Splat might be an oddball with his squishy blue body and wonky antennas, but he's just the right kind of friend to sit by your side. If you have a soft spot for crafting and love bringing imaginative characters to life, crocheting your own Amigurumi Splat is a delightful project to try. The amigurumi toy pattern is simple to follow, reassuring even beginners they can create a toy that's snug and symmetrical.
With a few rounds of single crochets, and increases and decreases in colourful yarn, the impulsive world of Amigurumi crochet lets you shape Splat's endearing features, from his round body right up to his peculiar antennas. The result? A squishy companion that's sure to spark smiles and stories in every craft-loving heart.
Why Love This Pattern:
Crocheting an Amigurumi Splat isn’t just about making a toy; it’s about creating a cheerful buddy with your own hands. Here's why you'll love bringing this quirky character to life:
- Easy & Fun: Straightforward steps mean anyone can make it. It's a joy to create!
- Quick Project: See your Splat come to life in just a few hours.
- Make It Yours: Change colours or sizes to create a unique Splat.
- Great as Gifts: Handmade Splats are special presents that show you care.
- Stress Buster: Crocheting Splat is relaxing and helps you chill out.
- Skill Up: It's a good practice to get even better at crocheting.
- Cute Decor: Splat isn’t just fun to make; it also brightens up any room.
Making an Amigurumi Splat is a delightful project that’s simple, satisfying, and sure to spread smiles.
Making The Crochet Amigurumi Splat
Materials Needed:
- Blue colour yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Cardboard circles, 23mm in diameter (for the bottom of the legs)
- Darning needle
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Scissors
Step by step Pattern
Head & Body (Crocheted as one piece):
- Magic ring, crochet 6 single crochet (sc) into it.
- Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 sc, then inc in the next stitch. Repeat - around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: 2 sc, then inc. Repeat - around (24 stitches).
- Round 5: 3 sc, then inc. Repeat - around (30 stitches).
- Round 6: 4 sc, then inc. Repeat - around (36 stitches).
- Round 7: 5 sc, then inc. Repeat - around (42 stitches).
- Crochet 5 rounds of sc in each stitch around without increases (42 stitches each round).
- Round 13: Start making decreases; 5 sc, then make a decrease (dec). Repeat - around (36 stitches).
- Crochet 3 rounds of sc in each stitch around without decreases (36 stitches each round).
- Round 17: 4 sc, then dec. Repeat - around (30 stitches).
- Crochet 3 rounds of sc in each stitch around without decreases (30 stitches each round).
- Decrease rounds: Continue with decreasing rounds as follows while stuffing the body:
- 3 sc, then dec. Repeat around (24 stitches).
- 2 sc, then dec. Repeat around (18 stitches).
- 1 sc, then dec. Repeat around (12 stitches).
- Next, make only 3 decreases in a row, then finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing and use a darning needle to tighten and close the rest of the stitches.
Legs (Make 2):
- Magic ring, crochet 6 sc into it.
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 sc, then inc. Repeat - around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: 2 sc, then inc. Repeat *-*around (24 stitches).
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch around (24 stitches).
- Round 6: 6 sc, then make 6 dec one after another, then 6 sc. You will have 18 stitches left.
- Round 7: Put the cardboard circle at the leg's bottom. 3 sc, then make 6 dec, then 3 sc (12 stitches).
- 2 sc, then dec. Repeat - around until you have 9 stitches.
- Round 10-17: Sc in each stitch around. Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 4):
- Magic ring, crochet 6 sc into it.
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 sc, then inc. Repeat - around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: Sc in each stitch around (18 stitches).
- Round 5: 4 sc, then dec. Repeat - around.
- Continue decreasing as follows: 3 sc, then dec. Repeat - around until you have 12 stitches. Stuff lightly.
- Sc in each stitch around for the next round.
- 2 sc, then dec. Repeat - around for the next round, then sc in each stitch around.
Antennas (Make 3, different sizes):
- Largest Antenna:
- Magic ring, crochet 6 sc into it.
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Sc in each stitch around for the next few rounds, then start decreasing by making 3 sc, 3 dec, and 3 sc to have 9 stitches. Stuff lightly. Continue with 1 sc, then dec around until you have 6 stitches. Crochet several rounds without decreases, then finish.
- Two slightly smaller antennas are made similarly but start decreasing sooner to create the smaller sizes.
Assembly:
- Use a darning needle and yarn to sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Attach the four arms on both sides of the body.
- Sew the antennas on the head.
- Use bubble pins to help position the parts before sewing if needed.
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