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Looking for a portable worry doll? Check out my free HUGGY BUDDY pattern!
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The Huggy Buddy is a quick and easy amigurumi charm that can be attached to a necklace, keychain, backpack, purse, tote, or other bag. This pattern bundle includes instructions for the base pattern, and modifications to make 5 different animals, including:
- bunny rabbit
- pig
- bear
- sloth
- penguin
About the Project
- Easy / beginner-friendly
- Works up quickly
- Stashbuster project; great for using up leftover yarn scraps
This pattern is available as a:
- Free video tutorial for the base pattern
- Free written pattern for base pattern
- Paid ad-free PDF pattern with bonus: photo references, variations for 5 different animals, and a printable adoption certificate
Uses
- Keychain: add a keyring
- Ornament: add a hanging loop for your Christmas tree
- Scent Sachet: stuff it with a satchel of lavender (or your favorite scent) to make it into a soothing diffuser for your car, office, or room
- Party favor: great for birthday parties, Easter egg stuffers, Valentine's Day class gifts, Christmas stocking stuffers
- Baby mobile: add it to a crib mobile
- Gift: for family and friends as a last-minute birthday gift, holiday gift
- "Pocket pal" or fidget: suitable as a portable therapy aid or security toy for kids with special needs like autism or ADHD. This worry doll can also be a tool to help ease separation anxiety during back-to-school season!
- Craft fair product: sell it at markets; it's the perfect market prep pattern to work up because it's quick and easy
- Charity: these make adorable Random Acts of Kindness gifts for those who need a pick-me-up or emotional support amigurumi
Free Printable Adoption Certificate
Make this a fun amigurumi gift for little ones by including this free printable adoption certificate! These can be made as birthday party favors for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students.
Sign up using the form above, and make sure you don't click away so that you can be redirected to the printable download. Enjoy!
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Yarn
These Huggy Buddies can be crocheted with different yarn weights and fibers to create a variety of looks. In the photo below, the little bear on the right is crocheted using 100% cotton medium weight 4 yarn (Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8), which makes a perfect keychain size. I love the stitch definition as well, and it's fun to crochet it using different yarn colors. Other medium weight yarns that I'd recommend include Lion Brand's 24/7 Cotton Yarn.
For the larger bear on the right, I used a 100% polyester yarn that creates a chenille velvet look. The end result is fluffy, plush, squishy, and super soft! Since the yarn is thicker, I used a larger hook size as well (5mm).
PDF Pattern
The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, includes photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)
Bonus: The PDF pattern download will also come with a printable adoption certificate!
HUGGY BUDDY
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- YO = yarn over
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- tr = treble (triple) crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
Materials:
- Super bulky weight 6 yarn in blue and white (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn)
- 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
- 7mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Notes (Read Before Beginning!):
- Below are instructions for the basic head and body pattern.
- Variations for each animal, photo references, and the printable adoption certificate are available in the printable PDF pattern only.
HEAD
R1: Ch 2, insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)R2: Inc around. (12)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
R4-R5: Sc around. (18)
Insert 7mm eyes between R2-R3 on opposite sides of the face. Note that R1 is the front of the face, and not the top of the head.
R6: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)
Stuff the head.
R7: Dec around. (6)
FO with a tail and sew the opening closed. Weave in the ends.
BODY
R1: Ch 2, insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)R2: Inc around. (12)
R3-R4: Sc around. (12)
R5: Dec around. (6)
FO with a long tail for sewing to the head later.
FEET (x2)
Attach yarn to a st in R2 of the body. Ch. (YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull through a loop) x 3. YO and pull through all 7 loops. Ch. Sl st in the same st. FO and weave in the ends.ARMS (x2)
Attach yarn to a st in R5 of the body. Ch 8, sl st in the opposite arm spot on the body. Sl st in each st going back to the first st you made. FO and weave in the ends.FINISHING
Make sure the body and head are stuffed. Position the head over the body’s neck opening. Sew the two pieces together using the body’s long yarn tail. Weave in all ends.
Video Tutorial
Ready to crochet this project with me? Follow the step-by-step video tutorial below!
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