Crochet Christmas Minion Amigurumi Pattern: Festive Holiday Fun!

Crochet Pattern: Crochet Christmas Minion Amigurumi Pattern: Festive Holiday Fun!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Yellow (body), Blue (overalls), Red (hat, scarf, bag), White (hat brim, eye whites, snowflakes, bag contents), Green (pom-pom, scarf), Grey (goggles), Black (hands, feet, goggle strap, smile, pupils)
• 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small safety eyes (optional, or embroider eyes)
• Small black buttons (2 for overalls)

Abbreviations

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

Instructions

Important Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Body (Yellow Yarn)

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
• R3: (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-R17: sc in each st around (36) (11 rounds)
• R18: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
• R19: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24) – Start stuffing firmly.
• R20: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
• R21: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
• R22: (dec) x 6 (6)
• FO, leave a long tail to close the hole and weave in.

Overalls (Blue Yarn)

Legs (Make 2):

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
• R3-R4: sc in each st around (12) (2 rounds)
• FO first leg. Do not FO second leg.

Joining Legs & Body of Overalls:

• R5: From second leg, ch 1, join with sc to any st on first leg. sc in next 11 sts on first leg, sc in ch 1, sc in next 12 sts on second leg. (26)
• R6-R10: sc in each st around (26) (5 rounds)
• R11: (dec, 11 sc) x 2 (24)
• R12: sc in each st around (24)
• R13: sc in next 12 sts. (This is the front of the overalls, working in rows now). Ch 1, turn. (12)
• R14-R18: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12) (5 rows for bib)
• FO.

Overalls Straps (Make 2 – Blue Yarn):

• Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (14 sc)
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Details: Sew a small black button to the front of each strap. Embroider two white snowflakes onto the front bib of the overalls using white yarn and a tapestry needle.

Arms (Make 2)

• Start with Black Yarn for hands.
• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2-R3: sc in each st around (6) (2 rounds)
• Change to Yellow Yarn.
• R4-R8: sc in each st around (6) (5 rounds)
• Flatten the opening and sc across the 3 stitches to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Feet (Make 2 – Black Yarn)

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
• R3: sc in each st around (12)
• R4: (dec) x 6 (6)
• Stuff lightly. FO, leave a long tail to close the hole and weave in.

Goggles

Goggle Frames (Make 2 – Grey Yarn):

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
• R3: sc in BLO in each st around (12)
• R4: sc in each st around (12)
• FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Goggle Strap (Black Yarn):

• Ch 20. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (19 sc)
• FO, leaving long tails for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2):

• White Yarn: 6 sc in MR (6). (Optional: R2: (inc) x 6 (12) for larger eyes). FO, leave tail.
• Brown/Black Yarn (for pupil): 4 sc in MR (4). FO, leave tail.
• Sew the pupil onto the white eye circle.

Santa Hat

• Start with Red Yarn.
• R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
• R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
• R3: sc in each st around (6)
• R4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
• R5: sc in each st around (8)
• R6: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
• R7: sc in each st around (10)
• R8: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
• R9: sc in each st around (12)
• R10: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
• R11: sc in each st around (14)
• R12: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
• R13: sc in each st around (16)
• R14: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
• Change to White Yarn for the brim.
• R15: sc in each st around (18)
• FO.
• Pom-pom (Green Yarn): Create a small pom-pom and securely sew it to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Red and Green Yarn)

• Using Red yarn, ch 45 (or desired length).
• R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (44 sc) Ch 1, turn.
• R2: Sc in each st across. (44 sc) Change to Green yarn. Ch 1, turn.
• R3-R4: With Green yarn, sc in each st across. (44 sc) Change to Red yarn. Ch 1, turn.
• Repeat R3-R4 pattern until you have about 2-3 red and green stripes.
• FO.

Gift Bag (Red and White Yarn)

• Using Red Yarn.
• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
• R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
• R4-R7: sc in each st around (18) (4 rounds)
• R8: (sc, dec) x 6 (12) – Stuff lightly.
• FO, leave tail to close hole.
• Bag Contents (White Yarn – make 3 small balls): 4 sc in MR (4). Pull tail to gather and close. FO. Sew these three small white balls together and attach them to the top opening of the red gift bag, making it look like it’s overflowing.

Assembly

1. Carefully put the blue overalls onto the body. Stitch a few places to secure it, or leave it loose if preferred.
2. Sew the feet to the bottom of the body.
3. Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below where the overalls straps would sit.
4. Attach the pupils to the white eye circles. Place the white eyes inside the grey goggle frames.
5. Sew the assembled goggles to the Minion’s face. Wrap the black goggle strap around the back of the Minion’s head and securely sew the ends to the sides of the goggle frames.
6. Embroider a small, curved smile below the goggles using black yarn.
7. Place the Santa hat on top of the Minion’s head. You can lightly stitch it in place if desired.
8. Wrap the striped scarf around the Minion’s neck.
9. Sew the gift bag securely into one of the Minion’s hands.
10. Weave in any remaining loose ends.