Check out this fun Crochet Grimace Amigurumi Tutorial! Learn how to make a cute and cuddly Grimace character with easy-to-follow steps. This guide will show you how to crochet everything from the arms and legs to the distinctive round body and charming features like its wide eyes and friendly smile.
Crochet Grimace Amigurumi Tutorial
Material:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
- Fiberfill
- Safety Eyes
- Embroidery Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Blush Makeup
Arms (Make 2)
Start with a magic circle.
- Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
Round 1:
- 1 sc in the first stitch (consider using a stitch marker).
- 1 sc in the next stitch.
- Work 2 sc in the third stitch.
- Repeat this pattern (1 sc in the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc in the third) around. You will have 8 stitches at the end.
Round 2:
- Decrease round: 1 sc in the next two stitches, then a single crochet decrease (sc decrease).
- Repeat this around.
Next Rounds:
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around for two rounds.
Finishing the Arm:
- Close the arm by working 2 single crochets across both sides.
- Leave a long tail for sewing onto the body.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with a magic circle.
- Work 5 sc into the magic circle.
Round 1 (Increase Round):
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around, giving you 10 sc in total.
- Tighten and secure the magic circle tail.
Round 2:
- 1 sc in each stitch around, but in the back loop only, for a total of 10 stitches.
For Rounds 3 & 4:
- Continue by working 1 sc and then 4 sc decreases.
- Work a sc in the last stitch for a total of 6 stitches.
Round 5:
- 1 sc in each stitch around, again totaling 6 stitches.
- Finish and cut, leaving a short tail.
Body
Join the Legs:
- First, stuff the legs. Then, join them by stitching across both legs with crochet stitches to begin forming the body.
Rounds 1-6 (7-12 on the body):
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
Round 13 (Decrease Round):
- The pattern is two sc then a decrease, repeated around.
In Round 14-18:
- Continue working 1 sc in each stitch around.
Round 19 (Decrease Round):
- The pattern here is four sc and then a decrease, repeated around.
Rounds 20-23:
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
Finishing and Details:
- Secure Safety Eyes between rounds 20 and 21.
Decrease Round 24:
- Work 1 sc, followed by a sc decrease all the way around.
- Stuff the Body fully.
Final Decrease:
- Decrease until you have five stitches left, and then finish off.
Mouth & Eyelids:
- Use yarn to embroider the mouth and create eyelids over the safety eyes.
Sew on Arms:
- Stitch the arms to the body just below the head.
Eyebrows:
- Add eyebrows above the eyes with black yarn.
Blush:
- Apply a bit of blush makeup near the eyes for extra cute detail.
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