Blank Canvas Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

I love crocheting little stuffed animals! They're a great gift because they look really impressive but they don't take nearly as long to crochet as a scarf or something like that.

Another thing that makes amigurumi a really great is that it is easily customized. This pattern is really easy and allows much more freedom for the colorwork and accessories that fit.

Blank Canvas Animal Crochet Pattern

• This pattern can work really great with a number of yarn weights and hook sizes, so you can pick what works best for you. My favorite is using two strands of worsted weight 4ply yarn and a 6.5 mm (K) hook. If you want to use just one strand of 4ply yarn, I recommend a 3.75 or 4 mm hook. Just make sure that the hook is small enough to make the fabric without big holes, but not really inflexible.
• You will also need some stuffing, how much and what you stuff it with will, of course, is up to you. Polyester fiber is the obvious choice, but if you are making this just as a desk toy I would recommend stuffing it with recycled plastic grocery bags. It's free, the noise is cool, and you're saving the earth!

Body:

~worked in the round~
Round 1: Sc 6 into a magic ring, and pull tight (or chain 2 and sc in the 2nd chain from hook) (6)

Round 2: 2 Sc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (18)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (24)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (30)

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (36)

Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (42)

Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (48)

Round 9: *Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (54)

Round 10: *Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (60)

Rounds 11-?: Sc in every stitch around 

This is the body of your animal, so it can be as long or as short as you want. I would recommend doing about 25 rounds, 35 rounds in total so far.

Round 36: *Sc in next 4, sc2tog* repeat around (50) **here is a really great technique for an invisible sc decrease I highly recommend it.**
Round 37: *Sc in next 3, sc2tog* repeat around (40)
Round 36: *Sc in next 2, sc2tog* repeat around (30)
This is where I usually stop to sew in the appendages and embroidery details, then put in the stuffing.
Round 38: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog* repeat around (20)
Round 39: Sc2tog in every stitch around (10)
Round 40: Sc2tog in every stitch around (5) 
Sew closed

Basic Arms and Legs

Make these before you sew up the body. Stuff as you go. 

Round 1: Sc 6 into a magic ring
Round 2: Sc 2 in each sc (12)
Round 3: *Sc in next 5, 2 sc in next sc* in every stitch around (14)
Round 4-?: Sc in every stitch around
I usually crochet a total of about 20 rows in the arms, and 22 or 23 for the legs.

Other Body Parts and Accessories

This is where your creativity can shine. You can add round ears and a little puff tail and a snout for a bear. Add a trunk and big floppy ears and it is an elephant! The body would be perfect for an owl or a penguin if you make wings instead of long arms. The possibilities are endless!!

Examples:

Hipster Bear (Robert with a silent "t")