Craft Your Own Adorable Amigurumi Friend: A Detailed Crochet Pattern

Welcome, fellow makers, to a delightful journey into the world of amigurumi! Today, we’re thrilled to share a charming pattern that will guide you in creating an adorable crochet friend, complete with tiny overalls and a sweet little bow. This detailed guide is designed to be clear and enjoyable, allowing you to bring this lovable character to life stitch by stitch. Gather your favorite yarns, find a cozy spot, and let’s begin crafting your new handmade companion!

Arms (Make 2 – Do Not Stuff)

Using Body Color Yarn:
Round 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in a Magic Ring = 6 stitches
Round 2: (2 sc, 1 increase (inc)) repeat 2 times = 8 stitches
Rounds 3-4: 8 single crochets (2 rounds)

Switch to Sweater Color Yarn:
Round 5: (2 sc, 1 decrease (dec)) repeat 2 times = 6 stitches
Round 6: 6 single crochets
Round 7: Single crochet 3 together (sc3tog)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail (Do Not Stuff)

Using Body Color Yarn:
Round 1: 4 single crochets (sc) in a Magic Ring = 4 stitches
Round 2: 4 increases (inc) = 8 stitches
Rounds 3-4: 8 single crochets (2 rounds)
Round 5: Single crochet 4 together (sc4tog)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs, Body, and Head

Using Body Color Yarn:
Round 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in a Magic Ring = 6 stitches
Round 2: 6 increases (inc) = 12 stitches
Round 3: Back Loop Only (BLO) 12 single crochets
Round 4: 12 single crochets

Switch to Overall Color Yarn:
Round 5: 12 single crochets

Make two identical leg pieces. For the first leg, fasten off and cut the yarn. For the second leg, do not cut the yarn, as you will continue crocheting from here to join the legs and begin the body.

Round 6: Attach the second leg to the first. Crochet 12 single crochets along the second leg, then 12 single crochets along the first leg = 24 stitches.
Round 7: (3 sc, 1 increase) repeat 6 times = 30 stitches
Round 8: 30 single crochets
Round 9 (Tail placement): 29 single crochets, 1 single crochet incorporating the tail piece
Round 10 (Tail continued): 3 single crochets incorporating the tail piece, 1 decrease, then (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeat 5 times = 24 stitches.
Tip: Ensure the tail is positioned exactly in the middle of the back for best results.
Rounds 11-12: 24 single crochets (2 rounds)
Round 13: (2 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 18 stitches
Round 14: Using Overall Color yarn, crochet 10 single crochets; switch to Sweater Color yarn, crochet 3 single crochets; switch back to Overall Color yarn, crochet 5 single crochets = 18 stitches.
Round 15 (Arm Attachment): Using Overall Color yarn, crochet 6 single crochets; attach and crochet 3 single crochets through both the body and an arm piece; 1 single crochet; switch to Sweater Color yarn, crochet 3 single crochets; switch back to Overall Color yarn, crochet 1 single crochet; attach and crochet 3 single crochets through both the body and the second arm piece; 1 single crochet = 18 stitches.
Important: Position the sweater neckline precisely in the middle of the front, with the arms aligned on the sides.

To align the start of the next round to the middle of the back, crochet 3 additional single crochets. Cut the overall color yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, and introduce the yarn you are using for the body color. You will now begin crocheting the head.

Before continuing with the head, return to the front of your work. Using a slip stitch, border the seam where the sweater color meets the overall color to create a neat finish.

Round 16: Back Loop Only (BLO) 18 increases (increase in each of the 18 stitches from the previous round) = 36 stitches.
Round 17: (5 sc, 1 increase) repeat 6 times = 42 stitches
Round 18: (6 sc, 1 increase) repeat 6 times = 48 stitches
Rounds 19-24: 48 single crochets (6 rounds)
Round 25: (6 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 42 stitches
Round 26: (5 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 36 stitches
Safety Eye Placement: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 22 and 23 of the head (these are the 7th and 8th rounds counted from the start of the head section) with a distance of 6 visible single crochets between them.
Stuff the head firmly, shaping it to achieve a gentle oval form.
Round 27: (4 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 30 stitches
Round 28: (3 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 24 stitches
Round 29: (2 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 18 stitches
Round 30: (1 sc, 1 decrease) repeat 6 times = 12 stitches
Round 31: 6 decreases (single crochet 2 together, repeat 6 times)
Close the remaining stitches by weaving the yarn tail through the front loop of each stitch and pulling tight with a tapestry needle. Fasten off and weave in the tail.

Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in a Magic Ring
Round 2: (1 sc, 1 increase (inc)) repeat 3 times = 9 stitches
Round 3: (2 sc, 1 increase) repeat 3 times = 12 stitches
Round 4: 12 single crochets
Round 5: Fold the ear flat, then single crochet 6 stitches across both layers to close the opening = 6 stitches.
Leave a long tail for sewing onto the head.

Bow

In a Magic Ring: (chain 3, 4 double crochets (dc), chain 3, 1 slip stitch (sl st)) repeat 2 times.
Pull the Magic Ring tight to form the bow shape. Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to your amigurumi.