I crocheted in joined rounds and left a rectangle gap for the mouth. Later, I stitched the red felt behind the gap. The felt is sewed to a crocheted rectangle first to make it firmer.
The eyes are 9 mm black round eyes, ordered at http://www.etsy.com/shop/6060
Here it is: http://purple-teacup.deviantart.com/art/Domo-kun-285355945
after watching over again i do understand what you mean now thankyou for helping me . hopefully it should be simple to mee now thanks again/
thankyou for the video. i am still unsure. no questions had been asked or answered on the video
please help me i do not understand the SC iin the round part or the U turn part. Im a little shakey. Please help. I thankyou for your great pattern though
Have you watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqeFp5zDUK4 and read all of the comments below to see questions other people had and the answers?
I’m having a hard time with the arms. Did you use the same stragedy as the head and body?
No the arms are started in the round like normal amigurumi.
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Hi! I’m
Attempting to do this by joining the rounds to make the rounds even instead if a spiral. What row would you start switching to red if you were to crochet in the mouth and how many stiches wide?
Just guessing based on the photo because this doll has been given away already, but I would suggest starting the transition to red around row 13 or 14, although it could be lower… you sort of eyeball it as you go, but I think 13 or 14 might be about right. As for how many stitches wide to make it, you probably want to eyeball that. I could guess based on the photo but it would not be a very exact guess because I don’t have the doll. Basically at that point, the head is 47 stitches around, half of that is 23 and a half. If you think of the 23 stitches at the front of the doll, you want to eyeball how many stitches should be brown on either side. Look at a regular Domo kun and try it out. If you go too far or not far enough you can always pull those few stitches and redo. Just make sure it is centered, so if you do a mouth that is 13 stitches wide, you have 5 brown stitches flanking either side of the red. I’d love to be able to give you an exact suggestion, but because the doll is gone I have no reference and the pictures
That does help thanks
I’ve tryed to do this pattern so many time and it keeps coming out more of a smile face rather then a straight line. I’m so confused with what I’m doing wrong. I think I’m on the 2nd row (number 2 on the pattern). I read earlier in someone’s comment about the pattern saying ch 14, but in the video you said 13 or something like that. I’m just so confused on what to do!!!!! Help help me!!!!!
Can you please take a picture of your failed attempts? It will really help me see what is going on. Please take a picture, upload it to imgur.com then link it in your response to this comment so I can have a look, it would be the easiest way for me to decipher I think.
Thanks!
sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had to wait till i could get my hands on a laptop. but ive uploaded the pics. I took 3 with a descriptions so you can tell which one is which. I’m hoping you can get back to me soon. I’m making this for my boyfriends sis for her birthday. Shes having a hot pink domo-kun cake ^.^ (i think thats really cool lol) and i was going to make her one to match it, but my pick yarn is to thin. I’m going to have to get thicker yarn to make it, but i wanted to try to make me one so i know how to make hers. thank you so much!!!!
opps….i forgot to add the link…
http://imgur.com/a/nC2nQ
but here you go
thank you again ^.^
Do you know what i’m doing wrong?
It doesn’t look like anything is wrong. The curving is just tension from the stitches, as you keep going around a flatter fabric will work itself out. Have you watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqeFp5zDUK4 ? The curving doesn’t lok like something is wrong, it’s pretty normal.
Thank you so much! i thought i was doing it wrong lol
Hi i wanted to
Make the 10pm Domo with the mouth crocheted in like the 5 in one. Any help with what rounds and which stitches to switch to red on the pattern for the big one?
i just finished the Domo. it’s not as awesome as yours but i think it came out ok
http://mrs-flame-alchemist.deviantart.com/art/Domo-Finished-256353807
that’s how mine came out. thank you so much for an awesome pattern
i wanted to crochet on a plane but i remembered that no copper wire allowed
Sad!
Hi, I have another question, sorry
Row 31 says “SC x 3 then INVDEC”, which would be 4 stitches. But the total amount of stitches, 38, isn’t divisible by 4. So row 31 for me is 36 stitches. Should I just add 2 additional SC’s?
Yes you continue to repeat the sequence. The final sequence cannot be completed as there are only two stitches remaining so it is SC 2 only.
It’s surface crochet which is basically slip stitches through the fabric itself hooking under each single crochet and doing one SL ST. I have a video demonstrating how it is done http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huO41EeeL0A skip to around 1:40
First of all, thanks for the pattern! I’m not exactly sure how to do the mouth; can you explain how to do the stitch chain around the felt? Is that chain actually stitched to the body, or is the whole mouth glued on? Thank you!
I’m only eleven and have done countless numbers of amigurumi and have even made my own patterns, but this has got to be my favorite. Almost done!!!!!
Thank you so much for the pattern. I made 2 of them! I’m posting it on my blog with a link back to you. Thanks again for sharing!
Hello, Thanks for your domokun pattern.
i love this Amigurumi.
Thanks a lot
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Yep, he loved it
. I didn’t run into any problems…the pattern was very easy to follow. I kinda wanted to keep little Domo for myself 
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I am making this for my brother, right now. He is going to be SO stoked! I also made him a Domo beanie to go with it. Thank you so much for this pattern – he’s gonna love it
i thought that the pattern you didn’t need to join?
Yes sorry I mixed it up with the other domo that joins. Either way, hook into that spot and then keep stitching!
nevermind! i think i figured it out
so i got to the next round but i am stuck on the knob at the end. I have taken a picture of it.
i’m sorry if i’m being too much of an inconvenience.
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8118/photoxb.jpg
Hi there, no problem. Looks good so far! All you need to do is hook into what was the first stitch you did, and join with a slip stitch and your first round will be completed.
http://nerdigurumi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/domo.jpg
hey, i’ve tried doing this pattern about 10 times now and i read through your instructions for the girl who had trouble with the first part. This is the part i’m stuck on too.
Why did you say in those instructions to chain 13 when the pattern says chain 14?
I’m just not ending up with the right amount of stitches you state in the pattern that i should have. I did watch your youtube video about how to crochet on the other side (turning) and i am still having trouble. I make amigurumi a lot and this just seems difficult.
I think in the pattern I had an extra chain to avoid a hole and I forgot to mention that in the detailed explanation. The thing is, the technique is not complicated. It may not be explained in a way that is intuitive to you and that is making it seem complicated. But basically, try to think of each CH in your chain as being composed of two loops on either side with a bar down the middle, and try to think of working in one side, then doing a U Turn and working the other side. If the various explanations and the video don’t make sense it may be better just to move on to another pattern. If you still have your attempts and can take a picture I can try to figure out what is going on, but beyond that I am not really able to help.
!! im so frustrated because this is so confusing!! i cant tell what ur pattern is telling me to do and when to do it! and the videos confused me even more
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If you actually tell me what you are not understanding then I might be able to help.
Ok I have been crocheting for 24 years and I have never heard of an invisible decrease stitch and your pattern does not explain what it is could you enlighten me please.
If you look to the menu bar to the right, under “Amigurumi Help Files” there is a tutorial for the invisible decrease that includes photos and a video demonstration. http://nerdigurumi.com/invisible-decrease-tutorial-with-video.html
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Could you please help explain the pattern for the LEG, Row 6?
I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start off. Maybe a picture would be good!
Thank you!
This two part tutorial video goes over the same technique. It was used in Sackboy’s head so it’s not the same stitch count, but it givers you an idea of what you need to work in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21KxaEjWe4k and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeWotjebx2U&feature=related
thanks!
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I ended up going with Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn…192 yards/3.5 oz. I think that will be enough…since Lily Sugar and Cream is about 120 yards..I wouldnt have guessed that would be enough for one big Domo-Kun, so if it is then 192 yards should be enough for one big and one small.
THanks for the reply!
Quick question. I plan on making both the large and small versions of Domokun…will one skein of brown yarn be enough for both?
It depends how much yarn is in a skein. If I remember correctly, one ball of Lily Sugar and Creme was enough for the large Domo and there might have been enough left over for the little one but it would be close. But if you are using yarn that has larger skeins (think Red Heart Super Saver) you would be okay for sure.
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is the pattern stitches purposely offset for affect or to make it look spiral? I’m asking as I saw you noted you couldn’t crochet/switch colors for the mouth because it came out slanted due to the offset stitches. If i tried to make them straight would it not look right?
Thanks, this would be my first amigurumi and I want it look right and your domo and stitches are beautiful
If you join at the end of every round then CH1 to start on your next row, then the stitches will be symmetrically stacked one on top of the other and you can switch to red then back to brown and so on to make his mouth. If you work in the spiral, each stitch is always a tiny bit to the right of the previous stitch, so his mouth would come out slanty if you tried to do it that way. The spiral doesn’t really do anything for the look of the piece per se, it’s simpler in that it doesn’t require joining at the end of each round/row, and there is no obvious join line (which is for me what seals the deal because my joins look cretinous). It comes with a drawback though, which that it’s a spiral so stitches don’t stack one on top of the other, but rather lay out slightly to the right relative to the previous rown. I prefer to work in the spiral because my joins always look bad, but someone else may have better luck and have tidier joins
For what it’s worth I did try starting this pattern by joining for that very reason and my joins were too lumpy looking so I got frustrated and ripped it and started over in the spiral. I would recommend though, if you are intrigued, give it a shot with joins and see how you like it, if it’s looking good, then you might be able to pull off a nice symmetrical mouth worked in stitches instead of added felt which would rule because stitches are best in my opinion 
Let me know how it goes!
Hey there!!I was just wondering how tall did he come out to be?Im planning on making a domo-chan (girl domo) for myself and then a regular domo for my brother!!Well more or less likely both are for me ^_^ but he is soo cute!I was going to stitch the mouth panel in red yarn (i realize I’d be sitting for about an hour stitching on a mouth by hand) and crochet some round teeth for the domo-chan.I’ll be sure to post a pic later!!
P.S.
I’m trying to find a way to make the mouth sink in so its more domo like….teehee it would be like a box-ish mouth with a round edging on the top and bottom…Im sooo curious as to how she will come out!!
haha nevermind i found out its about 10 inches tall….teehee i found my glasses too!
I dont understand how to wire the arms.. D: could you please have a video or picture or something thank you
hey. i’m having trouble with this pattern. don’t know if i’m doing it wrong. it’s super cute and i want to make it for my brothers birthday coz’ he’s totally in love with domo. was wondering if every row you connect it somehow? please help. thanks. =P
Hi Kris, thanks for your comment. This pattern is worked in the round without joining, meaning basically you keep going around and around like a spiral. So the first stitch from row 2 takes place on top of the first stitch of row 1, etc. If you prefer you can join each round to the beginning of itself with a slip stitch and then CH 1 to start on the next row, some people prefer to do it that way and it doesn’t really affect the pattern so long as the stitch count stays the same
…..how did u make the surroundings of the mouth? ty(:
If you have a look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huO41EeeL0A& and fast forward to around 1:40 it shows the technique. Basically you surface crochet slip stitches around the mouth to give it a bit of definition and make the mouth look sort of sunk in.
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How do you wire the arms?
I buy copper electrical wire at the hardware store (you can buy it buy the length so it’s not a big investment, and if you but the kind of cable that is several wires in a plastic jacket it works out even cheaper because you can strip the wrapper off and have three or more wires) because it is sturdy enough to be bent and stay bent in the shape you put it in but be flexible enough to be bent again. For arms or legs, you can either run one piece of wire through both limbs with the ends sticking out, then slip the arms on each side and stitch them in place, or you can anchor the wire for just one arm to a bigger safety eye which is then clipped in to the body like a joint. This is a terrible description so I’ll put something together tonight to show you what I mean
Followed this pattern and made my own Domo-kun! Received well by my peers, and was fun to make. Great instructions, not a terribly difficult pattern for beginners. http://twitpic.com/20ot2w
Hate to say it, but the link you posted for the other pattern, i dunno, i think this one is better. The hands are a better pattern, the mouth and teeth are better and the way the legs connect is better. This pattern has a awesome pattern for the legs, i love how you do the hip part longer and the legs just kind of fit perfectly into the body. The other pattern looks like the legs are just swen onto the body, and you don’t want it to look like that.
It’s like a third the size so obviously less structural shaping can happen because there are way fewer stitches to make up the body. Smaller always means less detailed.
I love this, but the mouth is too huuuuuge….
I know! I was disappointed once I put it on, with FABRIC GLUE! Sewing always makes the edges fray so this was my brilliant idea to get around that. So not a fan of felt applique… anyhow, the mouth isn’t part of the pattern so feel free to make it more proportionate
Ahhh. Thanks so much!
I love this! But I’m really, really new at crocheting and am massively confused by the first line! (I know. Sad…) I’ve done it over and over, but can’t figure out how you’re ending with 28 stitches…with the number of increases I’m only getting 15 or so. Maybe I should stick to something easier. xD;
First thing to do is to make a chain that is 13 CH long. You will start by working on one side of it, sort of like when you start a single crochet that is not in the round, like if you were going to make a dishcloth or something.
1st step. In the 2nd CH from your hook, do an increase
2nd step. In the next 10 chain stitch do one SC in each
3rd step. In the next chain (this should be the last one) do an increase
4th step. Pop over to the other side of that chain stitch you just did an increase in and do an increase through that other loop of the chain. This serves as like a U-turn and you will now work up the other side of the chain in the same chains you did steps 2 and 1 in, but in the other loop, going all the way around the chain so you meet back up where you started
5th step. In the next 10 chain stitches (opposite loop from where you did step 2) do a SC in each
6th step. In the next chain (this will be the same chain you did your first step in but in the opposite loop) do an increase.
That is the first round sort of broken down. Basically you start working up the chain in one direction, do a U-turn then come back down the other side of the chain and meet up with where you started to complete the long sort of rectangular shape of the first round.
This pattern is full of awesomesauce!
Oh yay! Thanks so much, this is fantastic! I’ll be linking.
I think I need more worsted
Love this! So awesome!!