Every now and then, I come across a crochet gem that tugs at my heartstrings. The amigurumi Totoro – with that adorable leaf umbrella – did just that! Ah, it brought back flashes of animated joy, but without the old-timey nostalgia. This little fellow, I must say, is the epitome of crochet magic.
Holding that wee leaf umbrella, Totoro beckons memories of rainy days and cozy indoors. Crafting him feels… well, it’s like weaving a lullaby – soothing, rhythmic, and oh-so-charming. Don’t even get me started on those beady eyes, they’ve got a tale of their own!
Whether you’re a Ghibli lover or just in the mood for some amigurumi adventures, Totoro’s waiting. Dive in! And remember, the rain’s just a crochet stitch away.
Designer: Crochenka
Materials
- Yarn #2
- Wool or doble yarn
- 2 mm crochet hook
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Tr – triple crochet
Head & Body
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 12 inc (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (36)
Rnd 6: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 7: (8 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (40)
Rnd 8: 40 sc (40)
Rnd 9: (18 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (38)
Rnd 10: 38 sc (38)
Rnd 11: (17 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (36)
Rnd 12: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 13: (16 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (34)
Rnd 14: (15 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (32)
Rnd 15: 10 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc (38)
Rnd 16: 6 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec (28)
Rnd 17: 28 sc (28)
Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (24)
Rnd 19: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 20: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 21: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (15)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (10)
Rnd 23: 5 dec
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms x2
Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4-6: 8 sc (3 rounds) (8)
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Legs x2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Now, we are working in BLO:
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 aum) x 4 (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
between 2-5 rounds of the body.
Ears x2
Rnd 1: 3 sc in Mr (3)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 inc) (4)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, 1 inc) (5)
Rnd 4: (4 sc, 1 inc) (6)
Rnd 5: (5 sc, 1 inc) (7)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing between 21-22 rounds on the head.
Belly
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, 1 dc) x 6 (24)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing between 4-14 rounds of the body.
Eyes x2
Use white felt and paint the eyes.
Leaf Umbrella
Use wool or double yarn and 3.5 crochet hook.
- 10 ch, since 2nd ch from hook 9 pb, by the other sidepor el lad contrario hacer: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same st, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, make 1 ch and continue by the original side.
- 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc in the same st, 1 dc, 1 hdc
Fasten off and weave in end.
Assembly
- Sew all pieces to the body in indicated rounds.
- Sew nose between 16-17 rounds using black yarn and make the belly details using grey yarn.
- For umbrella, you will need wire (12 cm).
- Place umbrella in Totoro’s raised hand and that’s all.