Everyone loves getting into the spirit of Valentine's Day, and what better way than by creating a little Cupid amigurumi to gift your loved ones or decorate your space? Go through the delightful and easy-to-make Crochet Valentine’s Cupid, perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters.
This pattern, created by Anna at Little Crochet Farm, features a charming design that completes quickly, making it a joyous project for a cozy afternoon. The Cupid amigurumi wears tiny crocheted shorts and carries a distinct appeal with various available color options, allowing personalization for any recipient. So, visit the complete guide and start making something very special for your loved one!
Crochet Valentine's Cupid Amigurumi Pattern
Finished Measurements
- Sizes may vary based on yarn and hook size used.
Yarn Requirements
- Specific quantities not mentioned; depends on the size and variations.
Suggested Yarn
- Light-weight or medium-weight yarn recommended.
Suggested Hook
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc two together)
Special Stitches:
- Magic ring
- Back Loop Only (BLO)
- Invisible decrease
- Front Loop Only (FLO)
Step by step Pattern
Arms (Make 2):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 5 sc inside the ring. Pull tight and close the ring.
- Round 2: Work 5 increases (2 sc in each stitch). (10 sc at the end of the round).
- Secure the beginning tail by weaving in with a tapestry needle.
- Rounds 3-9: Work 10 sc for each round.
- Add stuffing material halfway up the arm.
- Round 10: Fold the arm flat and crochet through both sides to join (5 sts each side).
Body and Head:
- Begin with another magic ring.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc inside the magic ring and pull tight.
- Round 2: Work 6 increases (12 sc at the end of the round).
- Rounds 3-5: Work 12 sc for each round.
For Shorts (Color Change):
- Change to shorts color and work 12 back loop slip stitches for round 6.
- Make two leg pieces, fasten off one completely and continue working on the other.
- Tie the old and new color tightly and cut the yarn.
- Round 7: Connect the two leg pieces by working 26 back loop single crochets around both legs and the chain joining them.
- Rounds 8-9: Work 26 sc around.
- Round 10: 11 sc, dec, repeat twice (24 sc at the end).
- Change back to body color.
- Round 11: Work 24 sc.
- Round 12-15: Work 24 sc for each round.
- Round 16: 2 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (18 sts at end).
- Round 17: 1 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (12 sts at end).
Head:
- On round 18, work the sc in the remaining front loops from the round 17 and begin the head.
- The pattern of increasing continues until you reach 42 stitches for the head's width.
- Work even rounds without increase to build up the head.
- Gradually decrease by working decrease rounds until you are left with 12 stitches.
- Cut the yarn, and fasten off by weaving through the front loops of remaining sts, then pull tight.
Note: This is a concise version. For the exact placement of arms and legs and detailed finishing instructions, please refer to the video tutorial as provided.
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