Unleash the power of Asgard with this incredible crochet Thor helmet pattern! Perfect for dress-up, Halloween, or just everyday heroic adventures, this detailed guide will help you craft a legendary piece for the little (or big!) superhero in your life. Get ready to wield your hook and create a truly mighty accessory!
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Crochet Pattern: Mighty Crochet Thor Helmet Pattern: Craft Your Own Heroic Headwear!
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in Grey (approx. 100g)
- Worsted weight yarn in Yellow (approx. 50g)
- Worsted weight yarn in Red (approx. 50g)
- Worsted weight yarn in White (approx. 50g)
- Worsted weight yarn in Black (approx. 20g)
- Crochet Hook size H (5.0mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- fo: fasten off
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
- row: row
- BLO: back loop only
Instructions
Gauge: 4 sc x 4 rows = 1 inch (adjust hook size if needed)
Notes: Pattern is written for a child’s size (approx. 2-5 years old). Adjust hook size or add/remove increase/even rounds for different sizes. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Helmet Base (Grey, White, Red, Yellow)
Start with Grey yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18)
- Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around. (24)
- Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) around. (30)
- Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) around. (36)
- Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) around. (42)
- Rnd 8: (Sc 6, inc) around. (48)
- Rnd 9: (Sc 7, inc) around. (54)
- Rnd 10: (Sc 8, inc) around. (60)
- Rnd 11-16: Sc in each st around. (60)
- Change to White yarn.
- Rnd 17-18: Sc in each st around. (60)
- Change to Red yarn.
- Rnd 19-20: Sc in each st around. (60)
- Change to White yarn.
- Rnd 21-22: Sc in each st around. (60)
- Change to Yellow yarn.
- Rnd 23: Sc in each st around. (60)
- Sl st to first sc, ch 1. Do not fo.
Face Frame / Chin Guard (Yellow)
Continue with Yellow yarn, working in rows from the front of the helmet. Identify the front by aligning the increases. You will work across 40 stitches for the frame, leaving 20 stitches unworked at the back.
- Row 1: Sc in next 40 sts. Ch 1, turn. (40)
- Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (40)
- Row 3: Sc 1, dec, sc in next 34 sts, dec, sc 1. Ch 1, turn. (38)
- Row 4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (38)
- Row 5: Sc 1, dec, sc in next 32 sts, dec, sc 1. Ch 1, turn. (36)
- Row 6: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (36)
- Row 7: Sc 1, dec, sc in next 30 sts, dec, sc 1. Ch 1, turn. (34)
- Row 8: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (34)
- Row 9: Sc 1, dec, sc in next 28 sts, dec, sc 1. Ch 1, turn. (32)
- Row 10-12: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (32)
- Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Thor’s Wings (Make 2 – White & Black)
Start with White yarn.
- Ch 16.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (15)
- Row 2-5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (15)
- Row 6: Dec, sc in next 11 sts, dec. Ch 1, turn. (13)
- Row 7-9: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (13)
- Row 10: Dec, sc in next 9 sts, dec. Ch 1, turn. (11)
- Row 11-13: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (11)
- Row 14: Dec, sc in next 7 sts, dec. Ch 1, turn. (9)
- Row 15-17: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (9)
- Row 18: Dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec. Ch 1, turn. (7)
- Row 19-20: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (7)
- Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Black Stripes: With Black yarn, use surface crochet or embroidery to create 3-4 horizontal stripes on the wider end of each wing, as seen in the image.
Red Cross / ‘T’ Detail (Red & White)
- Vertical Strip (Red): Ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (14 sc) Fo.
- Horizontal Strip (Red): Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (9 sc) Fo.
- Place the horizontal strip across the vertical strip to form a ‘T’ shape. Sew together securely in the center.
- White Border: Using White yarn, surface crochet or embroider a thin border around the entire ‘T’ shape.
Shoulder Pad Base (Red)
Start with Red yarn.
- Ch 41.
- Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (40)
- Row 2-5: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (40)
- Row 6: Hdc 1, dec, hdc in next 34 sts, dec, hdc 1. Ch 2, turn. (38)
- Row 7-8: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (38)
- Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Shoulder Medallions (Make 2 – Black & White/Grey)
- Inner Circle (White/Grey): Using White or Light Grey yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Sl st to first sc, fo, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Outer Circle (Black): Using Black yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) around. (18)
- Sl st to first sc, fo, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Assembly for Medallions: Center the White/Grey inner circle onto the Black outer circle and sew securely.
Assembly
- Attach Face Frame: Using the long tail from the Yellow face frame, sew it securely to the bottom edge of the helmet, aligning the sides.
- Attach Wings: Sew one wing to each side of the grey section of the helmet, positioning them so they curl slightly upwards and backwards.
- Attach Red Cross Detail: Center the Red ‘T’ with the White border on the front of the Red stripe of the helmet and sew it securely in place.
- Attach Shoulder Pad Base: Sew the Red shoulder pad base to the back bottom edge of the helmet, aligning it to sit comfortably around the neck.
- Attach Medallions: Sew one assembled Black and White/Grey medallion to each side of the Red shoulder pad base, as seen in the image.
- Weave in all remaining ends securely.
Your mighty Thor helmet is complete! Now go forth and conquer!