Crochet Minnie Mouse Christmas Amigurumi

Crochet Minnie Mouse Christmas Amigurumi Recipe

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in black, white, red, yellow, and pink (medium weight)
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• Polyester stuffing
• Safety eyes (10mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• SC: Single Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (combine two stitches)
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• SL ST: Slip Stitch

Steps:

Head:

1. With black yarn, make a MR and crochet 6 SC into it (6).
2. INC in each stitch around (12).
3. [1 SC, INC] around (18).
4. [2 SC, INC] around (24).
5. Continue for 6 rounds of SC (24).
6. Begin decreasing: [2 SC, DEC] around (18).
7. Add stuffing. Continue decreasing until the head is closed.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Using black yarn, crochet a MR and 6 SC into it (6).
2. INC in each stitch (12).
3. SC around for 2 rounds. Sew the ears to the top of the head.

Body:

1. With red yarn, make a MR and crochet 6 SC into it (6).
2. INC in each stitch (12).
3. [1 SC, INC] around (18).
4. Switch to black yarn, work 3 rows of SC (18).
5. Switch back to red, work 5 rows, stuffing as you go.
6. Attach the body to the head.

Arms (Make 2):

1. With white yarn, crochet a MR and 6 SC into it (6).
2. Work 3 rows of SC in white, then switch to black for 4 more rows.
3. Attach the arms to the body.

Legs (Make 2):

1. Using yellow yarn, crochet 6 SC into a MR (6).
2. INC all around (12).
3. SC for 3 rounds, then switch to black for 3 more rounds.
4. Stuff lightly and sew the legs to the body.

Bow:

1. With red yarn, chain 8 and SC across for 4 rows.
2. Cinch the middle with yarn to form the bow. Add white polka dots with small circles made using white yarn.
3. Attach the bow between the ears.

Skirt:

1. With red yarn, crochet a chain long enough to wrap around the waist.
2. Work 2 rows of DC to create the skirt and add white polka dots.
3. Attach securely to the body.

Finishing Touches:

1. Insert safety eyes and embroider eyelashes, a pink mouth, and a small black nose.
2. Add a hanging loop with yarn or string for display.

The Crochet Minnie Mouse Christmas Amigurumi combines festive cheer and Disney magic, making it a must-have decoration or handmade gift for the holiday season.