The Tyrion Lannister Amigurumi is a perfect crochet project for fans of Game of Thrones. With his signature outfit and iconic wine goblet, this amigurumi captures the essence of the witty and intelligent character we all love.
How to Create Your Own Tyrion Lannister Amigurumi
Making your own Tyrion Lannister Amigurumi is a fun and creative endeavor, combining easy crochet techniques with detailed styling to bring this iconic character to life. This adorable Tyrion Amigurumi is the perfect handmade gift for Game of Thrones enthusiasts or as a decorative piece for your own collection!
Materials:
- Beige yarn (for skin)
- Brown yarn (for hair)
- Dark red or burgundy yarn (for the clothing)
- Black yarn (for boots and belt)
- Yellow yarn (for the wine goblet and belt details)
- Grey yarn (optional for the Iron Throne)
- Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
- Safety eyes (10-12mm) or black yarn for crocheted eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (depending on your yarn size)
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 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)
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc repeat around. (30 sts)
- Rounds 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, spacing them evenly.
- Round 11: 3 sc, dec repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 12: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Start stuffing the head firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 14: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and weave in the ends.
Hair (Brown Yarn):
- Cut several strands of brown yarn, each about 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) long.
- Attach the yarn strands to the top of the head using a latch hook method (fold each strand in half, pull the loop through a stitch, and pull the yarn ends through the loop).
- Continue adding strands until the head is covered with hair.
- Trim and style the hair to resemble Tyrion’s short, curly hairstyle.
Body (Dark Red or Burgundy 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 5-12: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Round 13: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 14: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Stuff the body with fiberfill.
- Round 15: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige Yarn for Hands, Dark Red for Sleeves):
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Change to dark red yarn for the sleeve.
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Lightly stuff the arm.
- Round 11: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (8 sts)
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2 – Black Yarn for Boots, Dark Red for Pants):
- Round 1: With black yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Change to dark red yarn for the pants.
- Rounds 6-12: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Lightly stuff the legs.
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (8 sts)
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Belt and Buckle (Black and Yellow Yarn):
- Belt: With black yarn, ch 30 (or more depending on the size of the body).
- Sl st across the chain, FO and attach around Tyrion’s waist, securing the ends in the back.
- Buckle: With yellow yarn, ch 5, sl st to the first ch to form a loop. FO and sew onto the front of the belt as a decorative buckle.
Goblet (Yellow Yarn for the Cup, Red Yarn for the Wine):
- Base: With yellow yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Stem: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (8 sts)
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch around. (8 sts)
- Cup: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (12 sts)
- Change to red yarn for the “wine” and sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the goblet to one of Tyrion’s hands.
Assembly:
- Head to Body: Sew the head to the body securely.
- Arms and Legs: Sew the arms to the sides of the body and the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Belt and Buckle: Secure the belt around the waist and sew the buckle in place.
- Goblet: Attach the goblet to one of Tyrion’s hands for a classic Tyrion pose.
- Adjust the hair and trim if needed to match Tyrion’s signature style.
Optional: Iron Throne (Grey Yarn):
If you’d like to create the Iron Throne for your Tyrion Amigurumi to sit on, you can crochet a simplified version of the throne using grey yarn and small spikes to represent the swords. This part will be more freeform but can be shaped using sc, sl st, and inc for the structure.
Final Touches:
- Ensure all parts are securely sewn, and adjust the stuffing as necessary.
- Add any extra details like embroidered eyebrows or facial expressions if desired.
Congratulations! Your Tyrion Lannister Amigurumi is now complete. This charming, witty character from Game of Thrones will make a perfect handmade gift or an addition to your collection!