Free "Despicable Me" Minion Knitting Patterns

By now my regular readers are well aware of the "Despicable Me" patterns I have designed, and Ravelry users will recognise them too. But I also know that it's kinda difficult to find the one you want, so I'm going to link all the current (and future) patterns on this post. Each hat or toy uses slightly different techniques. By checking each pattern first, you can mix and match elements to create your own unique knitted hat or toy.

Minion Toys
These are simple knits, with only a few challenges in the making. They are all knitted flat, but people have very successfully converted these for knitting in the round.
One eyed Minion

Two eyed Minion

Minion Hats
These are all really easy to knit. Some Ravelry users have made this as beginners. Because of the travelling yarn or intarsia in the tops, the inside tidiness isn't so important, so they are a pretty neat way of practising new techniques with limited risk.
One eyed Minion Hat

Two eyed Minion Hat

Two eyed Evil Minion Hat

Minion Ear-flap Hat


Edith Beanie


Other items
iPhone Cozy

Minion Fingerless Mittens

Minion iPad Cozy

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Clyde (Glasgow Commonwealth Games Mascot) - Knitting Pattern

I'm such a games fan, Olympics or Commonwealth, they are amazing. Have I mentioned I'll be off to China soon.... And I am determined to swim in the competitors pool at the Water Cube in Beijing. Such a dream come true.

But here is Clyde, the mascot for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

This pattern is now found on my new blog; www.theknitguru.com, still 100% for free.  
Click here to reach the pattern for Clyde directly.



You will need:
Size 4mm needles
Dk wool in red, green, yellow, blue, purple
Scraps of black and white yarn
2 goggle eyes
White felt
White and red cotton thread
Stuffing

The actual pattern is available here.

Frodo Baggins - Knitting Pattern

Not that long ago, I designed the pattern for Mr. Bilbo Baggins, and now, here is the adaptation to turn him into Frodo Baggins.



You will not need to make the jacket that Bilbo has. Instead, Frodo has a cape and an Elven brooch.

You will need:
- small piece of green felt
- silver thread
- thin elastic
- grey dk yarn

The Cape

Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 30 stitches.
Knit 40 rows.
Knit 1, (yarn round needle, k2 tog) - repeat bracketed section over whole row. This creates the row of holes.
Knit 9 rows
Cast off





Thread elastic through the holes. Tie together tightly, and stitch on a small elven brooch.





I made the brooch out of green felt. Cut the shape out, then using a blanket stitch, edge the material.

Doctor Who - Free Knitting Patterns

As putting my themed collections together has been a good thing for the "Despicable Me" patterns, I figured it was time to collate the Doctor Who ones.... And show off that I'm going to the BBC symphonic spectacular in the new year! Mostly these are knitting patterns, but the odd craft project is also in the list.
Creatures
Star Whale



Wearables
Tardis Hat



Scarf Hat



K9 Beanie



Tardis Sneakers



Accessories
iPad Cozy



Tardis brooch



Mini Felt Bow-ties and Fez



Around the Home
Tardis Wheatie Bag



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Totoro Beanie - Knitting Pattern

Recently I was asked to make a Totoro beanie, and I'm pleased with this pattern. Totoro is a character from the Japanese Anime "My Neighbour Totoro".



Totoro

You will need:
Grey, black and white dk yarn
4.5mm needles
6mm needles
2 goggle eyes

Cast on 80 on 4.5mm
Rib 8 rows

Change to 6mm
Stst 24 rows
K3, k2 together over the whole row
Purl
K2, k2 together over the whole row
Purl
K1, k2 together over the whole row
Purl
K2 together over the whole row
Purl
K2 together over the whole row
Cut yarn, leaving 30cm, thread all stitches onto the yarn, pull to tighten

Belly
Pick up 16 stitches from the bottom of the hat along the ribbing. These should create a panel of knitting that rolls from the inside of the hat around onto the outside.



Stst 8 rows
9- K2 tog, knit to last 2, k2 tog
10- P2 tog, purl to last 2, p2 tog
Repeat rows 9 and 10 until 4 stitches remain.
Cast off.



Ears - make 2
Cast in 1 on 4.5mm
1- K1 front, yarn round needle, k1 back (now referred to as k1f,yo,k1b)
2- Purl
3- K1, k1f,yo,k1b, k1
4- Purl
5- K2, k1f,yo,k1b, k2
6- Purl
7- K3, k1f,yo,k1b, k3
8- Purl
9- K4, k1f,yo,k1b, k4
10- Purl
11- Knit
12-Purl
13-knit
14- purl
15- K2 tog, k to last 2, k2 tog
16- Purl 2 tog, p to last 2, purl 2 tog
Repeat 15 and 16 until 5 stitches remain
Purl
Knit
Purl
Cast off

Stitch on the ears, folding the last portion knitted into a thin tube first.attach firmly to the top of the hat.



Embroider a few chevrons on his belly.



Attach 2 eyes and a nose. Optional to include a couple of twisted yarn whiskers.
Stitch up the back of the hat.


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Sheep Knitting Pattern

I've been making these guys for years to give away to foreign exchange students. They are kinda fun because they are made backwards... You'll see.




You will need
Pipe cleaners
Stuffing
2 eyes
White and brown dk yarn
4mm needles
Pins
Black embroidery yarn
20cm ribbon

Start by building a skeleton from pipe cleaners. I fold 3 in half, 2 for legs and one for the face. Use others to strengthen and create the back and neck.



Cover with stuffing and tie on with yarn. (Told you this was backwards)



Head
Cast on 16
Stst 12 rows
K2 tog over row
P2 tog over row
Cut yarn, thread stitches onto yarn, pull to tighten.
Stitch up the side.
Slip onto head and stitch onto stuffing.

Legs - make 4

Cast on 10
Stst 16 rows
K2 tog over row
Cut yarn, thread stitches onto yarn, pull to tighten.
Stitch up the side.
Slip onto leg and stitch onto stuffing.



Ears - make 2

Cast on one
K1 front, yarn round needle, k1 back (kf,rn,kb)
Purl
K1, (kf,rn,kb), k1
Purl
Knit
Purl
Knit
Cast off
Stitch onto side of the face.

Body
Cast on 30 in white.
Knit 48 rows in any textured pattern. I used a basket weave in the images here, but I've also used blackberry, cables, chevrons, moss, and k/p patterns successfully.
Cast off.



Fold and pin around body.



Stitch on.
Tie a piece of yarn around the neck and tighten.
Add a bow, eyes and face.



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Bilbo Baggins - Hobbit Knitting Pattern

Longtime readers know I am a Lord of the Rings fan..... Well... I like the non-battle bits, and I looooooved the Hobbit, even taking time off to go to the World Premier. Meeting the cast, and Martin Freeman, SWOON.

So I designed this Bilbo Baggins. I am tempted to give it to Martin at the premier for Desolation of Smaug.... That's if that happens in New Zealand.... And I'm not in China at the time.

One Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag-end (you can adapt this pattern to be Frodo Baggins here)



You will need
4mm needles
Flesh, green, brown and red dk wool
Fluffy dark brown wool
4 green beads
6 red beads
Stuffing
2 eyes
White cotton thread
Black embroidery thread

Bilbo Baggins

Legs - make 2
Cast on 21 on 4mm needles in flesh
Stst 4 rows
K6, s1, k2tog, psso, s1, k2tog, psso, s1, k2tog, psso, k6
P6, s1, p2tog, psso, p6
Stst 18 rows

Slide both legs together
Stst 4 rows.
Change to green yarn.
Stst 16 rows
K12, k2 flesh, k12 green
P11, p4 flesh, p11 green
K10, k6 flesh, k10green
P9, p8 flesh, p9

Change to flesh
K1, k1 front and back, over whole row.
Stst 16 rows
K3, k2 together over the whole row
Purl
K2, k2 together over the whole row
Purl
K1, k2 together over the whole row
Purl
K2 together over the whole row
Purl
K2 together over the whole row
Cut yarn, leaving 30cm, thread all stitches onto the yarn, pull to tighten

Stitch up the head and legs. Stuff his body, legs and feet. Close the back seam.
Pull a little of the knitting on his face and stitch it into a nose. Do the same on the sides for ears.






Arms - make 2
Cast on 14 in flesh
Stst 14 rows
K2tog over whole row.
Cut yarn, thread stitches onto yarn and pull to tighten

Stitch up side and stuff, attach to body.

Shorts
Cast on 15 in brown.
Stst 12 rows. Slide onto end of needle.
Cast on another 15 in brown.
Stst 12 rows.
Slide together
Stst 10 rows
Rib (k1,p1) 2 rows
Cast off.
Stitch up the legs and back, slide onto doll, stitch on at waist.


Jacket - all in red

Jacket back
Cast on 11
Stst 6 rows, slide to the end.
Cast on 11
Stst 6 rows, slide together.
Stst 8 rows
Cast off 2, knit to end
Cast off 2, purl to end
Stst 6 rows
K5, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k5
P5, cast off 4, p5
Cast off

Jacket front right
Cast on 12
Stst 14 rows
Cast off 2, k to end
P2 tog, p to end
Knit.
P2 tog, p to end
Knit
P2 tog, p to end
Knit
P2 tog, p to end
Cast off

Jacket front left
Cast on 12
Stst 15 rows
Cast off 2, p to end
K2 tog, knit to end
Purl
K2 tog, knit to end
Purl
K2 tog, knit to end
Purl
K2 tog, knit to end
Purl
Cast off

Jacket arms
Cast on 18
Stst 11
Cast off on a purl row

Jacket collar
Cast on 3
Stst 50 rows
Cast off

Jacket belt
Cast on 3
Knit 10 rows
Cast off

Hair

Cast on 12 in fluffy brown.
Knit 5 rows
K1 front and back, k 10, k1 front and back
K1 front and back, k 12, k1 front and back
Cast on 10 at the start of the next row
K5 rows
K2tog over row
Cut yarn, thread stitches onto yarn, pull to tighten.
Stitch onto head like a wig.



Scarf
Cast on 4 in green
Knit 70 rows.
Cast off

Stitch up the red pieces as you would a cardigan... Attach the top of the shoulders first, then the arms.
Fold the collar in half, and pin to the back of the jacket. Stitch onto the jacket.
Attach the belt to the back creating a little gather.
Sew on 4 beads as buttons on the front and 2 onto the belt at the back. Place jacket on Mr. Baggins.
Stitch fluffy brown wool on the top of his feet.

Attach eyes and sew on a smile.
Tie scarf around his neck.
Now he is ready for an unexpected journey.




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"Despicable Me" Minion Toy - Knitting Pattern

Minions are so cute. After making the minion hat, I decided to design this little guy. He is about 15-20cm tall, and far too cute.

This blog has been relocated - sorry for the inconvenience - you will find this free pattern here.

"Where the Wild Things Are" inspired Max Toy

The Max beanie was super popular with the nephew, so I've made a Max doll as well. He is softer and less aggressive than in the book, simply because I wanted him to be plush. He is made with a chenille yarn.



You will need
Size 5 needles
Size 4 needles
White chenille or fluffy dk yarn
Flesh dk yarn
Fluffy brown dk yarn
Gold dk yarn
2 eyes
Thread
Stuffing


Body

Legs:



On size 5mm needles, cast on 20 stitches.
Stst 20 rows. Keep on the needle. Repeat with a second leg.

Slide both legs together. Knit as one unit.

Torso:
Stst all 40 stitches for 20 rows.

Head:
K1, k1 front and back- repeat over whole row.
Stst 17 rows
K1, k2 tog over whole row.
Purl
K2 tog over whole row
Purl
K2 tog over whole row
Purl
K2 tog over whole row, cut yarn, thread all remaining stitches onto the yarn, pull to tighten.

Face:
On 4mm needles, cast on 20 stitches in flesh.
Stst 2 rows.
K1, k1 front and back- repeat over whole row.
Stst 19 rows
K1, k2 tog over whole row.
Purl
K2 tog over whole row
Purl
cut yarn, thread all remaining stitches onto the yarn, pull to tighten.

Arms - make 2
On 5mm needles, cast on 16 in white.
Stst 14 rows
Change to flesh and 4mm needles.
K1, k1 front and back, over the whole row, resulting in 24 stitches.
Stst 5 rows
K2 tog over whole row.
P2 tog over whole row.
Cut yarn and thread remaining stitches onto yarn

Ears - make 2
Cast on 7 in white on 4mm needles
Stst 6 rows
K2 tog, k3, k2 tog
Purl
K2 tog, k1, k2 tog
S1, p2 tog, psso



Tail
Cast on 8 stitches in brown on 4mm needles
Knit 20 rows
K2 tog over whole row.
Cut yarn, slip remaining stitches onto yarn and pull tight.

Crown:
Cast on 70 stitches in gold on 4mm needles.
Stst 4 rows
Treat each 10 stitches as separate as they are different points.
S1, k1, psso, k8
S1, p1, psso, p7
S1, k1, psso, k6
S1, p1, psso, p5
S1, k1, psso, k4
S1, p1, psso, p3
S1, k1, psso, k2
S1, p2 tog, psso.
Cut yarn, thread through the remaining stitch, pull to tighten.
Make 7 points. Darn in tails. Stitch the ends together.



Assembly:
Sew up the inside of each leg.
Stitch the top 2 cm of the head using the thread at the top.



Stuff the legs
Stuff head and body.
Place the face in the head gap.
Sew up the front.
Tie a length of yarn around the neck, tighten and knot. Use the tails to adjust the head and face to suit. Sew around the edges so the face doesn't fall off, and the stuffing doesn't come out.



Sew up the sides of the arms, stuff and attach.
Sew on ears to head.



Stitch up the side of the tail, and attach to the back of the toy.



Stitch on crown, or leave it as a removable piece.



Face
Gather a clump of the middle of the face, and with a flesh coloured thread, stitch a nose.


Attach eyes. I used goggle eyes - not suitable for small children. Embroider or use safety eyes for small children. With safety eyes you will need to attach them to the face section before sewing it on.



Embroider a smile, eyebrows, whiskers and buttons on the final unit.



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