Welcome to the cheerful and uplifting world of amigurumi! 🥔✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Positive Potato—a quirky and heartwarming creation perfect for spreading joy, gifting, or simply adding a dose of positivity to your handmade collection! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up adorable characters, experimenting with expressive details, or just want a little potato friend to brighten your day, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a friendly smile, soft curves, and an irresistibly wholesome vibe! 💛
This design embraces warm earthy tones, rounded shaping, and playful details to bring a comforting and joyful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Positive Potato turns out just right—ready to spread happiness or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soft browns, warm creams, and a pop of color for the features, and let’s stitch up a delightful potato! 🥔
🥔 Amigurumi Positive Potato – FREE Crochet Pattern
This cheerful little Positive Potato is here to brighten your day! With its quirky sprout top, cute limbs, and wide smile, it’s the perfect beginner-friendly amigurumi project — ideal for gifting or decorating your desk with a daily dose of good vibes. 🧶✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner – Simple shapes, minimal sewing, and basic assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light brown (body)
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Pale pink (arms & legs)
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Green (leaf sprouts)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Black embroidery floss (for smile)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
🥔 Body (Light Brown)
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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)
7–22. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 13–14, approx. 7 stitches apart
– Embroider smile between the eyes
– 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
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Pale Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
2–10. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Attach slightly under eye level on each side.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Pale Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–9. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to base of the body angled outward.
🌱 Leaf Sprouts (Make 4 – Green)
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Ch 7
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sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, sc, sl st x2
FO, leave tail to attach.
Sew the leaves pointing outward from top of head.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider a small upward smile using black thread
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Add blush details with light yarn or felt if desired
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Stitch or glue leaves snugly to the crown of the potato
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add felt glasses or a mustache for a quirky twist
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Stitch motivational words like “YOU GOT THIS” on its belly
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Use chunky yarn for a squishier version!
Your Positive Potato is ready to offer hugs, encouragement, and all the cozy energy you need. Whether on your shelf or in a gift bag, this potato is always rooting for you! 🥔💖🌿