How to Crochet Tug & Pull Emoji Plushie for Gifting
Today, I am featuring 3rd of the crochet “fidget tug & pull buddy” plushie tutorial! So, learn how to crochet this set of 3 emoji long-limbed plushies including the heart eye emoji, laughing emoji and winking face emoji with a step-by-step tutorial. All these crochet sphere buddies require the same base pattern and you will learn crocheting that emoji base in the first tutorial + heart emoji variation. In the next tutorial, you will also learn the remaining two face variations. Perfect gift among buddies, couples and just because.
Crochet Tug & Pull Emoji Plushie
Again, these crochet emoji plushies made of chenille yarn are crocheted as the leggy heart plushies with arms and legs that you can pull on to make longer or shorter and that is so satisfying. You can also modify that for the sad emoji and other variations. Anyway, continue reading for learning more about this plush emoji plush project!
Know the designer: The designer behind this buddy plushie with glitter eyes is @TheStitchZoo – she is an incredible crochet designer with hundreds of plushie patterns explained in quick and beginner-friendly tutorials.
Tutorial to Crochet the Emoji Plushie with Different Faces
This fun crochet project creates an interactive emoji fidget toy featuring pullable arms and legs. Crafty makers use thick plush blanket yarn and basic stitches like single crochets, increases, and decreases to form a soft, squishy round body.
The limbs are made using a continuous cord technique, allowing you to tug one limb to make another move.
Inside the toy, a small nylon pouch holds the polyfill stuffing securely so it never escapes through the stitch gaps during play. You can easily customize your plushie with unique crocheted or felt facial expressions, making a delightful handmade toy for everyone.
Skill Level
Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
The project uses simple fundamental crochet techniques (working in the round, basic increases, and decreases). It introduces one special technique called the Longtail Foundation Base Chain (a type of I-cord) to make sturdy, stretchable arms and legs, which is fully demonstrated step-by-step.
Abbreviations Used
ch: Chain stitch
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (work 2 single crochets in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
hdc: Half double crochet
mr: Magic ring (magic circle)
FLO: Front loop only (used when closing the final opening)
Longtail Foundation / I-Cord: Special cord technique used for the pullable limbs
Materials Mentioned and Used in Detail
- Sturdy Main Body Yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn (super bulky plush yarn)
- Facial Details Yarn
- Crochet Hooks:
- 6.0 mm Crochet Hook: Used for the main body and thick blanket yarn limbs.
- Smaller Crochet Hook: Used for crocheting fine facial features with worsted weight yarn.
- Inner Stuffing Enclosure
- Stuffing: Polyfill polyester fiberfill.
- Adhesive: Permanent fabric glue. Applied inside the small hand and foot cavities to permanently lock yarn knots in place against heavy pulling.
- Optional Face Features:
- Safety Eyes: Optional plastic safety eyes (1 or 2 depending on the specific emoji design).
- Craft Felt
- Essential Tools & Notions:
- Yarn / Tapestry Needle: For hiding ends and attaching face elements.
- Stitch Markers: For keeping track of the start of each round.
- Scissors: For trimming yarn tails.
Learn Crocheting A Buddy Emoji Plushie
Written Pattern?
The crochet emoji fidget toy plushie tutorial has all the instructions needed to crochet these! You can also get the ad-free pattern!
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