Crochet Your Adorable Labubu Toy!

ByEmila Lorein

 

Materials

  • Fluffy Yarn (e.g., Alize Softy Plus): Purple, Pink, Blue, Orange for the body, hood, and outer ears.
  • Worsted Weight Yarn (e.g., Abuelita): Beige for the head and hands, plus matching colors for inner ears (Purple, Pink, Blue, Orange), and small amounts of Black and White for details.
  • Crochet Hooks: 3.50 mm (for fluffy yarn) and 2.00 mm (for worsted weight yarn).
  • Felt Sheets: Black, Blue, and White for facial features.
  • Other Supplies: Fiberfill for stuffing, yarn needle, scissors, and fabric glue.

Abbreviations

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology.

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • hdc: Half Double Crochet
  • dc: Double Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • (…): Stitch count at the end of the round
  • […] x …: Repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project, but consistency is key. Ensure your stitches are tight enough to prevent the stuffing from showing through.

Pattern Instructions

Head

The head is made in two parts: an inner head with beige yarn and an outer hood with fluffy yarn. You will make both parts completely and then place the hood over the head during assembly.

Inner Head

Use beige yarn and a 2.00 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

R1: Start with 6 sc in a MR. (6)

R2: [inc] x 6. (12)

R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6. (18)

R4: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] x 6. (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6. (30)

R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6. (36)

R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6. (42)

R8: [3 sc, inc, 3 sc] x 6. (48)

R9: [7 sc, inc] x 6. (54)

R10 – R17: sc in each st around. (54) – 8 rows total

R18: [7 sc, dec] x 6. (48)

R19: [3 sc, dec, 3 sc] x 6. (42)

R20: [5 sc, dec] x 6. (36)

R21: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6. (30) – Begin stuffing the head firmly.

R22: [3 sc, dec] x 6. (24)

R23: [1 sc, dec, 1 sc] x 6. (18)

R24: [1 sc, dec] x 6. (12) – Add more stuffing as needed.

R25: [dec] x 6. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end.

Outer Hood

Use fluffy yarn (e.g., purple) and a 3.50 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

R1: Start with 6 sc in a MR. (6)

R2: [inc] x 6. (12)

R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6. (18)

R4: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] x 6. (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6. (30)

R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6. (36)

R7 – R13: sc in each st around. (36) – 7 rows total

Fasten off and weave in the end. Set aside.

Blue version of the crochet Labubu toy.

Legs and Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with beige yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

R1: Ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Continue on the other side of the starting chain: 2 sc, inc in the last st. (10)

R2: This round shapes the toes. The stitch count isn’t critical, focus on the shape: 3 sc, then create three toes by working [sl st, (ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook), sl st in same st] into the next 3 sts. Finish with 3 sc on the other side.

R3: Work approximately 8 sc around the top opening of the foot.

Switch to fluffy blue yarn and a 3.50 mm hook.

R4: sc in each st around. (8)

R5: [1 sc, inc] x 4. (12)

R6 – R7: sc in each st around. (12) – 2 rows total

For the first leg, fasten off. For the second leg, do not fasten off; you will continue directly to the body.

Joining Legs & Crocheting the Body

Continue with fluffy blue yarn and a 3.50 mm hook. Lightly stuff the legs.

R8: From the second leg, position the first leg next to it. Work 12 sc around the first leg, then continue by working 12 sc around the second leg to join them. You are now working in a single round. (24)

R9: [2 sc, inc] x 8. (32)

Note: Use a yarn tail to sew shut any gap that may have formed between the legs.

Crocheting the body of the toy after joining the legs.

R10 – R14: sc in each st around. (32) – 5 rows total

R15: [2 sc, dec] x 8. (24)

R16: [2 sc, dec] x 6. (18) – Start stuffing the body.

R17: sc in each st around. (18)

Fasten off, leaving a very long tail for sewing the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly.

The completed body of the Labubu toy.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with beige yarn and a 2.00 mm hook for the hand.

R1: Ch 3. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc. Work 2 sc in the end of the chain. Continue on the other side: 2 sc, 2 sc in the other end. Join to form a small circle. (8)

R2: Working in the back loops only, sc in each st around. (8)

R3: [dec] x 4. (4)

Switch to fluffy blue yarn and a 3.50 mm hook.

R4: [inc] x 4. (8)

R5 – R8: sc in each st around. (8) – 4 rows total

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the arms. Press the opening flat and sew it closed.

Ears (Make 2 Sets)

Each ear is made of an inner and outer part, which are then sewn together.

Inner Ear (Make 2)

Use worsted weight yarn (e.g., royal blue) and a 2.00 mm hook.

R1: Ch 7. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work in rows: 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (6)

R2: inc, 4 sc, inc. Ch 1, turn. (8)

R3: This round adds the pointed shape: 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, in the next stitch work (1 dc, ch 1, sl st to create a picot, 1 dc), 1 dc, 1 hdc, 4 sc. (approx. 15 sts)

Fasten off.

Inner and outer ear pieces for the Labubu toy.

Outer Ear (Make 2)

Use fluffy yarn and a 3.50 mm hook.

R1: Ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Continue on the other side of the starting chain: 4 sc. (11)

R2: 5 sc, in the center stitch work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc), 5 sc. (13)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sewing the ear pieces together.

Eyebrows (Make 2)

Use beige yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

R1: Ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc. (4)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing or gluing.

Finished eyebrows for the toy.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

1. Assemble Ears: Place the inner ear piece on top of the outer ear piece and use the long tail from the outer ear to sew them together around the edges.

2. Attach Head and Body: Place the finished hood over the beige head. Sew the ears onto the sides of the hood. Then, use the long tail from the body to sew the body securely to the base of the head.

3. Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.

4. Create Facial Features from Felt:

  • Eyes: Cut two large ovals from white felt (to cover about 6 stitches wide) and two slightly smaller ovals from black felt for the pupils. Glue the black pupils onto the white ovals.
  • Nose: Cut a small triangle from blue felt.
  • Mouth & Teeth: Cut a mouth shape from black felt. Cut 8 tiny, sharp triangles from white felt for the teeth.
Positioning the felt eyes on the face.

5. Attach Facial Features:

  • Position the eyes on the face around R15 of the beige head, with about 3 stitches between them. Glue them in place.
  • Glue the eyebrows just above the eyes at an angle.
  • Glue the blue nose centered below the eyes.
  • Glue the black mouth piece below the nose.
  • Finally, carefully glue the white teeth along the top and bottom edges of the mouth piece.
Gluing the felt teeth onto the mouth.

Your Labubu is now complete! Weave in any remaining ends.

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