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The Gandalf Amigurumi is the perfect crochet project for any fan of fantasy or The Lord of the Rings. With his iconic hat, staff, and long white beard, this amigurumi brings the legendary wizard to life in adorable crochet form.
How to Create Your Own Gandalf Amigurumi
Creating a Gandalf Amigurumi requires a combination of basic crochet stitches and attention to detail, especially when crafting his signature hat and beard. It’s a fun and rewarding project for both beginner and advanced crocheters. This charming Gandalf Amigurumi is a must-have addition to your collection and makes a magical gift for any fan of Middle-earth!
Materials:
- Beige or skin-toned yarn (for the face and hands)
- Grey yarn (for the robe, hat, and cloak)
- White yarn (for the beard and hair)
- Brown yarn (for the belt and staff)
- Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
- 8-10mm safety eyes or black yarn for crocheted eyes
- Yarn needle
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (depending on your yarn size)
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
Head (Beige or Skin-toned Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-9: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, spaced evenly.
- Round 10: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Start stuffing the head with fiberfill.
- Round 11: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 12: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Beard (White Yarn):
- Cut several strands of white yarn (approximately 8-10 cm long).
- Attach the strands to the face using the latch hook method (fold each strand in half, insert the hook through a stitch, pull the loop through the stitch, and pull the yarn ends through the loop).
- Continue adding strands to form Gandalf’s long beard.
- Trim the beard to the desired length.
Hair (White Yarn):
- Similar to the beard, cut several strands of white yarn and attach them to the top of the head using the latch hook method.
- Spread the strands to create a long hair look that peeks out from under the hat.
Body (Grey Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rounds 4-12: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
- Stuff the body with fiberfill.
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 14: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige Yarn for Hands, Grey Yarn for Sleeves):
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Switch to grey yarn for the sleeve.
- Rounds 3-8: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Lightly stuff the arms.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2 – Grey Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Lightly stuff the legs.
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Hat (Grey Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-9: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Round 10: 3 sc, inc repeat around. (30 sts)
- Rounds 11-13: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the hat to Gandalf’s head.
Cloak (Grey Yarn):
- Row 1: Ch 30.
- Row 2: Starting from the second ch, sc in each stitch across. (29 sts)
- Rows 3-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the cloak around the shoulders, securing it with a stitch at the front if necessary.
Belt (Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Ch 30 (or as long as needed to fit around Gandalf’s waist).
- Sl st back across the chain. FO and tie the belt around Gandalf’s waist, securing it with a knot or stitch.
Staff (Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Ch 12 (or longer, depending on how tall you want the staff to be).
- Sc in each ch back down. (11 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Place the staff in one of Gandalf’s hands, securing it with a stitch or two.
Assembly:
- Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
- Arms and Legs: Sew the arms to the sides of the body and the legs to the bottom.
- Hat and Cloak: Attach the hat to the top of the head and secure the cloak around the shoulders.
- Staff: Place the staff in one of Gandalf’s hands.
- Adjust the beard and hair, and trim them as needed to get the desired look.
Final Touches:
- Make sure all parts are securely sewn, and adjust the stuffing where needed.
- Add any final details like small embellishments or extra styling to the beard or hat for a more personalized Gandalf look.
Congratulations! Your Gandalf Amigurumi is now complete. This wise and powerful wizard is a perfect addition to your fantasy collection or as a handmade gift for fans of The Lord of the Rings!