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Chubby Critter Crochet Buddy
A quick and easy amigurumi critter that uses a soda can tab as a base.
Materials
- Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 20 yards
- 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
- One standard soda can pop tab
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional, but recommended)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: single crochet decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Make a magic ring. This will be the center of your sphere.
Body
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) At this point, you will insert the pop tab. Place the pop tab inside the sphere, ensuring it sits flat at the bottom. Stuff the sphere firmly around the tab with fiberfill. Continue to stuff as you go. Rnd 10: [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 11: [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 12: [Sc 2, dec] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 13: [Sc, dec] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 14: [Dec] 6 times. (6 sts)
Assembly / Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail onto a yarn needle. Weave the needle through the front loop of each remaining stitch. Pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the yarn end securely. If desired, you can add small embroidered eyes or other embellishments to give your critter personality.
Tips
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to help keep track of your rounds, especially for beginners.
- Crochet tightly to prevent the stuffing from showing through the stitches.
- Don't be afraid to overstuff slightly; amigurumi often looks best when firm.
- Make a gauge swatch to ensure your stitches are consistent, although gauge is not critical for this project's functionality.
Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com