Crochet Expressions Pills Amigurumi Pattern For Holiday Gifts

Have you seen the pills with interesting faces and adorable expressions? This pattern is all about creating those cute amigurumi pill plushies! The pill shape is simple and round, with a two-color design for a classic capsule look. The pattern is versatile, allowing for custom colors and fun faces using embroidered eyes and felt mouths. These plushies are perfect as key rings, pet toys, or unique gifts, adding a dose of cuteness to anyone's day. So, lets make them and spread joy!

Crochet Expressions Pills Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Required:

Yarn in at least two colors (Milk cotton yarn, light worsted weight recommended)
3.5 mm crochet hook
Pair of scissors
Darning needle
Poly fiber fill
Felt and fabric glue (for mouth)
Safety eyes (optional)
Embroidery cotton

Abbreviations:

sc: Single crochet
st: Stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Step by step Instructions

Top Half of the Pill (Starting Color):

Magic Ring: Create a magic ring. If needed, refer to a tutorial for help.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a sl st into the back loop of the first stitch (6 sts).
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 sts).
Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 sts).
Rounds 5-12: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
Change Color: At the end of Round 12, switch to your second color.
- Undo the last stitch of Round 12, tie the new color yarn with a single knot to the existing color yarn.
- Complete the last stitch with the new color and continue.

Bottom Half of the Pill (Second Color):

Round 13: Working in the back loops only, chain 1 (counts as the first stitch), sc in each back loop around (24 sts). This will create a defined color change line.
Rounds 14-18: Sc in each st around (24 sts).

Adding Features:

Eyes: Optionally position safety eyes about 6 stitches apart and 2 rounds down from the color change. Secure with stoppers.
Face: Embroider a face using embroidery cotton, if desired. Sew on any additional felt features (e.g., smile) using fabric glue after assembly is easier.

Final Decrease:

Round 19: 2 sc, dec around (18 sts).
Round 20: 1 sc, dec around (12 sts).
- Add fiberfill stuffing.
Round 21: Dec around (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Finishing:

Use the yarn tail and a darning needle to close the bottom securely by weaving the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch. Pull tight to close the hole, and weave in the end.
Add any remaining felt features with fabric glue and allow it to dry.