Charming Crochet Chewbacca: A Handcrafted Wookiee Wonder

Crochet Pattern: Wookiee Amigurumi (Inspired by Chewbacca)

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (or DK weight suitable for amigurumi) in:
  • Textured/brushed light brown (for head/fur detail) – approx. 50g
  • Dark brown/grey (Yarn A – for stripes) – approx. 40g
  • Light brown/tan (Yarn B – for stripes) – approx. 30g
  • Small amount of black embroidery floss (for mouth)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (or size suitable for your chosen yarn to create tight stitches)
• Safety eyes: 6mm or 8mm black
• Safety nose: Small black oval or triangle (approx. 6mm)
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• For Bandolier: Narrow strip of brown faux leather (approx. 1/8 inch wide, 6-8 inches long), 4-5 small silver beads or decorative elements, tiny piece of brown faux leather for pouch.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• FO: Fasten Off
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
• [N]: Total number of stitches at the end of the round

Instructions

Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round. Stuff firmly as you go.

Head (Textured/brushed light brown yarn):

Row 1: MR 6 sc [6]

Row 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Row 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]

Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]

Row 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]

Rows 7-12: sc in each st around [36] (6 rounds)

Insert safety eyes between Rows 9 and 10, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Insert safety nose centrally below eyes.

Row 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]

Row 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]

Start stuffing firmly, shaping the head. Use black embroidery floss to embroider a small mouth below the nose.

Row 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]

Row 16: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]

Row 17: (dec) x 6 [6]

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the opening and weave in the end.

Body (Alternating Yarn A (dark brown/grey) and Yarn B (light brown/tan)):

Row 1: With Yarn A, MR 6 sc [6]

Row 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Row 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]

Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]

Row 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]

Rows 7-8: With Yarn A, sc in each st around [36]

Rows 9-10: With Yarn B, sc in each st around [36]

Rows 11-12: With Yarn A, sc in each st around [36]

Rows 13-14: With Yarn B, sc in each st around [36]

Rows 15-16: With Yarn A, sc in each st around [36]

Row 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]

Row 18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Alternating Yarn A and Yarn B):

Row 1: With Yarn A, MR 6 sc [6]

Rows 2-3: With Yarn A, sc in each st around [6]

Rows 4-5: With Yarn B, sc in each st around [6]

Rows 6-7: With Yarn A, sc in each st around [6]

Lightly stuff the arm. Flatten the opening and sc through both sides to close.

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 – Alternating Yarn A and Yarn B):

Row 1: With Yarn A, MR 6 sc [6]

Row 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Row 3: sc in each st around [12]

Rows 4-5: With Yarn B, sc in each st around [12]

Rows 6-7: With Yarn A, sc in each st around [12]

Stuff firmly. Flatten the opening and sc through both sides to close.

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – Textured/brushed light brown yarn):

Row 1: MR 4 sc [4]

Row 2: (sc, inc) x 2 [6]

Flatten the piece. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Attach Head to Body: Using the tail from the body, sew the head securely onto the body. Make sure the face is oriented correctly.

2. Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck seam, so they hang naturally.

3. Attach Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom front of the body, spaced apart to allow the amigurumi to stand or sit.

4. Attach Ears: Sew the small ear pieces to the top sides of the head, slightly back from the eyes.

Bandolier:

1. Prepare Strip: Cut your faux leather strip to the desired length (test wrap around your finished Wookiee from shoulder to hip). You may want to gently round the ends.

2. Add Details: Thread the silver beads/spacers onto the strip, spacing them evenly apart. Secure them in place with a tiny dab of glue or by making a small knot/stitch on either side of each bead on the back of the strap (if possible with the material).

3. Create Pouch: Cut two small identical rectangles from the faux leather for the pouch. Sew or glue three sides together to form a small pocket. Attach a tiny flap if desired. Glue or sew the pouch to the lower front of the bandolier strip.

4. Attach to Wookiee: Drape the finished bandolier over your Wookiee’s shoulder and glue or sew lightly in place to prevent it from slipping, ensuring the pouch rests on the hip area.

Weave in all remaining loose ends. Your Wookiee friend is complete!