#771 Pyukumuku Crochet Pattern

I have two versions of Pyukumuku: a simpler normal form with the star-shaped mouth, and a longer version that includes the fun punching arm.

Before you begin

Difficulty Rating

Beginner ⭐

Estimated time to complete

5-8 hours crocheting

1 hour assembly and details

Finished size (without arm)

3” H x 4.5” L x 2.5” W

7 cm x 11 cm x 6 cm

Yarn Colours

Black
White
Pink
Grey (scraps)

Stitch Abbreviations (US terminology)

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FLO = Front loop only
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
invdec = invisible decrease (FLO 2 sc together)
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
3sc = 3 sc in the same stitch
sl = slip stitch
[ ] = total stitches at the end of this row or round

You can visit the Stitches page to review all the video tutorials for each stitch.

Skills & Techniques

crocheting black yarn
sewing limbs
embroidering facial details

Pattern Testers

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Materials

Yarn

Being in Canada, these were the specific brands and colours I was able to find and use for my project:

Black = Loops & Threads, Impeccable, Chocolate
White = Loops & Threads, Soft Classic, Off White

Pink = Patons Grace Yarn, Lotus
Grey = any scrap

Tools

Hook size: 3.50 mm or 3.75 mm

I used a 3.75 mm hook, but it’s always up to your own discretion. The best advice is to find the hook that is the closest in size to your yarn.

Pins

Scissors

Stitch markers

Darning needle

The Pattern

Head/Body (basic)

Using black yarn and 3.75 mm hook.

R1: mr 8 [8]

R2: (3sc, sc x3) x2 [12]

R3: (inc x3, sc x3) x2 [18]

R4: ((inc, sc) x3, sc x3) x2 [24]

R5: ((sc x2, inc) x3, sc x3) x2 [30]

R6-15: sc x30 [30]

R16: (invdec, sc x4) x5 [25]

R17: (invdec, sc x3) x5 [20]

R18: (invdec, sc x2) x5 [15]

Stuff.

R19: (invdec, sc) x5 [10]

Switch to white yarn and continue to tail section before cutting the black yarn.

Head/Body (arm version)

Using black yarn and 3.75 mm hook.

R1: ch 6, sl in first st [6]

R2: sc x12 around the ring [12]

R3: (inc x3, sc x3) x2 [18]

R4: ((inc, sc) x3, sc x3) x2 [24]

R5: ((sc x2, inc) x3, sc x3) x2 [30]

R6-15: sc x30 [30]

R16: (invdec, sc x4) x5 [25]

R17: (invdec, sc x3) x5 [20]

R18: (invdec, sc x2) x5 [15]

Stuff.

R19: (invdec, sc) x5 [10]

Switch to white yarn and continue to tail section before cutting the black yarn.

Tail

Using white yarn and 3.75 mm hook.

Continue from R19 of the Head/Body.

You can change yarn colour on the last stitch's pull through.

R20: invdec x5 [5]

Cut black yarn. Tie off and stuff inside.

R21: FLO: inc x5 [10]

R22: ([sc, dc x2] in the same stitch, [dc x2, sc] in the same stitch) x5 []

Cut a long tail. pull the tail through the last stitch.

With a darning needle, weave the tail through the 2 dc at the top of each petal.
Pull tight, you should get a star shape.
Thread the tail through the center of the star and hide the rest of the tail.

R22: Make the flower shape

Weave tail through the dc of each petal

Star shape after pulling tight

Big Spikes (make 2)

Using pink yarn and 3.75mm hook.

R1: mr 4 [4]

R2: inc x4 [8]

R3-9: sc x8 [8]

Stuff a little, leave a long tail for sewing.

Small Spikes (make 4)

Using pink yarn and 3.75mm hook.

R1: mr 4 [4]

R2: (inc, sc) x2 [6]

R3-6: sc x6 [6]

Do not stuff, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Pin the spikes as indicated, the big spikes are in the middle.

Sew them in place, refer to video for how I like to sew my limbs flush with the body.

Mouth

Cut a piece of white yarn about 40 cm long.
Embroider the 5 point star.
Tie the ends together and hide them inside the body.

Eyes

When looking at the star mouth, follow the horizontal lengths, skip a st and pin this spot for the eyes.

Using a scrap piece of pink yarn, embroider over this spot 3-4 times to make the eyes.

You can also needle felt it if you prefer.

Basic: Mouth & eyes

Arm version: mouth & eyes

Blowhole

Find the center point between the 4 spikes in the front, pin this point.

Embroider a few stitches in different directions over this spot.

You may also opt to needle felt this if you prefer.

Punching Arm (Intermediate)

Fingers

Using white yarn and 3.75mm hook.

Make 5 fingers by crocheting up to suggested round.

Finish off and leave a small tail on the first 4 fingers.

When finishing the pinky, do not cut yarn as we will continue to join all the fingers.

R1: mr 5 [5]

R2-9: sc x5 [5]

Suggested finger lengths:

Thumb: R1-R8

Index, Middle, Ring: R1-R9

Pinky: R1-R6

The next section begins at R7 as you will be connecting all the fingers, the last finger you crochet should be the pinky, which ends at R6.

Connecting fingers

Connect the fingers in this order: Pinky > Ring > Middle > Index

R7: sc x2 on Pinky, sc x2 on Ring, sc x2 on Middle, sc x 5 on Index,

sk the next st on Middle, sc x2 on Middle,

sk the next st on Ring, sc x2 on Ring,

sk the next st on Pinky, sc x2 on Pinky [17]

Using the tails from the fingers, sew the skipped stitches together to close any holes between fingers, about 2-3 stitches per hole.

Palm

R8-10: sc x17 [17]

R11: sc x8, sc x5 on Thumb, sc x9 on main hand [22]

Use the tail from the thumb to sew the connection hole closed.

Insert pipe cleaner into the fingers. I folded a pipe cleaner in half for each finger.

Arm

R12: (invdec, sc x9) x2 [20]

R13: (invdec, sc x8) x2 [18]

R14: (invdec, sc x7) x2 [16]

R15: (invdec, sc x2) x4 [12]

R16: invdec, sc x10 [11]

R17: sc x11 [11]

R18: invdec, sc x9 [10]

R19: sc x10 [10]

R20: invdec, sc x8 [9]

R21: sc x9 [9]

R22: invdec, sc x7 [8]

R23: sc x8 [8]

R24: invdec, sc x6 [7]

R25: sc x7 [7]

R26: invdec, sc x5 [6]

R27: sc x6 [6]

R28: invdec, sc x4 [5]

R29: sc x5 [5]

Repeat R30 until you reach the end of the pipe cleaners.

Finish off by sewing tail through all the loops.

Twist the end of the arm into the mouth hole and adjust the fingers as you like.

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