Crochet Toon Link Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Own Hero of Hyrule

Embark on an epic crafting adventure with this delightful Toon Link amigurumi pattern! Inspired by the beloved Hero of Hyrule from the classic Nintendo game, this crochet doll captures all the charm and courage of the iconic character. Perfect for fans and crocheters alike, this project will bring a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to your handmade collection.

Bring the Spirit of Adventure to Life with Your Own Handmade Hero

There’s something truly special about creating a character from your favorite games with your own hands. This Toon Link amigurumi isn’t just a toy; it’s a small piece of Hyrule, crafted with love. It makes a fantastic gift for any Legend of Zelda enthusiast or a cherished display piece for your own collection, reminding you of countless quests and triumphs.

Crochet Pattern: Crochet Toon Link Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Own Hero of Hyrule

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Skin Tone (e.g., light beige/peach), Golden Yellow (for hair), Forest Green (for tunic), Dark Brown (for belt/boots), Royal Blue (for shield), Bright Yellow (for shield emblem/buckle/tunic details), Dark Blue (for tunic trim)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Black embroidery floss (for eyes)
Pink embroidery floss (for cheeks)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only
st(s): Stitch(es)
rep: Repeat
Rnd: Round

Instructions

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

Head (Skin Tone)

Rnd 1: MR with 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] x6 (36)
Rnd 7-13: Sc 36 (7 rounds)
Rnd 14: [Sc 4, dec] x6 (30)
Rnd 15: [Sc 3, dec] x6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 16: [Sc 2, dec] x6 (18)
Rnd 17: [Sc 1, dec] x6 (12)
Rnd 18: [Dec] x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail to close the hole and for sewing.

Ears (Skin Tone, make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and work along other side of chain: sc 3. (10)
Rnd 2: Sc 2, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1. (7)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the piece.

Body (Skin Tone then Forest Green)

Start with Skin Tone yarn.
Rnd 1: MR with 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: Sc 24
Change to Forest Green yarn.
Rnd 6: In BLO, sc 24
Rnd 7-13: Sc 24 (7 rounds)
Rnd 14: [Sc 2, dec] x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 15: Sc 18
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (Skin Tone then Forest Green, make 2)

Start with Skin Tone yarn.
Rnd 1: MR with 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2-3: Sc 6 (2 rounds)
Change to Forest Green yarn.
Rnd 4: In BLO, sc 6
Rnd 5-9: Sc 6 (5 rounds)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Legs/Boots (Dark Brown then Skin Tone, make 2)

Start with Dark Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: MR with 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3-4: Sc 12 (2 rounds)
Change to Skin Tone yarn.
Rnd 5: In BLO, sc 12
Rnd 6-8: Sc 12 (3 rounds)
Stuff firmly.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Hair Cap (Golden Yellow)

Rnd 1: MR with 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] x6 (36)
Rnd 7-10: Sc 36 (4 rounds)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Hair Braids (Golden Yellow, make 2)

Cut 6 strands of Golden Yellow yarn, about 10 inches long.
Divide into three sections of 2 strands each.
Braid them together. Tie a knot at the end to secure.

Belt (Dark Brown)

Ch 21.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 20.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Shield (Royal Blue)

Rnd 1: MR with 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] x6 (30)
Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail. Flatten into an oval shape.

Assembly and Embellishments

Attach Head: Sew the head to the top of the body.
Attach Hair Cap: Place the hair cap on the head and sew it securely, ensuring the front edge is even.
Attach Ears: Sew the flat ears to the sides of the head, slightly below the hairline.
Attach Hair Braids: Sew one braid to each side of the hair cap, near the ears, allowing them to hang down.
Embroider Face: Using black embroidery floss, stitch two small lines for eyes (or two small ‘U’ shapes) about 2 rounds above the center of the face, 4-5 stitches apart. Embroider a small smile line. Using pink floss, embroider small oval cheeks below the eyes.
Attach Arms and Legs: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, centered.
Embellish Tunic: With Dark Blue yarn, embroider a small ‘V’ shape for the collar at the front of the tunic’s neck. With Bright Yellow yarn, embroider small ‘X’ or ‘-‘ stitches around the bottom edge of the green tunic.
Attach Belt: Wrap the Dark Brown belt around the waist. Sew the ends together at the back. Using Bright Yellow yarn, embroider a small square or rectangle for the belt buckle at the front.
Embellish Shield: Using Bright Yellow yarn, embroider the Triforce symbol onto the Royal Blue shield.
Attach Shield: Sew the shield to one of Link’s arms, as if he’s holding it, or directly to the side of the body.

Crochet Toon Link Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Own Hero of Hyrule

Bring the Spirit of Adventure to Life with Your Own Handmade Hero

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