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Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a Little Lamp Totoro amigurumi complete with a detachable umbrella and an internal compartment for USB LED string lights. It covers all crochet rounds for each part and detailed assembly steps so you can integrate the lighting safely and neatly. The design uses fine/sport weight yarn and includes instructions for making a weight bag and internal support for the umbrella pole.

Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll learn shaping techniques, small 3dc popcorn stitches for the umbrella, and how to finish edges for a clean look. The pattern also shows where to glue or sew parts and gives advice for stuffing tightly for a stable lamp.

Why You'll Love This Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines crochet with functional design — Totoro becomes a gentle little lamp with the USB LED inside. I love how the umbrella detail adds personality and allows creative finishing like popcorn stitches and embroidery. The construction is thoughtful: internal wiring, weight bag, and a felt base keep the piece stable and practical. Working through the assembly felt rewarding every time I fitted the umbrella pole and saw the lights glow.

Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this Totoro little lamp by changing yarn colors — try pastel gray and mint green for a softer look or deep charcoal for a classic Totoro vibe.

I often swap the 12 mm safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the toy baby-safe for little ones and to create a vintage-style face.

Make the umbrella larger or smaller by adding or removing rounds; increase umbrella rounds by following the same increase pattern to create a wider shade.

Want a mini version? Use thinner yarn and a 2.0-2.5 mm hook to make a tiny keychain-friendly Totoro and shorten the umbrella pole accordingly.

I sometimes replace the wooden stick with a decorative dowel or painted chopstick to coordinate with the umbrella color or theme.

Try embroidery variations on the belly pattern — use contrasting thread to make the chest motif pop or add tiny seed beads for subtle sparkle.

If you want a motion-safe version, omit the USB LED and place a small battery tealight under the umbrella instead, adjusting the inner weight bag for balance.

I like to experiment with different stuffing amounts to change posture; firmer stuffing gives an upright lamp while softer stuffing makes a relaxed, slouched Totoro.

You can add clothing or accessories — a tiny scarf, little crocheted acorns, or a miniature satchel — to create seasonal or gift-ready characters.

If you prefer sewing over gluing, leave longer yarn tails during construction and sew parts in place for durability and a hand-stitched finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers around marked points will make it hard to place arms accurately; use scrap yarn or stitch markers and check placement before sewing. ✗ Stuffing too much or too little will distort the shape of the body; add fiberfill gradually and press it tightly but evenly as you close rounds. ✗ Not inserting or routing the USB cable correctly can trap the wire; leave the cable path clear, insert the USB before closing the tail or body, and crochet around the cable as instructed. ✗ Using a very different yarn weight or a much larger hook will change the finished size and fit of the umbrella pole; follow the recommended yarn thickness and 3.0 mm hook for best proportions.

Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own Totoro little lamp with this detailed amigurumi pattern. Youll crochet a cute Totoro body, ears, arms, belly and a decorative umbrella that fits a USB LED string. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, assembly tips and gadget instructions so you can create a charming illuminated companion. Perfect for gifting or a cozy nightlight project.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Little Lamp Series Totoro Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fine/Sport yarn weight, Thickness 2.2 mm (12-18 wpi), Gray 40 g (main body)
  • 02
    Red 10 g for umbrella
  • 03
    Green 2 g for leaf
  • 04
    Pink 2 g for cheeks
  • 05
    Black 2 g for nose and yarn wrapping
  • 06
    White 10 g for belly and eyes
  • 07
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing) sufficient to fill body and limbs
  • 08
    USB LED warm white string lights, length 2-5 meters

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 02
    Wooden stick, BBQ stick or 1 chopstick, length about 180 mm, thickness about 0.8-1.0 mm (umbrella pole)
  • 03
    USB LED string lights (warm white), length 2-5 meters
  • 04
    Safety eyes 12 mm (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    UHU glue (or liquid/latex/white glue as alternative)
  • 07
    Cloth for weight bag, size about 65*130 mm
  • 08
    Sand or coins for weight bag filling
  • 09
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 10
    Stitch markers or scrap yarn to mark points
  • 11
    Felt cloth or cardboard for base (diameter about 60-65 mm)
  • 12
    Pins for assembly

Progress Tracker

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— Umbrella :

Round 1-3 :

8sc. (Magic ring) (8)

Round 4 :

[sc, inc]*4 times. (12)

Round 5 :

[sc, inc]*6 times. (18)

Round 6 :

[2sc, inc]*6 times. (24)

Round 7 :

[3sc, inc]*6 times. (30)

Round 8 :

[4sc, inc]*6 times. (36)

Round 9 :

[5sc, inc]*6 times. (42)

Round 10 :

[6sc, inc]*6 times. (48)

Round 11 :

[7sc, inc]*6 times. (54)

Round 12 :

[8sc, inc]*6 times. (60)

Round 13 :

[9sc, inc]*6 times. (66)

Round 14 :

66sc. (66)

Round 15 :

[10sc, inc]*6 times. (72)

Round 16 :

[11sc, 1ch, 3dc popcorn, 1ch,]*6 times, slst with first stitch to close. (72)

Info :

Fasten off, hide yarn end. To decorate more (Optional) Pic 1-8.

— Body :

Round 1 :

6sc. (Magic ring) (6)

Round 2 :

6inc. (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]*6 times. (18)

Round 4 :

[2sc, inc]*6 times. (24)

Round 5 :

[3sc, inc]*6 times. (30)

Round 6 :

[4sc, inc]*6 times. (36)

Round 7 :

[5sc, inc]*6 times. (42)

Round 8 :

[6sc, inc]*6 times. (48)

Round 9 :

[7sc, inc]*6 times. (54)

Round 10 :

[8sc, inc]*6 times. (60)

Round 11-12 :

60sc. (60)

Info :

Pause work, and attached the inner side with a floor. Installing the inner floor to make the base smooth suitable for placing and not easy to lose shape.

Round 13-14 :

60sc. (60)

Round 15 :

Crochet to cover the cable so that the USB end comes out of the workpiece. 60sc. On the side of the bulb, use a wire to wrap it in a spiral, and put it inside the workpiece. (60)

Round 16-21 :

60sc. (6 rnds) (60)

Round 22 :

*Mark1. For sewing Arms, use scrap yarn to mark this point. 12sc, Mark1, 6sc, Mark1, 24sc, Mark1, 6sc, Mark1, 12sc. (60)

Round 23-25 :

60sc. (3 rnds) (60)

Round 26 :

*Mark2. For making the nose. 28sc, Mark2, 4sc, Mark2, 28sc. (60)

Round 27-29 :

60sc. (3 rnds) (60)

Round 30 :

4sc, dec, [8sc, dec]*5 times, 4sc. (54)

Round 31 :

54sc. (54)

Round 32 :

[dec, 7sc]*6 times. (48)

Round 33 :

48sc. (48)

Info :

Take the end of the wires to the outside, put the weight bag on the bottom, center the wires. Fill the fiberfill tightly until almost full.

Round 34 :

3sc, dec, [6sc, dec]*5 times, 3sc. (42)

Round 35 :

[dec, 5sc]*6 times. (36)

Round 36 :

2sc, dec, [4sc, dec]*5 times, 2sc. (30)

Info :

Gradually add fiberfill tightly. If you fill it at once it will be difficult to spread the fiberfill evenly.

Round 37 :

[dec, 3sc]*6 times. (24)

Round 38 :

[dec, 2sc]*6 times. (18)

Round 39 :

9dec. (9)

Info :

Add fiberfill to make it tight until the workpiece is fully inflated. Fasten off, hide yarn end.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

6sc. (Magic ring) (6)

Round 2 :

6inc. (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]*6 times. (18)

Round 4-7 :

18sc. (4 rnds) (18)

Round 8 :

[4sc, dec]*3 times. (15)

Round 9 :

15sc. (15)

Round 10 :

[3sc, dec]*3 times. (12)

Round 11 :

12sc. (12)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a yarn for sewing. Add fiberfill up to the 7th-8th row, not too full. Squeeze the top ends together and sew them closed.

— Ears :

Round 1 :

6sc. (Magic ring) (6)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc]*3 times. (9)

Round 3 :

9sc. (9)

Round 4 :

[2sc, inc]*3 times. (12)

Round 5 :

12sc. (12)

Round 6 :

[3sc, inc]*3 times. (15)

Round 7 :

[4sc, inc]*3 times. (18)

Round 8 :

18sc. (18)

Info :

Fill with fiberfill until almost full. Use your fingers to press fiberfill while crocheting the next row to reduce touching on the fiberfill.

Round 9 :

9dec. (9)

Round 10 :

9sc. (9)

Round 11 :

5sc. (Crochet half round from row 10.) (5)

Info :

slst to close and fasten off, leave a yarn for sewing. Fill it up with fiberfill.

— Eyes :

Round 1 :

MR, 2sc, 2hdc, 5dc, 2hdc, 2sc, slst with first stitch to close the round. (13)

Info :

Before pulling the closure, insert the plastic eye in the center as picture 1-2. Fasten off, hide yarn end. Use glue to assemble will make the edges look more beautiful. If you want to use the sewing method leave some yarn for sewing.

— Belly :

Info :

Begin 12 chains for foundation.

Round 1 :

1ch, 26sc. (Around 12 Chains) (26)

Round 2 :

inc, 10sc, 3inc, 10sc, 2inc. (32)

Round 3 :

3sc in same stitch, 12sc, 3sc in same stitch, 3sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 3sc. (40)

Round 4 :

sc, 3sc in same stitch, 14sc, 3sc in same stitch, 6sc, inc, 4sc, 2inc, 4sc, inc, 5sc. (48)

Round 5 :

48sc, slst with first stitch to close the round. (48)

Info :

Fasten off, hide yarn end. Use glue to assemble will make the edges look more beautiful. If you want to use the sewing method leave some yarn for sewing.

— Pink Cheeks :

Info :

Pink Cheeks will use glue, if you don't want the pink cheeks you can embroider whiskers using black yarn after finishing other parts.

Round 1 :

Begin 3 chains for foundation. 1ch, 3sc. (On 3 chains) (3)

Info :

Fasten off, hide yarn end.

— Leaf :

Info :

Crochet to have a hole in the middle, to be used to close the head part and has a compartment for the umbrella pole. Crochet 8ch into a circle as foundation.

Round 1 :

Crochet to cover the foundation 6sc. 6ch (use 1 size larger hook to make the next row easier or crochet the chain larger than usual). Crochet with the 2nd loop from the hook 5sc. Crochet to cover the foundation 6sc, slst with first stitch to close. (22)

Round 2 :

2ch, dc in same stitch, 2inc, 2dc, inc, 2dc, hdc, 2sc. Then crochet on the other side: 2sc, hdc, 2dc, inc, 2dc, inc, dc, inc, slst with first stitch to close the round. Fasten off, hide yarn end.

— Embroider nose :

Info :

Mark 2. Use black yarn to embroider the nose 4 stitches long, 4-5 rounds. Continue embroidering vertically, thread the thread in a worm to the end, hide yarn end. The more rounds, the bigger the nose.

— Body decoration & Assembly :

Info :

Use UHU glue to attach the parts, as it can dry quickly. After attaching parts, use pin needles or hand to press down for 3-5 minutes to allow the glue to set. Or you can use the sewing method.

Info :

Glue the eyes and stick them on. Count from the nose down 3 rows to position the belly; align left and right, apply glue. Embroider whiskers or attach pink cheeks as shown in pictures.

Info :

From the top, count to the side to find the Mark1 point. Count 3 rows and mark twice to form the area to sew the ears. Sew the ears letting the base oblique down. Sew the arms to the Mark1 on both sides.

— Assemble the umbrella :

Info :

At the top, part the fiberfill down to the bottom and stick the wooden stick to the bottom. Mark the edge and pull the stick out. The remaining length at the top should be approximately 80-90 mm. Cut if too long and sharpen tip if needed.

Info :

Measure the LED wires so that the first light from the USB end is at the end of the stick. Apply glue to the wood, attach the wires, wait until dry. Use black yarn (about 3 feet) to wrap the stick and press one end of the yarn against the stick, wrapping gently until it passes the mark. Apply glue periodically until finish and cut off ends. Umbrella Pole done.

Info :

Attach the leaf to the Umbrella Pole by running the wire through the hole from the bottom. Apply glue around the base of the umbrella pole and bring the leaf down to cover the top hole. Wait until completely dry. Plug the USB cable out the back until it stops.

— Tail (Optional) :

Round 1 :

12sc. (Magic ring) (12) Before pulling the closure, insert the USB power cable in the center.

Round 2 :

[3sc, inc]*3 times. (15)

Round 3-5 :

15sc. (15)

Round 6 :

[3sc, dec]*3 times. (12)

Round 7 :

12sc. (12)

Round 8 :

[2sc, dec]*3 times. (9)

Round 9 :

9sc. (9)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long end for sewing. Slightly filled with fiberfill, sew to the body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the inner felt or cardboard circle (diameter about 60-65 mm) to the base inside the body with UHU glue to make a smooth foundation for placing and to keep shape.
  • Position and glue or sew the eyes centered in the round indicated before pulling the eye round closed; secure firmly and hide yarn ends for a neat finish.
  • Find the Mark1 points on both sides (count from top and mark 3 rows down), then sew the arms to the Mark1 positions ensuring symmetry and a slight forward angle.
  • Sew the ears to the head using the three marked points to form a slight oblique base, then glue or sew the leaf over the umbrella pole hole to hide and secure the pole.
  • Assemble the umbrella pole by wrapping the USB wires around a small wooden stick, wrap the stick with black yarn and glue; insert the stick back into the head and plug the USB cable out the back.
  • Glue the umbrella body to the umbrella pole with UHU glue, then tie yarn to make the umbrella body and pole close; wait until dry and secure wiring with a glued circle under the umbrella to keep LED string in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers or scrap yarn to mark placement points for the arms, ears and nose to ensure accurate and symmetrical assembly.
  • 💡Stuff the body gradually and firmly; add fiberfill tightly in layers to avoid lumps and to make the lamp stable.
  • 💡When using glue (UHU or liquid glue), allow pieces to dry completely in a light airy place before continuing; UHU dries quickly but latex or white glue can take several hours.
  • 💡Measure and test the USB LED string before final assembly; never leave LED lights plugged in unattended and ensure the wire does not short against metal or exposed conductors.
  • 💡Glue around the umbrella pole base and let dry completely to ensure the umbrella is straight and securely attached.

This Little Lamp Totoro will make a perfect handmade gift and a cozy nightlight for any room. 🧶 It combines cute amigurumi charm with a practical USB LED feature for a warm glow. 🕯️ Follow the full rounds and assembly steps for a polished, lasting result. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12-15 cm tall depending on yarn tension and hook size; the umbrella adds extra height.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight and hook size will change the finished size and how the umbrella pole fits; adjust hook size and internal supports accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic crochet stitches (sc, inc, dec, hdc, dc) and simple assembly experience are recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and careful assembly of the LED and umbrella parts.