How to Crochet Summer Minions Plushie (No-Sew, Mini & Quick)

Author: Talha

I am a crochet designer, macramé maker and a crafter who also loves doing MATH.

Contributor: Lyubov of Love Knitting

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This summer, learn how to crochet these no-sew Minions in a swim ring plushies with a free written pattern + a tutorial as well. This is the 3rd part of the “iconic animated characters crocheted low-sew & quick” series! Today, we will be crocheting this leggy Minion plush wearing a toy swim ring with a 3 cm hole. This version of crochet Minion is designed to look BEST & the CUTEST in the swim ring. So, be sure you have one, or you can also follow a donut pattern to crochet one.

Prepare yourself, as I will share many more patterns for crocheting plushies in swim rings. These Minion plushies will be irresistible beach buddies & toys for little ones, or they carry them to the poolside.

I have not shared any Minion plush here before, so if you show love for this plushie, I will soon bring patterns for many more variations of Minion amigurumi plushies. For example, the iconic Minion face keychain, the chubby Minion amigurumi doll, and much more. With the super bulky yarn, you can easily crochet a pair within 1.5 hours. Now, continue reading to learn more about this kawaii character plush project.

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Collaborative Patterns

Crochet Minions in a Swim Ring Plushie Pattern

This plush mini-Minion is designed without sewing from the bottom up. The arms, legs, and safety-eye frame are crocheted entirely in one piece as you go. It is perfectly sized (~10 cm with legs) to fit inside a small crocheted inflatable swimming ring accessory!

Materials Needed

Plush Chenille Yarn: Blue (pants), Yellow (body), Black (shoes/gloves/goggles strap), and White (eye backing).
Crochet Hooks: 4.0 mm hook (main body) and a 3.5 mm hook (optional, for the overalls straps).
Safety Eye: One 8 mm plastic eye (plus glue or backing).
Other: Fiberfill stuffing and a yarn needle.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (invisible single crochet decrease)
sl st: Slip stitch
dc: Double crochet
bo4: Bobble stitch using 4 partially finished dc stitches closed together with a single top loop.