Bart Simpson Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yellow yarn (for the body, head, and arms)
• Red yarn (for the shirt)
• Blue yarn (for the shorts, shoes, and backpack)
• White yarn (for the eyes and shoe details)
• Black yarn (for the pupils and mouth)
• Light brown yarn (for the skateboard)
• Gray yarn (for the skateboard wheels)
• Crochet hook (size suited for your yarn, typically 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm)
• Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Safety eyes (optional) or small black buttons

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Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• CH: Chain
• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in the next stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (SC 2 together)
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• FO: Fasten Off

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Step 1: Head

1. Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: SC in the next 3 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (30 stitches)
6. Round 6: SC in the next 4 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (36 stitches)
7. Rounds 7-12: SC in each stitch around. (36 stitches)
8. Round 13: SC in the next 4 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (30 stitches)
9. Round 14: SC in the next 3 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (24 stitches)
10. Round 15: SC in the next 2 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (18 stitches)
11. Round 16: SC in the next stitch, DEC, repeat around. (12 stitches)
12. Finish Off: FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly.

Step 2: Hair Spikes

1. First Spike: Attach yellow yarn to the top of the head and CH 4. Start in the second chain from the hook and work 3 SL ST back to the head.
2. Repeat: Create approximately 8-10 spikes around the top of the head by chaining and slip stitching back.
3. Finish Off: FO each spike and weave in the ends.

Step 3: Eyes

1. Eye (Make 2): With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. (6 stitches)
2. Finish Off: FO, leaving a long tail to sew onto the head. Position the eyes slightly apart on the head and sew them in place.
3. Pupils: With black yarn or use small black buttons for the pupils, and sew them to the center of each eye.
4. Mouth: Using black yarn, embroider a simple curved smile below the nose area.

Step 4: Nose

1. Nose: With yellow yarn, chain 3 and turn.
2. Row 1: Work 2 SC in each chain. (4 stitches)
3. Finish Off: FO, leaving a tail to sew the nose below the eyes. Sew it on the face and secure it well.

Step 5: Body

1. Round 1: With red yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Rounds 4-10: SC in each stitch around to form the torso. (18 stitches)
5. Change to Yellow Yarn for Legs: Switch to yellow yarn.
6. Round 11: SC in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
7. Round 12: SC in the next stitch, DEC, repeat around. (12 stitches)
8. Finish Off: FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body and attach it to the bottom of the head.

Step 6: Shorts

1. Attach Blue Yarn: Attach blue yarn at the bottom of the body.
2. Round 1: Work in the front loops only. SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 2: SC in the next stitch, INC, repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 3: SC in each stitch around.
5. Divide for Legs: Divide the stitches into two sets of 9, and work each leg in rounds.
6. Leg Rounds: Continue with blue yarn and SC around each leg, creating 6-8 rows to reach the desired length.
7. Finish Off: FO and weave in any loose ends.

Step 7: Arms (Make 2)

1. Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Rounds 2-6: SC in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
3. Finish Off: FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and attach one arm to each side of the body.

Step 8: Shoes (Make 2)

1. Sole: With white yarn, CH 7. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work SC, HDC, 3 DC in the next stitch, HDC, SC, then work 3 SC in the last stitch to form an oval. Continue around the other side of the chain.
2. Round 2: SC around the sole.
3. Attach Blue Yarn: Work in rounds to form the upper part of the shoe, continuing with SC around.
4. Finish Off: FO, leaving a long tail to sew the shoes to the legs.

Step 9: Backpack

1. Backpack Base: With blue yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Rounds 4-6: SC in each stitch around.
5. Finish Off: FO, leaving a tail. Sew straps over each shoulder, attaching them to the backpack.

Step 10: Skateboard

1. Deck: With brown yarn, CH 12, then work SC in each chain across. CH 1, turn, and SC across for 4 rows.
2. Edge: Work SC around the edge, adding INC at the corners for a rounded shape.
3. Wheels: With gray yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. Join with a SL ST. Make four wheels.
4. Assembly: Attach the wheels to the bottom of the skateboard.

Final Assembly

1. Attach Head to Body: Use the long tail from the body to securely sew it to the head.
2. Add Backpack: Position the backpack and sew it in place, then attach the straps over the shoulders.
3. Attach Shoes: Sew the shoes to the legs, ensuring they face the right direction.
4. Position Skateboard: Attach the skateboard to one hand, or leave it loose for display.

Your Bart Simpson amigurumi is now complete! With his backpack and skateboard, Bart is ready to add a playful touch to any collection. Enjoy your crocheted creation!