Amigurumi Minecraft Creeper Pattern
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I whipped up an amigurumi Minecraft Creeper due in part to the frequency of the request, my kid’s obsession with Minecraft and the general awesomeness of Creepers themselves. Unfortunately the construct wasn’t all that easy to come up with since the character is blockish and pixelated, two things very difficult to pull off with amigurumi worked in the round.
I cringed at the thought of sewing multiple panels together and I am not a fan of the alternating stripes of texture made when squares are worked by turning the work every row, so it took some reworkings and multiple attempts frogged but ultimately the shape came together nicely enough. For colour, I tried a few different ombre yarns and colour switching techniques but they didn’t look right so ultimately I settled on a solid murky green with grey for the feet and face. I have toyed with the idea of fabric paint to create some varied colours but without being able to achieve the pixelated symmetry, I’m not convinced it would look good. Plastic canvas is necessary to reinforce the shape and prevent over-sausagification of the pieces. The finished creeper is around 5 inches tall and works up fairly quickly.
Side View
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Minecraft Screenshot
As with all my patterns, this puppy is free. If you have any problems or questions, please leave a comment so that others may benefit from the question and answer. Also by popular request, to the right in the side menu, you will find a tip jar, giving you the option to make a donation should you wish to.
Amigurumi Minecraft Creeper Pattern
The amigurumi was made using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and my stash of 100% cotton worsted weight yarn, colours listed below. Rounds are worked in both loops unless otherwise state. Rounds are to be joined and should not be worked in a spiral. The facial details are felt cutouts attached with fabric glue. 7 mesh plastic canvas panels were cut out and insert to reinforce edges and give the creeper a more block like appearance. While this is optional, leaving that step out will result in a much rounder creeper.
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SK = Skip a stitch
INVDEC = Invisible Decrease
INC = Increase
DC = Double Crochet
TC = Treble or Triple Crochet
Charcoal
Sage Green
Head part 1 (start in green)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 8; join then CH 1; (8)
2. INC x 8; join then CH 1; (16)
3. SC, SC, INC, SC; repeat 3 more times; join then CH 1; (20)
4. SC, SC, SC then DC then TC in same stitch, DC then SC in same stitch, SC; repeat 3 more times; join then CH 1; (32)
5. SC around in back loop only; join then CH 1; (32)
6. SC around (go back to working in both loops); join then CH 1; (32)
7 – 12. SC around; join then CH 1; (repeat for rounds 7 through 12) (32)
finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Head part 2
(start in green)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 8; join then CH 1; (8)
2. INC x 8; join then CH 1; (16)
3. SC, SC, INC, SC; repeat 3 more times; join then CH 1; (20)
4. SC, SC, SC then DC then TC in same stitch, DC then SC in same stitch, SC; repeat 3 more times; (32)
finish off and leave long tail for sewing. Reinforce the first part of the head with canvas, stuff then sew part 2 on like a lid. This should create a cube.
Body (started from the butt)
(start in green)
CH 7 then in second chain from hook
1. INC, SC x 4, INC, switch to other side of the chain and work in the opposite loop; INC, SC x 4, INC; join then CH 1; (16)
2. (work in both loops) SC, SC then DC then SC in the same stitch, SC x 4, SC then DC then SC in the same stitch, SC x 2, SC then DC then SC in the same stitch, SC x 4, SC then DC then SC in the same stitch, SC; join then CH 1; (24)
3. SC around in back loop only; join then CH 1; (24)
4. SC around in both loops; join then CH 1; (24)
5 – 14. repeat round 4 for rounds 5 through 14; (24)
finish off leaving long tail to sew to bottom of the head. Reinforce with plastic canvas, stuff and pin to bottom of the head then sew in place.
Foot part 1
(start in green)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 8; join then CH 1; (8)
2. SC, SC then DC then SC in same stitch; repeat 3 more times; join then CH 1; (16)
3. SC around in back loop only; join then CH 1; (16)
4. (work in both loops) SC around; join then CH 1; (16)
5 – 6. repeat round 4 for rounds 5 and 6; (16)
finish off and weave in tail.
Foot part 2
(start in charcoal)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 8; join then CH 1; (8)
2. SC, SC then DC then SC in same stitch; repeat 3 more times; join then CH 1; (16)
SL ST around the square doing one CH at each corner in order to keep the SL ST from pulling the corner too taught and rounding it. Finish off then leave a long tail for sewing to part one. Stuff and pin this “lid” in place then sew using the grey yarn to sew in place.
Sew legs (green top) to the body of the creeper. I hooked into the front loop that wasn’t used at the top of the foot, and single crocheted across and into the next leg, so I had a little flap to stitch to the body, since his legs aren’t really under his body but sort of in front and behind. Sewing without the flap should work fine as well though.
First up; this pattern is Awesome! However I’m having trouble with making the body and i was wondering if you could do a video tutorial of making this creeper pattern as it would be really useful for not only me but also all the newbies out there that can’t wrap their head around the pattern in writing form. I just reckon that visualising it and being able to do it while you are would be amazing! I hope you thing about it 🙂
Was very easy. Thank you for the free pattern.
My son just requested a creeper, I’m so glad I found your pattern!
Thanks, i have been looking for something to crotchet for one of my grandson’s. my daughter suggested something from minecraft and i found you. awesome.
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thank you very much for this patern. I have no idea what minecraft is, but my nephew loves it so now I have a small present for him. have a nice day Jitka
Thank you for your pattern. I have no idea what minecraft is but my nephew loves it so I can do a little present for him. thank you and have a nice day Jitka
Thank you so much for sharing this creeper pattern.it was easy to follow. I made one for a little boy whose father is in prison in Iran for his Christian faith.
Hi,
A few months ago I designed a character for a poster,* he is half cat, half dice. A friend decided to turn my drawing into an amigurumi and she used your instructions for the creeper head to make it** 🙂
I started doing amigurumi with your video tutorials and I’m a big fan of your patterns. Keep them coming!
* see the poster at: https://tinyurl.com/orqv47a
** see amigurumi at: http://tmblr.co/Z982rq1kfe7zp
Thanks for this easy and perfect tutorial! Here you can see my Creepers: http://upcy.blog.hu/2015/07/29/ssssssssssssssssssssss
I feel like this pattern is WAY more complicated than it needs to be…why make the feet separate from the legs? Why not just switch colours instead of sewing? Seems like more trouble than it’s worth.
I wanted to make sure I had symmetry and corners which isn’t easy to achieve if you are looking for simple techniques. Most of my patterns for characters are actually way more complicated than they need to be because of the attention to detail authenticity I try to go for. Kinda like if I will be bothering making it, I will do it really well.
Also I feel like your comment was WAY more negative than it needed to be. Responding to it was probably way more trouble than it’s worth.
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You’re amazing, you are so so talented! Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns.
I was wondering if I could sell the finished creeper at craft fairs and/or online? I would, of course would give you all the credit for the your pattern. Please let me know. Thank you!
Read the FAQ please.
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Hi,
In 2013, I printed the crochet and knitted versions of the minecraft patterns.
I have made the knitted version but lost the directions to make the feet.
Can you send me the knitted foot pattern”
Thank you
Linda L Breese
Interestingly I never posted any knitted instructions and have no idea what you are talking about sorry.
Just finished this as my very first amigurumi with less than 2 days before Christmas. It’s drying in my desk drawer so I can get it wrapped in time.
Thank you so much for posting this!
http://imgur.com/gallery/aJEZZKM
Thank you so much for this awesome pattern!!! I posted my creeper on my Facebook page, Kimigurumi. I’d love your opinion.
Oh, and my apologies if my over-abundance of questions seemed terse or demanding
I just realized I misread your pattern. DC=double crochet, not decrease! So I think I’m on the right track now….false alarm 😉
Thanks so much for the pattern: if I can figure it out my nephew will be thrilled! I watched your join tutorial, so I think I’ve got that bit right (each time around after the slip stitch join and CH 1, the next SC is in the same stitch…right?). But I’ve Frogged all my attempts at the head. I’m kinda new to Amigurumi and have never tried a cube. I’m running into trouble with step 4 of Head Part 1. Could you describe how to DC and TC on the same stitch? And then for the next part (DC then SC in same stitch)…is this into the same stitch as the previous step? And I’d be grateful for a description of DC then SC in same stitch. (Or if it’s easier, is there a video tutorial for these two decrease techniques…or possibly one for creating a cube using your method?)
I’m terribly sorry for all the questions! This is not only just my second Amigurumi, it’s my first time trying to follow a written pattern. I’m sure it’s very clear….I’m just a newbie & the fault lies with me, lol.
Thanks so much!
thanx for the minecraft pattern,my grandsons are big fans although I don’t know much about it ,they will love it
Thanks so much for sharing your pattern! So far
I have made 3 creepers for some very delighted kids.
Thanks so much for the pattern! I just finished creeper #1 for my 4 year old and he hasn’t set him down since I handed it to him! That one is a little rounded because he couldn’t wait for me to get the plastic canvas, but my 6 year old is a little more patience so I hope my next one will turn out better. I shared your link on my facebook page, and you can see my finished creeper here : https://www.facebook.com/christascutecrochet
Thanks again!
I am having trouble starting the body not sure how to do it iwld appreciate if u cld clarify it gor me please an thank you.
I can’t help unless you explain what trouble you are having or what specific instructions you can’t make sense of.
What dose sc x 8 mean please
It means single crochet 8 times.
I am having issues with the join chain one..does that count as a stitch? Will my join be the same place everytime? I keep gaining stitches
Should be at the same place with a slight shift to the left every round but always ending in the same stitch column. The CH doesn’t count as a stitch no. Watch the tutorial for working joined rounds on the tutorial page if you are confused.
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well, I guess I should have read the full pattern. I see it is 5 inches tall. How do I make it 20 inches?
Lots of math.
Dear Lali
I think your creeper is cute. He has lots of personality. I love the way his head is turned slightly. Instead of looking straight ahead he is looking to the side. Very cute. I hope you put a face on him.
You should be proud of your good work.
He’s not perfect and he has no face but he is my first little crochet thing that wasn’t flat. I am kind of proud of him. Thanks for the pattern. It was really easy to follow.
Here’s a bad picture of him: http://imgur.com/kynS7hC
Just pretend he’s facing away from the camera.
Hi Nerdigurumi, thank you for sharing this fantastic pattern! I have only a question: where can I find plastic canvas? 🙂
Most craft stores and some department stores that have craft sections like Walmart. Usually the cheaper stuff at Walmart or dollar stores is stiffer which is good when you are using it for this purpose.
i am 14 years old and no trouble with this pattern at all 🙂
thanks for the pattern <3
Thanks for sharing. I too have an obsessed Minecraft fan(s) in my home.
Do you count the first chain one in each round as your first sc?
No, first chain does not count as a stitch unless specifically stated in the pattern.
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I loved this pattern, the tip of plastic reinforcing was brilliant – made my creeper nice and square! My daughter LOVES him so thank you SO much for the free pattern – I posted pictures of my completed creeper (complete with cute little anime style face and blushy cheeks LOL) on my blog and linked to your pattern 🙂
http://byrobin.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/amigurumi-crochet-creeper.html
I really like the face you gave it. Adorbs.
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Hi there and thank you. I don’t have a mailing list but anytime I post a new pattern or have something to say/add I post it on my facebook page, so if you are on facebook tossing me a like is a great way to keep up and also show me some love 🙂
If I wanted to crochet the mouth, I have the basic plot but I don’t really know how t make a mouth. Do you think you could put how to crochet a mouth?
I guess swap colours where you want the mouth pixels to show up. I think experimentation would be the way to go.
Thanks a lot.
This is mine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/milkdo/9059033177/
He is a good looking creeper. Very good work.
thanks for the pattern!! i have a question in the key you have INVDEC. just to be sure, i’m not missing that stitch in the pattern? in your pic, the head appears wider than the body, this is my second go around; and the first, his head and body were the same width. it looked like maybe i made a mistake and mistook the DC, and should have made those decreases?? my second guy is turning out the same way. appears to be gettin wider and wider the farther i make it up. i hope that makes sense.
The head is wider than the body on mine but don’t forget I stuffed mine with a reinforced plastic canvas box. The fabric was stretched tightly over the box so the box. If you are just stuffing it or have no reinforcement of cardboard or plastic canvas, or if your reinforcements are smaller, it may affect the shape. It shouldn’t get wider. Perhaps you are adding an extra stitch when you join? Check out the tutorial for joining and see if that might be a possibility.
Can the plastic canvas be folded to make a square? Or did you cut out pieces of the canvas and them sew them together with yarn to make a square?
Did you put the plastic canvas in the body and the feet?
I have finished the head and it turned out very nice. Now I’m getting ready to make the body and feet.
I cut it out and sewed it together to form solid shapes. It doesn’t fold very well. And yes I did.