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Amigurumi Eric Cartman – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Eric Cartman – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Creating an amigurumi version of Eric Cartman, the famously outrageous character from South Park, is not only a creative endeavor but also an incredibly fun one! If you’re anything like me, the idea of capturing his iconic red jacket and blue hat in a charming, crochet form is downright irresistible. Amigurumi, the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed yarn creatures, offers the perfect medium for bringing Eric to life in a playful and huggable way. From choosing the right yarn to picking just the right shade of blue for his hat, the process is both a delightful challenge and a rewarding experience that keeps your imagination buzzing. 🎨

Jumping into the creation process, I start by gathering my supplies: a variety of colorful yarns, crochet hooks, and, of course, a hot cup of tea to keep me company. ☕ The pattern itself is like a treasure map guiding me through stitches, with each row gradually revealing more of Cartman’s cheeky personality. It’s heartwarming to see his mischievous grin take shape, and every loop and stitch feels like weaving a little bit of humor and nostalgia into my creation. Whether it’s his rotund shape or the way his beanie sits perfectly atop his head, every detail adds to the charm. And when it’s finally time to stitch on those tiny eyes, the sense of gratification is immense, knowing that I’ve crafted something unique and utterly delightful.

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🧢 Amigurumi Eric Cartman-Inspired Doll Crochet Pattern

Bring this cheeky little guy to life with your crochet hook! This pattern creates a round, cartoon-accurate Eric Cartman plushie, complete with flat overlapping eyes, a blue hat with yellow strands, and his classic red jacket. Perfect for South Park fans and collectors!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves color changes, embroidery, shaping, and flat sewn details.

📏 Finished Size

~7–9 inches tall (depending on yarn and tension).

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Beige (skin)

    • Red (jacket)

    • Blue (hat)

    • Yellow (hat trim & strands)

    • Brown (feet)

    • White (eyes)

    • Black (pupils, mouth, eyebrows)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry/yarn needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = Magic Ring

  • sc = Single Crochet

  • inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec = Decrease (sc2tog)

  • ch = Chain

  • sl st = Slip Stitch

  • FO = Fasten off

👤 Head (Beige)

  • MR, 6 sc

  • R2: inc x6 (12)

  • R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  • R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  • R7–14: sc around (36)

  • R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  • R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  • R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  • R18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly.

  • R19: dec x6 (6) → FO and close.

🎽 Body (Red)

  • MR, 6 sc

  • R2: inc x6 (12)

  • R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  • R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  • R7–14: sc around (36)

  • R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  • R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  • R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly. FO and close.

🧤 Arms (x2 – Beige + Red)

Start with beige:

  • MR, 6 sc

  • R2: inc x6 (12)

  • R3: sc around (12)
    Switch to red:

  • R4–9: sc around (12)

  • R10: dec x6 (6) → Stuff lightly, FO.

🥿 Feet (Flat Brown Bases)

With brown:

  • MR, 6 sc

  • R2: inc x6 (12)

  • R3: sc around (12)

  • R4: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

  • Flatten piece, sl st across both layers to close flat. FO with tail.
    👉 Sew under body so feet peek slightly outward, flush with the bottom edge.

👀 Eyes (Flat Crochet Circles)

With white (make 2):

  • MR, 6 sc

  • R2: inc x6 (12)

  • R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO, leave tails.

👉 Sew eyes to head very close together with a slight overlap in the middle.

Pupils:

  • Embroider small black filled circles off-center.

  • For expression, make one pupil slightly higher than the other.

🎩 Hat (Blue + Yellow)

With blue:

  • MR, 6 sc

  • R2: inc x6 (12)

  • R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  • R6–9: sc around (30)
    Switch to yellow:

  • R10: sc around (30) → FO.

Pom-Pom (Loose Strands):

  • Cut 6–8 strands of yellow yarn, 4–5 cm long.

  • Tie them at center and sew securely to top of hat.

  • Let strands stick upward.

Sew hat onto head snugly.

😄 Face Embroidery

  • Mouth: Small straight line below eyes in black yarn.

  • Eyebrows: Optional – surface slip stitch or embroidery in black above eyes.

  • Cheeks (optional): Light blush with fabric crayon or embroidery.

🧷 Assembly

  1. Sew head to body.

  2. Attach arms to sides.

  3. Sew flat feet under body.

  4. Stitch eyes in place, embroider pupils.

  5. Place and sew hat with yellow trim + strands.

  6. Add mouth and optional eyebrows.

🌟 Finishing Touches

  • Keep stuffing firm for round, plump silhouette.

  • Adjust eye placement for maximum cartoon expression.

  • For display, pair with other South Park characters for a full set.

🎁 Your Eric Cartman amigurumi is complete! With his red jacket, blue hat with yellow strands, and iconic wide eyes.


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