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Adorable Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

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

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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 knitting.

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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 Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful Yoshi amigurumi pattern brings Nintendo's beloved green dinosaur to life in stunning detail. Standing approximately 9 inches tall, this charming character features all of Yoshi's iconic elements including his distinctive white belly, colorful red saddle with white trim, orange head spikes, and those adorable carrot-colored boots. The pattern includes two eye-making techniques - traditional felt application and advanced needle felting - allowing crafters to choose their preferred method.

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

Working in continuous rounds with detailed assembly instructions, this pattern guides you through creating each component separately before bringing them together. The finished Yoshi can stand independently, making him perfect for display or play.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern captures Yoshi's playful personality and iconic design elements. The detailed construction creates a sturdy, huggable companion that truly resembles the beloved video game character. What makes this pattern special is the attention to detail - from the curved tail that creates that perfect crescent shape to the carefully positioned head spikes. The multiple assembly photos make the process clear and enjoyable, while the option for both felt and needle-felted eyes lets you customize your creation to your skill level and preferences.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Yoshi pattern can be with just a few creative modifications. You could easily change up the colors to create different Yoshi variants - imagine a blue Yoshi with a yellow saddle, or a pink one with purple accents! I've found that swapping out the saddle colors creates entirely different personalities.

For advanced crocheters, I recommend adding small details like embroidered highlights on the cheeks or a tiny crocheted flower for the saddle. You could even create a whole family of different-sized Yoshis by scaling the pattern up or down with different hook sizes.

I particularly enjoy making seasonal versions - a red and green Christmas Yoshi, or pastels for spring. The pattern structure is so solid that these color variations always turn out beautifully while maintaining that classic Yoshi charm that everyone recognizes and loves.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff body parts before closing them completely can make assembly difficult and shape irregular ✗ Not using stitch markers to track round beginnings will result in uneven shaping and misaligned features ✗ Rushing through color changes without securing yarn properly can cause unraveling and loose stitches ✗ Incorrectly positioning the nose and cheeks before sewing can throw off Yoshi's entire facial expression

Adorable Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own lovable Yoshi character from the beloved Super Mario universe with this detailed amigurumi pattern. This charming green dinosaur companion features his signature white belly, colorful saddle, and adorable spikes along his back. Perfect for Mario fans of all ages, this 9-inch tall Yoshi makes an wonderful gift or collectible piece for any gaming enthusiast.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Spring Green (main body color)
  • 02
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White (belly and cheeks)
  • 03
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Pumpkin (head spikes)
  • 04
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Red (saddle shell)
  • 05
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Carrot (shoe cuffs and boots)
  • 06
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Gold (shoe soles)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    G crochet hook (4.0mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Felting needle (optional for eyes)
  • 05
    Fiber-fil stuffing
  • 06
    Hot glue
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    White felt
  • 09
    Black felt

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— Eye Tops :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 3 times (15)

Info :

Finish off the first Eye Top with a slip stitch. Do not finish off the second. Join pieces together with sc.

— Head :

Round 4 :

sc around both pieces (30)

Round 5 :

sc around (30)

Round 6-10 :

sc around (30)

Round 11 :

[4 sc, inc] rep 6 times (36)

Round 12 :

[5 sc, inc] rep 6 times (42)

Round 13 :

sc around (42)

Round 14-16 :

sc around (42)

Round 17 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 6 times (36)

Round 18 :

[4 sc, dec] rep 6 times (30)

Round 19 :

[3 sc, dec] rep 6 times (24)

Round 20 :

[2 sc, dec] rep 6 times (18)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch and stuff the head. Leave a long tail for sewing. Leave open.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] rep 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] rep 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

sc around (42)

Round 9-11 :

sc around (42)

Round 12 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 6 times (36)

Round 13 :

[4 sc, dec] rep 6 times (30)

Round 14 :

[3 sc, dec] rep 6 times (24)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose and leave open.

— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] rep 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] rep 6 times (42)

Round 8-10 :

sc around (42)

Round 11 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (39)

Round 12 :

sc around (39)

Round 13 :

[4 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (36)

Round 14 :

sc around (36)

Round 15 :

[3 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (33)

Round 16 :

sc around (33)

Round 17 :

[2 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (30)

Round 18 :

[1 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (27)

Round 19 :

3 dec, 21 sc (24)

Round 20 :

[6 sc, dec] rep 3 times (21)

Round 21 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 3 times (18)

Round 22 :

sc around (18)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body and leave open.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

sc around (18)

Round 5 :

9 dec (9)

Round 6 :

sc around (9)

Round 7-12 :

sc around (9)

Info :

Stuff the arm. To close, fold the end flat and sc across the opening.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc around (6)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 3 times (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 3 times (12)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 3 times (15)

Round 6 :

sc around (15)

Round 7 :

4 hdc, hdc-inc, [4 sc, inc] rep 2 times (18)

Round 8 :

6 hdc, 12 sc (18)

Round 9 :

5 hdc, hdc-inc, [5 sc, inc] rep 2 times (21)

Round 10 :

6 hdc, hdc-inc, [6 sc, inc] rep 2 times (24)

Round 11 :

7 hdc, hdc-inc, [7 sc, inc] rep 2 times (27)

Round 12 :

8 hdc, hdc-inc, [8 sc, inc] rep 2 times (30)

Round 13 :

10 hdc, 20 sc (30)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the tail and leave open.

— Shoe/Leg :

Info :

Start with Gold. Chain 8.

Round 1 :

working down the chain: 6sc, 3 sc in the next stitch, working up the other side of the chain: 6 sc, 3 sc in the next stitch (18)

Round 2 :

6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc (24)

Round 3 :

in Back Loops Only: sl st around (24)

Round 4 :

color change to carrot - in Back Loops Only: sl st around (24)

Round 5 :

in Back Loops Only: 6 sc, 8 hdc, 10 sc (24)

Round 6 :

6 sc, 8 hdc, 10 sc (24)

Round 7 :

6 sc, 4 dec, 10 sc (20)

Round 8 :

4 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (16)

Round 9 :

4 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc (14)

Round 10 :

sc around (14)

Info :

At this point stuff the shoe and continue to stuff as you go.

Round 11 :

color change to Spring Green - sc around (14)

Round 12-13 :

sc around (14)

Round 14 :

[6 sc, inc] rep 2 times (16)

Round 15 :

[7 sc, inc] rep 2 times (18)

Round 16 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 17 :

sc around (24)

Round 18 :

[2 sc, dec] rep 6 times (18)

Round 19 :

[1 sc, dec] rep 6 times (12)

Round 20 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing and close off.

— Cheeks :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

sc around (24)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Belly :

Info :

This piece will be worked in ROWS. Chain 5.

Row 1 :

sc across (4)

Row 2 :

sc, inc, sc, sc (5)

Row 3 :

sc across (5)

Row 4 :

2 sc, inc, 2 sc (6)

Row 5 :

sc across (6)

Row 6-27 :

sc across (6)

Row 28 :

2 sc, dec, 2 sc (5)

Row 29 :

sc across (5)

Row 30 :

2 sc, dec, sc (4)

Row 31-32 :

sc across (4)

Row 33 :

sc, dec, sc (3)

Row 34 :

sc across (3)

Row 35 :

dec, sc (2)

Row 36-37 :

sc across (2)

Row 38 :

dec (1)

Row 39 :

sc (1)

Info :

Make a border of sc's around the entire piece and finish off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Mouth :

Info :

This piece is a semi-circle that is worked in ROWS. Chain 2.

Row 1 :

4 sc into the 2nd chain from hook (4)

Row 2 :

inc in each stitch (8)

Row 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 4 times (12)

Info :

Finish off. leave a long tail for sewing.

— Shell/Saddle :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5-6 :

sc around (24)

Round 7 :

color change to White - in Front Loops Only: sl st around (24)

Round 8 :

in Back loops only: [3 sc, inc] rep 6 times (30)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch. Stuff the shell and leave open. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Head Spikes :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

sc around (9)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff, fold the piece flat.

— Shoe Cuff :

Info :

This will be crocheted in ROWS. Chain 20.

Row 1 :

19 hdc (19)

Info :

Finish off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose to the front of the head, positioning it centrally for the best facial expression
  • Attach the tail to the backside of the body creating a curved, crescent moon-like shape
  • Sew the white cheeks to both sides of the head for Yoshi's characteristic round face
  • Connect the open end of the head to the open end of the body, positioning straight or slightly turned for pose
  • Attach the white belly piece to the front of the body, covering the lower chest and stomach area
  • Sew the semi-circular mouth piece just under the nose on the front of the face
  • Position and sew the three orange head spikes to the back of the head in a row

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds unless specifically instructed otherwise, using stitch markers to track round beginnings
  • 💡Stuff all body parts firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper shape and structure
  • 💡Use pins to position all parts before final sewing to ensure correct placement and proportions
  • 💡Two eye techniques are provided - choose felt application or needle felting based on your skill level and preferences
  • 💡Color changes should be secured properly to prevent unraveling during assembly and use
  • 💡The shoe cuffs are sewn around the legs at the color change point between carrot and spring green yarn

This adorable Yoshi amigurumi pattern brings Nintendo's beloved green dinosaur companion to life in stunning crocheted detail. Standing 9 inches tall with his signature white belly, colorful saddle, and cheerful expression, this pattern combines intermediate techniques with clear instructions to create a truly special piece. Perfect for Mario fans, collectors, or anyone who loves cute amigurumi characters. The detailed assembly photos and multiple eye-making options make this an enjoyable project that results in a huggable, displayable treasure. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🎮✨

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FAQs

What yarn weight is best for this Yoshi pattern?

This pattern uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, which is a medium weight (4) worsted yarn. Using this weight with the recommended G hook (4.0mm) will give you the proper gauge for a 9-inch tall finished Yoshi.

Can I make the eyes without needle felting?

Absolutely! The pattern provides two eye-making options. You can use traditional craft felt pieces cut to shape and attached with glue or sewn on, which is perfect for beginners or those without felting needles.

How do I make sure my Yoshi can stand up properly?

The key is proper stuffing - stuff the body and legs firmly but not overly tight. The wide base created by the shoes and the balanced proportions of head to body will help your Yoshi stand independently.

Is this pattern suitable for children's toys?

Yes, when made with securely attached parts and proper stitching, this Yoshi makes an excellent children's toy. Just ensure all pieces are sewn on firmly and consider using safety eyes if preferred over felt for added durability.

What if my gauge is different and my Yoshi turns out smaller or larger?

Gauge differences will change the final size, but the proportions should remain correct. A smaller Yoshi is just as adorable! If you want to match the 9-inch size exactly, try adjusting your hook size up or down accordingly.