In the realm of amigurumi, the mighty Thor emerges as a formidable figure, his yarn-crafted form just as striking as his cinematic and comic book inspirations. This Thor amigurumi, complete with Asgardian armor, flowing red cape, and the legendary hammer Mjolnir, is a crochet masterpiece that pays homage to the God of Thunder. Fans of Marvel’s superhero universe can now bring a touch of Valhalla into their homes with a plush version of the Norse deity, showcasing his strength and valor in the softest of forms.
The process of creating Thor in amigurumi form is an adventure in crochet, calling for a mix of royal colors and metallic yarns to mimic his battle attire. The challenge lies in the details: the winged helm, the intricately stitched chest armor, and the carefully crafted circles that adorn his belt. Each element from the comics and films is considered, ensuring that this amigurumi Thor is ready for any battle, whether standing guard on a collector’s shelf or being the hero of playtime adventures.
For the crafters who are fans of Thor and eager to wield their crochet hooks like Mjolnir, the Thor amigurumi pattern is a call to action. It provides a clear path to creating the Asgardian prince, from his boots to his storm-summoning hammer. With this pattern, crocheters can summon the thunder and bring the power of Thor to life, creating a character amigurumi that is both a cuddly friend and a showcase of their crafting prowess. The pattern for this thunderous hero awaits below, ready for those who dare to combine the art of crochet with the might of the gods.
Pattern HereMaterials:
- Medium weight yarn in black, grey, red, flesh tone, and yellow
- Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
- Safety eyes (8mm) or black yarn for eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Small piece of cardboard or plastic for the hammer’s head (optional for stability)
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec: decrease (sc two together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)
Body (Use black yarn for the suit and flesh tone for the neck area):
- Rnd 1: Start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] * 6 (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] * 6 (24 sts)
- Rnd 5-10: Sc around (24 sts)
- Rnd 11: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] * 6 (30 sts)
- Rnd 12-15: Sc around (30 sts)
- Rnd 16: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc] * 6 (36 sts)
- Rnd 17-22: Sc around (36 sts)
- Change to flesh tone yarn.
- Rnd 23-24: Sc around (36 sts)
- Stuff the body firmly.
- Rnd 25: [Sc in next 4 sts, dec] * 6 (30 sts)
- Rnd 26: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] * 6 (24 sts)
- Rnd 27: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] * 6 (18 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching the head later.
Head (Flesh Tone Yarn):
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] * 6 (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] * 6 (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] * 6 (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc] * 6 (36 sts)
- Rnd 7-14: Sc around (36 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between Rnd 13 and 14, about 7 sts apart.
- Begin stuffing the head.
- Rnd 15: [Sc in next 4 sts, dec] * 6 (30 sts)
- Rnd 16: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] * 6 (24 sts)
- Rnd 17: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] * 6 (18 sts)
- Rnd 18: [Sc in next st, dec] * 6 (12 sts)
- Rnd 19: Dec around (6 sts)
- Finish stuffing and close the opening.
Arms (Make 2, Black Yarn for Sleeves, Flesh Tone for Hands):
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- Rnd 3-8: Sc around (12 sts)
- Change to flesh tone yarn.
- Rnd 9-14: Sc around (12 sts)
- Sl st to the next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2, Black Yarn for Pants, Grey Yarn for Boots):
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- Rnd 3-10: Sc around (12 sts)
- Change to grey yarn.
- Rnd 11-16: Sc around (12 sts)
- Sl st to the next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Cape (Red Yarn):
- Ch 20, hdc in third ch from the hook and in each ch across (18 hdc).
- Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (18 hdc).
- Repeat step 2 until the cape is the desired length.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Hammer (Mjolnir, Grey Yarn for the Head, Brown for the Handle):
- Hammer Head: Ch 6, starting in second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across (5 sts), ch 1, turn.
- Rnd 2-6: Sc across (5 sts), ch 1, turn.
- After Rnd 6, do not turn; sc around the entire piece, placing 2 sc in each corner.
- Insert a small piece of cardboard or plastic inside the hammer head for stability.
- Hammer Handle: With brown yarn, ch 15, sl st to form a ring, sc around for 10 rounds.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the hammer head.
Belt (Yellow Yarn):
- Ch enough sts to fit around the waist, join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 1, sc around, sl st to the first sc to join.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Hair (Yellow Yarn):
- Cut strands of yarn approximately 6 inches long.
- Attach strands to the top of the head using a latch hook technique or crochet hook, making sure to cover the crown evenly.
- Trim as necessary to create Thor’s hairstyle.
Assembly:
- Sew the head onto the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Sew the cape onto the back of Thor at shoulder level.
- Attach the belt around the waist.
- Attach the hammer to one of the hands.
- Sew or glue the hair in place, trimming as needed to achieve the desired style.
- Add additional facial features, such as eyebrows and a mouth, using black embroidery thread.
Details:
- For the armor, use grey yarn to embroider or crochet small circles and sew them onto the front of the body.
- With black yarn, add the vest details over the grey suit.
- Use a small piece of yellow yarn to create the winged helmet detail and sew it onto the sides of the head, above the ears.
This Thor Amigurumi will stand approximately 8-12 inches tall, depending on your yarn and hook size. Remember to keep your stitches tight to prevent the stuffing from showing through and adjust any facial features to capture Thor’s expression accurately.