Today, I am thrilled to present a charming addition to your crochet repertoire – the Small Crochet Potato Amigurumi. This free crochet pattern will make the cutest potato!
This petite potato amigurumi is not only fast and easy to crochet but also fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, making it a delightful companion for any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick project or a beginner eager to dive into the craft, this little spud is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.
Crafted with simplicity and speed in mind, this pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. Imagine creating a bunch of these adorable potatoes, ready to brighten up your day or serve as quirky decorations around the home. Plus, with the option to add a keychain, you can take your tiny tater friend with you wherever you go!
You will see pictures below of the potato with and without legs! I asked my online community which one was their favorite but both of them were liked. The choice is yours!
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Potato – Free Crochet Pattern
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 arms
- Facultative: 2 legs
Size:
- 1.5 inches (4 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
- 2.5 inches (7 cm) with plush yarn (I used Premier Parfait chunky)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in light brown and dark brown OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in light brown and dark brown
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook (a larger hook can be used, your cow will only be slightly bigger) if you use worsted yarn OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (9 mm) if you use plush yarn
- Thread cotton in black for the smile
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
- Facultative: fabric glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern: How to crochet a Potato?
Let’s start – Potato – Free Crochet Pattern
The body – Potato – Free Crochet Pattern
- The potato is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in light brown OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in light brown:
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 inc in the next st, 8 sc]x2. (20)
- Rounds 5-6: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
- Round 7: [1 dec, 8 sc]x2. (18)
- Rounds 8-11: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 12: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Place the eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 st.
Fill the body with polyfill.
- Round 13: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body and fasten off.
With your tapestry needle and the black cotton yarn, make a mouth over round 8.
The arms (make 2) – Potato – Free Crochet Pattern
With a 2.75 mm crochet and the yarn in light brown OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in light brown :
- Row 1: ch 5. (5)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in each chain. (4)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms to the body over Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by 2 stitches.
It is sometimes hard to sew such small pieces. I only sewed the external part of the arm (“shoulder” part) and I added a little bit of glue to the rest of the arm.
The legs (make 2) – Potato – Free Crochet Pattern
The legs are facultative. Some people prefer the version without legs while other people like the legs. Your choice!
With a 2.75 mm crochet and the yarn in light brown OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn light brown :
- Round 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring. (5) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (5)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Insert the yarn in the first sc to close the leg.
Sew the legs to the body over Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by 1-2 stitches. Note: Just like for the arms, I used a little bit of glue. I also placed the right side of the legs against the potato’s body.
The black spots – Potato – Free Crochet Pattern
With your tapestry needle and the dark brown yarn, make some black spots at different places on the body.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest crochet potato!
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