Round plushies are the best kind of amigurumi to start with. The body is basically a ball: increase, crochet a few even rounds, then decrease. Add eyes, tiny ears or wings, and you have a chubby little friend that sits on a shelf and begs to be squeezed.
Here are 10 free crochet plushie patterns with round, chubby bodies. Some are big and squishy in chenille, others are pocket size. You will find a puffball bear, a chick, a seal pup, a hamster, a snowman and a small pig.
Chubby Round Crochet Plushie Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Chenille or velvet plush yarn (super bulky)
- Worsted or DK yarn for small details
- Crochet hook set (2 mm to 6 mm)
- Safety eyes, 8 mm to 12 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Locking stitch markers
- Tapestry needles
1. No-Sew Chubby Amigurumi Chick
Photo: Juli Anne / Once Upon a Cheerio
An egg-shaped chick about 6 inches tall in soft chenille. The arms and feet are crocheted right onto the body, so there is almost no sewing. A bobble band in orange and yellow adds texture. Perfect for spring and Easter baskets.
- Designer: Juli Anne / Once Upon a Cheerio
- Skill level: Beginner / Easy
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6) chenille
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Snowy Seal Pup
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
A plump seal about 6 inches tall, with the head and body worked as one chenille piece. A little gray muzzle and flippers in worsted yarn finish it off. It is a cozy winter plushie and a lovely gift for ocean lovers.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Familiar beginner
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6) chenille + worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm and 3.25 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Chubby Hamster
Photo: JillsCrochetSpace
A round, easy hamster friend with almost no sewing. Only the optional nose gets sewn on. It is a great pattern for beginners who want a quick win. The pattern is free on Ribblr, so you read it in the Ribblr viewer.
- Designer: JillsCrochetSpace
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Bulky (see pattern)
- Hook: 3.5 (see pattern)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Chick and Bunny
Photo: Lydia’s Crochet Creations
Two round friends in one free pattern: a chick and a bunny worked in continuous rounds with chenille yarn and a few acrylic scraps for details. They use small 6 mm safety eyes, which makes them look extra sweet. Make them as a pair for spring.
- Designer: Lydia’s Crochet Creations
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Chenille + acrylic scraps (see pattern)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Alan the Snowman
Photo: Robin / Hooked by Robin
A round snowman worked in one piece, with a flat bottom so he sits up on his own. He wears a chain scarf and a little top hat, with sewn-on coal buttons. Because he is one piece, he is sturdy enough for little hands. A fun winter plushie.
- Designer: Robin / Hooked by Robin
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Chunky (see pattern)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Round Plush Bat
Photo: Janet Carrillo / Damn It Janet, Let’s Crochet
A ball-shaped bat about 3.75 inches tall with an 8 inch wingspan. The body is a single crochet sphere, and the wings have little picot edges. Tiny white fangs make it cute instead of spooky. Great for Halloween or anyone who loves bats.
- Designer: Janet Carrillo / Damn It Janet, Let’s Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Chubby Cicada
Photo: Amigu World
A round green cicada with a light yellow face band, tiny horns and two rounded wings. The head and body are one piece, so the shape stays nice and round. It is an unusual bug plushie kids find funny.
- Designer: Amigu World
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (milk cotton)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Squishy Pig (Mini)
Photo: Mari-Liis Lille / lilleliis
The mini version on this list. This little round pig is only about 4 inches and is a great way to use up chenille leftovers. It has flat triangle ears, a round snout and an optional squeaker inside. The designer calls it super easy.
- Designer: Mari-Liis Lille / lilleliis
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Bulky chenille
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Chubby Penguin
Photo: Ana / Little Crochet Farm
A tiny round penguin, about 3 inches tall, with a white belly, blue cover, yellow feet and a green scarf. It is small enough to hang as an ornament or tuck in a pocket. Made in sport weight cotton with single crochet rounds.
- Designer: Ana / Little Crochet Farm
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First plushie ever? Start with #8 or #3. Both are simple and beginner friendly.
- Want a big, squishy hug buddy? Go with #1 in chenille.
- Making for Easter? Try #1 or #4.
- Want a winter plushie? #2 or #5 are perfect.
- Want something small for the tree or a keychain? #9 is just 3 inches.
FAQ
How do I make a crochet plushie bigger?
Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook. A pattern made in DK will grow a lot in super bulky chenille. Keep the stitches tight so stuffing does not show. You can also add a few extra even rounds in the middle of the body to make it taller.
Is chenille yarn good for beginners?
Chenille is very soft, but its stitches are harder to see, and it can be tricky to frog. Use a stitch marker at the start of every round and count often. Once you get the feel for it, chenille works up fast and makes very cuddly plushies.
How do I keep my round plushie from looking lumpy?
Stuff a little at a time, pulling the fiberfill apart into small fluffy pieces first. Shape the ball with your hands as you go. Use invisible decreases for a smooth surface, and stuff firmly before the opening gets too small to reach inside.
Make one round plushie and you will see why they are so easy to fall in love with.
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