Legolas Lord of the Rings Amigurumi is a wonderful crochet project that brings the elven archer to life. With his iconic bow, cloak, and arrows, this adorable version captures his adventurous spirit.
Legolas Amigurumi: A Detailed Crochet Creation
Creating a Legolas Lord of the Rings Amigurumi is the perfect way to combine your love for the classic fantasy world and crocheting. Enjoy crafting your very own Legolas Lord of the Rings Amigurumi, a perfect gift for any Tolkien fan!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Beige (for the face and hands)
- Brown (for boots, belt, and bow)
- Light grey or tan (for tunic)
- Green (for cloak)
- Yellow (for arrows)
- Dark brown or black (for pants and quiver)
- Cream or light blond yarn (for hair)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5mm or 3mm depending on yarn thickness
- Polyfill stuffing: For stuffing the doll
- Safety eyes: 10-12mm
- Stitch markers: To keep track of rounds
- Yarn needle: For sewing pieces together
- Wire: (Optional) to make the bow sturdy
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: finish off
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
Head (Beige yarn):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
- Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
- Round 7-14: Sc around. (36)
- Round 15: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
- Round 16: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10. Embroider the eyebrows, nose, and mouth.
- Round 17: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
- Round 18: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
- Round 19: Dec around. (6)
- FO, leaving a long tail to close the hole.
Ears (Make 2) (Beige yarn):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc. (4)
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc twice. (6)
- Round 3: Sc around. (6)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Body (Brown yarn for boots, grey or tan for tunic):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
- Round 5-10: Sc around. (24)
- Change to grey or tan yarn for the tunic.
- Round 11-20: Sc around. (24)
- Round 21: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
- FO, stuff the body, and leave a long tail for sewing to the head.
Arms (Make 2) (Beige for hands, grey or tan for sleeves):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (in beige for hands).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
- Round 3-4: Sc around. (12)
- Change to grey/tan yarn for sleeves.
- Round 5-14: Sc around. (12)
- FO, stuff lightly, and leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2) (Brown for boots, dark brown or black for pants):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc (in brown yarn for boots).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
- Round 3-5: Sc around. (12)
- Change to dark brown yarn.
- Round 6-12: Sc around. (12)
- FO, stuff lightly, and leave a tail for sewing.
Cape (Green yarn):
- Ch 28.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (27)
- Row 2-10: Sc across.
- FO, weave in ends, and attach a small button or yarn loop at the top for the cape clasp.
Belt (Brown yarn):
- Ch 30.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (29)
- FO, wrap around the waist, and tie or sew in place.
Bow (Brown yarn):
- Ch 40 (or desired length for the bow).
- Sc along the chain.
- FO, leaving a long tail for shaping the bow.
- (Optional) Insert wire into the chain to give the bow a curved, sturdy shape.
Quiver (Dark brown yarn):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
- Round 3-7: Sc around. (12)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Arrows: Cut 3-4 strands of yellow and brown yarn. Tie a knot at one end for the arrow feathers and leave the other end plain for the arrow tips. Place these in the quiver.
Hair (Cream/Blond yarn):
- Cut lengths of yarn and attach them to the head as hair.
- Arrange and style the hair to flow down the back.
- Tie a few strands in the front for a classic elvish look, and secure the rest behind.
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly above eye level.
- Sew the belt around the waist.
- Attach the cape at the back, securing it with a button or yarn loop at the front.
- Place the quiver on the back, and sew the arrows into it.
- Place the bow in one of the hands, securing it with a few stitches if needed.
Your Legolas Lord of the Rings Amigurumi is now complete! Enjoy your elf-inspired crochet creation, perfect for fans of Middle-earth!