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Amigurumi Pumbaa – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Pumbaa – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the lovable charm of Pumbaa to life with this Amigurumi Pumbaa crochet pattern! 🐗✨ With his round belly, expressive eyes, and signature tusks, this design captures the essence of The Lion King’s most endearing warthog in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, body shape, and even tiny accessories like a miniature grub or a leafy snack to enhance Pumbaa’s playful personality. Choose classic reddish-brown hues for an authentic look or experiment with whimsical colors for a unique twist! Whether displayed alongside Timon or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Pumbaa is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cheerful warthog to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🐗 Amigurumi Pumbaa Crochet Pattern

Meet the adorable Amigurumi Pumbaa, your favorite jungle sidekick turned plushy pal! With his distinctive circular snout, bold stripe pattern, and tufty mane, this lovable warthog is ready to bring a touch of Hakuna Matata to your handmade collection.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and detailed facial construction.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight):

    • Rusty brown (main body)

    • Cream (belly and snout rings)

    • Dark brown (feet, ears)

    • Black (eyebrows, nostrils, optional mane ends)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Optional: yarn or felt for tusks

🧵 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 rusty brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    9–16. sc around (48)
    Switch to cream:
    17–18. sc around (48)
    Switch back to brown:
    19–21. sc around
    – Insert safety eyes between Rnds 12–13, approx. 8 sts apart
    – Stuff firmly

  9. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

  10. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  11. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  12. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  13. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  15. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐽 Snout

With cream yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. sc around (24)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  7. sc around (18)
    – FO and sew to front of head
    – Embroider spiral nostrils in brown or black yarn

🐾 Body

With cream yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–9. sc around
    Switch to brown:
    10–18. sc around
    – Stuff firmly

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🦵 Legs (Make 4)

Start with dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to brown:
    6–10. sc around
    – Stuff and FO
    – Sew two legs to sides of body base, two to front of chest

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Inner ear (cream):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9), FO
    Outer ear (brown):

  3. MR, 6 sc

  4. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  5. sc around, FO
    – Sew cream to brown, then fold and stitch to top sides of head

🦱 Mane Tufts

With brown yarn:

  • Ch 7, sl st down

  • Repeat 6–8 strands

  • Bundle and tie at top center of head

  • Trim and curl ends if desired

🦷 Optional Tusks

With white or cream yarn:

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–4. sc around
    – FO, do not stuff
    – Sew to either side of snout spiral

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Embroider smile and nostrils

  • Add black stitches or felt for eyebrows

  • Shape ears to angle outward

  • Weave in all ends securely

Pumbaa is ready to trot right into your yarn safari! Pair him with a Timon buddy or let him sit proudly on your jungle-themed shelf. 🐗🌿🧶


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