Daruma

Crochet
January 2012
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This pattern is written in crochet symbols.
Try out Japanese crocheting chart!
And feel free to crochet with your favorite yarn!

Materials and tools
Yarn / 2colors for a body and a face.
Embroidery yarn / As you like.
Felt / White, Black

Crochet hook, Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Fiber fill, Strong glue

Stitches used (Terminology:US)
・magic circle
・chain stitch
・slip stitch
・single crochet (sc)
・2sc into same stitch
・sc2tog

Daruma dolls are a symbol of perseverance and good luck, because they always get back up no matter how manytimes they fall.
Nowadays, daruma dols come in various colors, each representing different wishes such as the following:

Red: Good luck and protection from evils
Purple: Health and longevity
Blue: Career success
Gold: Wealth and fame
Yelow: Financial fortune
Green: Physical health
Black: Prosperous business
White: Purity and new beginnings
Pink: Love and romance
Orange: Safe pregnancy and academic success

Let’s crochet in the color for your wish!