Dive into the world of Inkwell Isle with this free crochet pattern to create your very own adorable Cuphead amigurumi! Perfect for fans of the classic run-and-gun game, this detailed guide will help you craft a charming, collectible character that brings a touch of retro gaming to your handmade creations. Get ready to hook up some fun!
Unleash Your Inner Gamer with This Adorable Cuphead Crochet!
Creating a beloved character like Cuphead isn’t just a craft project; it’s a way to celebrate your favorite games and show off your creative skills. This amigurumi makes a fantastic gift for fellow gamers, a unique addition to your collection, or a playful desk companion. Imagine the joy of holding your own handmade Cuphead!
Crochet Pattern: Crochet Your Own Cuphead! Free Amigurumi Pattern for Gaming Fans
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Beige (for head, nose)
Worsted weight yarn in Black (for body, arms, legs, eye outlines, mouth)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (for shorts, straw stripes)
Worsted weight yarn in White (for straw, eyes, gloves)
Small amount of Yellow yarn or small yellow buttons (for shorts)
Small amount of Pink embroidery floss (for cheeks)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or hook suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Head (Beige Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-16: sc in each st around (36) – 10 rounds
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Sl st to next st and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Straw (White & Red Yarn)
Start with White yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2-3: sc in each st around (6) – 2 rounds
Switch to Red yarn.
Rnd 4: sc in each st around (6)
Switch to White yarn.
Rnd 5: sc in each st around (6)
Switch to Red yarn.
Rnd 6: sc in each st around (6)
Switch to White yarn.
Rnd 7-8: sc in each st around (6) – 2 rounds
Sl st to next st and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the straw.
Nose (Beige Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 4: dec in each st around (6)
Stuff lightly. Sl st to next st and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body (Black Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5-10: sc in each st around (24) – 6 rounds
Sl st to next st and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head. Stuff firmly.
Shorts (Red Yarn)
Worked onto the body.
Attach Red yarn to the BLO of Rnd 5 of the body (this creates a clean edge for the shorts).
Rnd 1: sc in each BLO st around (24)
Rnd 2-3: sc in each st around (24) – 2 rounds
Sl st to next st and FO. Weave in ends.
Arms (Make 2 – Black & White Yarn)
Start with Black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2-4: sc in each st around (6) – 3 rounds
Switch to White yarn.
Rnd 5-7: sc in each st around (6) – 3 rounds
Stuff lightly. Pinch the opening flat and sc across to close (3 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs/Feet (Make 2 – Black Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (12) – 2 rounds
Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 6-9: sc in each st around (8) – 4 rounds
Pinch the opening flat and sc across to close (4 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly and Details
Attach Head and Body: Sew the head to the body using the long tail from the head. Make sure it’s securely attached and centered.
Attach Straw: Sew the straw to the top center of Cuphead’s head.
Attach Nose: Sew the nose centrally on the face, slightly below the imaginary line for the eyes.
Embroider Eyes:
Cut two oval shapes from white felt for the base of the eyes, or crochet two small white ovals and sew them on.
Using black embroidery floss, embroider two black circles for the pupils on the white ovals.
Embroider a thin black outline around each white eye and connect them with a thin black line for the eye socket/brow.
Embroider Mouth: Using black embroidery floss, embroider a curved smile below the nose.
Embroider Cheeks: Using pink embroidery floss, add small ‘blush’ marks on either side of the face, slightly below the eyes.
Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below where the head attaches.
Attach Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body. Cuphead’s feet point forward.
Add Buttons: Sew two small yellow buttons or embroider two yellow circles onto the front of the red shorts.
