Crochet Your Adorable Amigurumi Friend!

ByEmila Lorein

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Amigurumi Creature!

Get ready to crochet the cutest little amigurumi friend! This pattern is designed to be easy to follow, with clear, step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re making a gift or just want a new cuddly companion, you’ll love bringing this character to life. Let’s gather our supplies and begin!

Materials Needed

  • Yarn (e.g., Worsted weight or DK in your chosen colors)
  • Crochet Hook (size appropriate for your yarn, typically 2.5mm – 3.5mm for amigurumi)
  • Safety Eyes (refer to pattern for size recommendation, typically 6mm-9mm)
  • Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • Yarn Needle (for sewing parts and weaving in ends)
  • Stitch Marker (optional, but highly recommended for working in rounds)
  • Scissors

Pattern Notes & Abbreviations

  • This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
  • MR: Magic Ring (or adjustable ring)
  • CH: Chain
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • INC: Increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
  • DEC: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • DC INC: Double Crochet Increase (2 double crochet in one stitch)
  • DC DEC: Double Crochet Decrease (double crochet two stitches together)
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch
  • (XX): Number in parentheses at the end of a round indicates the total stitch count for that round.
  • *…*: Repeat the instructions within the asterisks the specified number of times.

Muzzle – Body

We’ll start by making the muzzle, which seamlessly transitions into the body of our creature.

  1. Chain 9. Starting from the second chain from the hook, you will crochet around the chain to form an oval shape.
  2. Round 1: Make 7 SC, then 1 INC in the next stitch. Continue on the other side of the chain: make 7 SC, then 1 INC in the last stitch. (18 stitches)
  3. Round 2: 8 SC, 1 INC, 8 SC, 1 INC. (20 stitches)
  4. Round 3: 9 SC, 1 INC, 9 SC, 1 INC. (22 stitches)
  5. Round 4-5: SC in each stitch around. (22 stitches per round, 2 rounds total)
  6. Round 6: Make 8 INC (2 SC in each of the next 8 stitches), then 14 SC. (30 stitches)
  7. Round 7: 2 SC, then make 8 DC INC (2 double crochet in each of the next 8 stitches), then 20 SC. (38 stitches)
  8. Round 8-14: SC in each stitch around. (38 stitches per round, 7 rounds total)
  9. Eye Placement: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, directly above the 8 DC increases you made in Round 7. The exact distance will depend on your yarn and tension, but aim for a symmetrical placement over the widest part of the face.
  10. Round 15: 3 SC; then repeat (1 DEC, 2 SC) 8 times; finish with 3 SC. (30 stitches)
  11. Round 16: 3 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 6 times. (24 stitches)
  12. Round 17: 2 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 6 times. (18 stitches)
  13. Round 18: 4 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 3 times. (15 stitches)
  14. Round 19: Make 15 INC (2 single crochet in each of the next 15 stitches). (30 stitches)
  15. Round 20-29: SC in each stitch around. (30 stitches per round, 10 rounds total)
  16. Round 30: 3 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 6 times. (24 stitches)
  17. Round 31: 2 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 6 times. (18 stitches)
  18. Round 32: 1 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 6 times. (12 stitches)
  19. Round 33: Make 6 DEC (single crochet two stitches together 6 times). (6 stitches)
  20. Finish stuffing the body firmly. Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the yarn tail securely.
Crochet Muzzle Body Diagram

Reference image for the Muzzle – Body section.

Paws (Make 4)

Let’s make four adorable little paws for our creature!

  1. Round 1: Make 6 SC in a MR. (6 stitches)
  2. Round 2: 6 INC (make an increase in each stitch around). (12 stitches)
  3. Round 3-4: SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches per round, 2 rounds total)
  4. Round 5: 2 SC, then repeat (1 DEC) 3 times. (9 stitches)
  5. Round 6-11: SC in each stitch around. (9 stitches per round, 6 rounds total)
  6. Stuff the paw lightly. Flatten the opening, then crochet 4 SC across the opening to close it. SL ST, cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.
Crochet Paws and Ears Diagram

Reference image showing parts like paws and ears.

Ears (Make 2)

Now, let’s create the ears to give our amigurumi some character.

  1. Round 1: Make 6 SC in a MR. (6 stitches)
  2. Round 2: 1 DC, then repeat (1 DC INC) 3 times. (9 stitches)
  3. Round 3: 2 DC, then repeat (1 DC INC) 3 times. (12 stitches)
  4. Round 4: 3 DC, then repeat (1 DC INC) 3 times. (15 stitches)
  5. Round 5-6: DC in each stitch around. (15 stitches per round, 2 rounds total)
  6. Round 7: 3 DC, then repeat (1 DC DEC) 3 times. (12 stitches)
  7. Round 8-9: DC in each stitch around. (12 stitches per round, 2 rounds total)
  8. Round 10: 2 DC, then repeat (1 DC DEC) 3 times. (9 stitches)
  9. Round 11: DC in each stitch around. (9 stitches)
  10. Flatten the opening, then crochet 4 SC across the opening to close it. SL ST, cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Tail

Finally, a cute little tail to complete our creature!

  1. Chain 13.
  2. Starting from the second chain from the hook, make 1 DC INC (2 double crochet) in each stitch across the chain. This will create a curly or wavy effect.
  3. SL ST to the last stitch to secure. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Assembly

Now that you have all the pieces, it’s time to bring your creation to life!

  1. Sew the Paws evenly spaced around the base of the body.
  2. Sew the Ears onto the top of the head, symmetrically placed.
  3. Sew the Tail to the back of the body.
  4. Embroider any facial details like eyebrows or a mouth if desired.
  5. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Congratulations! You’ve just crocheted an adorable amigurumi creature. We hope you enjoyed this pattern. Happy crocheting!

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