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Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Minion Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Minion Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a classic Minion amigurumi complete with goggles, dungaree and tiny details. You will work in rounds, change colors, pick up stitches and assemble the pieces for a finished 12-inch tall toy. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful how-to sections make shaping and finishing easy.

Minion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for intermediate crocheters who want a fun character project with some shaping. The pattern includes full instructions for eyes, arms, legs, gloves, dungaree and goggles.

Why You'll Love This Minion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a full-of-personality character that kids and grown-ups adore. The combination of color changes, picking up stitches and finishing details keeps the work interesting and satisfying. I enjoy how quickly the body grows in rounds and how the dungaree and goggles bring the Minion to life. I designed the pattern to be friendly for crocheters who want to stretch their skills without getting overwhelmed.

Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Minion Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Minion pattern is to customize; try different yarn colors to create unique characters or themed versions.

You can make a tiny keychain version by using sport weight yarn and a smaller hook, or go super chunky by choosing bulky roving yarn for a large, plush version.

I often swap the eye color and embroidery details to give each Minion a different expression — moving the mouth or adjusting eyebrow placement changes personality instantly.

For safety, replace felt pieces and buttons with embroidered details for toys intended for small children; embroidery keeps little hands safe and durable.

Add accessories like a tiny crocheted hat, scarf or backpack to create a whole set of Minions with distinct personalities and outfits.

If you want a posable toy, insert lightweight wire into the arms before stuffing to allow gentle bending and posing for display photos.

Try mixing yarn textures such as fuzzy or boucle for the dungaree straps to introduce tactile contrast and a fun handmade look.

Make coordinating friends by adapting this pattern into other character shapes — change colors and facial features to create a crew of different characters using the same base body.

I sometimes outline the goggles with surface slip stitch or embroidery to make them pop; this simple detail gives a more finished, professional look.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with stuffing levels — slightly firmer stuffing gives structure while softer stuffing makes the toy cuddlier, so try both to see what you prefer.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the color change round can lead to misplacement of the dungaree; place a locking stitch marker at round 36 to mark the color change and the dungaree placement. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go will make shaping difficult later; stuff gradually during decreases so the body and head keep an even, rounded shape. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases may cause uneven shaping; count your stitches at the end of every round, especially after rounds with multiple increases or decreases. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning first can result in lopsided placement; pin or baste the eye, arms and legs in place before sewing to ensure symmetry.

Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Make your very own cuddly Minion with this detailed amigurumi crochet pattern. You will enjoy step-by-step rounds, clear materials lists, and helpful how-to photos. This pattern includes everything you need to crochet, stuff and assemble a 12-inch tall Minion companion.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Minion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bulky weight yarn in white, brown, black, grey, blue and yellow color

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
  • 02
    Small piece of black craft felt and sewing thread that matches
  • 03
    4 Small buttons (12 mm approximately)
  • 04
    Sharp embroidery needle
  • 05
    Tapestry needle
  • 06
    Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Scissors

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— How To: Working into the back loop only :

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All stitches are worked in both loops of the stitch, unless otherwise directed. 1. Look for the V's across the top of the stitches. 2. Insert the hook underneath the back loop of each V, and make a simple crochet. 3. This way your Minion will stand upright better.

— How To: Picking up stitches :

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1. Insert the hook into the stitch hole you want to start with, and take it out to the next left hole. 2. Using blue yarn, make a slip knot and place it on your hook. 3. Draw the yarn through the piece you already have on your hook. 4. Insert the yarn tail into the back of your work. 5. Attach the yarn tail into the back of your work. 6. Insert the hook into the hole you already have your work yarn to, and take it out to the next left hole. 7. Make a simple crochet. 8. Continue repeating the steps 6 and 7. 9. This is the result!

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2. Starting at the bottom of the foot, using J hook and black yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 6, sc 5 starting in second chain from hook, then work 5 sc on opposite side of chain. (10 sts)

Round 2 :

2 sc in first stitch, sc 2, sc 2 in each of the next 4 sts, sc 2, 2 sc in last stitch. (16 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in last st. (20 sts)

Info :

Working into the back loop only (if you need help see page 3)

Round 4 :

Sc 20.

Info :

Working in both loops

Round 5 :

Sc 20.

Round 6 :

Sc 1, dec 1, sc 5, dec 1, sc 1, dec 1, sc 5, dec 1. (16 sts)

Round 7 :

Sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. (12 sts)

Info :

Change to blue yarn

Round 8-11 :

Sc 12.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

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Using J hook and blue yarn, picking up stitches at round 7 (on the color change) sc all around leg (if you need help see page 4). Fasten off. Stuff and set aside.

— Eye :

Info :

Working in rounds, using J hook and black yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, change color to brown before joining to the first sc, ch 1. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around, change color to white before joining, ch 1. (12 sts)

Info :

Working in continuous round

Round 3 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4 :

*Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

Info :

Change to yellow yarn

Round 6 :

Sc 30.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Using J hook and yellow yarn, picking up stitches at round 5 (on the color change) sc all around eye (if you need help see page 4). Fasten off and set aside.

— Fingers :

Info :

Make 6. Using J hook and black yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook.

Round 2 :

Sc 4.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing, and set aside.

— Hands and Arms :

Info :

Make 2. Using J hook and black yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook.

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around. (8 sts)

Round 3 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 4 times. (12 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 12.

Info :

Remove hook, but do not fasten off. Sew 3 fingers on the hand, one on top and the others next to it.

Info :

Continue crocheting.

Round 5 :

*Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 4 times. (8 sts)

Info :

Mark round 5 with a locking st marker; you'll come back to it later to finish the glove. Change to yellow yarn. Working into the back loop only (if you need help see page 3).

Round 6 :

Sc 8.

Info :

Slightly stuff hand, and continue crocheting. Working in both loops

Round 7-22 :

Sc 8.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

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Complete the glove: Using J hook and black yarn, holding arm (hand down), join yarn to one of front loops you left in round 5 when making hand (the round you marked with a locking st marker). Working through the front loops all around hand, R1: Sc 8. Working in both loops, R2: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 4 times. (12 sts) R3: Sc 12. Fasten off, weave in ends and set aside.

— Body :

Info :

Using J hook and yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook.

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)

Round 3 :

*Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4 :

*Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 6 :

*Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (36 sts)

Round 7 :

*Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (42 sts)

Round 8 :

*Sc 6, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (48 sts)

Round 9 :

*Sc 7, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (54 sts)

Info :

Remove hook, but do not fasten off. Work on hair: secure, on the wrong side of your work, about 14 pieces of black yarn around the top of the head. Take one end of each yarn piece to the right side and cut them into desired length.

Round 10-36 :

Sc 54. Mark round 36 with a locking st marker; you'll come back to it later to finish the dungaree. Change to blue yarn.

Round 37 :

Sc 54. Remove hook, but do not fasten off.

Info :

Work on face: sew the eye to the head, stuffing it lightly as you go. Embroider mouth with a piece of black yarn. Flatten arms, and attach to body.

Round 38-41 :

Sc 54.

Round 42 :

*Sc 7, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (48 sts)

Round 43 :

*Sc 6, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (42 sts)

Round 44 :

*Sc 5, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (36 sts)

Info :

Stuff body, and continue crocheting.

Round 45 :

*Sc 4, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 46 :

*Sc 3, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 47 :

*Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

Info :

Stuff body a little more and continue crocheting.

Round 48 :

*Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 49 :

*dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

Round 50 :

Sc next and 4th st together. Fasten off, pulling knot to center. Sew legs to body.

— Dungaree :

Info :

Go to minion's body round 36 (the one you marked with a locking st marker, on the color change) and mark 13 stitches centered into the front of the body. Using J hook, join blue yarn at the first stitch you marked on your right.

Round 1 :

Picking up stitches sc in each of the 13 sts you marked (if you need help see page 4). (13 sts)

Round 2-8 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 13. (13 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Go to minion's body round 36 (the one you marked with a locking st marker, on the color change), and mark 15 stitches centered into the back of the body. Using J hook, join blue yarn at the first stitch you marked on your right.

Round 1 :

Picking up stitches sc in each of the 15 sts you marked (if you need help see page 4). (15 sts)

Round 2-9 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 15. (15 sts)

Info :

Do not fasten off, continue sc around the dungaree: sc down the dungaree back part, sc picking up stitches on round 36 until you find the dungaree front part and sc around it (up, straight and down), sc picking up stitches on round 36 until you find the dungaree back part and sc up of it.

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Dungaree straps (make 2): Using J hook and blue yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, starting in second chain from hook sc 2. (2 sts)

Round 2-22 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 2. (2 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew dungaree straps in place, with a button on every strap end. Use the template to cut Gru's logo from black felt and sew it in place.

— Minion Goggles :

Info :

Using J hook and grey yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 36, sc into the first chain you made (the chain farthest from your hook) to join the foundation chain into a ring. Then continue to sc into each ch stitch around the ring.

Round 2-6 :

Sc 36. (36 sts)

Info :

Fold the piece so the foundation chain is touching round 6. Continue crocheting through round 6 and the respective stitch on the foundation chain at the same time.

Round 7 :

Sc 36. (36 sts)

Info :

Fasten off, weave in ends and set aside.

Info :

Goggles strap: Using J hook and black yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 4, starting in second chain from hook sc 3. (3 sts)

Round 2-40 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 3. (3 sts)

Info :

Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew strap to goggles.

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Congratulations! I wish you keep enjoying it.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the eye to the front center of the head, stuffing it lightly as you go to keep the eye rounded and secure.
  • Flatten each arm and stitch it to the side of the body at the color change line so arms sit symmetrically.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and securely so the Minion can sit or be carried.
  • Attach dungaree straps with a small button at each strap end and sew Gru's logo cut from black felt to the front of the dungaree.
  • Position goggles on the head and sew the strap around the head, hiding ends and weaving in threads for a clean finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a locking stitch marker at round 36 when you change color to blue so you can accurately mark dungaree placement.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and stuff the body gradually during decreases to keep a smooth shape without lumps.
  • 💡Pick up stitches carefully following the how-to photos when attaching the dungaree and straps to avoid missed loops.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure buttons and felt pieces tightly to prevent small parts from coming loose.
  • 💡If you need help working into the back loop only or picking up stitches, refer to the illustrated how-to pages included.

This adorable Minion amigurumi pattern is full of charm and personality, perfect for gifts or playtime. The pattern includes detailed rounds, helpful how-to sections and assembly tips to guide you from first stitch to finished toy. Make one for yourself or create a whole crew of Minions to spread handmade smiles. 🧶😊🎀

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 inches tall when using bulky weight yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook as recommended in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and fabric density; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect size variations.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know single crochet, increases, decreases and how to work in rounds; the how-to sections also guide you through picking up stitches and working in the back loop.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience and how many pauses you take for assembly and finishing.