Materials needed to finish this plushie are chunky yarn, a 2.5 mm hook, 2mm safety eyes, fiberfill, a tapestry needle, and black embroidery thread.

This Totoro was made using single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, working in front loops only, and some crochet techniques like increasing and decreasing.

This design is perfect for Studio Ghibli fans, plushie lovers, fans of whimsical handmade toys, kids, or collectors.

Designer: Beary Bearnita

Materials & Tools

• Yarn: chunky yarn
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 mm safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread
• Fiberfill
• Yarn needles

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
FLO – front loops only
sl st – slip stitch

Body

Start with gray yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 2, ch 5, (sl st, 2 sc, hdc) on chains, sl st to the same st, sc, inc, sc, (sl st, 2 sc, hdc) on chains, sl st to the same st, inc, (sc, inc) x 2
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2, sc, 2 inc, (2 sc, inc) x 3 (25)
Rnd 5-7: (3 rnds) 25 sc (25)
Rnd 8: (5 sc, inc) x 2, 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (30)
Rnd 9: (gray) 9 sc, (white) 6 sc, (gray) 15 sc (30)
Rnd 10: (gray) 8 sc, (white) 8 sc, (gray) 14 sc (30)
Rnd 11: (gray) 7 sc, (white) 10 sc, (gray) 13 sc (30)
Rnd 12-13: (2 rnd) (gray) 7 sc, (white) 11 sc, (gray) 12 sc (30)
Rnd 14: (gray) 8 sc, (white) 9 sc, (gray) 13 sc (36)

Switch to gray.

Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 17: 8 dec (8)

Cut the yarn.

Arms x2

Ch 4, 3 hdc on chains.

Cut the yarn. Leaving a long yarn tail and sew to the body.

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This tutorial has step-by-step instructions about how to finish this Totoro really fast, starting from the body, ears, arms, and tail, also the instructions include how to switch between colors in the body part.

All you need to finish this Totoro is a chunky yarn with white and grey shades, a 4 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, safety eyes, fiberfill, and black embroidery yarn.

This plushie is perfect for bringing a touch of magic and nature into your crochet projects. it makes a charming gift, collectible, or cozy decoration.

Designer: Beary Bearnita

Materials & Tools

• Chunky yarn of your choise
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes 6 mm
• Black embroider thread
• Fiberfill
• Yarn needles

Abbreviations

mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
hdc – halfd double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
FLO – front loop only
sl st – slip stitch

Body

Start with gray yarn.

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: 1 sc, 1 inc, (3 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 2 sc (30)
Rnd 6-8: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 9: (gray) (4 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 2 sc, (white) 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, (gray) 2 sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, inc) x 2 (36)
Rnd 10: (gray) 13 sc, (white) 8 sc, (gray) 15 sc (36)
Rnd 11: (gray) 12 sc, (white) 8 sc, (gray) 15 sc (36)
Rnd 12-13: (gray) 11 sc, (white) 12 sc, (gray) 13 sc (36)
Rnd 14: (gray) 12 sc, (white) 11 sc, (gray) 13 sc (36)

Switch to gray.

Rnd 15: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 17: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 18: 8 dec (8)

Cut the yarn. Pull the neck inside the head.

Arms x 2

With gray yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3-5: 9 sc (9)

Cut the yarn. Leave a long yarn tail for sewing. Sew to the body at round 9.

Ears x2

With gray yarn.

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: 3 sc, 1 inc (5)
Rnd 3: 5 sc (5)

Cut the yarn. Leave a long yarn tail for sewing. Sew to the body at rnd 3.

Tail

With gray yarn.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3-4: 10 sc (10)

Cut the yarn. Leave a long yarn tail. Sew to the body spanning rnd 12 to rnd 14.

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