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SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern

SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet Mrs Potts the teapot and Chip the teacup with full round-by-round instructions. It uses aran cotton and a 4mm hook for a firm, neat finish. The design includes special details like petals, a lid frill, a spout and a handle for a polished look. Photos and sewing notes help you assemble the set accurately.

SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn BLO and FLO shaping, small embellishments and how to sew pieces in place for correct positioning. The pattern includes materials, abbreviations and finishing tips to make assembly simple.

Why You'll Love This SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings two beloved characters to life with simple crochet techniques and charming details. I enjoy how the teapot and teacup pair together and allow for playful facial expressions and colorwork. The petals and frill add a delightful decorative touch that really makes the set pop. Working this pattern always feels rewarding because the pieces assemble into a recognizable pair that makes a lovely handmade gift.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colour options to give these characters a fresh personality; try softer pastels for a vintage look or bright contrasting hues for a playful set.

I often make a mini version by using finer yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized versions that are perfect as gifts.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier Mrs Potts, choose a bulkier yarn and a larger hook and adjust stuffing for a plush finish.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a safer toy for small children; embroider before sewing the face onto the body.

Try metallic or variegated yarn for the mustard/gold trims to add shimmer and interest to the lid frill and petal edges.

I like to add wire inside the handle or spout for mild posability or to reinforce the curve when displaying on a shelf.

For a cohesive set, match the teacup base colour to an accent colour on the teapot lid or petals to tie the pieces together visually.

Embroidered eyelashes or tiny beads can change the expression dramatically—experiment with placement before committing to sewing.

Consider adding a tiny crocheted bow or accessory to Chip for seasonal or themed versions, such as a festive ribbon for holidays.

I recommend always making one prototype first to test colour combos and tension so your final set looks exactly as you envision it.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a stitch marker while working continuous rounds leads to losing the round start; place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Overstuffing or under-stuffing the teapot causes distortion and lumps; stuff gradually and evenly, checking shape as you go to achieve a smooth finish. ✗ Changing colours without fastening off neatly can create loose ends and messy joins; change yarns securely and weave in ends as you go to hide tails. ✗ Forgetting to work BLO or FLO where instructed will alter the shape significantly; always check the instruction for BLO/FLO and work into the correct loop to get the intended shaping. ✗ Skipping stitch counts after increases or decreases results in incorrect sizing; count stitches after each increase/decrease round and correct any mistakes immediately.

SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Mrs Potts teapot and her cheeky teacup Chip with this detailed crochet pattern. You will get step-by-step rounds, materials, and finishing instructions to make a beautiful display set. Perfect for gifting or adding a whimsical handmade accent to your home. Follow the clear directions and photos to bring these characters to life.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for SWC Mrs Potts and Chip Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Drop Paris – Aran 100% cotton yarn
  • 02
    White – approximately 40g
  • 03
    Purple – approximately 25g
  • 04
    Mustard/Gold – approximately 10g
  • 05
    Small amounts of pink and blue yarn for the petals
  • 06
    Small amount of black yarn for facial features

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4mm crochet hook
  • 02
    4 x 12mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch marker
  • 04
    Stuffing material (polyester fibrefill)
  • 05
    Darning needle to sew pieces together
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Optional: small pins for assembly

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— Tools & Notes :

Info :

Yarn for pattern: Drop Paris – Aran 100% cotton 40g – White 25g – Purple 10g – Mustard/gold. 4 x 12mm safety eyes, 4mm hook. Stitch Marker. Small amount of black yarn for facial features and pink and blue yarn for the petals. Note: You can use black yarn to embroider eyes if you prefer not to use the safety eyes. Stuffing material. Darning needle to sew together.

Infos :

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PATTERN IS IN UK CROCHET TERMINOLOGY. The Pattern is worked in continuous rounds so you don’t need to slip st unless otherwise stated but I do advise you use a stitch marker, so you know the beginning of each round. FOR U.S. CROCHET TERMINOLOGY SEE CROCHET CONVERSION TABLE BELOW FOR CONVERSION OF STS.

— Mrs Potts (Teapot) :

Info :

Starting at the top of the teapot using purple yarn and a 4mm hook make a magic circle.

Round 1 :

6dc into magic circle (6)

Round 2 :

(dc in next st, 2dc in next st) repeat around (9)

Round 3 :

Dc into each st (9)

Round 4 :

(dc in next st, dc2tog) repeat around (6)

Round 5 :

Dc into each st (6)

Round 6 :

2dc into each st (12)

Round 7 :

2dc into each st (24)

Round 8 :

Dc into each st (24)

Round 9 :

(dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (30)

Round 10 :

(dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (36)

Round 11-12 :

Dc into each st (36)

Round 13 :

BLO dc into each st (36)

Info :

Change to white yarn. Stuff the teapot as you are working.

Round 14 :

(dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (48)

Round 15 :

Dc into each st (48)

Round 16 :

(dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (54)

Round 17-23 :

Dc into each st (54)

Round 24 :

(dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog) repeat around (48)

Round 25 :

(dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) repeat around (42)

Round 26 :

dc into each st (42)

Round 27 :

(dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) repeat around (36)

Round 28-29 :

Dc into each st (36)

Round 30 :

(dc in next st, dc2tog) repeat around (24)

Round 31-32 :

dc into each st (24)

Round 33 :

(dc2tog) repeat around (12)

Info :

Change to purple yarn

Round 34 :

FLO 2dc into each st (24)

Round 35 :

(dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (30)

Round 36 :

dc into each st (30)

Round 37 :

(dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (36)

Round 38 :

dc into each st (36)

Round 39 :

(dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (42)

Round 40 :

(dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (48)

Info :

Change to mustard/gold yarn

Round 41 :

dc into each st (48)

Info :

FO stuff and thread tail through remaining stitches to close.

— Closing the bottom :

Info :

You will now be working in the BLO from round 33 of the teapot. Using white attach to any st.

Round 1 :

Dc in each st (12)

Round 2 :

(dc2tog) repeat around (6)

Info :

FO and thread through remaining sts to close

— Teapot lid frill :

Info :

You will now be working in the FLO of round 13 from the Teapot. Using purple yarn attach to any st.

Round 1 :

Dc into each st (36)

Round 2 :

(dc in next st, 2dc in next st) repeat around (54)

Round 3 :

(dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (72)

Info :

Change to Mustard/gold yarn

Round 4 :

(dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (90) FO and sew ends in.

— Spout :

Info :

Using white yarn make a magic circle

Round 1 :

8dc into circle (8)

Round 2 :

BLO dc into each st (8)

Round 3-4 :

dc into each st (8)

Round 5 :

2dc in 1st st, dc in remaining sts (9)

Round 6 :

Dc into each st (9)

Round 7 :

2dc in 1st st, dc in remaining sts (10)

Round 8 :

Dc into each st (10)

Round 9 :

Dc2tog, dc in 3 sts, 2tr in 2 sts, dc in 3 sts (11)

Round 10-12 :

Dc into each st (11)

Round 13 :

dc in 1st st, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in remaining sts (13)

Round 14 :

dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in remaining sts (15)

Round 15 :

dc into each st (15) FO leaving a long tail for sewing onto the face of the teapot. Sew the teapot spout onto the face before sewing on eyes

— Eyes (Make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn make a magic circle

Round 1 :

6dc into magic circle (6)

Round 2 :

Dc in 1st st, 2dc in next 4 sts, dc in last st (10)

Round 3 :

(dc in next st, 2dc into next st) repeat around (15)

Round 4 :

Sl st in 2 sts, Change colour to light purple, dc in next 5 sts, sl st in next st, leave the last 2 sts unworked and FO leaving a long tail for sewing onto the front of the teapot. NOTE: Before sewing eyes onto the head, insert the eyes into the middle of the circle and secure.

— Teapot Handle :

Info :

Using mustard/gold yarn make a magic circle

Round 1 :

6dc into circle (6)

Round 2-24 :

dc into each st (6) FO leaving a long tail for sewing onto the back of the teapot. Line it up with the spout so it is on the opposite side before sewing.

— Small petal (make 6 – 3 blue, 3 pink) :

Info :

Using pink/blue yarn ch 4

Round 1 :

Dc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 htr in next st, dc in last st, now working around the opposite side of the foundation ch dc in next st, 2 htr in next st, dc in last st, sl st to 1st st. FO leaving a long tail. Each petal will be sewn on evenly around the bottom of the teapot, rotating each colour.

— Chip (Teacup) :

Info :

Starting at the bottom of the teacup using white yarn make a magic circle

Round 1 :

6dc into magic circle (6)

Round 2 :

2dc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

BLO (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) repeat around (18)

Round 4-5 :

dc into each st (18)

Round 6 :

(dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (24)

Round 7-8 :

Dc into each st (24)

Round 9 :

(dc in 3 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (30)

Round 10-11 :

Dc in each st (30)

Round 12 :

(dc in 4 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (36)

Info :

TURN WORK – you are no longer working in rounds.

Round 13 :

Ch1, working back dc in each st to last 2 sts, leave these unworked and turn work (34)

Info :

Change to mustard/gold

Round 14 :

dc in each sts (34) FO and sew in ends.

— Bottom of teacup :

Info :

You will now be working in the FLO from round 3 of the teacup. Using purple attach yarn to any st.

Round 1 :

Dc into each st (12)

Round 2 :

(dc in next st, 2dc in next st) repeat around (18)

Round 3 :

(dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around (24)

Info :

Change to mustard/gold yarn

Round 4 :

Dc in each st (24) FO and sew in ends

— Chips handle :

Info :

Using mustard/gold yarn ch 9.

Round 1 :

Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in remaining sts (8) FO leaving a long tail. Sew the handle onto the front of the face with the chip being on the left side.

— Sewing / Making Up :

Info :

Ensure you read all instructions for sewing. Each part should be sewn on as instructed in each part.

Item - Mrs Potts :

Sew the spout and handle on opposite sides of the teapot. After this sew Mrs Potts eyes onto the front and sew eyelashes using black and the lips using pink. I added some blush to the sides for her cheeks.

Item - Chip :

After sewing the handle onto chips face, insert the safety eyes. Using a small amount of black, sew on chips mouth. NOTE: I made a small cover to sew around the inside over the safety eyes (see pic) for this repeat rounds 1&2 of the teacup using white yarn. Sew this over the safety eyes on the inside of the cup.

Info :

Your set is now complete ☺ Hope you enjoyed my pattern!!!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the teapot spout and handle onto opposite sides of the teapot, aligning the handle opposite the spout and sewing securely with a whipstitch.
  • Position and attach the eyes to Mrs Potts before securing the eyelash and mouth embroidery; use the photos for reference to get correct placement.
  • Sew the teacup handle onto the front of Chip's face on the left side, then insert the safety eyes and embroider the mouth with black yarn.
  • Make small petal decorations (3 blue, 3 pink) and sew them evenly around the bottom rim of the teapot, rotating colours for a balanced look.
  • Make a small inside cover for Chip by repeating rounds 1 & 2 of the teacup in white yarn and sew this inside the cup over the safety eyes for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of continuous rounds and avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly during shaping—overstuffing can distort the shape and under stuffing will flatten details.
  • 💡Work BLO or FLO exactly where instructed to achieve intended shaping for the lid frill, bottom closing and spout.
  • 💡Leave long tails when fastening off small pieces so you have enough yarn to sew parts securely into position.

This Mrs Potts and Chip pattern brings a touch of storybook charm to your crochet projects. Make a delightful pair that looks lovely on a shelf or as a handmade gift. Follow the rounds, colour changes, and finishing tips to create a polished set you can be proud of. 🫖🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished teapot and teacup vary by yarn and tension, but using the recommended aran cotton and 4mm hook yields a small decorative teapot and teacup suitable for display; approximate height is not specified in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; switch to an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect to adjust stuffing and seam placement accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches (dc, sl st, BLO/FLO) and working in continuous rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and assembly time for details like petals, eyes and embroidery.