Sailor Venus Crochet Doll FREE Amigurumi Pattern


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Bring a little Sailor Moon magic to your crochet collection with this adorable Sailor Venus amigurumi doll!

Sailor Venus Amigurumi Crochet Anime Doll Pattern FREE

Also known as Minako Aino, she is cheerful, energetic, and always ready to have a little fun.She can be a bit boy-crazy and often acts goofy, but don't let her playful personality fool you. As the leader of the Sailor Guardians, she is an experienced fighter, a loyal friend, and a powerful guardian in her own right.

Inspired by the beloved character, this tiny Sailor Venus amigurumi doll features her signature Sailor uniform, long blond hair, and iconic red bow in her hair. Whether she has always been your favorite Scout or you're hoping to crochet the entire Sailor Moon crew, this Sailor Venus crochet pattern is a fun addition to any anime amigurumi collection.

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What You Need / Materials

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Yarns Substitutions

Finished Size

  • Finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm (4.7 inches) in height.
  • Consider using a different yarn weight/category and the appropriate hook size to make this project larger or smaller.

Level of Difficulty

  • ★★★☆☆ Beginner / Easy
  • Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, changing yarn colors, and basic sewing and embroidery skills.
Sailor Venus Amigurumi Crochet Anime Doll Pattern FREE

Stitches & Abbreviations

  • st/sts - stitch/stitches
  • ch - chain
  • slst - slip stitch
  • sc - single crochet (using the yarn under method)
  • sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
  • sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • BLO - back loops only

Pattern Notes

  • This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
  • Complete the pieces in the specified order to ensure proper assembly later.
  • I used the underside of the amigurumi hairpiece as the visible side, allowing the strands to naturally curl towards the face.
  • Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
  • Learn how to seamlessly change color in crochet mid-row or round to create clean color transitions.
  • Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
  • Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
  • Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi pieces.
  • Use the invisible fasten-off method to create a smooth, knot-free edge that blends perfectly with your stitches.
  • Optional: Use the invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
  • Optional: Use the half-color change technique for clean color transitions between rounds.

Free Sailor Venus Crochet Doll Pattern

Head

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook with peach yarn...
Round 1: Magic Circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)

Round 6: [2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 7: [5 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (42 sts)

Round 8-14: Sc in each st around (42 sts)
Round 15: [5 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 16: [2 sc, sc dec, 2 sc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 17: [3 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (24 sts)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 7 stitches apart. Stuff the amigurumi doll head with polyester stuffing as you decrease.

Round 18: [Sc, sc dec, sc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 19: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 20: Sc BLO in each st around (12 sts)
Round 21-23: Sc in each st around (12 sts)

Cut and fasten off. Stuff firmly and push rounds 20-23 inside the head to create a tunnel and a hole for the neck to go into later.

Arms (make 2)

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook with white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-3: Sc in each st around (6 sts)

Change to peach yarn...
Round 4-5: Sc in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off.

Legs and Body

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook with orange yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: [2 Sc, sc inc] x 2 times (8 sts)

Change to peach yarn...
Round 3-7: Sc in each st around (8 sts)
Cut and fasten off the first leg.

Repeat rounds 1-7 to make a second leg. Do not cut or fasten off; change to white yarn at the last st and finish off with a Ch 2.

Round 8: Join the second leg with the first leg. 8 sc around the first leg, 2 sc along the ch, 8 sc around the second leg, 2 sc along the other side of the ch (20)
Round 9-10: Sc in each st around (20 sts)
Round 11: Sc BLO in each st around (20 sts)

Round 12: Sc in each st around (20)
Round 13: 4 sc, 6 sc around the first arm, 10 sc, 6 sc around the second arm, 6 sc (32 sts)
Round 14: Sc dec in each st around (16 sts)

Stuff the amigurumi doll body with polyester stuffing as you decrease.

Change to peach yarn...
Round 15: Sc dec in each st around (8 sts)
Round 16-20: Sc in each st around (8 sts)

Cut and leave a long tail to attach the body to the head by threading the yarn tail through the hole on the bottom of the head. Then sew it to the top of the head, and then sew it to the neck again to secure it. Do this a few times to make sure your head is secured.

Skirt

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and orange yarn...
Row 1: Ch 4, sc into the second st from the hook, sc down the ch (3 sts)
Rows 2-20: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each st across (3 sts)
Close off the skirt and then attach it to the body of the doll around round 11 on the body.

Bandana

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and orange yarn...
Row 1: Ch 18, slst into the second ch from the hook, slst, sc, 3 hdc, [3 dc in one st], 3 dc, [3 dc in one st], 3 hdc, sc, 2 slst (21 sts)
Cut and fasten with a tail to sew onto the body. The bandana should rest on the shoulders of the doll.

Front & Back Bow (make 2)

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and blue yarn...
Row 1: Ch 4, dc into the third st from the hook, dc (2 sts)
...without cutting or turning, repeat Row 1

Sailor Venus Amigurumi Crochet Anime Doll Pattern FREE

Hairpiece / Wig

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and yellow yarn...
Round 1: Magic Circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)

Fringe

Strand 1-4: Ch 9, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (8 sts)

Right Side Tie Back

Strand 5-6: Ch 40, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (39)

Back of Hair

Strand 7-17: Ch 32, hdc into the 3rd ch from the hook and up the ch, skip 1, then slst into the next st on round 5 (30 sts)

Left Side Tie Back

Strand 18-19: Ch 40, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (39)

Cut and fasten off with a long strand to sew the hairpiece onto the head. Alternatively, you can use some heavy-duty glue to fix it onto the head.

There are two strands on each side that are especially longer than the rest of them. When styling Sailor Venus' hair, those 4 strands of hair should be brought to the back so that you can create that half-up and half-down hairstyle. Then fix the hair bow to the hair to cover up any imperfections.

Hair Bow

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Ch 12
Row 1: Hdc into the third st from the hook, hdc in each st across (10 sts)
Row 2-3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (10 sts)

Sc around the 3 sides (the "raw edges") to give the bow a nicer finish. Use 3 sc sts at the corners to round it off. Then cinch the middle part of the bow using a piece of red yarn to wrap around the middle of the rectangle and sew it onto her hair.

Sailor Venus Amigurumi Crochet Anime Doll Pattern FREE

Finishing Touches

Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and orange yarn...
Ch 7, cut, and sew it onto the ends of the doll's gloves.
Do this for both arms.

The Story Behind the Stitches

This Sailor Venus amigurumi doll holds a special place in my Sailor Moon crochet collection because she was the very first Sailor Scout amigurumi I designed. I originally set out to make Sailor Moon, but my daughter requested Sailor Venus first because she was her favorite. How can I say no? So, naturally, Sailor Venus became my starting point.

Sailor Venus Amigurumi Crochet Anime Doll Pattern FREE

At the time, I wasn't sure if I would eventually make all of the Sailor Scouts. Once I figured out the basic construction, though, I realized that the Scouts' uniforms were actually quite similar. The main differences were the colors, hairstyles, and a few signature details. That made it much easier to adapt the design, and before long, Sailor Venus was joined by Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, and Sailor Jupiter.

The trickiest part of Sailor Venus was definitely her hair. I needed enough strands to recreate her long, half-up hairstyle. It took me a few attempts to get the hairpiece and the long strands looking the way I wanted, but the oversized red bow ended up being the perfect finishing touch. It also helped hide some of the little imperfections underneath!

Sailor Venus Amigurumi Crochet Anime Doll Pattern FREE

Looking back, it's pretty funny because Sailor Venus was the only Sailor Scout amigurumi doll in my collection for a long time. Also, because of my daughter's request, she ended up being the one who started my entire collection. Sometimes the best crochet projects are the ones you don't plan on turning into a series!

Creative Uses and Ideas

  • Sailor Moon Collection: Crochet the entire collection of Sailor Scouts and create your own tiny team of Pretty Guardians.
  • Collector's Display: Crochet the remaining Sailor Scouts and create an adorable mini Sailor Moon amigurumi collection.
  • Handmade Gift: Make a personalized Sailor Venus doll for a fellow Sailor Moon fan or anime-loving friend.
  • Bag Charm: Attach the doll securely to a bag or backpack to take your favorite Sailor Scout along wherever you go.
  • Keychain: Turn this small amigurumi doll into a fun handmade keychain for Sailor Moon fans.
  • Stocking Stuffer: Make this amigurumi doll as a handmade surprise for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions.

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