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Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

This charming Minion amigurumi pattern brings the beloved Despicable Me character to life in crochet form. Standing 12 inches tall, this delightful creation features all the iconic details that make Minions so endearing - from the distinctive yellow body and blue dungarees to the signature goggles and black gloves. The pattern includes comprehensive instructions for creating the body, limbs, dungarees with straps, and even the special goggles that make each Minion unique.

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Complete with detailed techniques for color changes, picking up stitches, and working in the back loop only, this pattern ensures your Minion will have the perfect shape and structure. The finished piece makes an excellent gift for children and adults alike who love these mischievous characters.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern captures the pure joy and mischief of the Minions! The detailed instructions make it so satisfying to watch each part come together, from those adorable little fingers to the perfectly round goggles. What really gets me excited is how the pattern includes all those special touches - the dungaree straps with buttons, the Gru logo detail, and even the technique for making the Minion stand upright. It's not just a toy, it's a piece of movie magic you can hold in your hands!

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Minion pattern can be! While the original calls for the classic yellow and blue color scheme, I've experimented with creating different Minion personalities by switching up the colors. You could make a purple evil Minion by substituting purple yarn for the yellow, or create a festive holiday version using red and green. I've also tried making smaller versions using worsted weight yarn instead of bulky - they turn out to be perfect pocket-sized companions!

What really excites me about this pattern is how you can customize the facial expressions. I like to vary the mouth embroidery to give each Minion its own personality - some with bigger smiles, others with more mischievous grins. The hair is another area where I love to get creative; instead of the standard black spiky hair, I've made some with longer flowing locks or even added tiny crocheted hair accessories.

The goggles offer another fun customization opportunity. While the pattern calls for grey, I've made them in metallic silver or even clear-looking white for a different effect. Adding small details like different colored felt shapes or even tiny crocheted bananas as accessories can make each Minion truly unique and special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff pieces firmly enough which can cause the Minion to lose its round shape ✗ Not marking rounds properly when switching colors, leading to uneven color changes in the dungarees ✗ Skipping the back loop only technique which is essential for the Minion's proper structure ✗ Placing the eye incorrectly on the head before checking the proportions and symmetry

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Create your very own lovable Minion with this comprehensive amigurumi crochet pattern! This delightful 12-inch tall yellow character comes complete with his iconic blue dungarees, signature goggles, and those adorable black gloves. Perfect for fans of Despicable Me, this pattern includes detailed instructions for creating every charming detail from his single eye to his mischievous smile. Whether you're making it as a gift or adding to your own collection, this Minion will bring joy and laughter to anyone who sees him.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bulky weight yarn in white, brown, black, grey, blue and yellow colors
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn suitable for amigurumi work in multiple colors

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
  • 02
    Small piece of black craft felt
  • 03
    Sewing thread that matches felt
  • 04
    4 Small buttons (12 mm approximately)
  • 05
    Sharp embroidery needle
  • 06
    Tapestry needle
  • 07
    Fiberfill or stuffing
  • 08
    Stitch markers

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— Legs :

Make 2 :

Starting at the bottom of the foot, using J hook and black yarn

R1 :

Ch 6, sc 5 starting in second chain from hook, then work 5 sc on opposite side of chain. (10 sts)

R2 :

2 sc in first stitch, sc 2, sc 2 in each of the next 4 sts, sc 2, 2 sc in last stitch. (16 sts)

R3 :

Sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in last st. (20 sts)

Info :

Working into the back loop only

R4 :

Sc 20.

Info :

Working in both loops

R5 :

Sc 20.

R6 :

Sc 1, dec 1, sc 5, dec 1, sc 1, dec 1, sc 5, dec 1. (16 sts)

R7 :

Sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. (12 sts)

Info :

Change to blue yarn

R8-R11 :

Sc 12.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Picking up stitches at round 7 sc all around leg. Fasten off. Stuff and set aside.

— Eye :

Info :

Working in rounds, using J hook and black yarn

R1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, change color to brown before joining to the first sc, ch 1 (6sts)

R2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around, change color to white before joining, ch 1 (12 sts)

Info :

Working in continuous round

R3 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4 :

*Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R5 :

*Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

Info :

Change to yellow yarn

R6 :

Sc 30.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Picking up stitches at round 5 sc all around eye. Fasten off and set aside.

— Fingers :

Make 6 :

Using J hook and black yarn

R1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook.

R2 :

Sc 4.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing, and set aside.

— Hands and Arms :

Make 2 :

Using J hook and black yarn

R1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook.

R2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around. (8 sts)

R3 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 4 times. (12 sts)

R4 :

Sc 12.

Info :

Remove hook, but do not fasten off. Sew 3 fingers on the hand, one on top and the others next to it. Continue crocheting

R5 :

*Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 4 times. (8 sts)

Info :

Mark round 5 with a locking st marker. Change to yellow yarn. Working into the back loop only

R6 :

Sc 8.

Info :

Slightly stuff hand, and continue crocheting. Working in both loops

R7-R22 :

Sc 8.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

— Complete the glove :

Info :

Using J hook and black yarn, holding arm (hand down), join yarn to one of front loops you left in round 5

R1 :

Sc 8.

Info :

Working in both loops

R2 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 4 times. (12 sts)

R3 :

Sc 12.

Info :

Fasten off, weave in ends and set aside.

— Body :

Info :

Using J hook and yellow yarn

R1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook.

R2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4 :

*Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R5 :

*Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

R6 :

*Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (36 sts)

R7 :

*Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (42 sts)

R8 :

*Sc 6, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (48 sts)

R9 :

*Sc 7, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (54 sts)

Info :

Remove hook, but do not fasten off. Work on hair: secure about 14 pieces of black yarn around the top of the head.

R10-R36 :

Sc 54.

Info :

Mark round 36 with a locking st marker. Change to blue yarn

R37 :

Sc 54.

Info :

Remove hook, but do not fasten off. Work on face: sew the eye to the head, stuffing it lightly as you go. Embroider mouth with a piece of black yarn. Flatten arms, and attach to body.

R38-R41 :

Sc 54.

R42 :

*Sc 7, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (48 sts)

R43 :

*Sc 6, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (42 sts)

R44 :

*Sc 5, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (36 sts)

Info :

Stuff body, and continue crocheting

R45 :

*Sc 4, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

R46 :

*Sc 3, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R47 :

*Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

Info :

Stuff body a little more and continue crocheting

R48 :

*Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

R49 :

*dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

R50 :

Sc next and 4th st together.

Info :

Fasten off, pulling knot to center. Sew legs to body.

— Dungaree :

Front piece :

Go to minion's body round 36 and mark 13 stitches centered into the front of the body

R1 :

Picking up stitches sc in each of the 13 sts you marked. (13 sts)

R2-R8 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 13. (13 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Back piece :

Go to minion's body round 36 and mark 15 stitches centered into the back of the body

R1 :

Picking up stitches sc in each of the 15 sts you marked. (15 sts)

R2-R9 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 15. (15 sts)

Info :

Do not fasten off, continue sc around the dungaree

— Dungaree straps :

Make 2 :

Using J hook and blue yarn

R1 :

Ch 3, starting in second chain from hook sc 2. (2 sts)

R2-R22 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 2. (2 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew dungaree straps in place, with a button on every strap end. Use the template to cut Gru's logo from black felt and sew it in place.

— Minion Goggles :

Info :

Using J hook and grey yarn

R1 :

Ch 36, sc into the first chain you made to join the foundation chain into a ring. Then continue to sc into each ch stitch around the ring.

R2-R6 :

Sc 36. (36 sts)

Info :

Fold the piece so the foundation chain is touching round 6. Continue crochetting through round 6 and the respective stitch on the foundation chain at the same time

R7 :

Sc 36. (36 sts)

Info :

Fasten off, weave in ends and set aside.

— Goggles strap :

Info :

Using J hook and black yarn

R1 :

Ch 4, starting in second chain from hook sc 3. (3 sts)

R2-R40 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 3. (3 sts)

Info :

Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew strap to goggles.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the completed eye to the front of the head, stuffing it lightly as you go to create a rounded appearance.
  • Attach the black hair pieces around the top of the head by securing them on the wrong side of your work.
  • Flatten the arms and sew them to the sides of the body between the yellow and blue color change.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring they are positioned so the Minion can sit or stand properly.
  • Attach the dungaree straps to the back and front pieces, securing each strap end with a small button.
  • Cut out Gru's logo from black felt using the template and sew it to the center front of the dungarees.
  • Place the completed goggles around the head and adjust the strap to fit securely behind the head.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during color changes between yellow and blue sections
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper round shape of the Minion
  • 💡When working into the back loop only, ensure you're following the technique correctly for proper structure
  • 💡Take care when picking up stitches for the dungarees - mark your stitches clearly before beginning
  • 💡Embroider the mouth with care using black yarn to create the signature Minion smile
  • 💡Use the template provided for cutting the felt logo to ensure proper size and shape

This delightful Minion amigurumi pattern brings one of the most beloved animated characters right into your hands! Standing at 12 inches tall, this pattern captures every adorable detail from the iconic goggles to the blue dungarees. The comprehensive instructions guide you through advanced techniques like color changes and picking up stitches, making it a rewarding project for intermediate crocheters. Whether you're creating a gift for a Despicable Me fan or adding to your own collection, this Minion is sure to bring smiles and laughter wherever he goes! 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨

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FAQs

What skill level is required for this Minion pattern?

This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to learn techniques like working in back loops only and picking up stitches.

How tall will the finished Minion be?

The completed Minion will stand approximately 12 inches tall when made with bulky weight yarn and a size J (6mm) hook.

Do I need special techniques for this pattern?

Yes, you'll need to know how to work in back loops only and how to pick up stitches. The pattern includes detailed photo tutorials for both techniques.

What colors of yarn do I need?

You'll need bulky weight yarn in yellow, blue, black, white, brown, and grey. The pattern specifies the exact amounts needed for each color.

Are the goggles difficult to make?

The goggles require creating a tube by joining a foundation chain, then folding and crocheting through both layers. It's an intermediate technique but the pattern provides clear instructions.

Can I make the Minion smaller or larger?

Yes! You can adjust the size by using different weight yarns and corresponding hook sizes. Just remember to maintain the same proportions between all the pieces.