How to Crochet A Funny Minion Bag Charm Amigurumi for Kids

Author: Talha

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

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Be ready for another “crochet FUNNY & trendy amigurumi” pattern! Today, you will learn how to crochet this UNIQUE long-necked Minion amigurumi bag charm with a step-by-step tutorial + a free written pattern as well. This crochet amigurumi idea is inspired by the viral Sid the Sloth long-necked amigurumi. The idea is to crochet a Minion amigurumi with a 19cm tieable neck (quirky? Yes!) that you can wrap around your tote bag’s handle to carry it as an anti-stress buddy. This looks so funny when tied around the bag.

This unique way to crochet a bag charm has been appreciated by tons of crocheters worldwide, and each crocheter is designing their own character as a long-necked amigurumi bag charm. This crochet Minion bag charm, including the neck, will measure 29cm.

You will end up with an amigurumi Minion with a sphere head, the same iconic goggles, the hair, and a new, low-sew chubby body. So, be sure to crochet this long-necked Minion amigurumi as a present for a person who has an exhausting routine. If you are looking for a crochet plush Minion, you can crochet our previous Minion in a swim ring amigurumi. Now, continue reading to learn more about this fun crochet Minion plush project.

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Pattern to Crochet the Long-Necked Minion Amigurumi

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials List

- Semi-cotton yarn (YarnArt Jeans, 50g / 160m).
- Main yarn colors: Yellow and Blue.
- Extra yarn colors: Black, White, and Grey.
- Crochet hook size: 2 mm (main hook for the body).
- Crochet hook size: 3 mm (for edging so it does not pull tight).
- Toy stuffing.
- Black plastic half-bead eyes (8 mm).
- Needle for sewing.
- Scissors.
- Stitch marker.

Abbreviations List

- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- BLO = back loops only
- FLO = front loops only
- R = Round or Row
- st = stitch

Are you a Beginner? Learn Crocheting Easily!

You can learn to crochet better with this crochet long-necked amigurumi Minion tutorial as a beginner:

Arms (Make 2):

Start with Black yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6).
R2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9).
R3: 9 sc (9).
Change to Yellow yarn in the last stitch of R3. Cut the black yarn and tie knots.
R4 to R7 (4 rounds): 9 sc (9).
Put a little bit of stuffing in the bottom part of the arm.
R8: (1 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (6).
Fold the top flat and close by crocheting 3 sc through both sides. Cut a short tail.

Legs (Make 2):

Start with Black yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6).
R2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9).
R3: 9 sc (9).
Change to Blue yarn in the last stitch of R3. Cut the black yarn and tie knots.
R4 to R7 (4 rounds): 9 sc (9).
Put a little bit of stuffing in the bottom part of the leg.
R8: (1 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (6).
Fold the top flat and close by crocheting 3 sc through both sides. Cut a short tail.

Body and Long Neck:

Start with Blue yarn from the bottom up.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6).
R2: 6 inc (12).
R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18).
R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24).
R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30).
R6 (Joining legs): 6 sc, crochet 3 sc through both the body and the first leg, 12 sc, crochet 3 sc through both the body and the second leg, 6 sc (30).
R7 to R8 (2 rounds): 30 sc (30).

Change to Yellow yarn in the last stitch of R8.

R9: 30 sc in BLO (30). Cut the blue yarn and tie knots.
R10 to R11 (2 rounds): 30 sc (30).
R12: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24).
R13: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18).
R14 (Joining arms): 4 sc, crochet 3 sc through both the body and the first arm, 6 sc, crochet 3 sc through both the body and the second arm, 2 sc (18).
Stuff the body with stuffing.
R15: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12).
Add more stuffing to fill the body completely.
R16: (1 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (8).
R17 to R63 (47 rounds for the long neck): 8 sc (8).
Do not put stuffing in the neck. Leave it empty.

Head:

Continue from the neck with Yellow yarn.
R64: 8 inc (16).
R65: (1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times (24).
R66: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30).
R67 to R70 (4 rounds): 30 sc (30).
Change to Black yarn in the last stitch of R70.
R71: 30 sc (30).
Change to Yellow yarn in the last stitch of R71.
R72: 30 sc in BLO (30). Tie knots with the cut yarn tails.
R73 to R74 (2 rounds): 30 sc (30).
R75: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24).
R76: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18).
Stuff the head with stuffing.
R77: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12).
R78: 6 dec (6).
Cut the yarn, hide the hole by weaving the needle through the front loops, pull tight, and hide the tail inside.

Black Head Edging:

Take Black yarn and a 3 mm hook (or crochet loosely).
Join the yarn to the front loops left at R71 (where you crocheted R72 in BLO).
Crochet slip stitches all the way around the head on the front loops. Hide ends inside.

Eyes (Make 2):

Start with White yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6).
R2: 6 inc (12).
Slip stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Take Grey yarn and a 3 mm hook.
Surface slip stitch all the way around the edge of the white circle. Hide grey ends.
Glue the 8 mm black eyes to the center of the white circles.
Sew the eyes to the head on the black stripe using the white yarn tail.

Overalls Front Bib:

Find the center front of the body on the front loops left from R8.
Skip stitches to find the middle 6 stitches.
Join Blue yarn.
Row 1: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6).
Row 2: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6).
Row 3: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6).
Row 4: 6 sc (6).
Cut the yarn and hide the ends.

Overalls Edging and Straps:

Join Blue yarn to the front loops on the back of the body.
Use a 3 mm hook (or crochet loosely).
Crochet 8 surface slip stitches along the front loops.
Chain 13 for the first strap.
Slip stitch to the top corner of the front bib.
Crochet sc back down the chain 13 strap.
Surface slip stitch across the remaining front loops around the body to reach the other side of the bib.
Chain 13 for the second strap.
Slip stitch to the other top corner of the front bib.
Crochet sc back down the chain 13 strap.
Finish with slip stitches to the starting point. Cut yarn and hide ends.

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