14 Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

14 Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns (http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Amigurumi-Patterns/9-Free-Amigurumi-Crochet-Patterns/ct/1) By: Jeanette Benoit, Editor, AllFreeCrochet Free amigurumi crochet patterns are the newest craze. If you're not sure what this is, then be sure you read on. These adorable patterns are so fun to make you'll want to continue making more and more of them. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. Most free amigurumi crochet patterns you'll see are animals, but can also include artistic renderings, and inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features. I've seen some really neat patterns such as food, ice cream cones, cupcakes, etc. Amigurumi patterns can be crocheted or knitted out of yarn. The simplest designs are worked in spirals. Here you will find twelve free amigurumi crochet patterns you will love to make for yourself and others.

My Favorite Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns Bella the Butterfly- The wings on this butterfly are so pretty as it has multiple bright colors for your enjoyment. This pattern is for the intermediate crocheter. This is great to have around the house as it will bring a smile to your face. Amigurumi Doll Pattern- This is my favorite free amigurumi crochet pattern. This doll is adorable that any little girl would love to have. This would make a great birthday gift for her special day. Once you learn how to make this you can make many. This amigurumi doll pattern would be a great gesture for a charity. Amigurumi Style Pug- This type of dog is controversial, some people love it, some people not so much. I personally think they're really cute, but if you don't want the hassle of cleaning up after it or taking it for walks then use this free amigurumi crochet pattern to create your own crocheted pug. Georgia the Giraffe- Crochet a cute giraffe like this one for the next baby shower you go to. The colors are nice and bright for baby to look at. It's an easy crochet pattern that works best with worsted weight yarn and an H

hook. This makes for a great gift for an adult who collects giraffes. Lorelei the Ladybug- Use free amigurumi crochet patterns to make this ladybug. It's an easy crochet pattern that you can give to your friends. Add him to your great collection of amigurumi friends. Again, makes a great friend for a child. The Love Bug- These love bugs are adorable for all ages. They make for great gifts on Valentine's day or any day of the year. Your kids can play with the love bugs and have tea parties with them. Mr. Frog - Let this little crochet Amigurumi frog leap into your pocket! It's impossible to resist his cheerful smile. Gracie the Tiny Elephant - Girls of all ages are sure to fall in love with Gracie the Tiny Elephant. Her smile is simply contagious! Zachary Zebra - Why visit the zoo when you have Zachary the Zebra at home?! Make one for your kids and they'll have a best friend for life. Owl Family - This cute little family of owls is too cute! It's an intermediate crochet pattern to complete.

Unique Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns Amigurumi Acorn- Crochet some amigurumi acorns using free amigurumi crochet patterns. These are perfect for the fall season to decorate your home with. The kids will love them and your friends will love them when they come over. The faces on these acorns are priceless. Hot Chocolate Amigurumi- Warm up with a nice cup of hot chocolate after being out in the snow. While you drink your hot chocolate you can crochet a nice cup as well. This free pattern even comes with whipped cream on top. It can't get any sweeter than that. Little Pear Pattern- These free amigurumi crochet patterns are great to have in the kitchen, they make for cute home decorating ideas. You can use any size yarn and hook you want depending on what size pears you want. Amigurumi Flower Bug - Use this as a children's toy or keep it outside in your garden. This is also a great stash-buster yarn project because you need just a small amount of light green, dark green and gold.

Bella the Amigurumi Butterfly By: Diane Buyers for Stormy'z Crochet This adorable little amigurumi crochet butterfly is made with worsted weight yarn and stands about 5 1/2 inches tall when finished. This free crochet pattern is great for crocheters who know how to work in rounds.

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WW yarn: Small amounts of each - CA (darker shade for body, arms & legs) CB (a lighter shade for head) , and a variegated (for the wings). Scrap of black yarn. Crochet hook size F (US) Polyfill 1 Pipe cleaner - choice of color for antennae

Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rows = 1 inch.

Size 5 1/2" high Note: Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated. Instructions Body Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of body with CA, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnds 7 - 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnds 12 - 13: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join in next sc, fasten off. (18 sc) Stuff body firmly.

Head Rnd 1: Starting at top of head with CB, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc) Rnds 8 - 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 12: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 15: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc. Fasten off. Stuff head firmly then sew head and body sections together, adding more stuffing if necessary before closing.

First Wing Note: Turning ch 3 counts as first dc of next row. Row 1: With variegated yarn, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in each next 2 chs, ch 3, turn. (6 dc)

Row 2: Dc in first dc, dc in each remaining dc across, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (8 dc) Row 3: Dc in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch3, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, ch 3, turn. (3- ch sps) Row 4: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (4- ch sps) Row 5: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) twice, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. Row 6: Dc in first dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 3 dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 1, turn. Row 7: Work sc, ch 3, sc in first sc (this makes the bottom point of wing.) sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Second Wing Rows 1 - 6: Repeat Rows 1 - 6 of first wing. Row 7: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc, ch 3 sc all in last st (this makes the bottom point of wing), sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Legs (Make 2) Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (4) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc) Rnds 3 - 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff legs, do not sew opening closed. Sew legs to bottom of body over rnds 4 - 7 in a sitting position.

Arms (Make 2) Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnds 2 - 7: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff arms and sew opening closed. Sew arms to sides of body over rnds 11 -13 to align with legs. With a length of variegated yarn, sew the first 2 rows of wings to back of body, making sure to have the points of the wings facing downward.

With a length of black yarn embroider eyes and mouth to face. Weave in all loose ends. Antennae: Cut piper cleaner in half. Use one half for each antennae. Insert crochet hook (size G hooks works well) under a sc at either side of top of head, wrap about a half an inch end of the pipe cleaner around hook and pull through just far enough to release the pipe cleaner from hook. Secure pipe cleaner to top of head by twisting the half inch length around the bottom of the longer section. Shape antennae into desired shape. Done!