Embark on a delightful crafting journey with this Homer Simpson Amigurumi project, a perfect venture for crochet enthusiasts and fans of “The Simpsons” alike. This guide is designed to be straightforward, making it accessible even for beginners in the world of amigurumi. You’ll be able to recreate the iconic character of Homer Simpson, known for his love of doughnuts and humorous escapades, all with the use of yarn and a crochet hook.
In this project, we will focus on capturing Homer’s distinctive features, from his round belly to his sparse hair, ensuring that even the smallest details are not overlooked. The pattern is kept simple and easy to follow, allowing you to enjoy the process of bringing this beloved character to life. So, gather your materials, and let’s start crocheting a mini Homer Simpson full of character and charm!
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Materials:
- Yarn: Yellow (for skin), white (for shirt), blue (for pants), and black (for shoes and hair).
- Crochet hook: Size 3.5mm (or according to the yarn label).
- Fiberfill for stuffing.
- Safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery.
- Tapestry needle.
- Stitch marker.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- BLO: back loop only
Head:
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] * 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] * 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] * 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] * 6 (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] * 6 (42)
Round 8-14: sc in each st around (42)
Round 15: [5 sc, dec] * 6 (36)
Round 16: [4 sc, dec] * 6 (30)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, about 8 stitches apart.
- Start stuffing the head. Round 17: [3 sc, dec] * 6 (24)
Round 18: [2 sc, dec] * 6 (18) - Continue stuffing. Round 19: [sc, dec] * 6 (12)
- Finish stuffing the head. Round 20: dec in each st around (6)
- Close the opening with a sl st and fasten off.
Body:
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] * 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] * 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] * 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] * 6 (36)
Round 7-12: sc in each st around (36)
Round 13: [4 sc, dec] * 6 (30)
Round 14: sc in each st around (30)
Round 15: [3 sc, dec] * 6 (24)
- Start stuffing the body. Round 16-17: sc in each st around (24)
- Finish stuffing. Round 18: [2 sc, dec] * 6 (18)
Round 19: sc in each st around (18)
Round 20: [sc, dec] * 6 (12)
Round 21: sc in each st around (12) - Close the opening with a sl st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2):
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3-8: sc in each st around (12)
Round 9: [sc, dec] * 4 (8)
Round 10-11: sc in each st around (8)
- Stuff lightly.
- Flatten the opening and sc across to close.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2):
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] * 6 (18)
Round 4-7: sc in each st around (18)
Round 8: [sc, dec] * 6 (12)
Round 9-10: sc in each st around (12)
- Stuff the legs.
- Flatten the opening and sc across to close.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
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Shirt:
Using the white yarn,
Round 1: Chain 36, join to the first ch with a sl st, ch 1 (36)
Round 2-6: sc in each st around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (36)
Round 7: sc in each st around in BLO, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (36)
Round 8-12: sc in each st around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (36)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pants:
Using the blue yarn,
Round 1: Chain 36, join to the first ch with a sl st, ch 1 (36)
Round 2-5: sc in each st around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (36)
Round 6: sc in each st around in BLO, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (36)
Round 7-9: sc in each st around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (36)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Shoes (Make 2):
Using black yarn,
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] * 6 (18)
Round 4-6: sc in each st around (18)
- Flatten the shoe, sc across the top to close, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the head onto the body.
- Attach the arms on each side of the body.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Dress Homer in his shirt and pants. Sew the pants to his legs and the shirt to his body.
- Attach the shoes to the bottom of the legs.
- Using the black yarn, embroider Homer’s hair on top of his head and add any facial features if necessary.
Notes:
- Make sure to sew all parts securely.
- Always count your stitches to ensure consistency.
- Adjust the tightness of your stitches to prevent stuffing from showing.
Congratulations, you’ve just created your own Homer Simpson Amigurumi! Enjoy your crafting!
