Crochet Your Own Adorable Minion Amigurumi: A Free Pattern!

Bring a little bit of Despicable Me fun into your home with this adorable Minion amigurumi! This detailed crochet pattern will guide you through creating your very own charming yellow companion, complete with his signature blue overalls and goggles. Perfect for fans of all ages, this project is a joy to make and even more fun to gift or display.

Craft Your Own Adorable Minion Companion!

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a beloved character with your own hands. This Minion crochet pattern offers a delightful crafting experience, resulting in a huggable, handmade toy that captures the playful spirit of these iconic movie stars. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or looking for a fun new project, this pattern is designed to bring a smile to your face.

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Crochet Pattern: Crochet Your Own Adorable Minion Amigurumi: A Free Pattern!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in bright yellow
Worsted weight yarn in blue
Worsted weight yarn in grey
Worsted weight yarn in white
Small amount of black yarn/embroidery floss
Small amount of brown yarn/embroidery floss (for eye pupils, optional if using solid safety eyes)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size appropriate for your yarn)
Two 8mm or 10mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten off
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only
st(s): Stitch(es)
rnd: Round

Instructions

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

Body & Head (Yellow Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-16: sc in each st around (36) – 10 rounds
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 18-20: sc in each st around (30) – 3 rounds
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22-24: sc in each st around (24) – 3 rounds
Stuff firmly as you go.
Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 26: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 27: dec x 6 (6)
FO, weave in tail and close hole.

Overalls (Blue Yarn)

Start by making a foundation chain long enough to fit around the widest part of the Minion’s body (approx. 36-40 chains). Join with a sl st to form a ring. Alternatively, you can crochet directly onto Rnd 13 of the Body by attaching blue yarn with a sl st in the BLO of Rnd 13.
Rnd 1 (if starting with chain): ch 36 (adjust as needed), join with sl st to form a ring. sc in each ch around. (36)
Rnd 2-8: sc in each st around (36) – 7 rounds
Rnd 9: (optional for shaping) (sc in next 4 sts, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 10-12: sc in each st around (30) – 3 rounds
Sl st to the next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing if made separately.
Sew the overalls onto the lower part of the Minion’s body (around Rnd 13-14 if you did not attach directly).

Overall Straps (Blue Yarn – Make 2)

ch 15 (adjust length to fit Minion)
sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (14 sc)
FO, leaving long tails for sewing.
Sew one end of each strap to the front of the overalls, and the other end to the back, criss-crossing them if desired. Embroider small black dots for buttons on the front where the straps attach.

Overall Pocket (Blue Yarn)

Rnd 1: ch 4
Rnd 2: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, ch 1, turn (3)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st, ch 1, turn (3)
Rnd 5: sc in each st (3)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the pocket onto the front of the overalls.

Arms (Yellow Yarn – Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3-7: sc in each st around (9) – 5 rounds
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 8: (sc, dec) x 3 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the opening and sew to the sides of the body, just below the neck area.

Legs (Yellow Yarn – Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (12)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 5: dec x 6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the opening and sew to the bottom of the body.

Goggle Rings (Grey Yarn – Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in BLO of each st around (12)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around (12)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eye Backing (White Yarn – Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Insert safety eyes into the center of the white eye backing.
Sew the white eye backing to the back of the grey goggle ring.

Goggle Strap (Black Yarn)

ch 35-40 (adjust length to fit around the Minion’s head)
sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
FO, leaving long tails for sewing.
Place the goggles on the Minion’s face. Wrap the black strap around the head where the goggles sit, sewing it in place and securing the goggle rings to the strap and head.

Finishing

Embroider a small black smile onto the Minion’s face using black embroidery floss or thin yarn.
Weave in all remaining ends.