About This Baby Cthulhu Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet a small Baby Cthulhu amigurumi with full round-by-round instructions and photos for guidance. You will create a head, body, legs, arms, wing collar and tentacles using single crochet rounds and simple shaping. The pattern includes materials, abbreviations and helpful assembly tips to make finishing easy. It is a fun project for crocheters wanting a fantasy-themed toy with character.
Follow the instructions exactly as written to achieve the same proportions and facial sculpting. The pattern includes notes on where to place safety eyes and how to add chains for tentacles.
Why You'll Love This Baby Cthulhu Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming little creature full of personality. I enjoy how the BLO sculpting technique creates expressive facial shaping with minimal effort. The tentacle chains add fun texture and playfulness that make it unique from standard amigurumi. I also appreciate that the pattern is compact enough to finish over a weekend but detailed enough to produce a professional-looking result. Making these little guys always brightens my crafting time and they make great handmade gifts.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this Baby Cthulhu by changing yarn colors to make playful variations; try pastels for a soft look or dark greens for a classic Cthulhu vibe.
To make a smaller or larger version I change yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a cuddly big version while fine yarn creates a tiny keychain-sized creature.
I often add embroidered mouth details or a tiny ribbon collar for personality; these small touches can totally change the character.
If you prefer posable limbs I add a thin wire inside the arms before sewing them closed, which lets me pose them for display.
Experiment with different eye types — safety eyes, embroidered eyes or French knots — to change the expression and safety level for children.
Try adding a little felt or crocheted hat for seasonal variations or to create themed characters for holidays and gifts.
I sometimes make the tentacles shorter or longer by adjusting the chain length when attaching them to the BLO row to create different looks.
For a textured effect try using boucle or twisted yarn for the tentacles so they look fluffier or more sea-like.
You can turn this into a set by making matching mini wings or a tiny amigurumi friend to sit beside Baby Cthulhu.
Don’t be afraid to mix techniques — add surface crochet stitches, embroider scales, or attach beads for a sparkling underwater effect.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can make it easy to lose the start of each round; place a marker at the beginning of every round to maintain accurate stitch counts.
✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases causes uneven shaping and sizing problems; always count after each shaping round to confirm the stitch total.
✗ Attaching safety eyes too early or in the wrong round will misplace the facial features; attach the safety eyes exactly between rounds 18 and 19 with 11 stitches between them as instructed.
✗ Overstuffing the head and body will distort the shaping and ruin the silhouette of the amigurumi; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts at a time to keep consistent shape.
✗ Cutting the thread incorrectly between legs can make joining to the body difficult; after making the first leg cut the thread, but when making the second leg do not cut and continue directly to the body to join smoothly.
