Festive R2-D2 Amigurumi: Your Holiday Droid Crochet Pattern

Get ready to bring a touch of the galaxy far, far away to your holiday decorations with this adorable R2-D2 amigurumi! Perfect for Star Wars fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, this festive droid features a charming Santa hat, a sweet candy cane, and a sprig of holly. It’s a fun and unique project that makes a wonderful gift or a standout piece for your Christmas display.

Craft Your Own Droid Companion for Christmas

There’s nothing quite like the joy of creating handmade items, especially when they combine beloved characters with holiday cheer. This pattern allows you to personalize your festive R2-D2, making it a truly unique piece. Imagine the delight on a Star Wars fan’s face receiving this as a gift, or the added charm it will bring to your own home decor.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive R2-D2 Amigurumi: Your Holiday Droid Crochet Pattern

Materials

DK weight yarn in White
DK weight yarn in Grey
DK weight yarn in Blue
DK weight yarn in Red
DK weight yarn in Green
DK weight yarn in Black (small amount for details)
3.0mm crochet hook
9mm black safety eye
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together)
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
BLO: back loop only
FO: finish off
R: Round
st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Head Dome (Start with Grey yarn)

R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-10: sc around [36]
R11: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R12: sc around [30]
Change to Blue yarn.
R13-14: sc around [30]
Change to Grey yarn.
R15: sc around [30]
Change to White yarn.
R16: sc around [30]. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Details: Attach 9mm safety eye on R10, centered on the front. Embroider a small red dot slightly below and to the right of the eye using red yarn. Use blue yarn to surface crochet or embroider thin lines and small rectangular details on the grey and blue sections of the dome, referencing the image.

Main Body (White yarn)

Ch 24, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
R1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around [24]
R2-20: sc around [24]. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.

Side Legs (Make 2 – Start with White yarn)

R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3-5: sc around [12]
R6: (sc, dec) x 4 [8]
Stuff lightly.
Change to Grey yarn.
R7: In BLO, sc around [8]
R8: sc around [8]. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Details: Embroider two vertical blue lines on the white part of each leg.

Middle Leg (Start with White yarn)

R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R3-4: sc around [9]
Stuff lightly.
Change to Grey yarn.
R5: In BLO, sc around [9]
R6: sc around [9]. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Details: Embroider two vertical blue lines on the white part of the leg.

Crocheted Panels (For Body & Head Details)

Blue Rectangular Panels (Make various sizes as needed, Blue yarn)

Example (adjust ch and rows for desired size): Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (4 sc). Ch 1, turn. Repeat for 3-5 rows. FO, leaving tail for sewing.

Grey/Silver Rectangular Panels (Make various sizes as needed, Grey yarn)

Example: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (2 sc). Ch 1, turn. Repeat for 2-3 rows. FO, leaving tail for sewing.

Refer to the image for specific placement and sizes of these panels on R2-D2’s body and head. Sew them securely.

Santa Hat (Start with Red yarn)

R1: MR, 4 sc [4]
R2: sc, inc, sc, inc [6]
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8]
R4: sc around [8]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 2 [10]
R6: sc around [10]
R7: (4 sc, inc) x 2 [12]
R8: sc around [12]
R9: (5 sc, inc) x 2 [14]
R10: sc around [14]
Change to White yarn.
R11: sc around [14]. FO.
Pompom: Make a tiny white pom-pom (or wrap white yarn around your finger several times, tie in the middle, and trim ends). Sew securely to the tip of the hat.

Candy Cane (Red & White yarn)

Hold one strand of Red yarn and one strand of White yarn together. Ch 15. FO.
Gently twist the two color strands together along the chain to create the striped effect. Carefully bend into a candy cane shape.

Holly Leaves (Make 2 – Green yarn)

Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Holly Berries (Make 3 – Red yarn)

R1: MR, 4 sc [4]. Sl st to join. FO, leaving a tail. Gently shape into a tiny ball.

Assembly

1. Stuff the Head Dome and Body firmly with fiberfill.
2. Sew the Head Dome to the top of the Main Body using the long tails.
3. Sew the two Side Legs and the Middle Leg to the bottom of the Main Body. Refer to the image for proper positioning.
4. Attach all the crocheted Blue and Grey/Silver panels to R2-D2’s body and head, following the visual guide from the image.
5. Embroider any remaining small details, such as black outlines or tiny grey dots, using black or grey yarn.
6. Sew the Santa Hat securely onto the top of R2-D2’s head.
7. Sew the Candy Cane to one side of R2-D2’s body.
8. Sew the two Holly Leaves together at their bases, then attach the three Holly Berries to the center of the joined leaves. Sew the complete holly sprig to the other side of R2-D2’s body.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.