Forky Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Trash... but make it adorable! Make your own Forky (inspired by Toy Story) with this quick and beginner-friendly crochet pattern.

There's something about Forky that just makes you smile. Maybe it's the wobbly pipecleaner arms, maybe it's the slightly unhinged expression... or maybe it's the fact that he's literally a craft project come to life.

This crochet version captures all of Forky's quirky charm, and the best part? You likely have all the materials you need at home to recreate him in yarn form. It's an excellent stash-buster project that can be completed in a single evening!

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What You Need / Materials

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• Worsted (weight #4) yarn in the following colors:
• White (try using Brava Worsted in White)
• Cream (try using Brava Worsted in Cream)
• Light Brown/Taupe (try using Brava Worsted in Almond)
• Red (try using Brava Worsted in Red)
• Blue (try using Brava Worsted in Celestial)
• Red pipe cleaners (or chenille stems)
• A pair of googly eyes (optional: in 2 different sizes)
• Glue gun and hot glue
• Polyester stuffing of your choice
• Plastic spoon (I can't believe I even have to say this... but plastic forks are NOT RECOMMENDED)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Yarns Substitutions

• Scheepjes Chunky Monkey
• Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran
• Hobbii Amigo XL

Finished Size

• Finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in height.
• Consider using a different yarn weight/category and the appropriate hook size to make this project larger or smaller.

Level of Difficulty

• ★★☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
• Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, and basic sewing skills.

Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sk - skip
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• BLO - back loop only
• sc - single crochet
• sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
• sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
• Complete the pieces in the specified order to ensure proper assembly later.
• Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
• Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
• Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
• Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi pieces.
• Optional: Use the invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.

Free Crochet Pattern

Base

Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and cream yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [2 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (24 sts)

Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: Sc BLO in each st around (30 sts)
Round 7: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Round 8: [3 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (24 sts)

Before continuing to decrease, I put a small piece of circular cardboard to help keep the base flat.
Round 9: [2 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 10: Sc in each st around (18 sts)

Stuff a small amount of polyester stuffing to help keep the spork in place later on.
Round 11: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)

Cut and fasten off. Do not close the opening, as this is where you will be placing the spork. Leave a long tail to sew and secure the spork piece to the base later on.

Spork

Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sts (6 sts)
Round 2: [Sc, sc inc] x 3 times (9 sts)
Round 3-20: Sc in each st around (9 sts)
(You can add on a few more rounds here if you want to give Forky a bit more length)

Round 21: Sc inc in each st around (18 sts)
Round 22: [Sc, sc inc] x 9 times (27 sts)
Round 23-29: Sc in each st around (27 sts)
Round 30: [7 sc, sc dec] x 3 times (24 sts)
Round 31: [4 sc, sc dec] x 4 times (20 sts)
Round 32: Sc in each st around (20 sts)

Before crocheting the spikes on the spork, I placed a plastic spoon inside to help it keep its shape. DO NOT use a fork.

  

Spike 1

Round 33: Sc in the next 3 st, sk the next 15 sts, sc in the next 2 sts (5 sts)
Round 34: Sc in each st around the spike (5 sts)
Cut and fasten off, leaving a tail to close up the opening using the ultimate finish.

  

Spike 2

Round 33: Sc in the first 2 skipped sts from Round 32, sk the next 10 sts, sc in the next 3 sts (5 sts)
Round 34: Sc in each st around the spike (5 sts)
Cut and fasten off, leaving a tail to close up the opening using the ultimate finish.

Spike 3

Round 33: Sc in the next 3 skipped sts from Round 32, sk the next 5 sts, sc in the next 2 sts (5 sts)
Round 34: Sc in each st around the spike (5 sts)
Cut and fasten off, leaving a tail to close up the opening using the ultimate finish.

Spike 4

Round 33: Sc in the remaining sts (5 sts)
Round 34: Sc in each st around the spike (5 sts)
Cut and fasten off, leaving a tail to close up the opening using the ultimate finish.

Feet / Popsicle Sticks

Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and taupe/light brown yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sts (6 sts)
Round 2: [2 sc inc, sc] x 2 times (10 sts)
Round 3-8: Sc in each st around (10 sts)
Leave a tail to sew onto the base.

Eyebrows

Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Row 1: Ch 10

Mouth

Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and blue yarn...
Top piece: Ch 5
Bottom piece: Ch 6

Assembly

1. Join the Spork to the Base: Insert the Spork into the opening of the Base. Using the long yarn tail left over from the Base, sew the two pieces together securely.
2. Attach the Feet: Position the popsicle stick feet at the bottom of the Base and sew them into place.
3. The Face: Using a hot glue gun, attach the googly eyes. To capture Forky's signature look, try using two different-sized eyes!
4. Embroider the Features: Sew down only the ends of the red eyebrow and blue mouth pieces (top and bottom lips separately).
1. Pro-Tip: leaving the centers of these pieces free allows you to slide them around and change Forky's expression!
5. Add the Arms: Wrap a red pipe cleaner around the middle of the Spork, twisting the ends to create fingers.
1. Note: One pipe cleaner creates the cute short-armed look seen in my photos. If you prefer the longer arms Forky has in the movie, try twisting two pipe cleaners together for extra length.

The Story Behind the Stitches

The inspiration for this project came straight from a trip to the Disney Store (back when we still had Disney Stores in Canada). Little Anna spotted a Forky plush toy and absolutely refused to let it go. Disney sure knows its way to a 2-year-old's heart. I just couldn't bring myself to pay $25 for a toy that is, quite literally, designed to look like trash! So, I did what a good mom would do: I told her I'd make her one!

Being able to whip up a toy in a single evening is one of my favorite things about amigurumi. I wanted to make sure he was the same size as the character in the movie. To give him some more structure, I actually used a small plastic spoon as "stuffing" inside the spork body. It worked perfectly to help him keep his shape while being played with.

  

One of the most fun parts of this design is how expressive this Forky is. By only sewing down the ends of the eyebrows and the mouth pieces, you can actually slide them around to change his expression.

  

Showing my husband the photos afterwards, he couldn't tell the difference between "Unsure Forky" and "Questionable Forky." I told him one is rethinking his life choices, and the other one is just plain confused! It adds such a playful, interactive element to the finished toy that the store-bought one wouldn't have!

  

During the making of my crochet Forky, Mui just kept taking it away, so it made it very difficult for me to get good photos of him before he got all played with dirty little toddler hands. We've since nicknamed him "Sporky" and decided he's officially Forky's cousin in our home. Whether he's appearing in Toy Story 4 or the upcoming Toy Story 5, I know this little guy will be a permanent fixture in our toy box.

Creative Uses and Ideas

• Gift Topper: Add your crochet Forky to a present for a fun, unexpected Toy Story-themed touch.
  
• Keychain: Attach a loop to turn your Forky amigurumi into a cute keychain or backpack buddy.
• Desk Buddy: Keep Forky on your desk for a little daily dose of chaotic cuteness.
• Emotion Teaching Tool: Change up your amigurumi Forky's facial expressions to help kids recognize and talk about different emotions in a fun and approachable way.
• Toy Story Set: Pair it with other characters to create your own Toy Story crochet collection.
• Storytime Prop: Use your crochet Forky to bring Toy Story stories to life for little ones.
• Fridge Magnet: Add a magnet to the back for a quirky and fun kitchen decoration.
• Ornament: Make a smaller version to hang as a playful decoration.

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This is an original crochet pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this crochet pattern as your own. If you wish to share this crochet pattern, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal us,e but please DO NOT sell or distribute the crochet pattern.

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