Crochet a Goku Amigurumi Doll from Dragon Ball

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Creating an amigurumi Goku doll is a fun project for intermediate crocheters who love Dragon Ball. This detailed guide will walk you through the process of making your own cute Goku figure with his distinctive spiky hair and orange gi. With some basic crochet skills and patience, you’ll have an adorable handmade collectible that any Dragon Ball fan would treasure.

Goku Materials Needed

  • Size 2 crochet hook
  • Fine cotton yarn in these colors:
    • Black (for hair)
    • Skin tone
    • Orange (for gi top)
    • Blue (for undershirt and wristbands)
    • Yellow (for Dragon Ball)
    • Red (for shoes)
  • 12mm safety eyes
    • Alternatively, you can embroider the eyes
  • Sewing needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Wire (0.89mm or 1mm) for articulating the arms
  • Scissors
  • Small piece of red cardstock or felt for the Dragon Ball star

Goku Finished Size

With the recommended materials, your Goku will be approximately 18cm (7 inches) tall. Note that your results may vary depending on your tension and the specific yarn used.

Goku Head and Face

  1. Start with black yarn for the base of the hair:
    • Round 1: 8 single crochet (sc) in magic ring
    • Round 2: Increase in each stitch through back loops only (16 sc)
    • Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat 8 times through back loops (24 sc)
    • Round 4: [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 8 times through back loops (32 sc)
    • Round 5: [3 sc, 1 increase] repeat 8 times through back loops (40 sc)
  2. Switch to skin tone yarn:
    • Round 6: Work in back loops only, 1 sc in each stitch (40 sc)
    • Rounds 7-18: 1 sc in each stitch (40 sc)
    • Round 19: [3 sc, decrease] repeat 8 times (32 sc)
    • Round 20: [2 sc, decrease] repeat 8 times (24 sc)
    • Round 21: [1 sc, decrease] repeat 8 times (16 sc)
    • Round 22: [2 sc, decrease] repeat 4 times (12 sc)
    • Rounds 23-26: 1 sc in each stitch (12 sc)

Stuff the head firmly as you go. Leave a long tail for attaching to the body later.

Goku Face Details

  • Position the eyes between rounds 13-14, with 6 stitches between them
  • Embroider the nose between rounds 15-16, using 2 stitches
  • Add a white border below the eyes for highlight
  • Make the ears with 5 sc in a magic ring and attach them about 4 stitches away from the eyes on each side

Hair

For Goku’s iconic spiky hair, cut strands of black synthetic yarn approximately 20cm (8 inches) long. Attach these strands to the black section at the top of the head, arranging them to create the characteristic spiky look. Refer to the pattern photos for proper placement of the hair spikes.

Body and Legs

  1. Start with feet in red yarn:
    • Make a 5-chain foundation and work on both sides:
    • Row 1: 1 increase, 2 sc, 2 increases, 2 sc, 1 increase (12 sc)
    • Row 2: 2 increases, 3 sc, 3 increases, 3 sc, 1 increase (18 sc)
  2. Switch to blue yarn for boots:
    • Round 3: Work in back loops only, 1 sc in each stitch (18 sc)
    • Round 4: 1 sc in each stitch (18 sc)
    • Round 5: 5 sc, 4 decreases, 5 sc (14 sc)
    • Round 6: 3 sc, 4 decreases, 3 sc (10 sc)
    • Rounds 7-10: 1 sc in each stitch (10 sc)
  3. Switch to orange yarn for pants:
    • Round 11: Work in back loops only, 1 sc in each stitch (10 sc)
    • Round 12: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times (15 sc)
    • Rounds 13-14: 1 sc in each stitch (15 sc)
    • Round 15: [3 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (12 sc)
    • Rounds 16-19: 1 sc in each stitch (12 sc)

Complete the first leg, fasten off, and create the second leg the same way. For the second leg, add 3 more sc at the end of round 19 to position yourself for joining.

  1. Join legs and continue body:
    • Round 20: Work 1 sc in each stitch around both legs (24 sc)
    • Rounds 21-25: 1 sc in each stitch (24 sc)
    • Round 26: [4 sc, decrease] repeat 4 times (20 sc)
  2. Switch to blue yarn for undershirt:
    • Round 27: Work in back loops only, 1 sc in each stitch (20 sc)
    • Round 28: 1 sc in each stitch (20 sc)
    • Round 29: [3 sc, decrease] repeat 4 times (16 sc)
    • Rounds 30-32: 1 sc in each stitch (16 sc)
  3. Switch to skin tone for neck:
    • Round 33: 1 sc in each stitch (16 sc)
    • Round 34: [2 sc, decrease] repeat 4 times (12 sc)
    • Rounds 35-39: 1 sc in each stitch (9 sc)

Fasten off and close the neck with a tapestry needle.

Orange Gi Top

Working in the free loops of round 26:

  1. Position your hook at the center back and chain 1
  2. Round 1: Work 21 sc across, working back and forth (back remains open)
  3. Round 2: Decrease, 17 sc, decrease (19 sc)
  4. Round 3: Decrease, 15 sc, decrease (17 sc)

Before continuing, attach the arms to the body. Then:

  1. Round 4: 3 sc, chain 5 (skipping 2 stitches for armhole), 7 sc, chain 5 (skipping 2 stitches for second armhole), 3 sc
  2. Work 1 sc around the entire piece to finish the edges

Arms (Make 2)

  1. Using skin tone yarn:
    • Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring
    • Rounds 2-9: 1 sc in each stitch (6 sc)
  2. Switch to blue yarn for wristbands:
    • Rounds 10-12: 1 sc in each stitch (6 sc)

Leave a long tail for sewing to the body. Do not stuff the arms. Sew them between rounds 31-32 of the body.

For articulation, cut a 12cm length of wire, pass it through the body at rounds 31-32, and insert the ends into the arms. Bend the wire ends and secure with tape.

Blue Belt

Using blue yarn, chain 22 and work 1 sc in each chain back across (21 sc). Fasten off and sew around the waist.

Dragon Ball

  1. Using yellow yarn:
    • Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring
    • Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc)
    • Rounds 3-5: 1 sc in each stitch (12 sc)
    • Round 6: Decrease 6 times (6 sc)

Fasten off and close. Cut a small star from red cardstock and glue it to the center of the ball. Attach the Dragon Ball to Goku’s hands.

Assembly

  1. Insert the neck portion of the head into the body’s neck opening
  2. Sew the head to the body securely
  3. Attach the Dragon Ball to the hands
  4. Style the hair as needed for the final look

Your Goku amigurumi is now complete! This cute and recognizable Dragon Ball character makes a perfect gift for anime fans or a charming addition to your own collection.

Remember that crochet tension varies between crafters, so your finished doll may look slightly different from the pattern photos. That’s part of what makes handmade amigurumi special!

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Conclusion

Amigurumi crochet has become one of the most beloved forms of fiber art, allowing crafters to create adorable three-dimensional characters like Wednesday Addams, realistic rabbits, and anime icons like Goku. The beauty of these projects lies not just in the finished product, but in the journey of bringing these characters to life stitch by stitch.

Whether you’re creating the gothic charm of Wednesday Addams with her distinctive black dress and braids, crafting a lifelike rabbit with textured fur and expressive features, or assembling the iconic spiky-haired Goku with his orange gi, the process requires patience, attention to detail, and a touch of creativity. Each project presents its own unique challenges and rewards, from mastering color changes for intricate patterns to shaping distinctive features that capture a character’s essence.

For beginners, these intermediate-level patterns might seem intimidating at first glance, but they’re actually excellent opportunities to build your crochet skills. Breaking down the process into manageable parts—creating the head, body, limbs, and details separately before joining them—makes even complex characters achievable. With practice, you’ll develop muscle memory for maintaining consistent tension and mastering specialty stitches.

The satisfaction of completing an amigurumi project is incomparable. There’s something magical about transforming simple yarn into recognizable characters that seem to have personalities of their own. Whether you’re making these dolls as gifts, for your personal collection, or even as commissioned pieces, they’re sure to bring joy to anyone who appreciates handmade craftsmanship.

Remember that every crocheter has their own style, and minor variations in your finished piece are what make handmade amigurumi special. Don’t be afraid to personalize aspects of your creation to make it uniquely yours, while still honoring the original pattern creator’s design.

Happy crocheting, and may your hook and yarn bring your favorite characters to life!