Snuggle up with this Amigurumi Boyfriend Pillow crochet pattern! Designed as a life-sized, half-body companion, this cozy creation offers the perfect balance of comfort and charm. With soft textures, adorable details, and a huggable shape, this crochet boyfriend pillow is ideal for adding a playful and heartwarming touch to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for fun, creating a unique gift, or simply enjoy making whimsical amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a lovable half-body boyfriend bursting with personality! 💕✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different hair colors, embroidered facial features, or even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or cozy sweater for extra charm. Craft a classic boyfriend pillow with neutral tones, create a vibrant version with bold hues, or even stitch up a full set of character-inspired amigurumi for a fun display! Whether gifted as a cheeky keepsake, displayed as a cuddly accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Boyfriend Pillow is a creative and engaging project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade comfort to every stitch! 🧶💖
💪 Amigurumi Boyfriend Pillow Crochet Pattern
Snuggle-ready and irresistibly soft, this life-sized, half-body amigurumi boyfriend brings a cozy and humorous twist to your bedroom decor. He’s muscle-bound, half-dressed, and ready for hugs!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Large scale shaping, fingers, and simple embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 100 cm (39 inches) tall using super bulky yarn and an 8 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Super Bulky/Chenille):
- Color A: Skin tone (head, torso, arms)
- Color B: Brown (hair, eyebrows, nipples)
- Color C: Red (lips)
- Color D: Gray (boxers)
- Crochet Hook: 8 mm
- Polyfill stuffing: Approx. 1–2 full kg
- Tapestry needle
- Safety eyes: 24 mm or embroidered eyes
- Stitch markers
- Optional: Felt for extra facial details, wire for fingers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🧔 Head
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11–25. sc around (60) - (8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
- (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
- (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close
💇 Hair Cap
With Color B:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–8. Work increases to 48 sc (same as head base)
9–14. sc around (48)
FO and sew in place
Optional: Use puff stitches or curls for 3D effect
😁 Facial Features
- Eyes: Use 24 mm safety eyes or stitch closed eyes
- Eyebrows: Chain 10 with Color B, sew angled
- Smile: Embroider with Color C
- Blush: Apply pink yarn or blush powder
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Color A)
Start with a magic ring:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- Fold flat and sc across to close (6)
Assembly:
- Do not stuff; flatten and sew directly onto the head.
- Attach on each side of the head at rounds 18–22, aligned just behind the eye placement.
- Slightly angle the top of the ear upward for a natural shape.
💪 Torso
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc
2–7. Increase evenly to 72 sts
8–32. sc around (72) - BLO for color change ridge
Switch to Color D (Boxers):
34–42. sc around (72)
FO, stuff very firmly with dense polyfill
🟤 Nipples (x2 – Color B)
- MR, 6 sc
- sl st to join
Leave tail to sew onto chest at 1/3 height
💪 Arms (x2 – Color A)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–30. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
32–45. sc around (18)
FO, stuff and sew slightly forward on torso
✋ Hands with Fingers
Palm (Color A):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Do not close
Fingers (x5 per hand):
- Ch 7, sc 6 back down
- FO, sew around palm opening
- Position thumb slightly forward
Optional: Insert pipe cleaners or bendable wire inside fingers
🩳 Boxer Waistband
Color D:
Ch 5
Row 1. sc in 2nd ch and back (4)
Row 2+. BLO sc until long enough to wrap base (approx. 72 rows)
Sew ends together and attach to base of torso
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Use stitches to shape ab lines (6-pack!)
- Sculpt chest slightly for roundness
- Add details like belly button or jawline using embroidery
- Optional: Stitch initials or hearts on boxer hem
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use fuzzy yarn for chest hair
- Add a scent sachet inside
- Create themed outfits (firefighter, superhero, etc.)
This huggable life-sized boyfriend plush is the ultimate snuggle solution — no snoring, just soft muscles and big warm arms. ❤️🧶
