Chubby & Cheerful: Your Own Crochet Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the magic of the forest spirit into your home with this adorable Chubby Totoro amigurumi! This pattern guides you through creating a charming, huggable version of the beloved character, perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli or anyone who loves a cute, squishy companion. Get ready to crochet your way to a little piece of enchantment!

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Adorable Totoro

Creating your own Totoro is not just a crafting project; it’s a journey into a world of whimsical comfort. This pattern is designed to be enjoyable for crocheters of various skill levels, resulting in a delightful plushie that makes an excellent gift, a charming desk companion, or a lovely addition to your own collection of handmade treasures.

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Crochet Pattern: Chubby & Cheerful: Your Own Crochet Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Grey-Blue (main body)
Worsted weight yarn in Off-white (belly)
Worsted weight yarn in Medium Blue (belly markings)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (leaf)
Small amount of Black embroidery floss (nose, whiskers)
3.5mm crochet hook (or size needed to achieve tight fabric)
6mm or 8mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations

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

Instructions

Body (Grey-Blue & Off-white)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8-R14: Sc in each st around (42) – 7 rounds
R15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R16-R18: Sc in each st around (36) – 3 rounds
R19: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R20-R21: Sc in each st around (30) – 2 rounds
Change to Off-white yarn.
R22-R28: Sc in each st around (30) – 7 rounds
Insert safety eyes between R14 and R15, about 7-8 stitches apart. Begin stuffing firmly.
R29: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R30: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R31: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Continue stuffing.
R32: Dec x 6 (6)
FO, weave in tail and close hole.

Ears (Make 2 in Grey-Blue)

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R4-R5: Sc in each st around (8) – 2 rounds
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Flatten and sew to the top of the head.

Arms (Make 2 in Grey-Blue)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R4: Sc in each st around (6) – 3 rounds
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the ends. Sew to the sides of the body around R18-R20.

Leaf (Green)

Ch 6.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in last st.
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pinch the bottom center to create a leaf shape and sew to the top of Totoro’s head, between the ears.

Finishing Touches

Nose: Using black embroidery floss, embroider a small triangular or horizontal line nose between the eyes.
Belly Markings: Using Medium Blue yarn and a yarn needle, embroider “V” or chevron shapes onto the off-white belly section as seen in the image.
Whiskers: Using black embroidery floss or thin black wire, insert whiskers on either side of the nose. Secure them with a knot on the inside or a dab of fabric glue if using wire.
Weave in all remaining ends.