🧶✨ How to Crochet a Mini Bump Minion - FREE Step-by-Step Tutorial
Welcome, crochet lovers! 🧵💛 Today we bring you a fun and easy tutorial to crochet a Mini Bump Minion 🥰. If you're a fan of these mischievous yellow characters, you'll love this free pattern.
In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn to make this mini amigurumi using simple materials and basic crochet techniques. It's perfect for both beginners and experts looking for a quick, adorable project.
Plus, you can customize your Minion with unique details. Ready to start? Grab your hook and let's begin! 😍🧶
💡 This tutorial was created by Stu Producto. If you like it, don't forget to follow and subscribe for more crochet content:
🌍 Web Oficial
📺 YouTube
📘 Facebook
📝 Blog
Materials Needed:
- Acrylic or cotton yarn in yellow, black, and blue
- Crochet hook (2.5mm recommended)
- Safety eyes (10-12mm)
- Felt (white and gray)
- Sewing needle
- Stuffing (polyfill)
- Scissors
- Hot glue (optional)
Body (Yellow)
- ROUND 1: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet (sc). Close with a slip stitch (sl st).
- ROUND 2: 1 increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- ROUND 3: 1 sc, 1 increase around (18 sc).
- ROUND 4: 2 sc, 1 increase around (24 sc).
- ROUND 5: 3 sc, 1 increase around (30 sc).
- ROUNDS 6-7: 2 rounds of 30 sc (no increases).
- ROUNDS 8-9: Switch to black and crochet 2 rounds of 30 sc.
- ROUNDS 10-19: Switch back to yellow and crochet 10 rounds of 30 sc.
- ROUND 20: 3 sc, 1 decrease around (24 sc).
- ROUND 21: 2 sc, 1 decrease around (18 sc).
- ROUND 22: 1 sc, 1 decrease around (12 sc).
- ROUND 23: Decrease every stitch (6 sc).
Stuff the head and continue decreasing to close. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Eyes (Make 2)
With gray yarn:
- ROUND 1: Magic ring, 7 sc. Close with sl st.
- ROUND 2: 1 increase in each stitch (14 sc).
- ROUND 3: 1 round of 14 half double crochet (hdc) in back loops only for texture.
Cut a white felt circle for the eye interior and attach with glue or needle felting. Insert safety eyes (10-12mm) and secure with glue.
Arms (Make 2)
With black yarn:
- ROUND 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. Close with sl st.
- ROUND 2: 1 sc, 1 increase around (9 sc).
- ROUNDS 3-4: 2 rounds of 9 sc.
- ROUND 5: 1 sc, 1 decrease around (6 sc).
- ROUNDS 6-9: Switch to yellow, crochet 4 rounds of 6 sc.
Stuff and close. Sew arms to ROUND 14 of the body.
Overalls (Blue)
- ROUND 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. Close with sl st.
- ROUND 2: 1 increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- ROUND 3: 1 sc, 1 increase around (18 sc).
- ROUND 4: 2 sc, 1 increase around (24 sc).
- ROUND 5: 3 sc, 1 increase around (30 sc).
- ROUND 6: 9 sc, 1 increase around (33 sc).
- (Note: If too tight, do 4 sc, 1 increase for 36 sc.)
- ROUNDS 7-9: 3 rounds of 33 sc (or 36 sc if adjusted).
- ROUND 10 (Straps):
- Crochet 8 sc, turn and work 8 sc back.
- Chain 19, work 18 sc over chain.
- Skip 1 st, crochet 6 sc.
- Repeat for second strap.
Attach to Minion after sewing "bumps."
Additional Notes:
Size Adjustment: If the overalls feel too tight on the Minion's body, you can increase the number of stitches in ROUND 6 by doing 4 sc, 1 increase instead of 9 sc, 1 increase. This will give you 36 stitches instead of 33, making the overalls looser.
Feet (Make 2)
With black yarn:
- ROUND 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. Close with sl st.
- ROUND 2: 1 sc, 1 increase around (9 sc).
- ROUND 3: 1 round of 9 half double crochet (hdc) in back loops only.
- ROUND 4: 3 sc, 3 decreases around (6 sc).
- ROUND 5: Switch to blue, crochet 1 round of 6 sc.
- Stuff and close. Sew feet to the base of the body.
Bumps (Make 2)
With yellow yarn:
- ROUND 1: Magic ring, 6 sc.
- ROUND 2: 1 increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- ROUND 3: 1 sc, 1 increase around (18 sc).
- ROUNDS 4-5: 2 rounds of 18 sc.
- ROUND 6: 1 sc, 1 decrease around (12 sc).
- Stuff evenly. Close with decreases.
- Sew bumps to ROUND 14 of the body.
- Attach the straps underneath each bump.
Overalls Front (Bib) - Blue
- Chain 13 (this will be the width of the bib).
Row 1: 12 sc over the chain (skip the first chain).
Rows 2-8: 7 rows of 12 sc (back and forth).
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the bib to the front of the overalls, just below the straps.
Additional Bib Details:
- Optional: Add a patch or embroidery detail before sewing. Use felt or contrasting yarn.
- Position: Center the bib on the Minion's chest.
- Sewing: Use the long tail to secure it neatly.
Final Touches
- Mouth: Embroider two stitches below the eyes or a curved smile.
- Hair: Insert strands of yellow/brown yarn at the top of the head.
- Accessories (Optional):
- Overalls patch
- Eyelashes
- Glasses
Video Tutorial:
You're Done! 🥳
Your Mini Bump Minion is complete! 💛 This quick and easy amigurumi is perfect for gifting or collecting.
If you enjoyed this tutorial, support Stu Producto for more free patterns and crochet inspiration:
🌍 Web Oficial
📺 YouTube
📘 Facebook
📝 Blog
📸 Share your creation on social media and tag Stu Producto – we'd love to see your bumpy Minion! 🎉
If you’d like to explore more articles like 🧶✨ How to Crochet a Mini Bump Minion - FREE Step-by-Step Tutorial, feel free to visit the Amigurumis section.
You might also like