Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed creatures, and it remains the fastest way to turn a ball of yarn into a gift someone actually squeals over. This collection gathers free amigurumi crochet patterns for animals, characters and food-shaped plushies, each translated into US-standard notation with round-by-round stitch counts, so you always know how many stitches you should have before moving on.

Most designs here are worked in continuous spirals of single crochet with basic increases and invisible decreases — beginner-friendly territory once you can crochet a magic ring. Grab a hook one or two sizes smaller than your yarn suggests so the stuffing never shows through, and start with a smaller piece before committing to a large plush.