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Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern

Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft, plush character inspired by classic spiky heroes, crocheted in plush yarn for an ultra-soft finish. You will crochet arms, gloves, fingers, legs, shoes and the full body-head in spirals with clear shaping rounds. The pattern includes color codes, yarn suggestions, and helpful photos to guide your assembly.

Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for an intermediate crocheter, the instructions include explicit round-by-round details and placement tips. The finished toy measures approximately 35-38 cm tall with the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures a playful character with soft plush yarn that feels wonderful to hold. I enjoy the challenge of shaping the shoes and gloves — those small details really bring the design to life. The step-by-step rounds and photos make assembly straightforward, and I find the finishing touches especially rewarding. Making this pattern is a fun, creative process that results in a gift-ready handmade companion.

Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern with different colors—swap the deep blue for teal or purple for a fresh look.

You can change the yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain version or a large cuddly plush; just adjust stuffing and details accordingly.

I often embroider small facial expressions or add felt cheeks to give more personality to the character.

Try different yarn textures: velvet plush gives a soft finish while chenille creates a slightly different drape and look.

For a posable figure I sometimes insert thin wire into the arms and legs before stuffing so they can be posed safely.

Change shoe colors and add small embroidered logos to make themed versions or tiny outfits for seasonal gifts.

I recommend experimenting with eye placement to vary expression—moving eyes slightly closer or further apart changes the character dramatically.

Use contrasting thread for visible seams like the glove edges to create a stylized outline effect.

Make a family set by resizing the pattern: use thinner yarn and a smaller hook for miniatures or bulkier yarn for a giant plush.

If you like accessories, crochet small props like a scarf, cap, or tiny backpack that can be attached or removed for play.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining fingers or attaching arms can make placement inaccurate; place markers at attachment points and count stitches carefully. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps or flattened shapes; stuff small amounts at a time and shape as you go for smooth results. ✗ Cutting the thread too early when joining multiple details will make joining difficult; leave the thread when instructed and join pieces before fastening off. ✗ Using a hook that is too large for plush yarn creates loose fabric and visible stuffing; use the recommended 3.5 mm hook and maintain firm tension for neat amigurumi.

Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own Super-Prickle plush with this complete crochet pattern. You will get detailed, step-by-step rounds for arms, legs, body and head so you can follow along easily. The pattern uses plush yarn for a soft, cuddly finish and includes color codes and assembly tips. Perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy character amigurumi projects.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Super-Prickle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 gr) (131 yds/3.5 oz) - Himalaya Dolphin Baby / YarnArt Dolce; Main shade (deep blue) consumption 2.5 skeins
  • 02
    Other plush shades - less than half of a skein each for details
  • 03
    Cotton / semi-cotton yarn (~330 m/100 g) (361 yds / 3.53 oz) - YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold, Gazzal Jeans - small amounts for pupils and nose (black) and to match plush yarn shades for sewing details (optional)
  • 04
    Color references: HDB 80301 (white), HDB 80333 (ivory / beige), YA Dolce 782 (grey), HDB 80318 (red), HDB 80329 (blue)
  • 05
    Estimated finished height: 35-38 cm (13.7"-15") when using recommended yarn and hook

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Long needle for tightening (for plush yarn ~12 cm)
  • 03
    Nylon thread for tightening or any strong light thread
  • 04
    Needles for sewing body parts (yarn needle)
  • 05
    Stitch markers
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    Pins with large head
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    Scissors
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    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)
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    Black cotton yarn for pupils and nose (small amount)

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— Arms :

Info :

First, we are going to crochet arms, as they are going to be attached in the process of crocheting. But you can always sew them to the body in specified rounds.

Info :

*make 2 details. *stuff only the palms.

Info :

Thumb: *white yarn. *don't stuff.

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2-5 :

4 rounds of 6 SC (6)

Info :

Work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 3 SC.

Info :

Fix and cut the thread.

Info :

All other fingers (except the thumb): *white yarn. *make 4 details. *don't stuff.

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2-6 :

5 rounds of 6 SC (6)

Info :

Fix and cut the thread in 3 details.

Info :

When crocheting the last 4th detail, do NOT cut the thread and begin to join all 4 fingers.

Round 7 :

3 SC on the 1st finger, 3 SC on the 2nd finger, 3 SC on the 3rd finger, 6 SC on the 4th finger, 3 SC on the 3rd finger, 3 SC on the 2nd finger, 3 SC on the 1st finger (24)

Round 8-12 :

5 rounds of 24 SC (24)

Info :

In Rd 13 we attach the thumb.

Info :

To make sure that the finger is exactly in its place, fold the detail in half along all the fingers and shift the stitch marker to the next SC from the fold line (see page 9).

Round 13 :

left arm: SC, 3 SC with the thumb, 20 SC (24); right arm: 8 SC, 3 SC with the thumb, 13 SC (24)

Round 14 :

(10 SC, DEC)*2 (22)

Round 15 :

(9 SC, DEC)*2 (20)

Round 16 :

(3 SC, DEC)*4 (16)

Round 17 :

(2 SC, DEC)*4 (12)

Info :

Change thread color to ivory.

Round 18 :

(4 SC, DEC)*2 (10)

Round 19 :

(3 SC, DEC)*2 (8)

Round 20 :

(2 SC, DEC)*2 (6)

Info :

Stuff only the palm so that it stays flat.

Round 21-32 :

12 rounds of 6 SC (6)

Info :

(If needed) work several additional SCs so that the 1st finger was in one line with the fold line, when folded.

Info :

Work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 3 SC; fasten off.

— Edge of the glove :

Info :

*white yarn. *make 2 details. *make a turn and work a turning CH at the end of each row.

Round 0 :

Chain 22

Round 1 :

Start in the 2nd chain from the hook: 21 SC (21)

Round 2 :

BLO: 21 SC (21)

Round 3 :

FLO: 21 SC (21)

Info :

Fix the thread and leave a long end to sew.

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Fold the detail in half so that the loose front loops of rows 2 and 3 are on the front side; carefully sew the edges; turn out the detail.

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Put it on the arm and fix it with two stitches on two opposite sides of the arm so that the seam is on the opposite side from the thumb between Rds 15 and 16 of the arm.

— Legs :

Info :

*make 2 details. *stuff in process. *start with grey yarn. Principle of crocheting an oval without SS and turning chain using 10 CH in the base.

Round 0 :

Chain 10

Info :

Work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS) as in all amigurumi toys (oval-shape detail).

Round 1 :

Start in the 2nd chain from the hook: 8 SC, 3 into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 7 SC, INC (20)

Round 2 :

INC, 7 SC, 3 INC, 7 SC, 2 INC (26)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 7 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 7 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (32)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*2, 4 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3, 4 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3 (40)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*2, 4 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3, 4 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3 (48)

Info :

Change thread color to red, don't cut the grey thread and leave it on the outside for further crocheting.

Round 6 :

BLO: 48 SC (48)

Info :

Shift stitch marker to the middle of the heel (if needed).

Round 7 :

20 SC, 4 DEC, 20 SC (44)

Info :

Return to the grey thread, don't cut the red one; work 48 SS in loose front loops of Rd 5; join the Rd with SS, fasten off, hide the thread inside the foot.

Info :

Continue crocheting the foot with a red thread.

Round 8 :

18 SC, 4 DEC, 18 SC (40)

Round 9 :

16 SC, 4 DEC, 16 SC (36)

Round 10 :

14 SC, 4 DEC, 14 SC (32)

Round 11 :

12 SC, 4 DEC, 12 SC (28)

Round 12 :

10 SC, 4 DEC, 10 SC (24)

Round 13 :

8 SC, 4 DEC, 8 SC (20)

Round 14 :

6 SC, 4 DEC, 6 SC (16)

Info :

Stuff the foot tightly keeping a pointed triangle shape.

Info :

Change thread color to deep blue.

Round 15 :

(6 SC, DEC)*2 (14)

Round 16 :

(5 SC, DEC)*2 (12)

Round 17 :

(4 SC, DEC)*2 (10)

Round 18 :

(3 SC, DEC)*2 (8)

Info :

Stuff the ankle well, then keep stuffing the leg in the process.

Round 19-31 :

13 rounds of 8 SC (8)

Info :

Fasten off on the first leg; it is the left leg of the toy.

Info :

Do NOT fasten off on the second leg (right one), work several additional SC (or loose several SC), so that the end of the round is on the inner side (see photo); continue crocheting the body.

— Body-Head :

Info :

*stitch marker is on the back. *stuff in process. *crochet chain 4 from the right leg; *attach both legs to each other and continue crocheting on the left leg from the side behind according to the pattern.

Round 32 :

on the left leg: 8 SC, on the chain: 4 SC, on the right leg: 8 SC, on the chain: 4 SC (24)

Round 33 :

(3 SC, INC)*6 (30)

Round 34 :

30 SC (30)

Round 35 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36)

Round 36 :

36 SC (36)

Round 37 :

(5 SC, INC)*6 (42)

Round 38-43 :

6 rounds of 42 SC (42)

Round 44 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 45-46 :

2 rounds of 36 SC (36)

Round 47 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Info :

In Rd 48 we are going to attach arms; for accuracy of attachment mark 3 SC (place of attachment) at a distance of 12 SC in the front and on the back; the pattern of attachment (place of attachment) may differ, so double-check the area of attachment by markers; if needed, adjust (shift) the stitch marker.

Round 48 :

5 SC, 3 SC with the arm, 12 SC, 3 SC with the arm, 7 SC (30)

Round 49 :

30 SC (30)

Round 50 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 51 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 52 :

(SC, INC)*9 (27) (the first Rd of the head)

Round 53 :

(2 SC, INC)*9 (36)

Round 54 :

(3 SC, INC)*9 (45)

Round 55 :

(4 SC, INC)*9 (54)

Round 56 :

(8 SC, INC)*6 (60)

Round 57-68 :

12 rounds of 60 SC (60)

Round 69 :

(8 SC, DEC)*6 (54)

Round 70 :

(7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)

Round 71 :

(6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)

Round 72 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 73 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 74 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 75 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 76 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 77 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

Do NOT tighten the hole, we will need it for a neat muzzle tightening.

Info :

Fix the thread and leave the long end for tightening the hole.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the thumb to the palm in Round 13 by crocheting 3 SC with the thumb where indicated, ensuring the thumb sits in the fold line position before securing.
  • Attach arms in Round 48: insert each arm into the 3 SC attachment group at the front and back markers, then crochet the indicated SCs together for a secure join.
  • Sew the glove edges onto the arm between Rounds 15 and 16 so that the seam is opposite the thumb and fix with two stitches on opposite sides.
  • When joining the legs, crochet a chain of 4 between them and continue on the left leg to form the body; ensure the stitch marker remains on the back for correct orientation.
  • After closing the head (leave opening at Round 77), use the long thread end to tighten the muzzle area neatly, then secure and weave in the end inside the head.
  • Sew any small details, such as the edge of the socks or sneaker fasteners, with the long ends left after finishing those pieces, hiding thread ends inside the foot.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when joining pieces and attaching arms or legs.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing can distort the toy and under-stuffing will not hold shape.
  • 💡Leave long thread tails when instructed for tightening or sewing; cutting too early will complicate assembly and shaping.
  • 💡Work in continuous spiral for ovals and amigurumi pieces unless the pattern specifies BLO or FLO explicitly.

This Super-Prickle amigurumi pattern will guide you through creating a soft, detailed character with plush yarn and charming accessories. The pattern includes explicit round-by-round instructions, photos, and color codes to make assembly easier. Enjoy making a lovable handmade companion that will brighten any shelf or gift pile! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 35-38 cm (13.7"-15") tall when using the recommended plush yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but it will affect the final size and feel. Use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect differences in proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know basic amigurumi techniques such as working in spirals, increases, decreases, BLO/FLO and joining pieces.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours across multiple sessions, depending on experience and speed.