Type

Knitting

Difficulty

intermediate

Planning

1. **Analysis**: The user wants a pattern for Kiryu Kazuma (Yakuza series). This is a humanoid character, but the requested template is "Simple Amigurumi Animal". I will adapt the geometry to "Chibi Humanoid" while strictly adhering to the "Separate pieces for head, body, limbs" constraint. The terminology must be UK English (dc instead of sc). The yarn is Worsted (Aran). 2. **Reference Classes**: * *Standard Chibi Doll*: Large head (spherical), cylindrical body, tubular limbs. * *Suit-wearing figures*: Requires colour work in the torso to simulate an open jacket over a shirt. * *Male Character Amigurumi*: Requires specific hair cap construction (spiky) rather than smooth animal heads. 3. **Edge Cases**: * *Head Wobble*: High risk with worsted weight and large heads. *Solution*: Instructions to over-stuff the neck or insert a felt roll support. * *Colour Change Gaps*: Jogging in colour stripes. *Solution*: Instructions for clean colour changes (finish the last stitch with the new colour). * *Terminology Confusion*: User might default to US terms. *Solution*: Explicit reminders of UK 'dc' = US 'sc'. 4. **Plan**: * **Gauge/Tension**: Not critical for size, but must be tight enough so stuffing doesn't show. ~5 dc per 2.5cm. * **Head**: Max 48 sts. Skin tone. * **Legs/Body**: Worked bottom-up. Legs (12 sts) joined to form Body (28 sts). Colour changes for Grey (Suit) and Maroon (Shirt). * **Hair**: Black wig cap with surface crochet spikes.

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: Head, Body, Legs, Arms, Assembly, Eyes included. 2. **Consistency**: UK Terms used (dc). Metric measurements used. 3. **Constraints**: "Kiryu" features (grey suit, maroon shirt) included. 4. **Safety**: * Head: 6->12->18->24->30->36->42->48. (Standard 8-row inc). * Legs: 6->12. Join: 12+12+4(chain area) = 28. (Math checks out). * Body Dec: 28 -> 12 (Neck).

Pattern

# Kiryu Kazuma Plush (The Dragon of Dojima)
**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate
**Technique:** Crochet (Amigurumi)

## General Information
This pattern creates a "chibi" style plush of Kiryu Kazuma. The doll is constructed in separate pieces (Head, Legs, Body, Arms) and sewn together.

**Yarn Weight:** Worsted / Aran (10 ply)
**Hook Size:** 3.5 mm (or size needed to obtain tight tension)
**Finished Size:** Approximately 18-20 cm tall depending on tension.

**Materials Required:**
*   **Yarn A:** Skin Tone (Beige/Tan)
*   **Yarn B:** Light Grey (Suit)
*   **Yarn C:** Maroon/Dark Red (Shirt)
*   **Yarn D:** Black (Hair)
*   **Yarn E:** White (Shoes/Belt)
*   **Safety Eyes:** 10mm or 12mm black eyes
*   **Stuffing:** High-quality polyester fibre fill
*   **Tools:** Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors

## Terminology & Abbreviations (UK Terms)
*   **st(s):** stitch(es)
*   **ch:** chain
*   **dc:** double crochet (equivalent to US single crochet)
*   **inc:** increase (2 dc in one stitch)
*   **dec:** decrease (dc2tog - invisible decrease recommended)
*   **blo:** back loop only
*   **flo:** front loop only
*   **ss:** slip stitch
*   **[...] x N:** repeat instructions in brackets N times.

**Tension:**
5 sts x 5 rows = 2.5 cm square. Ensure stitches are tight so stuffing does not show through.

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## Instructions

### 1. Head
**Colour:** Yarn A (Skin Tone)
Work in a continuous spiral. Do not join rounds.

*   **Rnd 1:** 6 dc in a magic ring. [6 sts]
*   **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. [6 x 2 = 12 sts]
*   **Rnd 3:** (1 dc, inc) x 6. [12 + 6 = 18 sts]
*   **Rnd 4:** (2 dc, inc) x 6. [18 + 6 = 24 sts]
*   **Rnd 5:** (3 dc, inc) x 6. [24 + 6 = 30 sts]
*   **Rnd 6:** (4 dc, inc) x 6. [30 + 6 = 36 sts]
*   **Rnd 7:** (5 dc, inc) x 6. [36 + 6 = 42 sts]
*   **Rnd 8:** (6 dc, inc) x 6. [42 + 6 = 48 sts]
*   **Rnd 9-16:** dc in each st around (8 rounds). [48 sts]
    *   *Note: Insert safety eyes between Rnd 13 and 14, approximately 8-9 stitches apart.*
*   **Rnd 17:** (6 dc, dec) x 6. [48 - 6 = 42 sts]
*   **Rnd 18:** (5 dc, dec) x 6. [42 - 6 = 36 sts]
*   **Rnd 19:** (4 dc, dec) x 6. [36 - 6 = 30 sts]
*   **Rnd 20:** (3 dc, dec) x 6. [30 - 6 = 24 sts]
*   **Rnd 21:** (2 dc, dec) x 6. [24 - 6 = 18 sts]
*   **Rnd 22:** (1 dc, dec) x 6. [18 - 6 = 12 sts]
    *   *Stuff head firmly.*
*   **Fasten off**, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

### 2. Legs (Make 2)
Start with **Yarn E** (White for shoes).

*   **Rnd 1:** 6 dc in a magic ring. [6 sts]
*   **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. [6 x 2 = 12 sts]
*   **Rnd 3:** **blo** dc in each st around (creates shoe sole edge). [12 sts]
*   **Rnd 4:** Change to **Yarn B** (Grey). dc in each st around. [12 sts]
*   **Rnd 5-8:** dc in each st around (4 rounds). [12 sts]

**First Leg:** Fasten off.
**Second Leg:** Do **not** fasten off. Continue to Body instructions.

### 3. Body
Continued from Second Leg. Join legs together.

*   **Rnd 9 (Joining):** Ch 2. Dc into the first stitch of the First Leg. Dc in remaining 11 sts of First Leg. Dc in the 2 chains. Dc in the 12 sts of the Second Leg. Dc in the other side of the 2 chains.
    *   *Calculation:* [12 (leg 1) + 2 (ch) + 12 (leg 2) + 2 (ch) = 28 sts]
*   **Rnd 10:** Change to **Yarn E** (White - Belt). dc in each st around. [28 sts]
*   **Rnd 11:** Change to **Yarn C** (Maroon - Shirt). dc in each st around. [28 sts]
*   **Rnd 12:** **Colour Work Row (Simulating Jacket)**.
    *   3 dc Grey, 8 dc Maroon, 17 dc Grey. [28 sts]
    *   *Tip: Carry the unused yarn behind the stitches loosely.*
*   **Rnd 13-14:** Repeat Rnd 12 pattern (3 Grey, 8 Maroon, 17 Grey). [28 sts]
*   **Rnd 15:** (Grey) 3 dc, (Maroon) 4 dec, (Grey) 17 dc.
    *   *Calculation:* [3 + 4 + 17 = 24 sts] (Creates chest definition).
*   **Rnd 16:** Switch entirely to **Yarn B** (Grey). (2 dc, dec) x 6. [24 - 6 = 18 sts]
*   **Rnd 17:** dc in each st around. [18 sts]
*   **Rnd 18:** (1 dc, dec) x 6. [18 - 6 = 12 sts]
*   **Rnd 19 (Collar Foundation):** **blo** dc in each st around. [12 sts]
    *   *Note: We will use the front loops later for the collar.*
*   **Fasten off**. Stuff firmly.

**Collar Assembly:**
Join **Yarn B** (Grey) to the unworked front loops of Rnd 19 at the centre front.
*   Ch 1, dc in next 12 loops around. Fasten off and weave in ends. Flip this rim up to look like a popped collar.

### 4. Arms (Make 2)
Start with **Yarn A** (Skin Tone).

*   **Rnd 1:** 5 dc in a magic ring. [5 sts]
*   **Rnd 2:** inc, 4 dc. [5 + 1 = 6 sts]
*   **Rnd 3:** Change to **Yarn B** (Grey). dc in each st around. [6 sts]
*   **Rnd 4-8:** dc in each st around (5 rounds). [6 sts]
*   **Fasten off**, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff arms (or stuff very lightly).

### 5. Hair Cap
**Colour:** Yarn D (Black)

*   **Rnd 1:** 6 dc in a magic ring. [6 sts]
*   **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. [12 sts]
*   **Rnd 3:** (1 dc, inc) x 6. [18 sts]
*   **Rnd 4:** (2 dc, inc) x 6. [24 sts]
*   **Rnd 5:** (3 dc, inc) x 6. [30 sts]
*   **Rnd 6:** (4 dc, inc) x 6. [36 sts]
*   **Rnd 7:** (5 dc, inc) x 6. [42 sts]
*   **Rnd 8-11:** dc in each st around. [42 sts]
*   **Rnd 12 (Spikes):** This round creates the hairline.
    *   ss, (ch 4, start in 2nd ch from hook: ss, dc, tr, skip 2 sts on main cap, ss in next) - repeat 3 times for front bangs.
    *   dc in remaining stitches around back of head.
*   **Fasten off**, leaving a long tail.

### 6. Assembly

1.  **Head to Body:** Pin the head to the neck opening of the body. Ensure the "Maroon" section of the body is facing forward (aligned with face). Sew securely using the whip stitch.
    *   *Technique:* Add extra stuffing into the neck gap just before closing to prevent the head from flopping.
2.  **Hair:** Place the hair cap on the head. The "spikes" should be slightly off-centre or central depending on preferred look. Sew the perimeter of the cap to the head.
3.  **Arms:** Sew arms to the sides of the body at Rnd 17 (just below the neck decrease).
4.  **Face Details (Crucial for Character):**
    *   **Eyebrows:** Use Black yarn or embroidery thread. Stitch angled, angry eyebrows just above the safety eyes.
    *   **Goatee:** Use Black yarn. Embroider a small triangle or vertical line on the chin, and a thin moustache line beneath the nose area.
    *   **Sideburns:** Embroider vertical lines connecting the hair cap to the side of the face (in front of where ears would be).

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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