Hello, my craft-loving comrades! Let’s dive into the magical world of crocheting, where fantasy meets yarn. Yes, you heard it right! Presenting the bewitching Chibi Totoro pattern, inspired by everybody’s favorite Neighbor Totoro. Creating this whimsical character with my own hands has been an absolutely enchanting journey.
Allow me to take you on this delightful crafting voyage. Imagine bringing to life Totoro’s chubby body using simple crochet basics. The adorable ears, the belly, and those compelling eyes are separate elements that you’ll crochet and fasten together later on.
Dear friends, I want to tell you, don’t worry if Totoro doesn’t come alive on your first attempt. Recollect that even the best of us didn’t get it right on the first go. So be patient with yourself and don’t shy away from making mistakes.
Ready to weave the magic of Totoro, folks?
Designer: Sveta Firefly
Materials
- Yarn 100% cotton 20g/220m in white and black colors
- 1.3 mm crochet hook
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Fiberfill
Abbreviations
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
() x 6 – a number of repetitions
Body
Crochet with a white yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-14: 36 sc (36) (8 rounds)
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 16-20: 30 sc (30) (5 rounds)
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 24: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 25: 3 dec
Cut off the yarn, fasten the end of the yarn and hide.
Ears x2
Crochet with a white yarn the right side out in a spiral. Leave the end of the yarn for sewing.
Rnd 1: 9 ch in a ring
Rnd 2-6: 9 sc (9)
Rnd 7: 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec (7)
Rnd 8: 7 sc (7)
Rnd 9: 1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec (5)
Rnd 10: dec
Cut off the yarn, fasten the end of the yarn and hide. Stuff the detail.
Tail
Crochet with a white yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (15)
Rnd 4-5: 15 sc (15)
Cut off the yarn, leaving the end of the yarn for sewing. Stuff the detail.
Eyes x2
Crochet with a white yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring, sl st
Cut off the yarn, leaving the end of the yarn for sewing.
Embroider thee pupil in the center of the detail with a black yarn.
Assembly
Sew on the ears, eyes and tail to the body.
