Want to crochet your own Labubu? (Aka: Lafufu) You’re not the only one!
At first, I also questioned the appeal of a Labubu. I heard that they were the next Beanie Babies. And, as a millennial who was burned by the beanie baby craze back in the 90’s (we really thought they were an investment, didn’t we?) I was understandably skeptical. But with those big eyes, toothy smile, and kawaii cuteness meets Scandinavian folklore… even I started to see why everyone is going crazy for these things.
Now, If you’re in the amigurumi world at all, you’ve probably also seen patterns to crochet little clothes and accessories for these guys. Some are even crocheting their own faux labubu! Affectionately called a “Lafufu.”
Kawaiies crochet labubu outfits
So I thought I would compile some resources here. Whether you’re looking for a paid pattern with step-by-step instructions, a free video tutorial, or just want to be inspired by other makers’ attempts, I’ve gathered some of the best Labubu crochet resources below.
🧵 Paid Crochet Labubu Patterns
If you prefer a ready-to-follow PDF pattern with photos and clear directions, these Etsy and Ravelry listings are a great place to start:
Etsy Shop: CrochetlinPatterns’s Crochet Labubu Pattern – This one has great reviews, features two kinds of yarn so you get that fluffy labubu body and flatter face area: perfect for putting your own silly expression on. It uses a 4mm hook for the fluffy yarn and a 3.5 for the face/ears/hands. Past purchasers mention that this pattern is easy to follow.
Tory Pace’s Monster Labubu Bag Charm on Ravelry – This one comes in German and English and has a few free Youtube tutorials for sections of the pattern so you can try out this creators pattern style before you buy!
Etsy Shop: MarvlesCo Labubu Crochet Pattern (PDF) – A very popular etsy labubu pattern that uses a 5.5 and 2.25mm hook, reflecting the range of yarn sizes they employ to get that perfect look. You can work along with yarn Youtuber Blondie Knots while she vlogs her progress with this pattern.
Etsy Shop: YarnWonderlandd Labubu Crochet Pattern – This pattern is great if you’re already kind of used to making plushies with blanket yarn. And the entire pattern uses one yarn weight. The facial features are made using felt that you can cut and paste or sew on to your project for instant gratification.
With any of these patterns, you’ll get to crochet the exact Labubu you want! No blind-box gambling required 😉.
🌱 Free Crochet Labubu Tutorials
Keeping that Lafufu budget tight? There are some great free tutorials as well:
Red Ted Art’s Lafufu Roundup
The Blog Red Ted Art made a great free labubu pattern round up and ventured out into all corners of the internet. There are patterns in Russian, Portuguese, Vietnamese…but crochet is the universal language, right? You’re sure to find one to follow!
Spanish Video Tutorial (11 cm Mini Labubu)
This free video walkthrough (with Spanish audio) shows how to make a mini Labubu using chenille yarn for the body and cotton for details. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, the visuals are clear, and you’ll learn how to crochet:
- Body, arms, and legs with soft fluffy yarn
- Head shaping with options for open or closed eyes
- Embroidered details for the mouth, teeth, and facial features
Tip: Turn on YouTube’s auto-subtitles to help follow along in English.
🎥 Vlogs from the community of crafters just as Labubu crazy as you!
Beyond official patterns, many crochet YouTubers share their own Labubu experiments — sometimes pattern-free, sometimes as trial-and-error projects. These can be inspiring if you like to freestyle amigurumi or just enjoy seeing different interpretations. A quick search for “crochet Labubu / Lafufu vlog” will bring up lots of maker journeys.
✨ So What Do You Think?
I’m curious to know where you stand on the Labubu trend! If it’s just a matter of a cute, plushie bag charm, I think the trend aligns with us crocheters quite well. Who knows, a backlash from the Labubu frenzy could be people flocking to handmade options! On the other hand, I know a big part of the trend is those darn “blind boxes” and buying box after box to find the rare one. But regardless of whether these little monsters are a flash-in-the-pan or here to stay, we’ve got a new little crochet project to try… and that is ALWAYS a good thing!