Mini Optimus Prime Amigurumi

The Mini Optimus Prime amigurumi is an adorable, compact version of the legendary Transformer. This handmade crochet figure brings the hero to life with a cute, chibi-style design, featuring iconic red, blue, and gray colors. Perfect for collectors or fans of the Transformers series, this mini Optimus Prime amigurumi makes a great desk companion or a charming gift.

How to Make Your Own Mini Optimus Prime Amigurumi

Crochet enthusiasts and Transformers fans alike will enjoy crafting this Mini Optimus Prime amigurumi. With carefully chosen colors and detailed stitching, this little robot is both fun to make and delightful to display. Whether for yourself or a fellow fan, this mini Optimus Prime is a unique way to celebrate a beloved character.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Yarn in colors: red, blue, gray, black, white, and yellow
Crochet hook suitable for the yarn weight
Tapestry needle for sewing
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Black safety eyes (10 mm) or black yarn to embroider eyes
Blue felt or yarn (for eye highlights, optional)

Stitches Used:

Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Increase (inc) – 2 single crochets in the same stitch
Decrease (dec) – single crochet 2 stitches together
Magic Ring

Instructions:

1. Head (Gray Yarn):

Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30 sts)
Rounds 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 11: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 12: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18 sts)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, about 5 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head.
Round 13: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 14: Dec around. (6 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the end.

2. Body (Red Yarn):

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Rounds 5-7: Switch to gray yarn, sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Round 8: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
Begin stuffing the body.
Round 9: Dec around. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the body to the head.

3. Arms (Make 2, Red and Blue Yarn):

Round 1: With red yarn, magic ring, 5 sc into the ring. (5 sts)
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (5 sts)
Rounds 3-4: Switch to blue yarn, sc in each stitch around. (5 sts)
Stuff lightly and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.

4. Legs (Make 2, Blue and Gray Yarn):

Round 1: With blue yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-5: Switch to gray yarn, sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
Stuff lightly, fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.

5. Helmet (Blue Yarn):

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Place the helmet on the top of the head and sew it securely in place.

6. Faceplate (Gray Yarn):

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the second ch from the hook and across. (5 sts)
Rows 2-3: Sc in each stitch across.
Row 4: Dec 1 stitch at each end. (3 sts)
Row 5: Sc across. (3 sts)
Fasten off and sew onto the front of the head, under the eyes.

7. Antennae (Make 2, Gray Yarn):

Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring. (4 sts)
Round 2-5: Sc in each stitch around. (4 sts)
Fasten off and sew one antenna on each side of the helmet.

8. Chest Details:

Windows (Light Blue Yarn): For each window, ch 4, sc across in 3 rows to form a small rectangle. Sew two of these on the front of the red chest piece.
Grill (Black Yarn): Sew horizontal lines across the middle of the gray part of the body, just below the chest windows, to represent the grill.
Belt (Yellow Yarn): Chain a short strip of yellow yarn and sew across the lower part of the gray body section.

9. Wheels (Make 2, Gray and Black Yarn):

Round 1: With black yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring. Join with sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Switch to gray yarn, (1 sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (9 sts)
Fasten off, leave a tail, and sew one wheel on each side of the legs.

10. Assembly:

Attach the head to the body securely, stitching all around to prevent it from wobbling.
Sew on the arms to the sides of the body.
Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Place and sew the faceplate and helmet onto the head.
Finally, attach any additional details like the chest windows and grill.
Weave in all loose ends.

Your Mini Optimus Prime amigurumi is now complete! This cute and chibi-style version of the iconic Transformer is perfect for displaying, gifting, or adding to your collection. Enjoy!