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Amigurumi Germ Body & Antenna Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Main body color (as desired)
  • Red (for antenna tips and mouth embroidery)
  • Black and white (for eyes; optionally felt or safety eyes)
• Hook: Size to match yarn (typically 2.5mm–3.5mm for amigurumi)
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Wire: For movable eyes (optional, use insulated or craft wire)
• Tapestry needle: For sewing parts and embroidering
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Insulating tape: (Optional, for covering wire ends)
• Pearl-headed pins: (Optional, for positioning)

Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Description
MR	Magic Ring
ch	Chain
sc	Single Crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in next st)
dec	Decrease (sc2tog)
FO	Fasten Off
st(s)	Stitch(es)
Rnd	Round

Special Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first st of each round.
• For wire in eyes, cover ends with tape for safety.
• The antennas are made first; make three in total.
• Arms, legs, and eyes are in a separate tutorial.
• Adjust size by changing yarn weight or hook size.

Pattern

Antenna (Make 3)

With red yarn:

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
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2. Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Rnd 3-6: Sc in each st around. (12; 4 rounds)
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4. Rnd 7: 6 dec. (6)
5. Rnd 8-12: Sc in each st around. (6; 5 rounds)

• Stuff lightly if desired.
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

6. Repeat for a total of 3 antennas.

Body

With main body color:

1. Foundation: Ch 14.
   (Work in an oval/round by working around both sides of the initial chain.)
2. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in 14 chs, continue around underside: sc in each ch, join—total 28 sc.
3. Rnd 2:
   • [Inc, 12 sc]
   • Inc (4 times; total of 4 stitches increased), 12 sc, inc.
   • End with 32 sc.
4. Rnd 3:
   • [Sc, inc], 12 sc
   • Repeat: [sc, inc] 2 times, 12 sc, [sc, inc].
   • 36 sc.
5. Rnd 4:
   • [2 sc, inc], 12 sc
   • Repeat: [2 sc, inc] 2 times, 12 sc, [2 sc, inc].
   • 40 sc.
6. Rnd 5:
   • [3 sc, inc], 12 sc
   • Repeat: [3 sc, inc] 2 times, 12 sc, [3 sc, inc].
   • 44 sc.
7. Rnd 6–11: Sc in each st around. (44; 6 rounds)

Placing Eyes and Antennas

• Pause after Rnd 11 to position eyes:
  • Mark start and end of base chain as outer edges.
  • Place two eyes at either end, one at center.
  • If using wire: insert wire through eyes and body as shown, bend and secure inside, covering ends with tape for safety. Stuff body partially before placing wire for stability.
    

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Continue Body

8. Rnd 12:
   • [Dec, 3 sc], 12 sc
   • Repeat: [3 sc, dec] 2x, 12 sc, 3 sc.
   • 40 sc.
9. Rnd 13:
   • [Dec, 2 sc], 12 sc
   • Repeat: [2 sc, dec] 2x, 12 sc, 2 sc.
   • 36 sc.
10. Rnd 14:
    • [Dec, sc], 12 sc
    • Repeat: [sc, dec] 2x, 12 sc, 1 sc.
      

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    • 32 sc.
11. Rnd 15:
    • Dec, 12 sc, 2 dec, 12 sc, dec.
    • 28 sc.
12. FO leaving a long tail. Stuff body firmly.
13. Close: Sew opening shut, stitching through front loops for a neat finish.
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Face Embroidery & Finishing

• Embroider Mouth:
  • Count 6 rounds from the top, embroider between Rnds 6–7 across 8 stitches, below & between the eyes.
  • Curve mouth as shown in reference.
• Sew Shoes/Feet & Arms:
  • Attach feet between the eyes at body base, facing outward.
  • Attach arms at mouth height, slightly below the side eyes for balance.
  • Sew with a slight crosswise/button motion for movement.
    

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Conclusion

You now have the core elements (body & antennas) for a fun germ-themed amigurumi. The rest (arms, legs & eyes) are provided in a separate pattern/video. Use contrasting thread for mouth/eye embroidery for character.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

Corrections:

• If increases/decreases don't match, double-check stitch counts or sequencing, especially when working ovals/rounds.
• For a rounder body, adjust the number of straight rounds or add extra stitches to the base chain.

Tips:

• Wire in eyes adds stability and poseability, insulate ends for child safety.
• Pre-shape all pieces before sewing to check symmetrical placement.
• Embroider the mouth after head stuffing but before closing for best control.
• Always stuff limbs and body firmly but without distortion.
• For articulated arms, use the crosswise/button-sewing method described to make them moveable.