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Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

Yoshi 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 Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

This Yoshi amigurumi pattern captures the essence of everyone's favorite dinosaur companion from the Mario universe. Working in continuous rounds, you'll create a detailed 9-inch figure complete with all his signature features—from his distinctive saddle shell to his rounded nose and cheerful expression. The pattern includes multiple body parts that come together to form a character full of personality and charm, perfect for display or as a treasured gift for Nintendo fans.

Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses a combination of single crochet and half double crochet stitches to create Yoshi's unique curved shape and textured details. Color changes throughout the legs and shell add authentic character details that bring this beloved dinosaur to life.

Why You'll Love This Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings such an iconic character into three-dimensional form! There's something magical about watching Yoshi take shape round by round, especially when you add those expressive eyes and see his personality emerge. The combination of simple techniques with clever shaping creates impressive results that look complex but are actually quite achievable. I'm particularly fond of how the curved tail and distinctive shell come together to capture Yoshi's unmistakable silhouette. Plus, working with the bright spring green yarn is simply joyful—it reminds you why you fell in love with this character in the first place!

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Yoshi pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! While the classic spring green version is absolutely iconic, I've experimented with making Yoshi in different colors to create the various Yoshi characters from the games—try using light blue, pink, yellow, or even purple yarn for the body to recreate the whole Yoshi family. You could also adjust the size by using a smaller hook and thinner yarn for an adorable keychain-sized version, or go larger with bulky yarn and a bigger hook for a huggable pillow-sized companion.

For a more polished look, I sometimes add embroidered details to the shell using yarn or embroidery floss to create spots or patterns. If you want to make Yoshi more poseable, consider adding wire armature to the arms and legs before stuffing—just be sure to cap the wire ends with tape or hot glue for safety. Another fun variation is making seasonal Yoshis: add a tiny crocheted Santa hat for Christmas, a flower crown for spring, or even a miniature saddle bag filled with tiny crocheted eggs!

The belly and cheek pieces also offer room for experimentation—try using a sparkly yarn for a magical effect, or add subtle shading with fabric markers to give more dimension. I've even made baby Yoshi versions by stopping the body pattern at an earlier round and adjusting proportions. The possibilities are truly endless, and each modification makes your Yoshi uniquely yours!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to use stitch markers when working in continuous rounds can lead to losing your place and uneven shaping throughout the entire piece ✗ Not stuffing the body parts firmly enough before closing them results in a floppy figure that won't hold its shape or stand properly ✗ Skipping the back loops only instructions in the shoe section will create incorrect texture and make the color transitions look messy and unprofessional ✗ Attempting to sew parts together without pinning first often leads to misaligned features and an unbalanced final appearance that's difficult to correct later

Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the beloved Nintendo character to life with this charming Yoshi amigurumi pattern! Standing approximately 9 inches tall, this adorable green dinosaur features his signature shell saddle, expressive eyes, and cute rounded body. Perfect for gaming fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, you'll love creating Yoshi's distinctive features including his white belly, orange shoes, and cheerful personality. This detailed pattern guides you through crafting every element from his nose and tail to his iconic shell, complete with assembly instructions to help you pose your finished creation just right.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Yoshi Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Spring Green (main color)
  • 02
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Pumpkin (for head spikes)
  • 03
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Red (for shell/saddle)
  • 04
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White (for cheeks, belly, mouth, and shell details)
  • 05
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Carrot (for shoes and cuffs)
  • 06
    Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Gold (for shoe base)
  • 07
    White felt or roving wool
  • 08
    Black felt or roving wool

— Tools Required

  • 01
    G hook (4.0mm)
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Fiber-fil stuffing
  • 06
    Felting needle (optional)
  • 07
    Hot glue
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— Eye Tops :

Info :

Use Spring Green. Make two.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 3 times (15)

Info :

Finish off the first Eye Top with a slip stitch. Do not finish off the second. Now with the second Eye Top still on your hook we are going to join these two pieces together with a sc.

— Head :

Round 4 :

sc around both pieces (30)

Round 5 :

sc around (30)

Round 6-10 :

sc around (30)

Round 11 :

[4 sc, inc] rep 6 times (36)

Round 12 :

[5 sc, inc] rep 6 times (42)

Round 13 :

sc around (42)

Round 14-16 :

sc around (42)

Round 17 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 6 times (36)

Round 18 :

[4 sc, dec] rep 6 times (30)

Round 19 :

[3 sc, dec] rep 6 times (24)

Round 20 :

[2 sc, dec] rep 6 times (18)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch and stuff the head. Leave a long tail for sewing. Leave open.

— Nose :

Info :

Use Spring Green.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] rep 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] rep 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

sc around (42)

Round 9-11 :

sc around (42)

Round 12 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 6 times (36)

Round 13 :

[4 sc, dec] rep 6 times (30)

Round 14 :

[3 sc, dec] rep 6 times (24)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the nose and leave open.

— Body :

Info :

Use Spring Green.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] rep 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] rep 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

sc around (42)

Round 9 :

sc around (42)

Round 10 :

sc around (42)

Round 11 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (39)

Round 12 :

sc around (39)

Round 13 :

[4 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (36)

Round 14 :

sc around (36)

Round 15 :

[3 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (33)

Round 16 :

sc around (33)

Round 17 :

[2 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (30)

Round 18 :

[1 sc, dec] rep 3 times, 21 sc (27)

Round 19 :

3 dec, 21 sc (24)

Round 20 :

[6 sc, dec] rep 3 times (21)

Round 21 :

[5 sc, dec] rep 3 times (18)

Round 22 :

sc around (18)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body and leave open.

— Arm :

Info :

Use Spring Green. Make two.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

sc around (18)

Round 5 :

9 dec (9)

Round 6 :

sc around (9)

Round 7-12 :

sc around (9)

Info :

Stuff the arm. To close, fold the end flat and sc across the opening.

— Tail :

Info :

Use Spring Green.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc around (6)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 3 times (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 3 times (12)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] rep 3 times (15)

Round 6 :

sc around (15)

Round 7 :

4 hdc, hdc-inc, [4 sc, inc] rep 2 times (18)

Round 8 :

6 hdc, 12 sc (18)

Round 9 :

5 hdc, hdc-inc, [5 sc, inc] rep 2 times (21)

Round 10 :

6 hdc, hdc-inc, [6 sc, inc] rep 2 times (24)

Round 11 :

7 hdc, hdc-inc, [7 sc, inc] rep 2 times (27)

Round 12 :

8 hdc, hdc-inc, [8 sc, inc] rep 2 times (30)

Round 13 :

10 hdc, 20 sc (30)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the tail and leave open.

— Shoe/Leg :

Info :

Use Gold, Carrot, and Spring Green. Make two. Start with Gold. We are going to start with a chain, then we are going to crochet around the chain to form a round.

Info :

Chain 8.

Round 1 :

working down the chain: 6 sc, 3 sc in the next stitch, working up the other side of the chain: 6 sc, 3 sc in the next stitch (18)

Round 2 :

6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc (24)

Round 3 :

in Back Loops Only: sl st around (24)

Info :

Color change to carrot

Round 4 :

in Back Loops Only: sl st around (24)

Round 5 :

in Back Loops Only: 6 sc, 8 hdc, 10 sc (24)

Round 6 :

6 sc, 8 hdc, 10 sc (24)

Round 7 :

6 sc, 4 dec, 10 sc (20)

Round 8 :

4 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (16)

Round 9 :

4 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc (14)

Round 10 :

sc around (14)

Info :

At this point stuff the shoe and continue to stuff as you go. Color change to Spring Green

Round 11 :

sc around (14)

Round 12 :

sc around (14)

Round 13 :

sc around (14)

Round 14 :

[6 sc, inc] rep 2 times (16)

Round 15 :

[7 sc, inc] rep 2 times (18)

Round 16 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 17 :

sc around (24)

Round 18 :

[2 sc, dec] rep 6 times (18)

Round 19 :

[1 sc, dec] rep 6 times (12)

Round 20 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing and close off.

— Cheeks :

Info :

Use White. Make two.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

sc around (24)

Info :

Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Belly :

Info :

Use White. This piece will be worked in ROWS. At the end of each row you will chain 1 before turning your work.

Info :

Chain 5.

Row 1 :

sc across (4)

Row 2 :

sc, inc, sc, sc (5)

Row 3 :

sc across (5)

Row 4 :

2 sc, inc, 2 sc (6)

Row 5 :

sc across (6)

Row 6-27 :

sc across (6)

Row 28 :

2 sc, dec, 2 sc (5)

Row 29 :

sc across (5)

Row 30 :

2 sc, dec, sc (4)

Row 31 :

sc across (4)

Row 32 :

sc across (4)

Row 33 :

sc, dec, sc (3)

Row 34 :

sc across (3)

Row 35 :

dec, sc (2)

Row 36 :

sc across (2)

Row 37 :

sc across (2)

Row 38 :

dec (1)

Row 39 :

sc (1)

Info :

Make a border of sc's around the entire piece and finish off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Mouth :

Info :

Use white. This piece is a semi-circle that is worked in ROWS. At the end of each row you will chain 1 before turning your work.

Info :

Chain 2.

Row 1 :

4 sc into the 2nd chain from hook (4)

Row 2 :

inc in each stitch (8)

Row 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 4 times (12)

Info :

Finish off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Shell/Saddle :

Info :

Use Red and White. Start with Red.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] rep 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

sc around (24)

Round 6 :

sc around (24)

Info :

Color change to White

Round 7 :

in Front Loops Only: sl st around (24)

Round 8 :

in Back loops only: [3 sc, inc] rep 6 times (30)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch. Stuff the shell and leave open. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Head Spikes :

Info :

Use Pumpkin. Make Three.

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc, inc] rep 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

sc around (9)

Info :

Finish off with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff, fold the piece flat.

— Shoe Cuff :

Info :

Use carrot. Make two. This will be crocheted in ROWS.

Info :

Chain 20.

Row 1 :

19 hdc (19)

Info :

Finish off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose to the front of the head, positioning it centrally to create Yoshi's distinctive rounded snout.
  • Attach the tail to the backside of the body in a curved, crescent moon-like shape for authentic character posture.
  • Sew the white cheeks to both sides of the head for Yoshi's characteristic friendly expression.
  • Connect the open end of the head to the open end of the body, positioning it straight or turned slightly for visual interest.
  • Attach the white belly piece to the front of the body, centered from chest to lower torso.
  • Sew the mouth just under the nose to complete the facial features.
  • Position and attach the three pumpkin-colored spikes to the back of the head in a row, creating Yoshi's signature crest.
  • Sew the red and white shell saddle to the upper back of the body between the head and tail.
  • Wrap and sew the shoe cuffs around each leg at the carrot-to-spring-green color change line, then attach completed legs to the body for standing pose.
  • Apply eyes using either felt cutouts with glue or needle-felted roving wool, placing them on the front of the face with proper spacing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds throughout the pattern unless specifically instructed otherwise, using stitch markers to track round endings
  • 💡Leave long tails on all pieces for sewing during assembly to ensure secure attachments
  • 💡Pay careful attention to back loops only and front loops only instructions as they create texture and proper shaping
  • 💡Pin all body parts in position before sewing to visualize final pose and ensure proper alignment
  • 💡Stuff body parts firmly but not overly tight to maintain the rounded, plush character shape
  • 💡The finished amigurumi measures approximately 9 inches tall, though size may vary based on yarn type and personal tension

This delightful Yoshi amigurumi pattern brings Nintendo's most lovable dinosaur companion right into your hands! With detailed instructions for every component from his signature shell to his cheerful expression, you'll enjoy every stitch of creating this iconic character. The pattern cleverly uses color changes and strategic shaping to capture Yoshi's unmistakable personality and charm. Whether you're a longtime Mario fan or simply love creating adorable amigurumi, this 9-inch green friend will become a treasured handmade keepsake. 🧶 Happy crocheting and enjoy bringing Yoshi to life! 🦖✨

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FAQs

What size will my finished Yoshi be?

The finished amigurumi should measure approximately 9 inches tall when assembled in a standing position. Keep in mind that the final size may vary depending on your yarn type, hook size, and personal crochet tension.

Do I need a felting needle to make the eyes?

No, the felting needle is optional. The pattern provides two methods for creating eyes: you can use needle felting with roving wool for a seamless look, or simply cut shapes from craft felt and attach them with fabric glue for equally charming results.

What does it mean to work in continuous rounds?

Working in continuous rounds means you crochet in a spiral without joining at the end of each round with a slip stitch. This creates a seamless appearance. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round so you don't lose your place.

Why do some rounds specify back loops only or front loops only?

Working in only the back loops or front loops creates texture and definition in specific areas, such as the shoeridges and shell details. This technique helps create the dimensional effects that make Yoshi's features more authentic and visually interesting.

Can I use different yarn brands than Red Heart Super Saver?

Yes, you can use any worsted weight yarn in the appropriate colors. Just make sure to maintain consistent tension and adjust your hook size if needed to achieve a tight fabric that won't show stuffing through the stitches.

How do I join the two eye tops together?

After completing the first eye top with a slip stitch, leave the second one on your hook. Insert your hook through any stitch on the first eye top and make a single crochet to join them together. Then continue crocheting around both pieces to form the head shape.