Lara Croft Amigurumi: The Legendary Tomb Raider in Crochet

by Crochet 02/15/2025

Lara Croft amigurumi is a stunning crochet piece that captures the adventurous spirit of the iconic video game heroine. With her classic outfit, detailed accessories, and confident stance, this handmade doll is a true tribute to the fearless explorer.

The Perfect Handmade Gift for Gamers

This Lara Croft amigurumi is not just a plush figure; it embodies the strength and courage of one of gaming’s most beloved characters. Ideal for fans of action-adventure games, this crochet figure is a fantastic gift for collectors and handmade craft lovers.

Pattern Here

Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Approximately 15-18 cm (6-7 inches) tall
Materials:

Yarn: Cotton or acrylic yarn in skin tone, brown (hair), turquoise (top), dark green (shorts), black (boots, gloves, belt), and gray (gun details).
Hook: 2.5 mm or appropriate for your yarn.
Safety eyes: 8 mm
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Black embroidery thread (for facial details, belt, and holsters)
Stitch marker

Abbreviations (US Terms):

MR – Magic ring
SC – Single crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC – Decrease (invisible recommended)
HDC – Half double crochet
DC – Double crochet
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
SL ST – Slip stitch
CH – Chain
FO – Fasten off

Head (Use skin tone yarn)

MR, 6 SC (6)
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) * 6 (18)
(2 SC, INC) * 6 (24)
(3 SC, INC) * 6 (30)
(4 SC, INC) * 6 (36)
7-12. SC around (36)
(4 SC, DEC) * 6 (30)
(3 SC, DEC) * 6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, about 7 stitches apart.
(2 SC, DEC) * 6 (18)
(SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
DEC around (6)
FO, leaving a tail. Sew hole closed and weave in ends.

Body

Upper Body (Start with Turquoise Yarn)

MR, 6 SC (6)
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) * 6 (18)
(2 SC, INC) * 6 (24)
5-7. SC around (24)

Lower Body (Switch to Dark Green Yarn for Shorts)

8-12. SC around (24)
Switch to Black Yarn for Belt
13. BLO, SC around (24)
14. (2 SC, DEC) * 6 (18)
15. (SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
Stuff the body firmly.
16. DEC around (6), FO, leaving a tail to sew to the head.

Legs (Make 2, Start with Black Yarn for Boots)

MR, 6 SC (6)
INC around (12)
3-5. SC around (12)
Switch to Skin Tone Yarn
6-12. SC around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO on the first leg. After finishing the second, do not cut the yarn; join both legs with a SC and continue to the body.

Arms (Make 2, Start with Skin Tone Yarn)

MR, 6 SC (6)
2-5. SC around (6)
Switch to Black Yarn for Gloves
6-8. SC around (6)
Stuff lightly and FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Hair (Brown Yarn)

Create a wig cap:
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC around (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
- (2 SC, INC) * 6 (24)
- (3 SC, INC) * 6 (30)
- SC around for 5 rounds, FO.
Cut strands of brown yarn about 15 cm (6 inches) long.
Attach them to the head using a latch hook method.
Style into a ponytail and secure with a black thread.

Gun Holsters (Black Yarn)

CH 10, SL ST to form a ring.
CH 1, SC around (10).
Repeat for 3 rows. FO and sew onto the belt area.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the head to the body.
Attach the arms slightly at the sides.
Attach the legs securely to the lower body.
Embroider black belt and holsters.
Add hair details and style the ponytail.
Optional: Make tiny gray guns using small crochet tubes or felt pieces.

Your Lara Croft Amigurumi is now ready!