5 Free Crochet Character Accessory Patterns for Kids
I found myself in the hunt for animal amigurumi this month MORE THAN ever. So, I decided to lean away from animals and share some crochet patterns that are based on iconic movie and cartoon characters or at least they are not crochet animal amigurumi. For this, I have chosen the Minion, Totoro, SpongeBob, Kpop Demon Hunter Tiger and finally, crocheted Aranara. Definitely, I am planning to add more character patterns such as the anime characters, Disney characters and other Kpop characters. So, be sure to reach this curation whenever you are looking for NEW character amigurumi and accessories.
Crochet Character Accessory Patterns
I also shared Mario Patterns a month ago, so be sure to check them later-on. For now, you will crochet a Minion face amigurumi that can b used as a keychain, My Neighbor Totoro amigurumi for which I also shared an umbrella pattern, a SpongeBob face pouch for kids, Derpy tiger face amigurumi and also three finger puppet patterns. I hope you will want to learn all of them. Now, let’s get started!
Character crochet ideas shared already:
01 of 05 Crochet Cute Minion Character Amigurumi
The Crochet Cute Minion is a simple project that creates a small, cylindrical Minion perfect for keychains or room decor. This tutorial uses yellow, blue, white, grey, and black yarn to capture the character’s iconic look.
Quick Making Guide:
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Body: Start with yellow yarn in a magic ring of 6 single crochets. Increase each round until you have 36 stitches, then crochet several rounds to build the height. Switch to blue yarn for the overalls and begin decreasing while stuffing the body firmly before sewing the bottom closed.
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Eye & Goggle: Use white yarn to crochet a small circle (8 sc, then 16 sc). Switch to grey yarn for one round of single crochets to create the goggle frame.
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Strap: Create a long chain of approximately 43 black stitches to form the goggle strap.
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Assembly: Glue or sew the white eye onto the body, wrap the black strap around the head, and add a black safety eye to the center of the white eye.
Video Pattern:
02 of 05 Crochet Totoro Character Amigurumi
This crochet Totoro amigurumi is a soft and cute handmade toy inspired by the character from My Neighbor Totoro. It is made with simple stitches in grey yarn and filled to make it fluffy. The finished toy looks friendly and adorable, perfect for anime fans, gifts, or room decoration.
Quick Making Guide:
- Start with grey yarn magic ring.
- Crochet body in rounds (increase then straight).
- Stuff the body with fiberfill.
- Make ears, arms, and small belly patch.
- Sew all parts onto the body.
- Add eyes and nose details.
- Finish and shape Totoro nicely.
03 of 05 Crochet Cute SpongeBob Pouch
The crochet SpongeBob cute pouch is a fun handmade bag inspired by the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. It has a bright yellow square shape with simple face details. The pouch is soft, playful, and useful for small items like coins or keys. It is great for gifts and cartoon fans.
Quick Making Guide:
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Main Body: Crochet two yellow rectangular panels using single crochets for a sturdy shape.
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Facial Features: Attach white and black circles for eyes, a yellow nose, and embroider a red smile with white teeth.
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Signature Outfit: Switch to white and brown yarn at the bottom to create the shirt and pants, adding a red tie.
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Assembly: Sew the panels together on three sides, leaving the top open or adding a closure.
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Finishing Touches: Embroider black eyelashes and cheek freckles to complete the character’s look.
Video Pattern:
04 of 05 Crochet Derpy Tiger Amigurumi
The derpy tiger amigurumi is a perfect project for those who love creating quirky, handmade plushies with unique personalities. It has a round body and wide-set eyes that give it a signature charming and silly expression.
Quick Making Guide:
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Body & Head: Start with orange yarn in a magic ring and crochet a round, egg-like shape using single crochet increases and decreases.
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Limbs: Create four small, stubby cylinders for the legs and a slightly longer, tapered piece for the tail using orange and white yarn.
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Muzzle & Ears: Crochet two small white circles for the cheeks and two orange semi-circles for the ears to be attached to the head.
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Facial Details: Use black safety eyes placed widely apart and embroider a simple pink nose and black mouth to achieve the “derpy” look.
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Stripes: Use black embroidery thread or thin yarn to add simple horizontal stripes across the back and forehead.
Video Pattern:
05 of 05 Crochet Finger Puppet Monster Pattern
These monster puppet is a creative project that results in a fun, interactive toy for kids. They show a simple cylindrical shape and customizable features that allow for endless variations and colorful, imaginative play.
Quick Making Guide:
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Body: Using any bright color of yarn, start with a magic ring of 6 single crochets and increase until the diameter matches your finger, then work rounds of single crochets until it reaches the desired length.
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Eyes: Crochet one or more small white circles (depending on how many eyes your monster needs) and add black safety eyes or embroidery to the center.
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Horns or Ears: Attach a contrasting yarn color to the top of the head and crochet small triangles or “nubs” using a series of chains and slip stitches.
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Mouth: Use black embroidery thread to sew a wide, toothy grin or a simple straight line across the middle of the body.
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Details: Add extra personality by attaching small tufts of yarn for hair or using different colors for each round to create a striped monster.
Video Pattern:
