Festive Knuckles Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Holiday Hero

Get ready to deck the halls with this adorable Knuckles amigurumi, dressed in his festive holiday best! This free crochet pattern lets you craft the beloved echidna from the Sonic universe, complete with a Santa hat and a cozy green scarf. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of gaming cheer to your Christmas decor, this project is fun for fans of all skill levels.

Bring the Holiday Spirit to Your Gaming Collection

Imagine the delight of seeing this charming Knuckles gracing your shelf or adorning a Christmas tree! This pattern offers a unique way to combine your love for classic video games with the joy of handmade crafts. Create a thoughtful, personalized gift for a gamer in your life or simply enjoy the process of bringing this holiday-themed character to life with your own hands.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Knuckles Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern for a Holiday Hero

Materials

Red worsted weight yarn
White worsted weight yarn
Green worsted weight yarn
Brown worsted weight yarn
Light Beige/Tan worsted weight yarn
Black embroidery floss or thin black yarn
2 x 6mm safety eyes
3.0mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)
fo: fasten off

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Head and Body (Red Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: sc around (36)
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 15: sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly.
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)
Rnd 19-25: sc around (16)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Stuff body firmly.
Rnd 27: 6 dec (6)
Fo, weave in tail and close hole.

Snout (Light Beige/Tan Yarn)

Rnd 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and work along other side of chain: 3 sc, inc (10)
Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
Rnd 3: sc around (16)
Fo, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew onto the face, centered below the eyes.

Nose (Black Embroidery Floss)

Embroider a small triangular nose directly above the snout with black embroidery floss.

Ears (Make 2, Red Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4-5: sc around (12)
Flatten and sl st across to close. Fo, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to the sides of the head, above the eyes.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Red Yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3-5: sc around (9)
Change to White Yarn
Rnd 6-7: sc around (9)
Change to Green Yarn
Rnd 8: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff the arm. Fo, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to the sides of the body, just below the neck.

Legs/Feet (Make 2)

Start with Red Yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3-5: sc around (9)
Change to Green Yarn
Rnd 6: sc around (9)
Change to Brown Yarn
Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 8: sc around (12)
Change to White Yarn
Rnd 9: sc around (12)
Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Stuff the leg and foot firmly. Fo, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to the bottom of the body.

Santa Hat

Start with Red Yarn
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Rnd 7: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
Rnd 8: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
Rnd 9: (8 sc, inc) x 2 (20)
Rnd 10: (9 sc, inc) x 2 (22)
Rnd 11: (10 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
Change to White Yarn
Rnd 12: sc around (24)
Rnd 13: sc around (24)
Sl st, fo, weave in ends.

Hat Pom-Pom (White Yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: 6 dec (6)
Stuff lightly. Fo, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to the tip of the Santa hat.

Scarf (Green Yarn)

Ch 41.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (40)
Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (40)
Fo, weave in ends. Tie around Knuckles’ neck.