Bright, mischievous, and full of personality—this Amigurumi Minion crochet pattern brings the lovable yellow troublemakers to life in yarn form! With their signature goggles, tiny overalls, and playful expressions, these little Minions are ready to add a touch of fun to your handmade collection. Whether you’re a longtime Despicable Me fan or simply love crafting character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic way to bring some animated charm to your crochet lineup.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in facial expressions, overall details, and even tiny accessories to match different Minion personalities! Whether displayed as part of a collection, gifted to a fellow fan, or used as a quirky desk companion, these adorable Minions are sure to spread joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring these mischievous little helpers to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨🍌
💛 Amigurumi Minion – Free Crochet Pattern
Create your own mischievous and lovable minion with this fun and detailed pattern! With his signature overalls, big goggles, and goofy smile, this little guy is sure to bring joy to any fan.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, sewing parts, and working in the round.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 in) tall using DK yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted):
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Yellow (Body, Arms, Head)
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Blue (Overalls)
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Black (Shoes, Gloves, Goggle Strap, Hair)
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Gray (Goggles)
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White (Eyes)
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Brown (Iris)
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Pink or Red (Mouth detail)
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Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
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12 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Black embroidery thread (for smile and overall details)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🟡 BODY & HEAD (Yellow)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → 12
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(1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
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(2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
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(3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
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(4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
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(5 sc, inc) x6 → 42
8–40. sc around → 42 -
(5 sc, dec) x6 → 36
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(4 sc, dec) x6 → 30
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(3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
Stuff firmly. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 → 18
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(1 sc, dec) x6 → 12
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dec x6 → 6
FO and close.
👖 OVERALL PANTS (Blue – work on body)
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Join blue yarn at round 18, work sc in BLO around the body for 2–3 rounds
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Work 2 front flaps: ch 10, sc rows back and forth
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Sew flaps to form the bib
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Chain 12 straps and sew over shoulders
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Embroider the “G” logo with black thread
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Add buttons with black yarn or real buttons
👀 EYES (Make 2 – White + Brown + Black + Gray)
White part:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → 12
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(1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
Insert 12 mm safety eyes in the center.
Iris (Brown):
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Sew around safety eye
Goggles (Gray):
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Ch 18, sl st to form ring
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2 rounds of sc around
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FO and stitch around each eye
Goggle Band (Black):
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Ch enough to wrap around head, sew ends to goggles’ sides
🧤 ARMS (Make 2 – Yellow to Black)
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MR, 6 sc in Yellow
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(1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
3–7. sc around
Change to black (gloves):
8–11. sc around
Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides of the body
👞 LEGS/SHOES (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → 12
3–6. sc around
Stuff, FO, sew flat and attach to base
😊 MOUTH
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Embroider a smile using black thread
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Add small pink stitch for tongue detail if desired
🖤 HAIR
Cut several strands of black yarn
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Fold in half and sew securely at top of head using latch-hook technique
🎉 Final Notes
Your mischievous minion is ready to cause some crafty chaos! You can personalize him by changing expressions, adding tools, or creating other minion buddies.
Happy crocheting!
