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Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Minion 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 Minion Amigurumi Pattern

This Minion pattern brings the beloved character from Despicable Me to life in stunning detail. Standing 12 inches tall, this amigurumi features authentic colors and proportions that capture the Minion's playful personality. The pattern includes techniques for color changes, picking up stitches, and working in back loops only. You'll create everything from the iconic goggles to the blue dungarees with Gru's logo.

Minion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Special techniques like picking up stitches and working in back loops give your Minion professional-quality construction and stability. The detailed photo tutorials make even complex steps easy to follow.

Why You'll Love This Minion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern captures every adorable detail of the Minion character! The way it teaches you to pick up stitches and work color changes will expand your crochet skills while creating something truly special. The finished result is so charming and huggable, you'll want to make an entire army of Minions for friends and family.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Minion pattern can be with just a few creative modifications! You could easily create a two-eyed Minion by making a second eye and adjusting the goggle construction. I've experimented with different hair lengths and even added tiny crocheted overalls pockets for extra detail. For a festive twist, I sometimes swap the blue dungarees for red and green during the holidays, or create seasonal variations with different colored hair accessories.

The beauty of this pattern lies in its adaptability - you can modify the expression by changing the mouth embroidery, create different poses by adjusting how you attach the arms, or even make a whole Minion family in various sizes. I particularly enjoy adding small crocheted accessories like tiny bananas or tools to make each Minion unique and full of personality!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff body sections firmly enough, causing the Minion to lose its shape over time ✗ Not using stitch markers when changing colors, leading to uneven color transitions and misaligned features ✗ Skipping the back loop only technique for the feet, which prevents the Minion from standing upright properly ✗ Rushing through the goggle construction without proper shaping, resulting in ill-fitting or lopsided eye wear

Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own lovable Minion companion with this detailed crochet pattern! This 12-inch tall amigurumi features the iconic yellow body, blue dungarees, signature goggles, and that unmistakable one-eyed charm. Perfect for Despicable Me fans of all ages, this pattern includes step-by-step instructions for creating the body, limbs, clothing, and accessories. The finished Minion makes an excellent gift or decorative piece that will bring smiles wherever it goes.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Minion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bulky weight yarn in yellow, blue, white, brown, black, and grey colors
  • 02
    Small piece of black craft felt for Gru's logo
  • 03
    Fiberfill stuffing or stuffing of choice

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size J (6mm) crochet hook
  • 02
    4 small buttons (12mm approximately)
  • 03
    Sharp embroidery needle
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Sewing thread that matches felt
  • 07
    Scissors

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— Legs :

Make 2 :

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

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

Sc 20

Info :

Working in both loops

Round 5 :

Sc 20

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Info :

Change to blue yarn

Round 8-11 :

Sc 12

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Using J hook and blue yarn, 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

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Info :

Working in continuous round

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Info :

Change to yellow yarn

Round 6 :

Sc 30

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Using J hook and yellow yarn, picking up stitches at round 5 sc all around eye. Fasten off and set aside.

— Fingers :

Make 6 :

Using J hook and black yarn

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook

Round 2 :

Sc 4

Info :

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

— Hands and Arms :

Make 2 :

Using J hook and black yarn

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around (8 sts)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

*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

Round 6 :

Sc 8

Info :

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

Round 7-22 :

Sc 8

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Complete the glove: Using J hook and black yarn, holding arm (hand down), join yarn to one of front loops you left in round 5. Working through the front loops all around hand

Glove Round 1 :

Sc 8

Info :

Working in both loops

Glove Round 2 :

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

Glove Round 3 :

Sc 12

Info :

Fasten off, weave in ends and set aside

— Body :

Info :

Using J hook and yellow yarn

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around (12 sts)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

*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. Take one end of each yarn piece to the right side and cut them into desired length

Round 10-36 :

Sc 54

Info :

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

Round 37 :

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

Round 38-41 :

Sc 54

Round 42 :

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

Round 43 :

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

Round 44 :

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

Info :

Stuff body, and continue crocheting

Round 45 :

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

Round 46 :

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

Round 47 :

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

Info :

Stuff body a little more and continue crocheting

Round 48 :

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

Round 49 :

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

Round 50 :

Sc next and 4th st together

Info :

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

— Dungaree :

Info :

Go to minion's body round 36 and mark 13 stitches centered into the front of the body. Using J hook, join blue yarn at the first stitch you marked on your right

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-8 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 13 (13 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. Go to minion's body round 36, and mark 15 stitches centered into the back of the body. Using J hook, join blue yarn at the first stitch you marked on your right

Back Round 1 :

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

Back Round 2-9 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 15 (15 sts)

Info :

Do not fasten off, continue sc around the dungaree: sc down the dungaree back part, sc picking up stitches on round 36 until you find the dungaree front part and sc around it, sc picking up stitches on round 36 until you find the dungaree back part and sc up of it. Fasten off and weave in ends

— Dungaree Straps :

Make 2 :

Using J hook and blue yarn

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-22 :

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

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-6 :

Sc 36 (36 sts)

Info :

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

Round 7 :

Sc 36 (36 sts)

Info :

Fasten off, weave in ends and set aside

— Goggles Strap :

Info :

Using J hook and black yarn

Round 1 :

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

Round 2-40 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 3 (3 sts)

Info :

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

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the crocheted eye to the front of the head, stuffing it lightly as you sew for dimension and shape.
  • Embroider the mouth using black yarn, creating the signature Minion smile below the eye area.
  • Sew the completed arms to the sides of the body at round level where blue dungarees begin.
  • Attach both legs securely to the bottom of the body, ensuring the Minion can stand upright.
  • Position and sew the dungaree straps over the shoulders, securing with buttons at each end.
  • Cut Gru's logo from black felt using the template and sew it to the center front of the dungarees.
  • Place the completed goggles over the eye area and secure the strap around the back of the head.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently, especially when changing colors and marking important rounds for later construction
  • 💡Stuff each section firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper Minion shape and proportions
  • 💡Work the back loop only technique carefully for the feet to ensure your Minion stands upright properly
  • 💡Take extra care when picking up stitches for the dungarees to maintain even tension and appearance
  • 💡Cut the black hair pieces to varying lengths for a more natural, tousled Minion hair look

This delightful Minion amigurumi pattern captures all the charm and mischief of everyone's favorite yellow helpers from Despicable Me! The detailed instructions guide you through creating authentic features like the iconic goggles, blue dungarees, and that adorable one-eyed expression. Perfect for both display and play, this huggable companion will bring joy to makers and recipients alike. The finished 12-inch Minion stands proudly on its own, ready for countless adventures and snuggles!

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FAQs

What yarn weight works best for this Minion pattern?

This pattern specifically calls for bulky weight yarn to achieve the correct size and structure. Using a different weight will significantly change the finished dimensions.

Can I make the Minion larger or smaller?

Yes! Use a larger hook and yarn for a bigger Minion, or smaller hook and yarn for a mini version. Just remember to adjust your stuffing amount accordingly.

How do I make the Minion stand upright properly?

The key is working in back loops only for the feet sections and stuffing firmly but not too tightly. This creates the proper base for standing.

What if I can't find the exact colors mentioned?

You can substitute similar colors - any bright yellow, royal blue, white, black, grey, and brown will work. The most important thing is having good contrast between colors.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate pattern that requires knowledge of color changes, picking up stitches, and working in different loop orientations. Beginners should master basic amigurumi techniques first.