Minion Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern – Cute Cartoon Character Plush
Designer: Cute Stuff Crochet
Instagram: @cutestuffcrochet
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
A playful crochet pick for fans of fun character toys
Character-inspired crochet projects always attract attention, and this free Minion amigurumi pattern designed by Cute Stuff Crochet is a fun addition for handmade toy lovers. With its bold colors and playful details, this soft crochet toy makes a charming handmade gift idea, desk buddy, or collectible shelf piece. We sincerely thank Cute Stuff Crochet for generously sharing this adorable Minion design with the crochet community, and you’ll also find related character-inspired amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.
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This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern with simple stitches, shaping details, and low-sew construction. Since the body and head are crocheted as one piece, it becomes a satisfying quick crochet project. If you enjoy ocean-themed toys, you might also love the snowman amigurumi from our blog.
Designed with chenille yarn for a plush finish, this cozy crochet project creates a fun collectible with plenty of personality. You only need yarn, a suitable hook, stuffing, safety eyes, felt, and basic tools. For more cute handmade toys, explore the gnome amigurumi, and don’t forget to browse the related amigurumi ideas shared at the end of the pattern.
Keep scrolling for more playful minion amigurumi ideas crochet fans instantly want to make.
Abbreviations
Mr: magic ring
Sc: single crochet
inc: increase
Dec: decrease
Blo: back loop only
Сс: color change
Ch: chain
St(s): stitch/stitches
Slst: slip stitch
R: round
Fo: fasten off
Materials
• Super bulky chenille yarn (size 6) in yellow
• Super bulky chenille yarn in blue, black, gray, and white
• 4.5 mm crochet hook (or a hook size suitable for your yarn)
• 14 mm safety eyes
• Polyfill stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Black felt
I think the 4th movie of the series was released this winter. Today we will make an amigurumi toy of one of the minions that has maintained its popularity for years and first we will crochet the body and head of the toy. The body and head are crocheted as a whole and when completed it resembles a colorful cylinder.
HOW TO CROCHET A FREE MINION AMIGURUMI PATTERN
Head + Body
Start in yellow.
Round 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 4: (2sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 5: (3sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 6-Round 13: sc around (30) [ 8 rounds]
change color to blue.
Round 14: 11sc, 8 sc in blo, 11 sc (30)
Round 15: sc around (30)
Round 16: (3sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Begin stuffing.
Round 18: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Finish stuffing.
Round 19: dec around (6)
Fasten off, close hole, and weave in ends.
Now we will crochet Minion’s blue overalls. If you follow the instructions below exactly, Minion will look like he is wearing overalls.
Overalls
We will be working in the front loops of round 14.
Insert hook into first loop, pull up a loop, front and ch1.
Sc in remaining 7 sts then ch 1 and turn.
Sc in all 8 sts.
Fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing.
(this one strap of your will be overalls).
Now we will crochet the most important piece that defines the minion. Although it is a simple piece, it is very important that it maintains its shape for a long time. You can sew or glue this piece to the toy’s head. Let’s get started.
Eye / goggle (1)
Starting in white.
Round 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring
Round 2: inc around (12)
Change color to grey
Round 3: sc around (12)
Insert safety eyes into the of the eye (in the center Magic Ring).
Fasten off and weave ends if gluing. Leave a long tail if sewing.
Now we will crochet the Minion’s tiny arms and then just fill them lightly.
Arms (2)
Start in black color.
Round 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring
Round 2: sc around (6)
Change color to yellow
Round 3 – 6: sc around (6) [4 rounds]
Stuff arm slightly.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Finally, we simply crochet the tiny legs of the toy in 4 rounds. It is recommended that this piece be lightly stuffed.
Legs (2)
Start in black color.
Round 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
Round 4: dec around (6)
Stuff leg slightly.
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Goggle band (1)
• Insert yarn between rounds 7 and 8 and wrap a piece of black yarn around.
Eye (2)
• Sew / glue eye in between rounds 7 and 8.
Arms (3)
• Sew arms in between rounds 10 and 11 approximately 3 sts away from the eye.
Legs (4)
• Sew legs in between rounds 15-17 approximately 1 st apart.
Assembly cont.
Straps
• For the side with the strap already attached: take the end and wrap it over the arm. Insert the end in between rounds 13 and 14. Fo and weave ends.
• For the side without a strap: attach a piece of yarn to the end of the overall. Then repeat above steps.
Logo
• Cut a circle out of a black piece of felt and glue it onto the center of the overalls. You could also add the logo if you would like!
That’s it, the plush cute minion amigurumi toy is ready. I hope you had a good time making the toy.