Channeling my inner Minion madness with this crocheted cuteness!
Who's ready to join the banana-loving brigade? 🍌💛
IZE/MEASUREMENTS
Toddler (12 months - 3yrs) [18" to 19.5" head circumference]
Child/Small Adult [20" to 21.5" head circumference]
MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted weight yarn: Yellow, Light Blue, Brown, White, Light Gray & Black
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*2 black buttons with a diameter of 10mm or Black Felt
*Tapestry needle
*Matching thread
GAUGE
PATTERN NOTES
Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 27 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 27 sts* repeat from * to * around, in the last st change to black, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Rnd 1: 12hdc in magic ring, in the last st change to white, sl st to 1st st (12)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in each st around, in the last st change to light gray, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: working in the front loops only, ch2, sc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
BRAIDS
Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 36 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way. I use 3 strands of each in light blue, yellow and black; you can use just one color or any combination you like.
ASSEMBLE
I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
Sew the eyes between round 7 and 13. Sew only through the white part, leaving the gray areas un-sew. In the center of the brown part of the eyes sew the buttons or you can use black felt.
The mouth will be slip stitch in between round 18 and 19. Working your way up to round 16.
For the hair: cut 3 pieces of yarn about 5 inches long. Fold the bunch in half and push through the top of the beanie. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Cut the top ends a bit to even out the strands.
Toddler (12 months - 3yrs) [18" to 19.5" head circumference]
Child/Small Adult [20" to 21.5" head circumference]
MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted weight yarn: Yellow, Light Blue, Brown, White, Light Gray & Black
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*2 black buttons with a diameter of 10mm or Black Felt
*Tapestry needle
*Matching thread
GAUGE
3 hdc stitches x 2.5 rows = 1"
At the end of round 8, laying flat = 6.25" in diameter
Don’t forget to check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
The ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 hdc.
You slip stitch on the top of the chain 2.
When a round or row mentions “around/across” you will be working that whole sequence from that round/row around the entire piece. (EX: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around = sc, inc, sc, inc,…)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
** Toddler **
BEANIE starting with yellowRnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 27 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 27 sts* repeat from * to * around, in the last st change to black, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Rnd 9-10: ch2, hdc in each st around, in the last hdc of round 10 change to yellow, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Rnd 11-16: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap.
1st EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Row 1: ch1, sc in next 10 sts, ch1, turn (10)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (8)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
2nd EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Count to the left 18sts (not including the 10 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 19th stitch.
Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap.
1st EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Row 1: ch1, sc in next 10 sts, ch1, turn (10)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (8)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
2nd EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Count to the left 18sts (not including the 10 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 19th stitch.
Repeat rows 1-8 from the first earflap.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends
EDGING with light blue
Attach yarn in any st and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
** Child / Small Adult **
EYES starting with brownEDGING with light blue
Attach yarn in any st and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
** Child / Small Adult **BEANIE with white; 5.0mm (H)
Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
Rnd 9: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 15 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts* repeat from * to * around, in the last st change to black, sl st on top of ch 2 (68) Rnd 10-11: hdc in each st around, in the last hdc of round 11 change to yellow, sl st on top of ch 2 Rnd 12-19: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (68)Don’t F/O, continue to make the first earflap.
1st EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Row 1: ch1, sc in next 12 sts, ch1, turn (12)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (12)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (10)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
Row 7: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
Row 10: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
2nd EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Count to the left 23 sts (not including the 12 from the first earflap). Attach the yarn on 24th stitch.Repeat rows 1-10 from the first earflap.F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
EDGING with light blue
Attach yarn in any stitch and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
Rnd 9: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 15 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts* repeat from * to * around, in the last st change to black, sl st on top of ch 2 (68)
1st EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Row 1: ch1, sc in next 12 sts, ch1, turn (12)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (12)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (10)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
Row 7: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
Row 10: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
2nd EARFLAP with yellow or light blue
Count to the left 23 sts (not including the 12 from the first earflap). Attach the yarn on 24th stitch.
EDGING with light blue
Attach yarn in any stitch and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
Rnd 1: 12hdc in magic ring, in the last st change to white, sl st to 1st st (12)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in each st around, in the last st change to light gray, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: working in the front loops only, ch2, sc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
BRAIDS
Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 36 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way. I use 3 strands of each in light blue, yellow and black; you can use just one color or any combination you like.
ASSEMBLE
I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
Sew the eyes between round 7 and 13. Sew only through the white part, leaving the gray areas un-sew. In the center of the brown part of the eyes sew the buttons or you can use black felt.
The mouth will be slip stitch in between round 18 and 19. Working your way up to round 16.
Would you like to make a cute cuddly Minion plushie to go with the beanie?😊
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GLOSSARY:
ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || hdc: half double crochet || sl st: slip stitch
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || st/s: stitch/es || rnd:round || f/o: finish off
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || st/s: stitch/es || rnd:round || f/o: finish off
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- Janet
- Janet
Minion and Despicable Me are copyright by Universal Studios.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (January 2013). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (January 2013). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.