4.5 Inch Minion

This cute little Minion is 4.5 inches or 11cm when sitting and knitted in double knit yarn. It is a very simple pattern, and a good pattern to start with if you haven't made a toy before. An optional pipe cleaner in his arms makes him able to move his arms.

Materials needed: 3.25mm knitting needles, 3.25mm double pointed needles, 20g or 0.7oz yellow double knit yarn, 20g or 0.7oz blue double knit yarn, small amount of black double knit yarn, small amount of grey double knit yarn, stuffing, black embroidery thread, 2 x 8mm blue buttons, medium googly eyes, 1 x pipe cleaner (optional)

Methods used: Cast on (I use the thumb method), stocking stitch, KFB, PFB, K2tog, P2tog, sew pieces together using mattress stitch.

Other yarns and needle sizes can be used, such as the fluffy Minion. He came out much bigger!

A 2.5 inch Minion is available for free so you can make a whole family! Find him here: 25-inch-minion-knitting-pattern-by-candice-le-grange