Cheburashka Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern – Cute Mini Plush Keychain

Designer: Olga Kim
Instagram: @kimolya_toys
Difficulty Level: Beginner

A playful character project to brighten your crochet time
Bring a nostalgic touch to your handmade collection with this Cheburashka amigurumi free crochet pattern designed by Olga Kim. Inspired by a beloved storybook character, this tiny plush makes a charming choice for DIY crochet gift ideas, keychains, or cute handmade keepsakes. Its compact size and expressive look fit nicely into beginner-friendly projects, and we sincerely thank Olga Kim for sharing this lovely design. You will also find inspiring Cheburashka amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.

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This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern worked in spiral rounds with simple shaping and separate parts. Using YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2.0 mm hook, the finished toy measures about 8 cm 3 inches, making it ideal for quick crochet projects. If you enjoy character toys, you might also love the cute pig amigurumi from our blog.

The design uses cotton yarn for a clean and defined finish, while different yarn types can slightly adjust the texture and size. To complete this project, you will need yarn, a suitable hook, fiberfill, felt pieces, and basic tools. For more creative ideas, check out the robot amigurumi, and do not forget to explore the Cheburashka-themed inspiration ideas shared at the end of the pattern.

Materials

• Yarn
‣ YarnArt Jeans – beige (head)
‣ Kamtex Cotton Grass – brown (hood, ears, body, arms, legs)
‣ Small amount of beige (chest patch)

• Crochet hook – 2.0 mm
• Black and white felt (eyes and nose)
• Embroidery thread
‣ Brown and red (eyebrows and mouth)
‣ White (eye highlights)
• Yarn needle (for sewing)
• Needle for embroidery
• Small brush or tool for fluffing yarn
• Scissors
• Glue
• Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times

HOW TO MAKE A CUTE CHEBURASHKA AMIGURUMI

Legs (make 2)

Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4–5: 12 sc
Rnd 6: 6 dec
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

Do not stuff.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2–7: 6 sc (6 rounds)
Fold in half and crochet across both sides with sc.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
Rnd 5–10: 21 sc (6 rounds)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x 3, 3 sc (15)
Rnd 13: 14 sc, 1 sl st
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Head

Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 4 sc along other side, 2 sc in last st (14)
Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, (1 sc, inc) x 2, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc (26)
Rnd 4: 26 sc
Rnd 5: 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 2, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (32)
Rnd 6–10: 32 sc (5 rounds)
Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 2, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec (26)
Rnd 12: 1 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) x 2, 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec (20)
Rnd 13: dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, 2 dec (12)
Rnd 14: 6 dec
Fasten off and hide the yarn.

Decorate the face before placing the head into the hood.
Cut white and black circles from felt. Embroider highlights on the black parts, glue black onto white, then attach to the head.
Make a triangular nose from felt and glue it.
Embroider the mouth and eyebrows with thread.

Hood

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 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 7–10: 36 sc (4 rounds)

Insert the head into the hood and continue.
Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24), 1 sl st
Fasten off and hide the yarn.

Ears (make 2)

Do not stuff.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5–8: 24 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Chest Patch

Ch 7. Starting in 5th ch from hook: 1 dc, 1 dc, 4 dc in last ch, 3 dc along the other side.

Assembly

Brush and slightly trim all parts for a neat look.
Sew in the following order:
– Sew the chest patch slightly below the top of the body
– Attach legs to the body
– Sew body to head
– Attach arms
– Attach ears last

Your Cheburashka is ready!

Copyright & Credits

This pattern is designed by Olga Kim (@kimolya_toys); the pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the designer’s permission, and you may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @kimolya_toys when sharing your work.