Crochet Sailor Moon Usagi Tsukino and Luna Cat Amigurumi

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Usagi Tsukino

Sailor Moon continues to captivate fans worldwide, and creating your Usagi Tsukino own handcrafted Usagi Tsukino and Luna amigurumi dolls lets you bring these beloved characters into the real world. This comprehensive guide walks you through creating an adorable Sailor Moon amigurumi set with her faithful companion Luna, perfect for collectors, crafters, and anime enthusiasts alike.

Essential Materials for Your Sailor Moon Amigurumi Project

Before beginning your magical crochet journey, gather these essential supplies:

  • Usagi Tsukino Yarn Colors:
    • Skin tone (Catania 00263) – 2 skeins
    • White (Catania 00106) – 1 skein
    • Black (Catania 00110) – 1 skein
    • Yellow (Catania 00208) – 1 skein
    • Red (Catania 00115) – small amount for ribbon
    • Blue (Kartopu K621) – 1 skein
    • Gray (Gazzal Giza 2455) – 1 skein
  • Tools and Notions:
    • 2 mm crochet hook
    • 12 mm safety eyes for Usagi
    • 6 mm safety eyes for Luna
    • 2.5 mm electric wire for skeleton framework
    • White buttons for shirt
    • Blue button for skirt
    • Stuffing material
    • Yarn needle
    • Scissors

Creating Usagi Tsukino Head and Face

The head forms the foundation of your Sailor Moon amigurumi, with careful attention to facial details that capture Usagi’s iconic expression.

Usagi Tsukino Head Construction Rounds

  1. 6 single crochet (sc) into magic ring
  2. Increase in each stitch (12 sc)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24 sc)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30 sc)
  6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36 sc)
  7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42 sc)
  8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48 sc)
  9. [7 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (54 sc)
  10. [8 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (60 sc) 11-21. 60 sc for 11 rows
  11. 10 sc, crochet one stitch loosely, 8 sc, crochet one stitch loosely, 40 sc (60 sc total) 23-24. 60 sc for 2 rows
  12. 5 sc, increase 6 times, 8 sc, increase 6 times, 35 sc (72 sc total) 26-28. 72 sc for 3 rows
  13. [10 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (66 sc)
  14. [9 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (60 sc)
  15. [8 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (54 sc)
  16. [7 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (48 sc)
  17. [6 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (42 sc)
  18. [5 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (36 sc)
  19. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30 sc)
  20. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24 sc)
  21. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times, slip stitch, chain 1, cut yarn (18 sc)

Creating Usagi Tsukino Hairstyle

Sailor Moon’s distinctive hairstyle with odango buns and long streamers requires careful construction in multiple parts.

Usagi Tsukino Wig Base Rounds

  1. 6 sc into magic ring
  2. Increase in each stitch (12 sc)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24 sc)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30 sc)
  6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36 sc)
  7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42 sc)
  8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48 sc)
  9. [7 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (54 sc)
  10. [8 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (60 sc) 11-18. 60 sc for 8 rows

Usagi Tsukino Odango Buns (Make 2)

  1. 6 sc into magic ring
  2. Increase in each stitch (12 sc)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24 sc)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30 sc) 6-8. 30 sc for 3 rows
  6. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24 sc)
  7. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  8. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12 sc)
  9. For hair streamers: Chain 90, work 89 sc on chain, slip stitch into next stitch on bun. Repeat once more.

Uniform Construction

Usagi’s iconic sailor uniform requires multiple components including the body, sleeves, and collar.

Body Rounds

  1. Join legs with chain 2, then sc into same stitch as last sc on right leg, 27 sc around right leg, 2 sc on chain, sc into same stitch as last sc on left leg, 27 sc around left leg, 2 sc on chain (60 sc total) 2-10. 60 sc for 9 rows
  2. [8 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (54 sc) 12-15. 54 sc for 4 rows
  3. [7 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (48 sc) 17-25. 48 sc for 9 rows

Sailor Collar

The collar uses a combination of blue and white to create the distinctive sailor uniform look:

  1. Start with blue yarn, chain 2, work 5 double crochet, 3 double crochet in same stitch, 5 half double crochet, 1 sc, chain 8
  2. Work 7 sc on chain, 1 sc, 5 half double crochet, 8 double crochet
  3. Chain 2, 7 double crochet, 3 double crochet in same stitch, 5 half double crochet, 8 sc
  4. Switch to white yarn, work 23 sc
  5. Switch to blue yarn, work 23 sc
  6. Switch to white yarn, work 23 sc
  7. Switch to blue yarn, work 23 sc

Skirt Rounds

The pleated blue skirt is a key component of Sailor Moon’s uniform:

  1. Chain 51
  2. 50 sc starting from second chain 3-4. 50 sc for 2 rows
  3. Join ends with chain 4, [8 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (60 sc) 6-7. 60 sc for 2 rows
  4. Work in back loops only, increase in each stitch (120 sc)
  5. [1 sc, increase] repeat 60 times (180 sc) 10-16. 180 sc for 7 rows

Luna Companion Cat

Luna, Sailor Moon’s guardian cat, adds the perfect finishing touch to your amigurumi set.

Luna’s Head Rounds

  1. 6 sc into magic ring
  2. Increase in each stitch (12 sc)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24 sc) 5-8. 24 sc for 4 rows
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30 sc)
  6. 4 sc, work next stitch loosely, 4 sc, work next stitch loosely, 20 sc (30 sc total) 11-12. 30 sc for 2 rows
  7. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24 sc)
  8. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  9. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12 sc)
  10. Slip stitch, chain 1, cut yarn

Luna’s Body and Limbs

  1. Join legs with chain 4, work 8 sc around each leg and 4 sc on each side of chain (26 sc total) 2-6. 26 sc for 5 rows
  2. 4 sc, decrease, 11 sc, decrease, 7 sc (24 sc)
  3. 24 sc
  4. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18 sc)
  5. 18 sc
  6. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12 sc)

Final Assembly and Details

Assembling your Sailor Moon amigurumi set requires careful attention to detail:

  1. Attach the head to the body securely, ensuring proper positioning
  2. Sew on arms and attach legs if they were made separately
  3. Position the wig and odango buns on Usagi’s head
  4. Add the collar and bow to complete the sailor uniform look
  5. For Luna, attach the crescent moon embroidery on the forehead
  6. Create Luna’s tail using wire wrapped with yarn

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Conclusion

Creating this Sailor Moon and Luna amigurumi set allows you to capture the magic of this beloved anime in handcrafted form. While the pattern requires intermediate crochet skills and attention to detail, the result is a charming collectible that brings Usagi and Luna to life. With patience and care, you’ll create a treasured keepsake that celebrates the enduring appeal of Sailor Moon.

Whether made as a personal project, gift for a fellow fan, or decorative piece for your collection, this amigurumi set preserves the distinctive style and character of Sailor Moon in adorable handmade form. By following these detailed instructions, you’ll transform simple yarn into magical characters ready for display or play.