Adorable Gizmo Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Cuddly Mogwai!

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Gizmo Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Cuddly Mogwai!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Brown
• Worsted weight yarn in White
• Worsted weight yarn in Light Pink
• Worsted weight yarn in Light Brown/Nude (or beige)
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• 8-10mm blue safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: Fasten Off
• st(s): stitch(es)
• R: Round/Row

Instructions

Head (Brown yarn)

• R1: Start with MR 6 sc (6)
• R2: 6 inc (12)
• R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
• R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
• R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
• R6-R10: Sc in each st around (30) – 5 rounds
• Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, approximately 6-7 stitches apart.
• R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
• R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
• Start stuffing the head firmly.
• R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
• R14: 6 dec (6)
• FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Secure and hide tail.

Body (White yarn)

• R1: Start with MR 6 sc (6)
• R2: 6 inc (12)
• R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
• R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
• R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
• R6-R12: Sc in each st around (30) – 7 rounds
• R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
• R14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
• Stuff the body lightly.
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – Brown, White, Light Pink yarn)

Outer Ear (Brown)

• Ch 8.
• R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the other side of the chain: 6 sc. (15)
• R2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, inc in corners to maintain oval shape. (approx. 18-20 stitches)
• R3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, inc in corners. (approx. 22-24 stitches)
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Inner White Part (White)

• Ch 6.
• R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the other side: 4 sc. (11)
• R2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, inc in corners. (approx. 14 stitches)
• FO, cut yarn.

Inner Pink Part (Light Pink)

• Ch 5.
• R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the other side: 3 sc. (9)
• R2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, inc in corners. (approx. 12 stitches)
• FO, cut yarn.

Ear Assembly: Layer the pink piece onto the white piece, aligning centers, and stitch them together lightly. Then, layer the combined pink/white piece onto the brown outer ear and stitch all three layers together. Fold the base of the ear slightly before attaching to the head for a natural curve.

Arms (Make 2 – Brown and White yarn)

Hand (Brown)

• R1: Start with MR 6 sc (6)
• R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
• R3-R4: Sc in each st around (9) – 2 rounds
• Change to White yarn.

Arm (White)

• R5-R9: Sc in each st around (9) – 5 rounds
• Stuff the hand lightly, leave the arm unstuffed.
• Flatten the opening and sc across 4 sts to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 – Brown and White yarn)

Foot (Brown)

• R1: Start with MR 6 sc (6)
• R2: 6 inc (12)
• R3-R4: Sc in each st around (12) – 2 rounds
• Change to White yarn.

Leg (White)

• R5-R9: Sc in each st around (12) – 5 rounds
• Stuff the foot lightly, leave the leg unstuffed.
• R10: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
• Flatten the opening and sc across 4 sts to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Nose (Light Brown/Nude yarn)

• R1: Start with MR 5 sc (5)
• R2: 5 inc (10)
• R3: Sc in each st around (10) – 1 round
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the piece slightly into an oval.

Assembly

• 1. Sew the head to the body securely using the tail from the body.
• 2. Position the nose on the head, centered below the eyes, and sew it in place using the tail.
• 3. Attach the ears to the sides of the head, positioning them wide and slightly back from the eyes, using the tails from the outer ears.
• 4. Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck line.
• 5. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body, evenly spaced, to allow Gizmo to stand if desired.
• 6. Weave in any remaining loose ends.