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Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Minion Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 12-inch Minion amigurumi complete with goggles, dungaree and embroidered features. It uses bulky weight yarn and a J (6 mm) hook to create a soft, huggable toy. You'll learn shaping, color changes, picking up stitches and simple assembly techniques. Clear rounds and helpful how-to notes make the process enjoyable and straightforward.

Minion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes step-by-step rounds for every part: legs, eye, fingers, hands, arms, body, dungaree and goggles. Helpful tips, pick-up stitch instructions and finishing notes are included for a polished result.

Why You'll Love This Minion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings the Minion character to life with simple, effective shaping and fun details like the goggle and dungaree. I enjoy the way the pattern balances straightforward rounds with small challenges—color changes and picking up stitches keep it interesting. Making the little fingers, gloves and straps lets me personalize the finishing touches every time. Sharing this pattern makes me happy because others can create a cherished handmade toy that children and collectors alike will adore.

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Switch Things Up

I love how this Minion pattern adapts to creative changes — try changing the dungaree color for a custom look or to match a favorite outfit.

I sometimes swap bulky yarn for DK and a smaller hook to create a smaller, denser Minion for a keychain or shelf display.

I often alter hair length by using more or fewer yarn pieces at the head to give each Minion a different personality.

I enjoy embroidering different mouth expressions; a small change in placement can make the Minion look happy, surprised or sleepy.

For a plush, squishier version I use a softer stuffing and slightly larger hook to get an extra cuddly toy.

I like to add tiny accessories like a little scarf, hat or crocheted prop — they make each finished piece special and gift-ready.

If you want posable arms, try inserting a small wire armature before stuffing the arms and finishing the seam.

For a polished finish, I sew on a felt logo for the dungaree and add small buttons for realistic strap ends.

I recommend testing eye placement before stitching permanently — try different vertical positions to change facial expression.

Finally, I always keep a sample swatch to test tension and practice color changes so my final Minion is smooth and even.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the locking stitch marker at round 36 makes the dungaree placement confusing; mark round 36 and count stitches before picking up for the dungaree. ✗ Forgetting to change colors exactly where indicated will create visible gaps at the eye or goggle; carry yarn neatly or fasten off and join cleanly at the color change. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps and an uneven body shape; stuff a little at a time and shape as you progress for smooth results. ✗ Working into both loops when instructions call for back loop only will alter the piece height and texture; follow the back loop only instruction for the leg and arm shaping.

Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own cuddly Minion with this detailed amigurumi crochet pattern. Follow clear, step-by-step rounds and helpful how-to photos to guide you through shaping, color changes and assembly. This pattern includes materials, abbreviations, and sewing instructions so you can finish a charming 12-inch Minion. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a fun handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Minion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bulky weight yarn (approx. #5 bulky) - Yellow - amount for body and head
  • 02
    Bulky weight yarn - Blue - amount for dungaree and straps
  • 03
    Bulky weight yarn - Black - small amount for hair, gloves, boots, strap and details
  • 04
    Bulky weight yarn - Grey - small amount for goggles
  • 05
    Bulky weight yarn - White - small amount for eye
  • 06
    Bulky weight yarn - Brown - small amount for iris

— Tools Required

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

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— Materials :

Info :

1- Bulky weight yarn in white, brown, black, grey, blue and yellow color 2- Size J (6 mm) crochet hook 3- Small piece of black craft felt and sewing thread that matches 4- 4 Small buttons (12 mm approximately) 5- Sharp embroidery needle 6- Tapestry needle 7- Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice 8- Stitch markers

— Abbreviations :

Info :

ch: chain sl st: slip stitch sc: single crochet dec: single crochet decrease R: round **rep: repeat stitches between the asterisks st(s): stitch(es) (): total number of stitches in a round

— How To - Working into the back loop only :

Infos :

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 - Pick Up Stitches :

Infos :

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. 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 (6sts)

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. 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.

Item Name (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,

Round 1 :

Sc 8.

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

Sc 12.

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

Remove hook, but do not fasten off. 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.

Info :

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. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Item Name (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.

Item Name (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.

Info :

Congratulations! I wish you keep enjoying it.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the eye to the head, stuffing it lightly as you go, and embroider the mouth with a piece of black yarn for the Minion's face.
  • Flatten the arms and sew them to the body placed on either side, then sew the legs to the bottom of the body ensuring even spacing for stability.
  • Pick up stitches around round 36 to make the front and back dungaree panels, sew straps in place and secure a small button on each strap end.
  • Sew the goggles together and attach the black strap around the head, positioning the eye in the center of the goggle before fixing to the head.
  • Cut Gru’s logo from black felt using the template and sew it onto the dungaree front securely.

Important Notes

  • 💡Mark round 36 with a locking stitch marker before changing color; this is essential for correct dungaree placement and picking up stitches later.
  • 💡Work into the back loop only where indicated (legs and some hand rounds) to create the proper edge and allow the Minion to stand upright.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping — overstuffing or stuffing too late will make shaping and sewing parts together difficult.
  • 💡Weave in ends and fasten off leaving long tails where sewing is required so you have enough yarn to attach parts securely.

This Minion amigurumi pattern is crafted to be fun, clear and full of personality, perfect for gifting or cuddling. The design includes a removable-feel goggle, bright dungaree and tiny embroidered details that make each Minion unique. Enjoy the process and share your finished Minion with friends and family — it will surely spark smiles. 🧶😊✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and may require a different hook; adjust the hook size to match your yarn and gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is intermediate — basic crochet knowledge and experience with single crochet, increases, decreases, and picking up stitches will help you complete it successfully.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much time you spend on assembly and detailing.

How do I attach the dungaree straps neatly?

Sew the straps to the dungaree ends and secure with a small button on each strap end; pin them in place before sewing to make sure they are evenly placed.