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Amigurumi Spongebob – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Spongebob – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Dive into the whimsical world of crochet with this Amigurumi SpongeBob pattern! 🍍✨ With his square shape, big expressive eyes, and signature outfit, this design brings the beloved SpongeBob SquarePants to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a cartoon 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, outfit textures, and even tiny accessories like a miniature spatula or jellyfish to enhance SpongeBob’s playful personality. Choose classic bright yellows and browns for an authentic look or experiment with pastel hues for a quirky twist! Whether displayed alongside Patrick and Squidward or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi SpongeBob is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cheerful sea sponge to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🍍 Amigurumi SpongeBob SquarePants Crochet Pattern

Bring Bikini Bottom to life with this huggable SpongeBob! With his squishy square body, big eyes, and goofy smile, he’s full of personality. This handmade version captures every detail — from his shirt and tie to his socks and shiny shoes.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, embroidery, and assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 30 cm (12 in) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Yellow (body, arms, legs, cheeks)

    • Brown (shorts)

    • White (shirt, eyes, socks, teeth)

    • Red (tie, tongue, sock stripes, blush)

    • Black (shoes, belt, eyelashes, mouth outline, freckles)

    • Blue (eye iris)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 12 mm safety eyes (optional – you can embroider pupils instead)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle & stitch marker

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

🟨 Body Panels (Make 2 front & back + 2 sides + top + bottom)

Front & Back (Yellow, White, Brown):

  • Ch 24

  • Rows 1–6: sc across in brown (shorts) [23 sts]

  • Rows 7–10: switch to white (shirt band), sc across

  • Rows 11–40: switch to yellow, sc across

  • FO and weave in ends

Side Panels (Make 2, narrow strips):

  • Ch 8

  • Repeat the same 40-row height (brown → white → yellow sections)

Top & Bottom Panels:

  • Ch 24

  • Top: work 6 rows in yellow

  • Bottom: work 6 rows in brown

Assembly:

  • Sew all panels together into a rectangular block.

  • Stuff as you close.

  • Add puff/bobble stitches randomly on the yellow front, back, and sides to mimic sponge holes.

👀 Eyes (Make 2)

Whites (White):

  • MR, 6 sc

  • inc x6 (12)

  • (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • FO, leave long tail

Blue Iris:

  • MR, 6 sc

  • inc x6 (12), FO

Black Pupil:

  • MR, 6 sc, FO

Sew blue onto white, black onto blue. Attach both eyes on front panel (rows 12–16). Add 3 black embroidered lashes above each.

😄 Face Details

Cheeks (Yellow bumps):

  • MR, 6 sc

  • inc around (12)

  • sc 2 rounds, FO and stuff lightly

  • Sew under each eye

  • Embroider red blush and small black freckles over them

Mouth:

  • With black, ch 10

  • Row 1: sc back across (9)

  • Row 2: inc in first, sc across, inc in last (11)

  • Row 3: sc across (11)

  • FO and sew as a wide curve under cheeks

  • Add red semicircle inside for tongue, and embroider two white rectangles for teeth

👔 Shirt Collar & Tie

Collar:

  • With white, ch 6, sc back across (5) – make 2 small triangles

  • Sew on each side of the neck

Tie:

  • With red, ch 9, sc back across (8) for strip

  • Small red triangle (ch 5, dec rows) for knot

  • Sew knot above strip

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Yellow + White cuffs)

  • MR, 6 sc (yellow)

  • inc around (12)

  • sc 6 rounds

  • Switch to white (cuffs): sc 3 rounds

  • FO with flat palm end (instead of round ball)

  • Stuff lightly and sew to body sides

🦵 Legs & Shoes (Make 2)

Shoes (Black):

  • MR, 6 sc

  • inc x6 (12)

  • (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • sc 3 rounds

  • (sc, dec) x6 (12)

  • Stuff firmly and FO

Socks & Legs:

  • Attach white to shoe top: sc 2 rounds

  • Red stripe: 1 round red

  • White: 2 rounds

  • Yellow: sc 6–7 rounds for leg

  • FO and sew to bottom of body

🖤 Belt

With black, embroider 3 small rectangles across brown shorts (not a full line).
Sew a small gold square for buckle.

✂️ Assembly

  1. Sew body panels firmly to keep a boxy shape.

  2. Attach arms to sides just below collar.

  3. Attach legs and shoes to base.

  4. Sew on eyes, cheeks, and mouth with teeth & tongue.

  5. Add tie and collar.

  6. Embroider details: lashes, freckles, pant pleats, sock lines.

🎉 Finishing Touches

  • Add blush on cheeks for extra cuteness

  • Stiffen base if needed so he stands upright

  • Position arms in a waving or relaxed pose

🌊 SpongeBob is Ready!

Your blocky best friend from Bikini Bottom is complete! With his goofy smile, bright eyes, and classic outfit, this amigurumi SpongeBob is perfect for gifting, display, or your own adventures under the sea. 🧽🍍💛


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