Those tiny hoodie details make this palm-sized crochet Ggeomeoksali especially cute, with a snug hood, floppy ears, and a little rice cake tucked into one hand.
Round cheeks, a deep brown hoodie, and a tiny white rice cake give this miniature crochet Ggeomeoksali amigurumi its recognizable character. The finished figure fits comfortably in the palm and has enough personality to work as a small display crochet piece, handmade gift, or cute seasonal variation.
Using 5-ply Milk Cotton yarn, you’ll shape the head first, then create the separate hoodie so it fits around that head before adding the ears, body, arms, and rice cake. The crochet pattern includes the stitch counts, eye placement, joining points, stuffing guidance, and assembly positions needed to keep the character balanced and neatly proportioned.
Credit Odinka Studio
Before You Begin: Head & Hoodie Fit
This character is made from several small pieces, but the head and hoodie are the two parts that determine how the finished figure looks. The beige head finishes at 36 stitches around its widest section, while the brown hoodie reaches 42 stitches before narrowing.
Because the hoodie is fitted around the completed head rather than crocheted directly onto it, avoid stretching or distorting either piece during assembly. The head should sit comfortably inside the hood with the face and safety eyes centered in the opening.
The recommended hook range is 2.25–3.0 mm with 5-ply Milk Cotton yarn. Since crochet tension can vary, check the fit of the hoodie around your actual crocheted head rather than assuming the two pieces will look identical before assembly.
Materials & Tools
- 5-ply Milk Cotton yarn
- Beige - head
- Dark Brown - hoodie, ears, body, legs, and arms
- White - rice cake accessory
- Crochet hook: 2.25 mm or 3.0 mm
- Safety eyes: 1 pair, approximately 6–8 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry or yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Pin needles
- Cosmetic blush and a small brush, optional
Finished Size & Halloween Variation
With the recommended yarn and hook, the finished amigurumi is palm-sized.
For a Halloween version, replace the dark brown yarn with vibrant orange for a pumpkin-inspired hoodie. You can also use black yarn and replace the rice cake with small felt bat wings.
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase - 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec: Decrease - invisible decrease recommended
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- [ ] x N: Repeat the bracketed sequence N times
- ( ): Stitch count at the end of the round
Shape the Beige Head
The head starts small, expands to 36 stitches, stays straight for several rounds, and then narrows again. This gradual increase-and-decrease sequence creates the rounded face that will sit inside the hoodie.
R1: MR, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 6 sc into MR; pull tail tightly to close (6).
R2: inc in each st around (12).
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18).
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24).
R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30).
R6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36).
R7–R14: sc in each st around (36).
Place the Eyes Before Closing the Head
Insert the safety eyes between R11 and R12, leaving exactly 6 stitches of space between them.
This is easier to judge while the head is still open. Look at the face from the front before moving on: the eyes should sit evenly across the rounded section rather than drifting toward the sides.
R15: [sc 4, dec] x6 (30).
R16: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24).
Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill at this stage. Work the stuffing into the upper and side areas so the face keeps its round shape instead of becoming flat.
R17: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18).
R18: [sc 1, dec] x6 (12).
Add a little more stuffing if necessary. The head should remain rounded while still leaving enough room for the final decreases.
R19: dec x6 (6).
Leave a long tail, cut the yarn, and thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Weave it through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tightly to close the opening, and weave in the end.
Crochet the Brown Hoodie
The hoodie is worked as a separate rounded piece. Its wider 42-stitch section gives enough room for the completed beige head to sit inside before the lower rounds bring the shape back inward.
R1: MR, 6 sc into MR (6).
R2: inc in each st around (12).
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18).
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24).
R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30).
R6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36).
R7: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42).
R8–R13: sc in each st around (42).
R14: [sc 5, dec] x6 (36).
R15: [sc 4, dec] x6 (30).
Finish with a sl st in the next stitch, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Fit check: Place the completed beige head inside the hoodie before sewing anything permanently. The face should sit centrally within the hood opening, with the brown piece surrounding the head rather than pulling it out of position.
Make the Two Ears
Each ear is deliberately small and flat so it can sit against the sides of the hoodie.
R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring; pull the tail tightly to close (6).
R2: ch 1, turn, sc in all 6 sts (6).
Finish with ch 1, leave a long sewing tail, and cut.
Make 2 identical ears. Keeping the pieces oriented in the same direction will make it easier to position them symmetrically later.
Build the Legs and Body Together
The two legs begin separately, but they become one body when the second leg is joined to the first. Stuff each leg lightly before joining so the lower body does not become overly firm.
First Leg
R1: MR, 8 sc into the ring (8).
R2: [sc 1, inc] x4 (12).
R3–R4: sc in each st around (12).
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and stuff the first leg lightly.
Second Leg
Repeat R1–R4 exactly for the second leg, but do not cut the yarn after R4. Stuff this leg lightly as well.
Join the Legs
R5: Join the second leg to the first leg with 1 sc; continue sc around both legs (24).
This joining round becomes the first full body round. Before continuing, check that both legs face the same direction and that the join sits between them rather than pulling one leg sideways.
R6–R10: sc in each st around (24).
R11: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18).
Firmly stuff the body now. Push enough fiberfill into the lower section to support the character while keeping the legs distinct.
R12: [sc 1, dec] x6 (12).
Finish with a sl st in the next stitch, leave a long sewing tail, and cut.
Crochet the Arms
The arms remain slim and lightly stuffed so they sit naturally against the body.
R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring; pull the tail tightly (6).
R2–R5: sc in each st around (6).
Add only a very small amount of stuffing.
R6: Pinch the open end flat and insert the hook through both sides; close with 3 sc (3).
Finish with ch 1, leave a long sewing tail, and cut.
Make 2 arms.
Fold the Rice Cake Accessory
The small white accessory begins as a circle and is then folded rather than being stuffed into a round shape.
R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring; pull the tail tightly (6).
R2: inc in each st around (12).
R3: Fold the circle flat in half; insert the hook through both parallel sides and close the edges with 6 sc (6).
Finish with a sl st in the last stitch, leave a long sewing tail, and cut.
The result should be a small flattened white rice-cake shape ready to attach to one hand.
Put the Character Together
Now that all the crocheted components are complete, assembly is mostly about alignment rather than adding new crochet.
Fit the Head Inside the Hoodie
Gently push the completed beige head inside the dark brown hoodie. Adjust it until the eyes and face are centered within the hood opening.
Do this before sewing the head and body together. Looking at the figure from the front makes it much easier to correct a tilted head while the pieces are still movable.
Secure the Body
Place the completed body directly beneath the hooded head, centered at the bottom.
Use pin needles temporarily to hold the position. Once the body is straight, use the long dark brown yarn tail from the body to sew it securely to the head.
Position the Arms
Sew one arm onto each side of the body, positioning them between R10 and R11 of the body section.
Before completing the stitches, check the front view. Both arms should sit at similar heights, especially because one will later hold the rice cake.
Attach the Ears
Pin the ears to the sides of the hoodie first, then sew them in place.
Position them symmetrically, with each ear 7 stitches away from the eyes. Once both sides look balanced, sew the ears securely in place using their long tails.
Add the Rice Cake
Sew the white rice cake directly onto the tip of one hand/arm.
Keep it visible from the front rather than allowing it to disappear behind the body or hoodie.
Add the Cheeks
For the optional finishing detail, use a small brush to apply a tiny amount of cosmetic blush directly beneath the eyes.
Use a light touch—the goal is only a soft hint of color rather than a heavy patch.
Character Proportion Check
Before putting the finished figure on display, place it upright and view it from the front.
The head should sit centered inside the brown hoodie, both ears should appear balanced, the arms should hang at similar heights, and the body should remain directly beneath the head. The rice cake should remain visible from the front, while the small cheek details should sit evenly beneath the eyes.
Once those relationships look right, the Ggeomeoksali amigurumi is ready to display or give as a miniature handmade character.
