How to make your own Amidoll - English translation?

[39dearMIKU]

Hi!
I am sure some of you guys have seen these cute self-made Mikus, called Ami Dolls (people make these for all kinds of characters, but I am intersted in Miku and her friends).

For quite some time I have looked for a way to buy them, but it seems like a thing you really kinda have to make yourself I understand.
I have found an "official" instruction, step by step, with pictures. But it's all in Japanese!
So my question is: Can somebody translate this source?
Or maybe there already is a translation or other, English guide. I can't imagine this hasn't been asked by an English speaking fan so, maybe.
Thanks for the help!

Link to the Japanese instructions:

おすわりミクさんの編み方を公開！ - amidoll planet

アイドルやドールみたいな可愛い女の子を作るあみぐるみ作家　みさきちのブログ

amipla.blog.fc2.com

 

[uncreepy]

These are called amigurumis. The website you linked to is called amidoll, because it's a pun on amigurumi/idol/dolls.

I used to be a huge fan of this hobby a few years ago and read blogs about them all the time (there used to only mainly be info on them in Japanese, but now there are a lot of YouTube videos in English on how to get started in the hobby). You have to have supplies to make them (such as yarn and crochet needles), and this is an advanced pattern. Realistically, you won't be able to make this right away without practicing on simpler patterns, because counting stitches is hard and things can quickly become wonky and not symmetrical.

The instructions on the website you linked to tell you specific brands/colors to get for yarn (ex: blue, grey, black), what size needle, the fact that you need scissors, felt, etc.

I found some videos with people making Miku amigurumis on both YouTube and Niconico Douga (just search "あみぐるみ　初音ミク") such as this one:

There are even English videos and instructions in English just by searching "Hatsune Miku amigurumi", like these instructions with photos.

Realistically, I could probably translate these specific instructions, but I don't really want to spend the time doing it if you might not be able to actually construct a Miku amigurumi. ^^; Maybe if you practiced on something easier like this and got back to me on it.

But lastly, there are actually quite a few Miku amigurumis already for sale and waiting for an owner, such as on Etsy, so you might not have to pick up the crochet needles any time soon if you decide to pay someone who has already made one.

 

[39dearMIKU]

Oh that's all great advise and input, thanks!!
I would highly HIGHLY appreciate if you could somehow translate the specific instructions I linked!
Yeah, I don't know how to make them but...Lol, my mom told me she could do it, but she needs instructions she can actually read :-D xd

 

[uncreepy]

Part 1, material:


Don't have time to translate more atm. Not sure if I will have time later today or tomorrow.

Edit: Use #あみプラ = if you make this AND upload pics to social media.

 

[___]

This is lovely! I might pick up this hobby. Thank you for the translation uncreepy! Don't rush yourself!

 

[Kona]

I don’t know much about Amigurumi dolls, but I know @Robyn Is A Ninja makes some! She may be able to give some goood tips on getting started with making them.

if you just want to buy one, try searching Etsy. I have seen a lot of Amigurumi commissions on there in the past, so I’m sure you couls find something

 

[39dearMIKU]

Great! Many thanks so far^^
Looking forward to the rest, then I can get my mom to work hahaha xdd

 

[hamano]

I like the idea of making one myself, but the truth is I have zero ability in that. Last time I've stitched something was around 12 years ago at school (and the end result didn't turn out so well back then)

 

[cafenurse]

Thank you so much for the translation Uncreepy, it was very kind of you! This doll is super cute. Perhaps I'll get help from my boyfriend mom, she loves to crochet and knit.

 

[uncreepy]

Part 2, legs and torso:

 

[Scarlet Illusion]

Thanks so much for translating this, Uncreepy! I'm not partciularly adept at sewing, but I wouldn't be against trying to make one of these!

 

[uncreepy]

Part 3, legs and skirt: