Amigurumi are Japanese anime -inspired patterns for crocheting small, adorable dolls and critters. Mochimochi is the same thing, but done with knitting.
If you’ve never made one of these and have been thinking about it, but you haven’t wanted to invest in a whole book of patterns without trying some first, you’re in luck! Some designers have begun publishing individual patterns and small groups of patterns in Kindle format at low prices! With the holidays just around the corner, whether you’ve got kids or female friends on your gift list, you’ll be glad to have patterns on hand to create these cute, easily customizable figures—plus, many of the crochet patterns are so simple, they’re great for beginners and can be whipped up in a matter of hours.
Note that most are not appropriate for kids younger than three, due to small parts that can pose a choking hazard.
Amigurumi Pattern For Little Babies (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99) – Crochet pattern for little dolls with cute animal caps. Included are: a tiny piggy-, duck, froggy, bear and bunny hat.
Easy crochet pattern. The pattern uses US crochet terms. It has detailed instructions and 8 images to help you make these little dolls. The babies are 3 inches/ 7.5 cm high. A basic knowledge of crochet terms is required to make these cute little dolls.
Note: Kindle crochet pattern cannot be printed. If you [want] to read this pattern without a PC/laptop, you’ll need a Kindle or other e-reader. The finished dolls are not suitable for children under 3 years because of loose parts.
Little Girls Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99) – Crochet skill level: Easy.
This crochet pattern is written in English (using US crochet terms). It has detailed instructions and 26 images to help you make these Little Girls [with many clothing variations]. The Little Girls are 4″ tall. (10.5 cm).
Note: Kindle crochet pattern cannot be printed. If you [want] to read this pattern without a PC/laptop, you’ll need a Kindle or other e-reader. The finished dolls are not suitable for children under 3 years because of loose parts.
Puffy Pals Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99) – Crochet pattern to make 7 little animal dolls: a bunny, puppy, bear, cat, ducky, frog and piglet. Size: the dolls are 2.4 inches/ 6 cm high (excluding ears). Easy crochet pattern.
Note: Kindle crochet pattern cannot be printed. If you [want] to read this pattern without a PC/laptop, you’ll need a Kindle or other e-reader. The finished dolls are not suitable for children under 3 years because of loose parts.
Halloween / Dress-Up Girls Amigurumi Pattern (no reviews yet – same designer as above patterns, currently priced at $2.99) – Crochet pattern for a little witch, devil, ghost, pumpkin and a pumpkin girl.
Skill level for crochet: Intermediate. The pattern uses US crochet terms. Size: The Girls are 2.5 inches/ 6 cm high (This excludes the hat). Ghost = 2 inches/ 5 cm high. Pumpkin = 1 inch/ 2.5 cm high, Diameter: 2 inches/ 5cm.
Note: Kindle crochet pattern cannot be printed. If you [want] to read this pattern without a PC/laptop, you’ll need a Kindle or other e-reader. The finished dolls are not suitable for children under 3 years because of loose parts.
Pigs With Wigs Knitted Mochimochi Pattern Set (no reviews yet, but this is an excerpt from a whole book of patterns that has an average review rating of 4.5/5 stars; this pattern set currently priced at $4.99) – This is what happens when you let the pigs get into the piggy bank. Such extravagance is appalling! Included are [the pig pattern and] 4 designs for interchangeable wigs—an awesome afro, magnificent mohawk, beautiful beehive, and buxom bob.
Recommended for intermediate to advanced knitters, double-pointed needles are used to make these dolls.
TV Guy Knitted Mochimochi Pattern (no reviews yet, but this is an excerpt from a whole book of patterns that has an average review rating of 4.5/5 stars; this pattern set currently priced at $4.99) – No longer the center of attention, this old tube finally gets control of the remote. All the competitive ice skating he can watch! Make this knitted amigurumi toy for the couch potatoes in your life.
Recommended for intermediate to advanced knitters, double-pointed needles are used to make these dolls.
Confused Moose Knitted Mochimochi Pattern (no reviews yet, but this is an excerpt from a whole book of patterns that has an average review rating of 4.5/5 stars; this pattern set currently priced at $4.99) – This gentle giant thinks he’s a bird! Just wait until he tries out those “wings.” Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.
Recommended for intermediate to advanced knitters, double-pointed needles are used to make these dolls.
Note that there’s one, 1-star review entered for this pattern, but the reviewer rated it that way because she didn’t understand she was buying a single pattern and not the entire book from which this pattern is excerpted.
If you’re tempted to buy all three of the above patterns, you might consider just buying the book they came from: Knitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $14.99) – Toys, people! Who doesn’t love toys?
They make you smile, give you something to squeeze and hug, and can even sit on the couch and watch TV with you. But could the toy be a couch, or an old-fashioned television? Is that too weird? Not if the toy is mochimochi, the super-cute and strange knitted toys author Anna Hrachovec created after fallingi n love with the bizarre character designs that are popular in Japan.
A mochimochi can be anything, from fearsome baby gators to pigs with beehive hairdos, from the toe-nibbling monster slippers to an assortment of itty-bitty hamsters, micro mountains, and human beans complete with comb-overs!
And what knitter doesn’t need a diversion from the usual socks, hats, and scarves? Many of these toys take less than an hour to make. Don’t worry, even a beginner can learn to knit mochimochi. If your toy comes out a little lumpy, it’ll only add to its personality!
Whether it’s a bite-free bed bug, a smiling smokestack, or a grouchy couch–these 20 toys are quirkier than teddy bears but every bit as adorable.
Also consider: Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $9.99) – Definitely for advanced knitters.
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Typically they are kooky little animals but they can also be inanimate objects, like vegetables, that are given faces and limbs.
This book [has] 20 designs, including animals and inanimate objects. A knitting basics section provides instructions for all the techniques needed to make the projects.