Sailor Moon Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Free Usagi Doll Tutorial

Moon Crystal Power My Sailor Moon Amigurumi Pattern to Relive Childhood

Step by step guide to creating the guardian of justice who defined our childhood.

Do you remember those afternoons after school, bread and chocolate in hand, waiting for that unmistakable theme song to start? "Fighting evil by moonlight..." Well, the other day I was organizing my yarn stash and I found a golden yellow ball and a perfect navy blue one. It happened in an instant: the music started playing in my head and I felt a physical urge to grab my hook. I didn't want to make just any doll, I wanted Her. Usagi (or Bunny, as we called her), our favorite clumsy guardian. Creating this Sailor Moon amigurumi was an incredible blast from the past. I tried to capture every detail, from the red boots to the iconic "odango" on her hair. If you loved making female icons like my doll inspired by Frida Kahlo, you will adore this project. Get your cotton ready, Sailor Guardians, let's begin!

The Magic is in the Details Choosing the Right Yarns

The most important thing when making a Sailor Moon is the color. You can't use just any blue: you need that deep navy blue that contrasts with the pure white. If you use royal blue, it will look like a cheap imitation! For this project, I used sport weight cotton which defines the stitches well, because we want the collar and glove details to be sharp. And for the hair yellow? A bright golden yellow, not lemon yellow (which looks a bit too much like a highlighter). Oh, a friend to friend tip: since we will be working with multiple balls, I recommend keeping them organized. I use a bag similar to the Luxury Red & Blue Tote I made last month, perfect for keeping threads from tangling while you watch TV.

The Odango The Secret to the Perfect Hairstyle

The most feared and loved part: the Odango! Those two spherical buns are Usagi's signature. The secret to making them stay up without falling sadly to the sides? Stuff them VERY well, almost to bursting point, and sew them very close together on the top of the head. The long pigtails, on the other hand, must be light, so we won't stuff them. Prepare yourself mentally, sewing hair requires patience and hot tea.

Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same st)
• dec: Decrease (2 sc closed together)
• slst: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only

Pattern Instructions

Assembly

• Sew the head to the body ensuring the neck is stiff (add extra stuffing).
• Place the yellow wig cap on the head and sew along the edge.
• Sew the Odango (buns) symmetrically on the top of the head.
• Attach the pigtails under the Odango.
• Embroider the golden tiara on the forehead with lamé thread or glue a small red rhinestone in the center.
• Sew the red bow (a simple tight rectangle in the center) onto the chest.

Pro Tips

• For the moon wand, use a pink bead on top of a single crocheted stick, it gives that extra touch of light.
• Blush on the cheeks is mandatory! Use real blush and a soft brush to give her that sweet and innocent look.
• If the head wobbles, insert a support (like a folded pipe cleaner or a piece of hot glue stick) into the neck between head and body.

The Author Alessandra Soti

Hi, I'm Alessandra! 90s TV series devourer, coffee addict, and compulsive amigurumi creator. I transform my childhood memories into dolls to hug.