Free Crochet Pattern: Cute Minion Amigurumi PDF
If you’re a fan of Minion characters, you’ll love this adorable Minion Amigurumi pattern! While I believe the character featured is Stuart, this impeccably designed Minion toy is a fun and realistic representation of the beloved character. The doll is complete with its signature blue jumpsuit, and even includes a cute hat—possibly symbolizing a birthday or another special occasion, though the exact meaning is open to interpretation!
Minion Crochet Free Pattern
The toy features a classic Minion look with its iconic blue jumpsuit. While the yellow yarn is perfect for the Minion body, a lighter blue yarn for the jumpsuit might have enhanced the overall appearance. Regardless, this Minion is a must-make for any fan of the franchise!
Designer: carolinhas.ami
Free PDF Pattern available for download!
MATERIALS
• 2.00mm needle
• Nautical amigurumi yarn (n° 2931); White (n° 8001); Black (n° 8990); Canary (n° 1289); Steel (n° 8797)
• Black Bella yarn (n° 100);
• Black and gold embroidery yarn
• Brown eye no. 10;
• Tapestry needle;
• Stuffing;
• Glue;
• Scissors.
ABBREVIATIONS
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase
inc = triple increase
dec = decrease
row = rows
scj = single crochet together
ch = chains
BLO = back loops only
FLO = front loops only
(No.) = number of stitches at the end of the round
[No.] = number of rows
The final size, if using the indicated materials, is 17cm in height.
Body
Color: 2931 – Nautical
9 ch, in the 2nd ch from the hook, make:
1st Row: 7sc, 1 inc, 6sc, 1 inc (18)
2nd Row: 1 inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, 2inc (24)
3rd Row: 1 inc, 7sc, (1 inc, 1sc) x3, 6sc, (1 inc, 1sc) x2 (30)
4th Row: 1 inc, 8sc, (1inc, 2sc) x3, 6sc, (1inc, 2sc) x2 (36)
5th Row: 1 inc, 9 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x3, 6 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x2 (42)
6° -7° Row: 42sc (42) – [2 rows]
8° Row: 1sc, BLO 17sc, 4sc, BLO 17sc, 3sc (42)
9° – 11° Row: 42sc (42) – [ 3 row]
12th Row: 9sc, change to Canary color 33sc (42)
13th – 33rd Row: 42sc (42) – [21 row]
34th Row: (1dec, 5sc) x6 (36)
Insert the stuffing while crochet
35th Row: 2sc, (1dec, 4sc) x5, 1dec, 2sc (30)
36th Row: (1dec, 3sc) x6 (24)
37th Row: (2sc, 1dec) x6 (18)
38th Row: (1dec, 1sc) x6 (12)
39th Row: 6 dec (6)
Close the inverted magic ring, fasten off and cut the yarn.
Apron – Front
Color: 2931 Nautical
With the doll in the standing position, insert the yarn into the remaining straps in row 8 of the body and make:
1st Row: 17sc, turn without making a chain in all the next rows (17)
2nd Row: 1dec, 13sc, 1dec, turn (15)
3rd Row: 15sc, turn (15)
4th Row: 1dec, 11sc, 1dec, turn (13)
5th Row: 13sc, turn (13)
6th Row: 1dec, 9sc, 1dec, turn (11)
7th – 11th Row: 11sc (11) – [5 rows]
Fasten off and cut the yarn
Insert the nautical yarn into the side of the jumpsuit, in the straps that started the work and make a complete round of sc.
Apron – Back
make exactly the same as the Front Apron until row 5. From the 6th row, make:
6th -13th row: 13sc (13) – [8 rows]
Fasten off and cut the yarn
Do the side finish as for the Front Apron
Jumpsuit Straps
Color: 2931 Nautical
make 2 pieces
22 Ch, in the 2nd ch from the hook, make: 21sc. Leave a long yarn for sewing
Jumpsuit Pocket
Color: 2931 Nautical
6 Ch, in the 2nd ch from the hook make:
1st -3rd Row: 5sc, turn without making ch in all the next rows (5) – [3 rows]
Make sc on the side, bottom and the other side. Fasten off and leave a yarn for sewing. Sew with wrong side to front between rows 6 to 10 of the jumpsuit
Jumpsuit Button – 4 pieces
Color: Bela 100 – Black
1st Row: 4sc in the magic ring (4)
Close with sl st, fasten off and leave a yarn for sewing
Eyes
Color: 8001 White
1st Row: 6sc in the magic ring (6)
2nd Row: 6inc (12)
3rd Row: (1 inc, 1sc) x6 (18)
4th Row: (2sc, 1inc) x6 (24)
5th Row: 24sc (24)
Close with slst and leave yarn for sewing. Place the eye with the safety lock in the center of the magic ring
Glasses
Color: 8797 – Steel
Leave enough yarn at the beginning, which will be used for sewing.
30 Ch, close on the other side with sc. We will work in circular crochet.
Be careful not to twist the piece.
1st – 3rd Row: 30sc (30) – [3 Rows]
4th Row: 30sc (30)
Fasten off and cut the yarn
Feet – 2 pieces
Color: 8990 – Black
6 ch, in the 2nd ch from the hook, make:
1st Row: 4sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1inc (12)
2nd Row: 12sc (12)
3rd Row: 2sc, 4dec, 2sc (8)
Add a little stuffing Change to Nautical color
BLO 8sc – do not count this row
4th Row: FLO (1inc, 1sc) x4 (12)
5th Row: 12sc (12)
Fasten off and leave a long yarn for sewing Add a little stuffing
Hands – 2 pieces
Color: Bela 100 – Black
1st Finger
Make 3 equal pieces
1st Row: 4sc in the magic ring (4)
2nd – 3rd Row: 4sc (4)
Cut and fasten off the yarn of the first 2 pieces,
but do not cut the yarn of the 3rd piece.
I used the color gray to make it easier to see. In the piece, use black
Arms – 2 pieces
Joining the fingers
4th Row: 2sc from the 3rd piece, join the 2nd piece and make 2sc, join the 1st piece and make 4sc, go back to the 2nd piece and make 2sc, go back to the 3rd piece and make 2sc and finish in the 3rd piece with 2sc (12)
5th Row: 12sc (12)
6th Row: (2sc, 1dec) x3 (9)
7th Row: 9sc (9)
Change to color 1289 Canary
8th Row: BLO 9sc (9)
Add a little stuffing. But only up to here. Leave the rest of the arm without stuffing.
9th Row: (1sc, 1dec) x3 (6)
10th – 16th Row: 6sc (6) – [7 rows]
Close the inverted magic ring. Fasten off and leave a long yarn for sewing
Hand detail
Hook a Bella 100 Black yarn into the remaining straps in row 8 and make:
(1sc, 1inc) all around.
Fasten off and cut the yarn. make the other arm the same way
Glasses Strap
Color: 8990 – Black
37 ch, from the 2nd ch make 36hdc
Sew or glue between rows 27 and 28. Sew the strap close to the glasses.
Assembly
Place the eyes in the center of the piece between rows 23 to 31 and sew.
Place the glasses over the eyes. Sew between rows 22 to 32.
Sew the legs slightly turned outwards, between rows 1 to 3 of the body
Sew the arms centered on the side of the body between rows 18 and 19
Sew the slightly arched strap of the jumpsuit. Over the arms.
Sew or glue the buttons on the ends of the jumpsuit straps
Embroider the hair with black embroidery yarn as shown in the image
Embroider the mouth with embroidery yarn between rows 21 and 22 with 8 sc
Using the gold embroidery yarn, make a double stitch all around the jumpsuit
Your Stuart is ready!
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