Mini Minion Amigurumi Free Pattern

Let us crochet this playful Mini Minion

This amigurumi project turns a bright yellow character into a small handmade toy. The free pattern keeps the full crochet structure, including materials, abbreviations, rounds, assembly and creator credit.

It is useful for practicing color changes, firm tension, shaping and sewing small pieces together.

About the character

Minions became famous through Despicable Me. Their yellow body, goggles and playful look make them ideal for an amigurumi doll.

Tips for a neat finish

• Firm tension: use a tight crochet tension or a slightly smaller hook so the stuffing does not show.

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  Safety eyes: for children under three, embroider the eyes instead of using plastic pieces.
• Invisible seams: sew through inner loops with the yarn tail from each piece.

Credits: Original design by Stu Producto. Support the creator: Official website · YouTube · Facebook · Blog.

Materials and abbreviations

For help with tools or stitch terms, see the amigurumi materials guide and the crochet abbreviations guide.

Materials

• Acrylic or cotton yarn in yellow, black and blue.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook.
• 10-12 mm safety eyes.
• White and gray felt.
• Tapestry needle.
• Polyester stuffing.
• Scissors.
• Hot glue, optional, for felt details.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• sl st: slip stitch
• hdc: half double crochet
• BLO: back loop only

Step-by-step

Body, yellow

• Round 1: Make an MR and crochet 6 sc. Close with 1 sl st. (6)
• Round 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch. (12 sc)
• Round 3: Work *1 sc, 1 inc* around. (18 sc)
• Round 4: Work *2 sc, 1 inc* around. (24 sc)
• Round 5: Work *3 sc, 1 inc* around. (30 sc)
• Round 6-7: Crochet 2 rounds of 30 sc, no increases. (30 sc)
• Round 8-9: Change to black and crochet 2 rounds of 30 sc. (30 sc)
• Round 10-19: Change back to yellow and crochet 10 rounds of 30 sc. (30 sc)
• Round 20: Work *3 sc, 1 dec* around. (24 sc)
• Round 21: Work *2 sc, 1 dec* around. (18 sc)
• Round 22: Work *1 sc, 1 dec* around. (12 sc)
• Round 23: Work 1 dec in each stitch. (6 sc)
• Stuff firmly before closing. Continue decreases, cut the yarn and hide the end.

Eyes, make 2

• Using gray yarn:
• Round 1: MR, 7 sc, sl st. (7)
• Round 2: inc in each stitch. (14 sc)
• Round 3: 14 hdc in BLO to create the goggle relief.
• Cut white felt circles, add the safety eyes and fasten securely.

Arms, make 2

• Start with black for the gloves:
• Round 1: MR, 6 sc, sl st. (6)
• Round 2: *1 sc, 1 inc* around. (9 sc)
• Rounds 3-4: 9 sc. (9 sc)
• Round 5: *1 sc, 1 dec* around. (6 sc)
• Rounds 6-9: change to yellow, 6 sc. (6 sc)
• Stuff lightly and sew to the sides around Round 14.

Overalls, blue

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
• Round 2: inc in each stitch. (12 sc)
• Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc*. (18 sc)
• Round 4: *2 sc, 1 inc*. (24 sc)
• Round 5: *3 sc, 1 inc*. (30 sc)
• Round 6: *9 sc, 1 inc*. (33 sc). If tight, use *4 sc, 1 inc* for 36 sc.
• Rounds 7-9: 33 sc, or 36 sc if adjusted.
• Round 10 straps: 8 sc, turn and 8 sc back; ch 19 and return with 18 sc; skip 1 base stitch, work 6 sc, and repeat for the second strap.

Feet

• Start with black for the shoes:
• Round 1: MR, 6 sc, sl st. (6)
• Round 2: *1 sc, 1 inc*. (9 sc)
• Round 3: 9 hdc in BLO. (9)
• Round 4: *3 sc, 3 dec*. (6 sc)
• Round 5: change to blue, 6 sc. (6)
• Stuff, close and sew to the body base.

Chest details, make 2

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
• Round 2: inc in each stitch. (12 sc)
• Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc*. (18 sc)
• Rounds 4-5: 18 sc. (18 sc)
• Round 6: *1 sc, 1 dec*. (12 sc)
• Stuff evenly, close and sew on Round 14. The straps go under these pieces.

Front bib of the overalls, blue

• Base chain: ch 13.
• Row 1: 12 sc along the chain.
• Rows 2-8: 7 rows of 12 sc, turning each row.
• Leave a long tail and sew centered on the front of the overalls.
• Optional: add Gru logo with felt or embroidery.

Final details

• Mouth: embroider black dots or a curved smile under the eyes.
• Hair: insert short pieces of black, brown or yellow yarn on top of the head.
• Optional accessories: eyelashes, more detailed goggles or a small G logo.

Support video tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/live/fnz1vSkIPZw

Your Mini Minion is ready

Congratulations. Your Mini Minion amigurumi is finished. Total credit belongs to Stu Producto; this tutorial is shared for educational and community purposes.

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