19 Amigurumi Crochet Ideas to Sell
Cute, cuddly, soft, and squishy. Who doesn’t love amigurumi? Each of these crochet stuffies has its own personality, which is irresistible to kids – and kids at heart – who stop by your craft fair booth. They will just have to take one home!
However, as fun as they are to make, amigurumi are not always the most profitable crochet items to sell. But they can be, if you have the right pattern! That’s why we’ve rounded up 19 of the best amigurumi crochet ideas to sell online and at craft shows.
Whether you sell your products in your Etsy shop or at craft fairs, these patterns were specially chosen because they’re quick and easy to make, which allows you to produce more inventory in less time. This enables you to pay yourself fairly for your skills and talents.
We tend to think of amigurumi as crochet stuffed animals. Yes, most of the cute characters in this roundup are animals – but not all! In this collection, you’ll find a star stuffie and some crochet food items, too. And although most of them are small, there’s also a giant shark that would make a great big-ticket item to round out your inventory.
How to Price Amigurumi Crochet Items
Even if your craft fair booth is full of the best-selling amigurumi, if you don’t know how to charge for crochet items, you may not make any money. How can you set amigurumi prices so you can earn a fair wage for your hard work and still offer your customers a good value? Keep reading – I’ve got you covered!
To make money selling crochet items, you need to consider your time spent, supplies, your hourly wage, and business expenses. Head on over to the Crochetpreneur blog to catch the latest episode of Crochet Business Chat, where I’ll give you more details about how to price amigurumi.
While you listen, why not grab your hook and yarn, get comfortable, and start working on your inventory? And now, here are 19 amigurumi ideas to get you started!
Amigurumi Crochet Ideas to Sell for a Profit
Amigurumi Crochet Ideas to Make and Sell
If you love to make amigurumi but want to produce a lot of inventory in less time, these 20 patterns are for you! All of these cute crochet stuffies work up quickly with thick yarns, saving you time, which increases the profits on your crochet business!
Kiki Kitty Pillow
Amigirumi don't get much easier than this super-sized kitty pillow in jumbo blanket yarn! It's made in just 9 rounds with a 19 mm hook. For smaller kitties that still work up quickly, you could also use bulky or super bulky yarn.
No-Sew Leggy Frog
This cute leggy frog is a craft fair favorite! You can make it in plush yarn for a quick, easy crochet project. As an added bonus, the frog requires no sewing, another time-saver.Â
Maple the Monster Crochet Pattern
Maple the Monster is perfect for snuggling! It's about 16 inches
tall and worked in a jumbo sized super soft yarn. You can easily make one in just 3 to 5 hours. Play with different colors and facial expressions to create one-of-a-kind crochet cuddly animal buddies.
Free Turtle Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi turtle is made in just two pieces and requries minimal sewing. Make it in plush chenille yarn to produce a huggable-sized stuffie.
Chubby Ghost
This cute little no-sew ghost works up like a ball with the small addition of a shell stitch border. Use jumbo velvet yarn for a giant ghost or downsize it with super bulky yarn (as pictured).
Mini Chicken Plush Toy
Chicken minis are sure to steal the hearts of homesteaders and bird lovers! These work up super fast, so you have time to make them in all different colors.
Small Plushie Orca
This little orca is a quick easy crochet project. You can make several in one evening while watching tv. It's a fantastic stash-busting
project, which requires only a few yards of yarn. You can also add a keychain to boost its practicality.
Giant Shark Amigurumi
If your customers love ocean life, like the orca plushie above, this giant shark makes a great opportunity for an upsell! ! Because it's made in super bulky weight chenille, you can make a huge shark stuffie in relatively little time. And because of its scale, you can command a higher price tag.
Cuddly Elephant
This cuddly elephant, with a little heart accent, works up in about two hours. Make matching stuffies in coordinating bulky and super bulky yarns and sell the whole family as a set!
No-sew Narwhal
Here's yet another option for those whose customers love sea life. Super bulky velvet yarn makes this sweet little narwhal its small but still squishy. And despite all its details, there is no sewing required!
Mallard and Yellow Duck
These huggable ducks are featured in two color options - mallard or solid yellow. But of course you could use your imagination. What color would fit with your signature style?
Plush Cow
This cute cow's limbs are joined as you go so you only have to sew on the mouth and horns. The pattern includes helpful photos to help you along the way.
Lily the Cat
Made in super bulky chenille yarn, this adorable 6-inch kitty plush can be made in about an hour! That means you can whip up a whole litter in no time.
Chubby Star
Another no-sew option, this little star is perfectly chubby but still retains its characteristic five-pointed shape. You just crochet two star shapes and crochet them together. Easy peasy!
Hatching Penguin with Egg
This hatching penguin plush jumps on the surprise egg trend and is fun and interactive for little hands. If you prefer a different hatching character, the designer also offers chick, owl, and cardinal options in her shop.
Jumbo Waffle
Not all amigurumi characters are animals. This adorable waffle with its smiling pat of butter makes a fun throw pillow, too!
Snail Mail the Snail
This charming chunky snail requires very little yarn and looks good in just about any color you can imagine. And it works up quick so you save on materials and time.
Strawberry Bee
Inspired by a strawberry color palette, this friendly little bee is a twist on a traditional bee. What other color combos would your customers like to see?
Henry Hedgehog
Henry Hedgehog combines two yarns - chenille and fur - to achieve his unique texture. The finished plush measures about 6 inches.
What do you think? Which of these adorable characters would your customers fall in love with? Comment, below, and tell us. We’d love for you to share your best quick and easy amigurumi patterns, too!
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