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WALL-E Robot Amigurumi Pattern

WALL-E Robot 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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About This WALL-E Robot Amigurumi Pattern

This WALL-E amigurumi pattern brings the beloved Pixar character to life in approximately 15cm of crocheted charm. The pattern features multiple components including detailed eye assemblies with felt lenses, a wire-reinforced poseable neck, cube-shaped body panels, triangular wheels with cardboard support, and articulated arms with fingers. Each piece is carefully crafted and assembled to capture WALL-E's iconic appearance.

WALL-E Robot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The design uses a combination of crochet techniques and mixed materials including felt, cardboard, and wire to achieve structural stability and authentic details. Working in spirals and rounds with tight tension creates the perfect shape for this charming robot.

Why You'll Love This WALL-E Robot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this WALL-E pattern because it combines creative crochet techniques with mixed media crafting to produce something truly special. The way the wire-supported neck allows you to pose the head gives this amigurumi so much personality and life. I'm particularly fond of how the felt and cardboard elements add structure and authenticity to the eyes and wheels, making WALL-E look like he rolled straight out of the movie. The cube-shaped body construction is ingenious, and watching all the individual panels come together is incredibly satisfying. This pattern challenges you to think beyond basic amigurumi while still being approachable, and the end result is a character that will bring smiles to everyone who sees it.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this WALL-E pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks. You could easily change the color scheme to create your own custom robot - imagine a pink and purple WALL-E or even a galaxy-themed version with sparkly yarn. I've experimented with adding LED lights inside the eyes for a glowing effect that really brings the character to life, especially for display pieces.

Consider making the pattern larger by using bulky yarn and a bigger hook for a statement piece, or go mini with thread and a tiny hook for a keychain version. I've also found that replacing the felt eyes with large safety eyes creates a different but equally charming look. For added personality, try embroidering different expressions on the front panel or adding a tiny crocheted plant friend like in the movie.

The wheels are another area where I love to experiment - you could make them actually roll by using buttons or beads, or create treads by adding texture to the wheel surface. Some makers have even added magnets to the base so WALL-E can stick to metal surfaces. Don't be afraid to personalize the body decorations with your own designs or add accessories like a tiny fire extinguisher or other movie-accurate props to make your WALL-E truly one-of-a-kind.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not crocheting tight enough with the yarn, which can cause the body panels to lose their shape and structure over time ✗ Forgetting to stuff the neck before inserting the wire, making it difficult to achieve the proper support and shape ✗ Placing the eyes incorrectly on the neck without checking alignment first, resulting in a cross-eyed or unbalanced appearance ✗ Skipping the cardboard reinforcement in body panels and wheels, causing the cube shape to collapse and wheels to bend ✗ Not bending the wire tip inside the body panel properly, which can cause the neck to come loose during handling ✗ Assembling the eye components in the wrong order, making it impossible to stuff properly or attach the lenses correctly

WALL-E Robot Amigurumi Pattern

Create your very own adorable WALL-E robot with this detailed amigurumi pattern. This charming waste-collecting robot features his signature large expressive eyes with crocheted frames, a poseable neck with wire support, a cube-shaped body with realistic panels, and functional wheels that let him stand. Perfect for Disney Pixar fans and amigurumi enthusiasts who want to bring this lovable character to life through crochet.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for WALL-E Robot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton yarn 3mm in grey, dark gray, mustard yellow, and small piece of red
  • 02
    Felt in black, red, grey, and white colors
  • 03
    Paperboard for structural support
  • 04
    Wire for poseable neck support
  • 05
    Fiber fill stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Needle for sewing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Fabric adhesive or glue
  • 05
    Tape measure
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Tape for covering wire

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— Body Panels :

Large Panel (Make 4) :

Row 1 :

18 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 17 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (17)

Row 2-13 :

17 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (17)

Row 14 :

17 sc, fasten off (17)

Small Panel (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

16 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 15 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (15)

Row 2-13 :

15 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (15)

Row 14 :

15 sc, fasten off (15)

— Arm :

First Part - Shoulder (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

MR 7 sc (7)

Round 2-3 :

7 sc, fasten off and leave a long tail (7)

Second Part - Arm (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

MR 7 sc (7)

Round 2-11 :

7 sc (7)

Info :

Fill the arms a little bit

Round 12 :

Flatten the arm and make 3 sl st, fasten off and leave a long tail

Arm Union :

Info :

Take the first and second part. With the long tail that we left on the arm, we will join it to what will be the shoulder

Fingers (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

10 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 9 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (9)

Row 2 :

9 sc, fasten off

— Neck :

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc (6)

Round 2-15 :

6 sc (6), fasten off and leave a long tail

Infos :

Cut a piece of wire that is 2 cm longer than the neck. Cover your wire with tape on the top so that it does not come out of the neck. Introduce the wire to the neck, the part that does not have tape will help us secure the neck inside the body. Fill the neck a little bit.

— Eyes :

Eye Lenses Mold :

Info :

For the eyes we will use this mold, we make 2 of cardboard and 2 of gray felt (the cardboard helps the eye to be firm). Size: 4.3 cm width x 2.8 cm height. Glue the felt to the cardboard and add the pupil (Black 1.5 cm circle with white center)

Front Part (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc BLO (30)

Round 7-9 :

30 sc, fasten off (30)

Back Part (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc BLO (18)

Round 5-8 :

18 sc, fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a long tail (18)

Middle Part (Make 1) :

Round 1 :

MR 7 sc (7)

Round 2-7 :

7 sc (7)

Info :

Stuff with fiber and fasten off

Glasses Chain (Make 1) :

Row 1 :

40 ch, fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for assembly

Eye Assembly :

Infos :

Insert the chain in the middle of the back part and secure it on the inside (you can secure yourself with a very large knot). Do the same with the other eye. Fill the back and sew to the front, centering the part as much as possible. Fill the eyes a little bit (put glue first and then the filling). Glue the lenses to the inside edge.

— Wheels :

Wheel Base :

Row 1 :

40 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 39 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (39)

Row 2 :

39 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (39)

Row 3 :

39 sc, fasten off and leave a long tail (39)

Large Wheel Parts (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

MR 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc BLO (12)

Round 4 :

6 dec (6), fasten off

Small Wheel Parts (Make 4) :

Round 1 :

MR 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

8 sc BLO (8)

Round 3 :

4 dec (4), fasten off

Wheelset Assembly :

Infos :

Cut 3 rectangles out of cardboard (4cm x 1cm) and 3 out of felt. Join both and then glue them to what will be your wheel. With the tail of your wheel you will join the edge forming a triangle. Inside the wheel glue 2 small parts and 1 large part.

— Details :

Small Front Panel (Make 1) :

Row 1 :

17 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 16 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (16)

Row 2-3 :

16 sc, 1 ch and turn, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook (16)

Row 4 :

16 sc, fasten off (16)

Lower Corners (Make 4) :

Row 1 :

8 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 3 sc, skip 1 ch, 3 sc, fasten off

Upper Edge (Make 1) :

Row 1 :

61 ch, start from the 2nd stitch from the hook, 60 sc (60), fasten off

— Body Assembly :

Arms Attachment :

Info :

The arms will be sewn to the small panels. Use the image as a guide, it should be sewn 3 rounds down with 3 ch separation, then finish off

Neck Attachment :

Infos :

Take 1 large panel and sew the neck. The wire that you left at the beginning in the neck, insert it into the panel. Position it 3 rows down and as centered as you can. Bend the wire tip this way, this will help the neck to be better secured. With the neck secured with wire, we are going to sew it around with the thread that we had left long. To end the neck, we are going to bend it slightly so that it has the following shape, take thread now we will secure it on both sides, leaving this small part attached to the panel.

Body Panel Assembly :

Infos :

To give it a cube shape, we will place cardboard behind each panel. Small panel x2 (4cm x 4.5cm), Large panel x4 (5cm x 4.5cm), and glue them. We join the panel that has the neck at the end. Now join all the other panels along the edge to form a cube (with the same yarn that you made them). Stuff with fiber. Lastly, place the panel that has the neck (guide the position it should have by the image).

— Eye Assembly to Body :

Infos :

We now take the middle part of the lenses and glue it to the neck, leaving it like this. Take 5 rows of the collar to glue it. This piece will be our glasses support. Now let's take our glasses and we're going to glue them to the sides.

— Finger Assembly :

Infos :

We will put a cardboard base on fingers (1.5cm x 0.5mm), and on top of it a layer of felt of the same size. We glue them. We take the arm and stick the fingers in an L shape.

— Final Assembly :

Body Details :

Infos :

Attach the details: Upper edge, Small front panel, Black felt 2cm x 1cm, Red button MR 7 sc, Red felt, Edge corners two front and two back. The wheels are going to go right under the arm about 8 rows away from bottom to top, they have to elevate our WALL-E. If you want WALL-E to have embroidered details, the embroidery will go on the front panel 1 of the 4 large panels you made.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew arms to small panels, positioning 3 rows down with 3 ch separation between them as shown in pattern images.
  • Take one large panel and sew the neck with wire inserted, positioning 3 rows down and centered. Bend wire tip to secure inside panel.
  • Sew neck around with long tail thread, then bend neck slightly and secure on both sides to panel.
  • Cut cardboard pieces: 2 small panels (4cm x 4.5cm) and 4 large panels (5cm x 4.5cm). Glue cardboard behind each crocheted panel.
  • Join all panels along edges to form cube shape, leaving panel with neck for last. Stuff body with fiber before closing.
  • Glue middle eye support piece to neck (5 rows down from top), then glue completed eye assemblies to both sides.
  • Add cardboard and felt base to fingers (1.5cm x 0.5mm), then glue fingers to arms in L shape.
  • Attach wheels under arms approximately 8 rows from bottom, ensuring WALL-E is elevated and can stand.
  • Attach upper edge trim, small front panel with embroidered details, felt pieces for decorations, lower corner pieces, and red button details as shown in final assembly images.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet with tight tension throughout for best results and to maintain structural integrity of all pieces.
  • 💡Use stitch markers on each round to keep track of your progress, especially important for the body panels.
  • 💡Work in spirals and rounds as indicated in the pattern for proper shaping of curved pieces.
  • 💡Crochet all pieces first before assembly to make the final construction easier and more organized.
  • 💡The wire in the neck must be covered with tape on top end to prevent poking through the fabric.
  • 💡Cardboard reinforcement is essential for body panels and wheels to maintain the cube shape and support weight.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing or gluing to ensure correct positioning and alignment of features.

This enchanting WALL-E amigurumi pattern captures the heart and soul of Pixar's beloved waste-collecting robot in miniature form. With his oversized expressive eyes, poseable wire-supported neck, and authentic cube-shaped body complete with functioning wheels, this pattern brings the lovable character to life through the magic of crochet. The combination of traditional amigurumi techniques with mixed media elements like felt, cardboard, and wire creates a sturdy yet huggable companion that stands approximately 15cm tall. Perfect for Disney fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, this pattern offers an engaging project that results in a display-worthy piece full of personality and charm.

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

While the pattern calls for 3mm cotton yarn, you can use different weights, but your finished WALL-E will be a different size. If using thicker yarn, go up a hook size; for thinner yarn, use a smaller hook. Keep tension tight regardless of yarn choice to maintain structure.

Is the wire necessary for the neck, or can I skip it?

The wire is essential for creating WALL-E's signature poseable neck that allows you to adjust the head position. Without it, the neck will be floppy and unable to support the weight of the eyes. Make sure to cover the top of the wire with tape for safety.

What can I use instead of felt for the eyes and details?

You can substitute foam craft sheets for felt as they provide similar structure. The cardboard backing is crucial for stability, so don't skip that. For pupils, you could also embroider them or use safety eyes, though felt gives the most screen-accurate appearance.

How do I make sure the body maintains its cube shape?

The key is using cardboard reinforcement inside each panel as specified in the pattern (4cm x 4.5cm for small panels, 5cm x 4.5cm for large panels). Crochet with tight tension, and stuff firmly but not too tightly when assembling the cube.

Can I make the arms and neck poseable?

The neck is designed to be poseable with the wire support inside. For arms, you could add thin wire during assembly if you want them poseable, but be cautious if the amigurumi is for young children due to wire ends.

My wheels won't support WALL-E's weight. What am I doing wrong?

Make sure you're using the cardboard and felt reinforcement inside the wheels as directed, and that you're gluing all the small and large wheel parts inside to create the triangular support structure. The wheels should be attached firmly about 8 rows from the bottom of the body.