Totoro Amigurumi

Today I decided to take on the task of crocheting one of the most beloved animated characters of all time: My Neighbor Totoro. I used this pattern designed by the crochet blog 53stitches.

The pattern was fairly straightforward, though it did use up a lot of yarn. Crocheting this Totoro consisted of stitching together seven different parts: two ears, two arms, one tail, the stomach, and the main body.

One unusual thing about this pattern, however, was the call for a border around the eyes. I ended up punching a hole through two pieces of white felt and pushing the safety eyes through the holes.

Before I post this as a listing on my Etsy page, I plan to embroider some details, such as a nose, whiskers, and the chevron pattern on Totoro's stomach. Generally, well-known characters such as this one sell well on Etsy, so I'm excited to add this one to my shop.