My First Amigurumi - Big Grey Totoro!

I've recently just gotten into crocheting. And I'm surprise how addicting it is. Some of my first crochet projects were hats, scarfs, and hand warmers. I will post pictures of these in a later post. So I wanted to try something different. I have over three crochet hats and other winter items. I wanted to make something cute and fun. And luckily I found a FREE pattern to crochet this adorable Totoro. One of my favorite anime characters ever!

Amigurumi is a knitted stuff toy. It's the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and creatures.

I found this FREE pattern on http://www.ravelry.com/. They have tons of ideas and patterns. Some cost money and some are free. All you have to do is become a member. There's knitting projects too.

 

So I used the pattern from Lucy Ravenscar. Once you become a member you can search for this project under Totoro or by her name. You can also try to get in with this link http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grey-totoro-amigurumi. She's nice enough to share this pattern so please do not sell this pattern and if you plan to sell the doll please give her credit.

All that I needed to make this Totoro was grey/cream/white/black yarn, Stuffing, safety eyes, tapestry needle, and a 3.5mm hook (US E hook).

It took me longer to make this amigurumi because I didn't have all the materials. So make sure you have everything before you start.

The finished size is approximately 9” tall. Mine didn't turn out looking like the one Lucy made but I think it is still very cute. And my daughter LOVES it.

 

Go ahead and try this pattern and please let me know how it turns out.

And can you believe it? I'm a beginner at this and I was able to make this. I'm so proud of myself.
I've just finished making another Amigurumi...again, I will post this up at a later time to share with all of you.