Purple Minion

If you loved the Despicable Me minions but wanted the purple version, this one's for you.
Live dangerously!

Free crochet pattern can be downloaded from Ravelry.
(free registration required)

Despicable Me - Minion Cushions & French Maid

Another take on the 's Minions.

These would be awesome for any kid!

Free crochet patterns available from Craftsy.com

Despicable Me Minion

I loved the Despicable Me movies, and the Minions were definitely what made them so special.

Now you can create your very own army of Minions to carry out your every whim - as long as you only require them to be cute and cuddly.

Free crochet pattern from All About Ami.

Stay Puft Man

Being Valentine's Day 2016 (and the end of the world according to a certain psychic in Ghostbuster's II) we could all do with a little extra sweetness in our lives.

Free crochet pattern by Sarah Flaxman.
Available as a free download from Ravelry (requires free registration)

Pink Panther

Doesn't he look fantastic?

{free crochet pattern here}
-requires free registration at ravelry.com

Baby Mike & Sulley from Monsters Inc

Absolutely fantastic crochet versions of James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski.

{free crochet pattern here} 

Edit: link updated 10/09/13

Bart Simpson doll

I love this little Bart Simpson figure, it's perfect!

I've rated him medium difficulty because he looks quite fiddly at that size :)

{free crochet pattern here}

'Ello' Labyrinth Worm

 Very cute and very weird, this is a Jim Henson character from the movie Labyrinth, from Mostly Nerdy Crochet.

Lots of other great free patterns there too, so make it one of your fave blogs!

One caution... this is not an easy pattern, so beginners beware ;)

{free pattern here}

Ood Creature

The Ood, also known as Oodkind, were a race of telepathic humanoids in the Dr Who series.

{free pattern here}

note: you'll need to register at the ravelry site (it's free) in order to download this pattern.

Cute & Tiny Poof

Based on the idea of Pygmy Puffs, in the Harry Potter series.

Make sure you choose eyes to complement your wool, these mauve dolls' eyes look gorgeous with the pale blue 'fur'.

{pattern here}

Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans

Direct from Diagon Alley, comes this risk-filled snack, long-time favourite of Hogwarts' students.

{earwax and bogey flavours guaranteed}

Super easy to crochet!

Amigurumi Ratatouille

If your kids loved the movie, then they're sure to love this crochet version of Remy.

Medium difficulty.

{we're really behind the times here; we haven't even seen it}