An amigurumi is a crocheted 3D animal, person, or small object. This is a technique that can be used in knitting as well, however knitting tends to be stretchy while crochet is tighter. When I was learning to crochet, the first thing I made was a small amigurumi monster. After a few years of crocheting I decided to create my own amigurumi pattern. Theodore the Octopus key chain. This is a simple pattern that doesn’t take long to make but is completely customizable. I made one with different colored eyes and another with little devil horns. To point is to have fun and make your own little friend. This pattern is free, if you make one please send me a picture, I would love to see him.
Theodore’s Pattern
Supplies
Medium worsted weight yarn, any color
Small safety eyes
4.0 mm crochet hook
Poly-fil stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch marker (optional)
Body
Round 1: Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Inc around (12)
Round 3: Inc, 1 SC repeat (18)
Rounds 4-6: SC across (18)
Round 7: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around.
Bottom
Round 1: Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Inc around (12)
Round 3: Inc, 1 SC repeat (18)
Scrap Stitch Crochet 