Pablo the Paintbrush – Free Crochet Pattern

Use this free paintbrush crochet pattern to crochet a fun amigurumi for art lovers.

This free paintbrush crochet pattern is a super quick and easy make. It’s a fun novelty crocheted amigurumi, great for creative kids (and adults! why not?) and for craft fairs if you’re looking for extra inventory. It’s also a no-sew crochet project, always a win!

Originally designed in February 2021, I’ve recently updated this crochet pattern so it is now up to the same standard as my other crochet patterns you’ve come to know and love.

If you do decide to crochet Pablo the Paintbrush, I would absolutely love to see your makes. You can share photos with me on social media @cillacrochets or on Ravelry by uploading a project (and photo) and linking to the pattern here.

I hope you enjoy this free paintbrush crochet pattern, and if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me by email here.

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Paintbrush Crochet Pattern Information

Materials needed

Here are the materials you’ll need to crochet Pablo the Paintbrush:

• Yarn: Aran / Worsted Weight yarn in the following colours. I used Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran. Amounts of each colour used is in backets, and the letter next to the colour will be used throughout the pattern.
  • A – Light yellow (23 grams = 39m/43yds)
  • B – Silver grey (2 grams = 3.4m/3.8yds)
  • C – Natural (7 grams = 12m/13yds)
  • D – Candy pink (2 grams = 3.4m/3.8yds)
• Crochet hook 3.5mm (E)
• Stuffing
• Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Safety eyes 8mm
• Black embroidery thread
• White scrap yarn

Paintbrush Amigurumi Size

Using the yarn and hooks specified in this pattern, my creation was 26cm/10.2” high by 4cm/1.6” wide.

Gauge

Gauge is not required for this pattern, however keep tension consistent throughout. For reference, my gauge was:

5 sc stitches on 2.5cm / 1″

6 rows on 2.5cm / 1″

Abbreviations used in paintbrush crochet pattern

Please note: This crochet pattern is written in US terms.

R# – Row/round number

st – Stitch

mc – Magic circle

sc – Single crochet

inc – Increase

dec – Decrease

cc# – Change colour to the yarn indicated (#), for example ccB = change colour to Yarn Colour B

[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times.

(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round.

Top tips and additional crochet pattern information

• Pattern Level: Easy
• Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn colours, weight, and material based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and the size of your final make.
• Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing from appearing through your stitches.
• Eyes: Please note that safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. As an alternative, consider embroidering the eyes instead.
• Working in rounds: All parts within this pattern are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round/row to keep track of the number of stitches.
• Stuffing: Unless otherwise stated, stuff all amigurumi parts firmly as you crochet.
• Changing colour: To ensure straight lines, add the new colour in the last yarn over of the stitch before the new colour is needed.
• Copyright: You are more than welcome to sell your crocheted creation using this pattern on a small scale. However, the pattern itself cannot be reproduced, sold, or redistributed in any way without the designers’ consent. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.

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Pablo the Paintbrush Crochet Pattern

Now it’s time to start crocheting your very own Pablo using this free paintbrush crochet pattern.

Paintbrush

Using Colour A (Light Yellow), Colour B (Silver Grey), Colour C (Natural), and Colour D (Candy Pink) Yarn.

The paintbrush is crocheted all in one piece. We start crocheting from the bottom of the paintbrush handle and work upwards ending at the tip of the brush.

Start with Colour A.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)

R3: [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)

R4: [3 sc, inc] x 3 (15)

R5: [4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)

R6: [5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)

R7: [6 sc, inc] x 3 (24)

Start stuffing and continue to stuff throughout.

R8 – R41: sc around (24) – 34 rounds

If using safety eyes, insert them now between R38 and R39 with approximately 3 sts in between the eyes. See image 1 below.

Change to Colour B.

R42: [6 sc, dec] x 3 (21)

R43: [5 sc, dec] x 3 (18)

R44: [4 sc, dec] x 3 (15)

R45: [3 sc, dec] x 3 (12)

Change to Colour C.

R46: sc around (12)

R47: [3 sc, inc] x 3 (15)

R48: sc around (15)

R49: [4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)

R50: sc around (18)

R51: [5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)

R52: sc around (21)

In the next two rounds, we’ll create a little speck of paint on the brush by adding a colour change mid-round. This is to make the paintbrush look a little more realistic.

R53: [6 sc, inc] x 2, 4 sc, ccD 1 sc, ccC 1 sc, inc (24)

In the next round your Colour D single crochet should be directly above the Colour D st in R53.

R54: 20 sc, ccD 1 sc, ccC 3 sc (24) – see image 2 below

R55: [6 sc, dec] x 3 (21)

R56: [5 sc, dec] x 3 (18)

Change to Colour D.

R57: [4 sc, dec] x 3 (15)

R58: [3 sc, dec] x 3 (12)

R59: sc around (12)

Finish stuffing.

R60: [2 sc, dec] x 3 (9)

R61: [sc, dec] x 3 (6)

Cut yarn leaving a short tail for sewing. Using a needle, weave through FLO of final 6 sc. Pull yarn tail tight to close.

Weave yarn tail into the brush to hide, but be careful not to pull too tightly so the point of the brush tip remainds.

See completed paintbrush in image 3 below.

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Paintbrush Assembly

All that’s left to do is a little embroidery and we’re done!

Step one: Add white detail to eyes

Using a tapestry needle and the white scrap yarn, add a little white to the sides of the eyes to make them pop. See image 4 below.

Step two: Embroider a mouth

Using black embroidery thread and a tapestry needle, embroider a mouth over R35 and R36 under the eyes. See image 4 below.

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Congratulations, you’ve finished crocheting Pablo the Paintbrush!

I hope you enjoyed this crochet pattern and I would love to see your crocheted creations. You can share them with me on by posting a photo on social media and tagging me @CillaCrochets. I hope you had fun!

Until next time, happy crocheting,

Cilla x