Bob, free minion crochet pattern

Hi Pumpkins ! My free minion crochet pattern to make Bob, is finally out ! I am so happy to share it with you and I can’t wait to see your creations ! Please send me pictures hihi ! As usual, my crochet pattern is linked with a YouTube tutorial (here) so don’t forget to check it out if you need visual support during the making of your minion or more details about the supplies !

Stuart minion crochet pattern : here

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Some notes before starting

Read the pattern completely before you start.

Full YouTube tutorial for the minions : here

If you want to make Kevin, please follow the same pattern as Bob, the only
differences are : the color of his eyes ( 2 brown eyes ) and instead of making
27 rounds for body, make 35 rounds at R15 ( the body page ).

For a result similar to the original minion, it is important to read the pattern at each step so as not to skip instructions given for a specific row. The model requires careful counting of rows and stitches.

Also, don’t hesitate to contact me here if you notice any mistake in the tutorial, thank you 🥰

Check the size of the hook indicated before each element.

The numbers placed in parentheses correspond to the number of stitches to have when finishing the row. This allows you to know if it was done correctly. If you have more than the number indicated, it means that you have added stitches. Conversely, if you lack it, you have forgotten it.

The letters (a,b,c…) at the end of sentences correspond to the pictures.

Avoid waste by mixing your cut threads with the stuffing.

When it is indicated “classic finish “, it means: Cut the thread and pass it through the loop to make a knot.

When it is indicated ‘’ invisible finish‘’, it means : Cut the thread, pass it through the loop to make a knot and then, create a ‘’ fake stitch ‘’ to make it invisible. ( please refer to this video : here )

Difficulty, stitches and techniques used

Level of difficulty : Easy ( the only stitch that is a little bit complicated is the double crochet, you can learn how to make it : here )

Stitches and techniques : double crochet stitch, single crochet, chain stitch, slip stitch, increase, decrease, back loop only, slip stitch

For more details about the different crochet stitches and techniques, watch my YouTube videos : here

If you are a beginner with chenille yarn, I suggest you to watch my video ‘’ start crocheting chenille yarn ‘’ : here

List of supplies

The use of different supplies from that indicated may vary the final rendering. You don’t have to use the same brand of yarn but the gauge has to be the same for a similar result.

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Hooks : 7mm , 8mm (L11) and 9mm (N11) : crochet kit here

Yarns ( click on the color to be linked to Amazon. No link means that I bought at the yarn Joann or Michaels ). Also, as long as the yarn gauge is respected, you can pick the yarn ball of the brand you prefer ( the result will be similar in term of proportions ).

Color	Number of skeins	Brand and Name	Weight & length of 1 ball	Gauge	Use in the pattern
Yellow (buttercup or sunshine sparkle)	2	Bernat classic baby blanket or sparkle	10.5 oz / 220 yds	6	Full minion body
Grey (misty gray)	1*	Bernat baby velvet	10.5 oz / 492 yds	4	Goggles
White	1**	Bernat baby blanket	3.5 oz / 72 yds	6	eyes
Black (1810)	1**	Estako velvet	3.5 oz / 132 yds	5	Goggles strap , feet and gloves
Blue ( baby teal )	1**	Bernat baby blanket	10.5 oz / 220 yds	6	Overalls

*To make the thread thicker for the pattern, I took the 2 ends of the ball and crocheted the 2 threads at the same time. I used less than one ball.
** You will need less than one ball.

2 black buttons ( 1 inch diameter )

2 safety eyes ( one with brown iris and one with green iris ), 23 mm : here. If you make Kevin, use two brown eyes.

Polyester fiber fill type Poly-fill ( 24 ounces )

Black and white cotton thread, for the smile and to sew the elements together : here

Darning needles. They are from the crochet kit listed at the top of the page and a sewing needle to sew the buttons.

Round counter : here

Stitch markers.

2 cardboards rounds of 2.4 inches diameter ( 6 cm ) and craft glue ( for example Elmer’s craft bond )

( More information about supplies on my blog post ‘’ Crochet supplies list for beginner ‘’ )

YouTube tutorial for the minions

Bob, Minion crochet pattern

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Abbreviations

R: round

Ro : row

Ch : chain stitch
Sc: single crochet

Dc : double crochet

Sl: slip stitch
BLO : back loop only
Inc: increase

Goggles + Eye x2

Hook 8mm (L11)

Part 1
White chenille yarn
R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 : 6 inc (12)
R3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
Invisible finish

Part 2

Grey velvet yarn ( if you are using Bernat Baby velvet, don’t forget to double the thread )

R0 : 30 ch (b)
R1 : Keep the chain on the hook, insert it in one of the 30 stitches of Part 1’s outer border and make a sc (a). Make 1 sc in each of the grey ch and the white sc at the same time (30). The grey chain will cover the contour of the Part 1. Invisible finish.

Place them under heavy books for few hours to make them flatter. Insert safety eyes as positioned in the picture (b) . Don’t forget to clip the safety eyes washer on the back. ( if you are making Kevin, use two brown eyes ).

The foot ( x2 )

Hook 7mm

Black chenille yarn
R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 : 6 inc (12)
R3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R6 > R8 : 1 sc in each stitch (30) ( 3 rounds )
R9 : 2 dec, 22 sc, 2 dec (26)
Place the 2.4 inches diameter cardboard where the magic ring is to make the bottom of the foot flat, add some glue to make sure that it stays in place.
R10 : 2 dec, 18 sc, 2 dec (22)
R11 : 2 dec, 14 sc, 2 dec (18)
R12 : 1 sc in each stitch (18) ( 1 round )

Change color*

Blue chenille yarn
R13 > R16 : 1 sc in each stitch (18) ( 4 rounds )
Invisible finish and stuff the foot.
Do the same thing for the second foot. (a)

*for invisible color change, you can watch my Youtube video : here

Hand and Arm x2

Hook 7mm

Let’s start by making three little fingers (F1, F2, F3 ). This part can be a little bit complex, so don’t hesitate the tutorial : here
Black chenille yarn

F1 and F3 :
R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 > R4 : 1 sc in each stitch (6) ( 3 rounds )
Invisible finish.

F2 :
R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 > R4 : 1 sc in each stitch (6) ( 3 rounds )
Do not close the round, keep the loop on the hook, now we will link F1 and F2. Insert the hook in F1’s one of the 6 stitch around R4.

R5 : In this stitch, make a sc . Put a stitch marker on this sc, that will be your first stitch of the round (1) + 5 sc around F1 (6). Then you are back to F2, make a sl* in the stitch where you made your first sc + 6 sc around F2 (12). You are back to your stitch marker.

*do not count the sl when final counting the stitches

R6* > R12 : 1 sc in each stitch (12) ( 7 rounds )

*When you do R6 do not crochet in the sl of R5

Stuff the three fingers and sew F3 ( thumb ) on F2 and F1 with black cotton thread. (a)

Change hook : 8 mm and change color*

Yellow yarn
R13 > R22 : 1 sc in each stitch (12) ( 10 rounds )

For arm 1 :
R23 : ( 1 sl + 2 ch ) in the same stitch, then, 2 dc*, 7 sc, 2 dc (12)
Invisible finish (c)

For arm 2 :
R23 : 3 sc then, ( 1 sl + 2 ch ) in the same stitch then, 4 dc, 4 sc (12 )
Invisible finish.

Stuff the arms a little bit. (b)

*for invisible color change, you can watch my Youtube video : here and for double crochet : here

Overall

Hook 8mm

Blue yarn
R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 : 6 inc (12)
R3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R6 : (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 (36)
R7 : (5 sc, 1 inc) x6 (42)
R8 : (6 sc, 1 inc) x6 (48)
R9 : (7 sc, 1 inc) x6 (54)
R10 : (8 sc, 1 inc) x6 (60)
R11 : (9 sc, 1 inc) x6 (66)
R12 : (10 sc, 1 inc) x6 (72)
R13 : (11 sc, 1 inc) x6 (78)
R14 : (12 sc, 1 inc) x6 (84)
R15 : BLO, 1 sc in each stitch (84)
R16 > R24 : 1 sc in each stitch (84) ( 9 rounds )
Ro25 : 19 sc (19) + 1 turning ch*

Turn your work, turning ch becomes first stitch (1) of the row, SKIP sc 19 and start crocheting in sc 18 of Ro25
Ro26 : 1 sc in each stitch (19) + 1 turning ch
Ro27 > Ro29 : Same as Ro26 ( 3 rows )
On Ro29, don’t make a turning ch at the end of the row, just classic finish

Turning chain tutorial : here

Overall’s suspenders (x2)

Hook 8 mm

Ro0 : 20 ch + 1 turning ch
Turn your work, turning ch becomes first stitch (1) of the row, SKIP ch 20 and start crocheting in ch 19 of Ro0
Ro1 : 1 sc in each stitch (20)
Classic finish .
Do the same thing for the second suspender.
Count 12 stitches from each sides of the overall front and put stitch markers on it. (a)
Then, with white cotton thread, on both sides. sew the suspenders. One end goes on top of the overall and the other end goes where the stitch markers are. Make sure not to twist them. (b). Lastly, sew the 2 buttons on the front (c). The stitch marker is simply here to indicate a specific stitch, to make it more visible on the pictures

Body

Hook 9mm

Yellow yarn
R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 : 6 inc (12)
R3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R6 : (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 (36)
R7 : (5 sc, 1 inc) x6 (42)
R8 : (6 sc, 1 inc) x6 (48)
R9 : (7 sc, 1 inc) x6 (54)
R10 : (8 sc, 1 inc) x6 (60)
R11 : (9 sc, 1 inc) x6 (66)
R12 : (10 sc, 1 inc) x6 (72)
R13 : (11 sc, 1 inc) x6 (78)
R14 : BLO, 1 sc in each stitch (78)
R15 > R41 : 1 sc in each stitch (78) ( 27 rounds* )

* 35 rounds if you make Kevin
R42 : (11 sc, 1 dec) x6 (72)
R43 : (10 sc, 1 dec) x6 (66)
R44 : (9 sc, 1 dec) x6 (60)
R45 : (8 sc, 1 dec) x6 (54)
R46 : (7 sc, 1 dec) x6 (48)
R47 : (6 sc, 1 dec) x6 (42)
R48 : (5 sc, 1 dec) x6 (36)
Start stuffing the body
R49 : (4 sc, 1 dec) x6 (30)
R50 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)

Insert a stitch marker on the last stitch to block the thread ( do not cut it ) because we are going to start assembling the elements together. Stuff the body to the top.

Assembly

Assemble and sew the elements as shown in pictures.

For the arms, make sure that both thumbs are up. Then sew on R23’s double crochets, it will look like the end of the arm blends into the body.

For the goggles, make sure to only sew the white part to the body. Not sewing the grey part creates relief.

Goggles strap

Hook 8mm

Black chenille yarn
Ro0 : 60 ch + 1 turning ch

The number of ch depends on the stuffing of your minion. Check that the strap is long enough to go around the head starting from each side of the goggles. (a,b)

If it’s too short, add some chain stitch.
Conversely, if it’s too long remove some.

Turn your work, turning ch becomes first stitch (1) of the row, SKIP ch 60 and start crocheting in ch 59 of Ro0
Ro1 : 59 sc (60) + 1 turning ch
Turn your work, turning ch becomes first stitch (1) of the row, SKIP sc 59 and start crocheting in sc 58 of Ro1
Ro2 : 59 sc (60) + 1 turning ch
Turn your work, turning ch becomes first stitch (1) of the row, SKIP sc 59 and start crocheting in sc 58 of Ro2
Ro3 : 59 sc (60)
Classic finish

Then, sew the strap to the body with black cotton thread.

Smile

To embroider the smile, first create the entire line with black cotton thread. Then, pull that line down a row to create an arc. To make it stay in place. sew a very small stitch at the bottom of the smile ( has to be almost invisible ).

Body

Hook 9mm

Yellow yarn
R51 : (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
R52 : (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)
R53 : 6 dec (6)

Leave 6 in. of thread then cut it.
Pass the thread through the loop to tie a knot.
With the thread and a darning needle, pass through the previous 6 stitches to close the circle.
Hide the thread in the head with the needle and then cut what is left.

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