Designer: Elaine
Instagram: @octoberin_thechair
Tiny stitches, big cuteness — this pattern is sure to make you smile…
Looking for a step-by-step, beginner-friendly crochet project that’s as adorable as it is fun to make? This Amigurumi Baby Yoda Free Pattern designed by @octoberin_thechair is a perfect pick. Created with care by Elaine, the design captures everyone’s favorite little green character in soft yarn form. The body and brown coat use 8ply yarn with a 4mm hook, while the beige section is made with 12ply yarn and the same hook size. For the eyes, 15mm plastic safety eyes are suggested, but you can easily size up or down depending on your materials. Most of the pattern is worked in continuous rounds, so there’s no need for slip stitches or chaining at the end of each round, with the coat made in rows and the sleeves cleverly worked in continuous rounds.
Elaine’s thoughtful pattern makes this project approachable for beginners while still being satisfying for experienced crocheters. With clear guidance and a delightful finished toy, your Baby Yoda will come to life stitch by stitch. Plus, at the end of the pattern, you’ll find even more inspiring amigurumi Yoda ideas to expand your collection. Whether you’re making it for yourself, a thoughtful gift, or a handmade shop, this free crochet pattern is sure to shine in any amigurumi lineup.
Abbreviations:
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
HDC – half double crochet
TC – triple crochet
Dec – decrease
Inc – increase
I used 8ply yarn with 4mm hook for the body & brown coat. 12ply with 4mm hook for the beige part. 15mm plastic safety eyes but size up or down according to your yarn and hook size.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds except for the coat, which is worked in rows. There’s no need to slip stitch to join or ch1 at the end of each round. Coat sleeves worked in continuous rounds.
Head
(use green)
1. Work 8 SC in a magic circle (8)
2. Inc in each SC x 8 (16)
3. (Inc, SC) x 8 (24)
4. (Inc, SC in next 2 SC) x 8 (32)
5. (Inc, SC in next 3 SC) x 8 (40)
6. (Inc, SC in next 4 SC) x 8 (48)
7. SC in each stitch for rounds 7-13 (48)
14. (Dec, SC in next 4) x 8 (40)
15. (Dec, SC in next 3) x 8 (32)
16. (Dec, SC in next 2) x 8 (24)
17. (Dec, SC) x 8 (16)
and fasten off. Leave a long tail to stitch onto the body
Do not stitch shut as we will stitch the head onto the body later.
*Insert safety eyes between rows 11 & 12, 9 SC apart.
After we will crochet to baby yoda amigurumi ears.
