About This Christmas Minion Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates three tiny Christmas-themed minions — Bob, Kevin, and Stuart — each with their own hat and outfit details. The design uses sport-weight yarn and small hooks for tight stitches and neat shaping. Youll learn to work in the round with BLO/FLO rounds, make tiny accessories like glasses and horns, and assemble small parts for polished results. Perfect for gifting or holiday displays.
Clear round-by-round instructions are provided for every piece including body, arms, legs, hats, glasses and horns. Techniques include magic ring, increases, decreases, BLO/FLO, and simple sewing and placement guidance.
Why You'll Love This Christmas Minion Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into whimsical holiday characters with tons of personality. I enjoy the mix of colorwork and small-detail construction that makes each minion unique and rewarding to finish. The pattern balances straightforward shaping with tiny accessories, so each finished piece feels like a little handmade gift. I also love how customizable the hats and colors are — you can make an entire festive set in different palettes. Working on these little amigurumi always brightens my craft time and makes great presents.
Switch Things Up
I love to change colors to give each minion a different holiday outfit, like red, green, or copper tones for variety.
I sometimes use a slightly thicker yarn and larger hook to make chunky, huggable versions that are great as stocking stuffers.
I also experiment with tiny embroidered mouths and eyebrows to vary expressions and add character to each minion.
I like adding felt accessories such as small scarves, tiny buttons or a mini present to the hands for extra charm.
I sometimes swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a fully handmade, child-safe version suitable for babies.
I occasionally add a loop at the top of the hat to turn the minion into a Christmas tree ornament.
I find using metallic or sparkly yarn for hat trims gives a subtle festive shimmer without changing the core pattern.
I sometimes replace the horns with small pom-poms or bells for playful variations on Stuart.
I recommend trying tonal gradients (ombre yarns) for hats to create a more dynamic, modern look.
I often gift these as a set with different color schemes, and I encourage you to mix and match trims, eye sizes, and tiny accessories to make each piece your own.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with many increases can cause miscounted stitches; place a marker at the start of every round and move it each round to stay accurate.
✗ Not stuffing as you go can make finishing and shaping difficult; stuff gradually and firmly, adding small amounts at a time to achieve smooth consistent shape.
✗ Switching colors without securing tails causes loose ends and visible gaps; weave in or whipstitch color joins and leave long tails for sewing if needed.
✗ Forgetting to work in BLO or FLO as instructed will change garment placement; carefully follow BLO/FLO instructions and check photos to ensure correct collar and shirt placement.
