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Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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 knitting.

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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 Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

This charming Minion amigurumi pattern brings everyone's favorite yellow helper to life in stunning 12-inch detail. From the signature blue dungarees with button straps to the iconic single eye with goggles, every element captures the playful spirit of these beloved characters. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the body, arms, legs, eye, goggles, and even the dungaree outfit complete with Gru's logo. With careful construction techniques like working into back loops and picking up stitches, your finished Minion will stand upright proudly and become an instant conversation starter.

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This intermediate pattern combines multiple color changes, detailed assembly work, and special techniques to create a professionally finished piece. The structured approach ensures your Minion maintains its characteristic shape while the dungaree construction adds authentic movie-inspired details that fans will instantly recognize.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this Minion pattern because it perfectly captures the quirky charm that makes these characters so endearing. Working with the bright yellow yarn and watching the character come together piece by piece brings such joy to the crafting process. The clever construction techniques, like creating the dungarees directly on the body and adding those tiny details like the fingers and hair, make you feel like a true amigurumi artist. What I appreciate most is how the pattern balances complexity with clarity – challenging enough to keep experienced crocheters engaged while remaining achievable for those ready to expand their skills. Plus, the finished Minion stands beautifully on its own and becomes an instant smile-maker for anyone who sees it, whether they're Despicable Me superfans or simply lovers of adorable handmade toys.

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

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this Minion pattern to create unique variations that showcase your personal creativity. Try making a whole family of Minions in different sizes by adjusting your hook size and yarn weight – use worsted weight with an H hook for baby Minions or super bulky with an M hook for giant ones.

Color customization opens up endless possibilities too. While the classic yellow and blue combination is iconic, I've seen gorgeous purple Evil Minions (remember those from Despicable Me 2?) by simply swapping yellow for purple yarn. You could even create holiday-themed Minions with red and green dungarees for Christmas or orange overalls for autumn.

The hair is another fun area to personalize. Instead of the simple black strands, experiment with different hairstyles – add more yarn pieces for a fuller look, create a mohawk down the center, or even try brown yarn for a different character vibe. Some crocheters have successfully added tiny crocheted bows or hats for female Minions.

For the eye, consider using safety eyes in different sizes or colors instead of the crocheted version for a different look. You could also embroider different expressions – try a winking eye, heart-shaped pupils for Valentine's Day, or star-shaped reflections for extra sparkle. The goggles can be made in different colors too, like black or silver metallic yarn for variety.

Don't forget about accessories! Add a tiny crocheted banana using yellow yarn, create miniature tools like a wrench or hammer for construction-themed Minions, or even design little themed costumes. I've made beach Minions with tiny surfboards, chef Minions with white hats, and superhero Minions with capes. The dungaree logo can be customized too – instead of Gru's G, try initials for personalized gifts or different symbols for themed collections.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to work into back loops only on specified rounds which causes the Minion to lose its proper shape and stability when standing upright ✗ Not marking rounds carefully especially during color changes leading to misaligned dungarees and difficulty tracking your position in the continuous spiral pattern ✗ Stuffing too loosely or too firmly resulting in either a floppy Minion that won't stand or an overstuffed one with distorted features and awkward proportions ✗ Skipping the step of sewing fingers to hands before completing the glove section making it nearly impossible to add them later without unraveling your work

Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

Create your very own lovable Minion from the Despicable Me movies with this delightful amigurumi crochet pattern. Standing at 12 inches tall, this cheerful yellow character features authentic details including the iconic blue dungarees with Gru's logo, black goggles with a strap, adorable black hair, and those characteristic gloves and boots. Perfect for Despicable Me fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, this pattern guides you through every step to bring your favorite animated character to life with yarn and a hook. Whether you're making a gift for a movie lover or adding to your own collection, this Minion will bring smiles and laughter to any space.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Minion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bulky weight yarn in yellow color for body and head
  • 02
    Bulky weight yarn in blue color for legs and dungarees
  • 03
    Bulky weight yarn in black color for feet, gloves, fingers, hair, and goggle strap
  • 04
    Bulky weight yarn in white color for eye background
  • 05
    Bulky weight yarn in brown color for iris
  • 06
    Bulky weight yarn in grey color for goggles frame

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
  • 02
    Sharp embroidery needle
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers (locking st markers recommended)
  • 06
    4 Small buttons (approximately 12 mm)
  • 07
    Black craft felt for Gru's logo
  • 08
    Sewing thread that matches felt color
  • 09
    Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice

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— LEGS :

Info :

Make 2 pieces. 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)

Round 4 :

Working into the back loop only, Sc 20

Round 5 :

Working in both loops, 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)

Round 8-11 :

Change to blue yarn, 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. 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)

Round 3 :

Working in continuous round, *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 :

Change to yellow yarn, 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. Fasten off and set aside

— FINGERS :

Info :

Make 6 pieces 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 pieces 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

Round 6 :

Working into the back loop only, Sc 8

Info :

Slightly stuff hand, and continue crocheting

Round 7-22 :

Working in both loops, Sc 8

Info :

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing

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)

Round 1 :

Working through the front loops all around hand, Sc 8

Round 2 :

Working in both loops, *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 (13 sts)

Round 2-8 :

Ch 1, turn, sc 13 (13 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 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 (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

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 crochetting 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

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

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the completed eye to the head after stuffing it lightly, positioning it prominently on the face
  • Embroider the mouth using black yarn directly onto the yellow body below the eye
  • Add approximately 14 pieces of black yarn as hair around the top of the head on the wrong side, pulling ends through and trimming to desired length
  • Flatten the arms and sew them securely to the body at rounds 38-41 on both sides
  • Attach the completed legs to the bottom of the body ensuring they are positioned for stable standing
  • Sew dungaree straps from back to front of the body, adding a small button at each of the four strap ends
  • Cut Gru's logo from black felt using the template and sew it centered on the front of the dungarees
  • Attach the goggles around the eye area and secure the black strap around the back of the head

Important Notes

  • 💡Use locking stitch markers to track important rounds, especially round 5 on arms and round 36 on body for dungaree attachment
  • 💡Work into back loops only when specified as this helps the Minion stand upright with better structure
  • 💡The picking up stitches technique is used multiple times throughout this pattern, refer to the detailed instructions on page 4
  • 💡Stuff the body firmly but not overly tight to maintain the characteristic cylindrical Minion shape
  • 💡When creating the goggles, ensure the foundation chain is properly joined into a ring before continuing with rounds
  • 💡Attach fingers to hands before completing the glove section as it becomes nearly impossible to add them later
  • 💡The dungaree is worked directly onto the completed body by picking up stitches from round 36 that you previously marked

This delightful Minion amigurumi pattern captures all the charm and personality of everyone's favorite yellow helpers from the Despicable Me movies. With detailed instructions for every component including the iconic goggles, blue dungarees with Gru's logo, and those adorable black gloves, you'll create a 12-inch tall companion that stands proudly on display. The pattern combines intermediate techniques like working into back loops, color changes, and picking up stitches to achieve a professional finish. Whether you're a Despicable Me superfan or simply love creating character amigurumi, this pattern will guide you through crafting your very own lovable Minion. Happy crocheting and may your Minion bring banana-filled joy to your home!

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this Minion pattern?

While the pattern calls for bulky weight yarn to achieve the 12-inch finished size, you can use worsted weight yarn with a smaller hook (size H or I) for a smaller Minion, or use super bulky yarn with a larger hook for a bigger version. Just remember that changing yarn weight will significantly affect the final dimensions.

What does 'working into the back loop only' mean and why is it important?

Working into the back loop only means inserting your hook under only the back strand of the V-shaped stitch instead of both loops. This technique is crucial for this Minion pattern as it creates a ridge that helps the character stand upright better and adds structural integrity to the feet and body transitions.

How do I pick up stitches for the dungarees?

To pick up stitches, insert your hook into the marked stitch hole from round 36, pull it out through the next hole to the left, make a slip knot with your blue yarn on the hook, and draw it through. The pattern includes detailed illustrated instructions on page 4 to help you master this technique.

Do I need to make a template for Gru's logo or is one included?

The pattern mentions using 'the template' to cut Gru's logo from black felt, which suggests a template should be included with your pattern purchase. If you don't have one, you can easily find the Gru logo symbol online and resize it to fit proportionally on your Minion's dungarees (approximately 1-1.5 inches wide).

Can I make this Minion with two eyes instead of one?

Absolutely! While this pattern creates the classic one-eyed Minion, you can easily adapt it to make a two-eyed version by creating two smaller eye pieces. Simply reduce the eye size by working fewer increase rounds, make two identical pieces, and position them side by side on the head with the goggles wrapped around both.