Isn’t Pascualito cute? By the way, his name comes from the word Pascua, which means Easter in different languages.
I guarantee you will enjoy building it!!! 🥰
I used a neutral color to make it, but you can have so much fun selecting different pastels shades and making several of them transforming each into a unique piece. The basket is the easiest part of project and I used pieces of yarn leftovers simulating sprigs of boxwood giving it a vibrant touch. Placing little eggs in it will perfect the overall aesthetic.
Once you give the egg basket to Pascualito you will have a pretty piece that can serve as a festive centerpiece for Easter or a delightful decoration in a child’s room.
Tips making this pattern!
This pattern is relatively straightforward with only a few pieces, which makes it perfect for beginners.
I folded the ear side by side and sewed the bottom. After completing this, you can attach them to the head, keeping the fold intact.
For the basket, I ended each round with a Sl in order to give a more circular look to the base.
Materials
Yarn
(<1 skein) latte brown
(<1 skein) white
(<1 skein) soft orange for the basket
(<1 skein) pastel blue or yellow for the bow tie
black embroidery thread
3 mm crochet hook
safety eyes
fiberfill stuffing
tapestry needle
stitch markers
Abbreviations
Ch : chain
MR: magic ring
Rnd: Round
Dec: decrease
Inc: increase ( work two single crochets in one stitch)
SC: single crochet
SK: skip
Sl: slip stitch
BLO: Back loop only
St: stitch (es)
(x sts): total number of stitches for the round
Technical Notes
Crochet in continuous spiral rounds, unless specified otherwise. Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round.
When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi.
To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.
Check out this blog post here on how to avoid holes and stuff correctly.
Stuff the head and the body firmly at the openings so that the neck is stable upon completion.
Use sewing pins to secure parts of the amigurumi before you sew them.
The final size is almost 5.5 inches tall
Special Stitch:
How to invisible finish off: see this tutorial
The Pattern
Head
With the latte color:
Rnd. 1 : 6 sc in MR
Rnd. 2 : (inc x 6) = 12
Rnd. 3 : ( 1 sc, 1 inc ) x 6 = 18
Rnd 4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24
Rnd 5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30
Rnd 6 : (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 36
Rnd 7 : (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42
Rnd 8 : (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 48
Rnd 9 – 10 : sc in each st = 48
Rnd 11 : ( 6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 42
Rnd 12 : (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 36
Rnd 13 – 14 : sc in each st = 36
Rnd 15 : (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 30
Clip safety eyes between 11th and 12th Rnd, leaving a space of 8 sc in between both eyes.
Rnd 16 : sc in each st = 30
Rnd 17 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 24
Start stuffing the head
Rnd 18 : (2sc , 1 dec) x 6 = 18
Finish stuffing the head
Rnd 19 : (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 12
Fasten off with a sl. Cut the yarn leaving enough thread for assembly later.
The Body (latte color)
Rnd 1 : 6 sc in MR
Rnd. 2 : (inc x 6) = 12
Rnd. 3 : ( 1 sc, 1 inc ) x 6 = 18
Rnd 4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24
Rnd 5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30
Rnd 6 : (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 36
Rnd 7 : (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42
Rnd 8 : (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 48
Rnd 9 – 10 : 1 sc in each st
Rnd 11 : ( 6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 42
Rnd 12 : (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 36
Rnd 13 : (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 30
Rnd 14 : sc in each st = 30
Rnd 15 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 24
Rnd 16 – 17 : 1 sc in each st = 24
Start stuffing
Rnd 18 : (2 sc,1 dec) x 6 = 18
Rnd 19 : (1sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 12
Rnd 20 : 1 sc in each st = 12 ( same amount of st as the ones you finished the head)
Fasten off with a sl. Cut the yarn leaving enough thread for assembly later.
Legs (2)
Using the white color:
Rnd 1 : 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2 : (inc x 6) = 12
Continue with the latte color…
Rnd 3 : 1 sc in the back loop of each sc = 12
Rnd 4 – 5 : 1 sc in each st = 12
Stuff the legs gently
Rnd 6 : (2sc, 1 dec) x 3 = 9
Rnd 7 : (1 sc, 1 dec) x 3 = 6
Fasten off with a sl. Cut the yarn leaving enough thread for assembly later.
Arms (2)
Using the white color:
Rnd 1 : 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2 : (sc, 1 inc) x 3 = 9
Rnd 3 : 1 sc in each sc = 9
Continue with the latte color….
Rnd 4 : 1 sc in each st = 9
Rnd 5 : (1sc, in dec) x 3 = 6
Rnd 6 – 11 : sc in each st = 6
Fasten off with a sl. Cut the yarn leaving enough thread for assembly later.
The Ears (2)
Using the latte color:
Rnd 1 : 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2 : ( 1 inc x 6 ) = 12
Rnd 3 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3 = 15
Rnd 4 – 11 : sc in each st = 15
Rnd 12 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x 3 = 12
Rnd 13 : ( 2 sc, 1 dec) x 3 = 9
Fasten off with a sl. Cut the yarn leaving enough thread for assembly later.
The Tail
Rnd 1 : 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2 : ( 1 inc x 6 ) = 12
Rnd 3 – 4 : 1 sc in each st = 12
Fasten off with a sl. Cut the yarn leaving enough thread for assembly later.
ASSEMBLY
Attach the arms sewing them to the penultimate round of the body.
Sew the head to the body aligning the 12 sts
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body simulating a sitting position
Fold the ears and sew them to head
Stuff the tail gently and sew it to the back of the body
Embroider the Y-shaped snout and eyebrows with black thread, and color the cheeks gently
BOW TIE
20 ch, plus 1 ch
Rnd 1: sc, starting from the 2nd ch from hook
Rnd 2 – 4 : sc in each st
Fasten off. Cut leaving 10 inches of thread
Fold the rectangle in half. Sew the edges together with a yarn needle. ( This is going to be the back part of the bow tie)
Now with the 10 inches thread start wounding around somewhat hard exactly on the center of the rectangle, making the bow shape.
Fasten off. Cut, hide extra threads
Sew the bow tie on the neck
BASKET
Rnd 1 : 8 sc into MR, close with Sl, 1 ch
Rnd 2 : 1 inc x 8 = 16, end with a sl on the previous ch, 1 ch
Rnd 3 : (1 st, 1 inc) x 8 = 24, sl, ch
Rnd 4 : (2 st, 1 inc) x 8 = 32 , sl, ch
Rnd 5 : (3 st, 1 inc) x 8 = 40, sl, ch
Rnd 6 : sc BLO in each st, sl, ch
Rnd 7 – 12 : sc in each st = 40
Rnd 13 : 2 sc, 1 ch, turn
Rnd 14 : 2 sc, 1 ch turn….repeat this 28 more times
Fasten off. Hide the extra thread.
BOW TIE
20 ch, plus 1 ch
Rnd 1: sc, starting from the 2nd ch from hook
Rnd 2 – 4 : sc in each st
Fasten off. Cut leaving 10 inches of thread
Fold the rectangle in half. Sew the edges together with a yarn needle. ( This is going to be the back part of the bow tie)
Now with the 10 inches thread start wounding around somewhat hard exactly on the center of the rectangle, making the bow shape.
Fasten off. Cut, hide extra threads
Sew the bow tie on the neck
And just like that! Pascualito is all set to bring smiles and spread joy with some tasty eggs ….Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!!!
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