Amigurumi Legolas The Elf - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Bring the legendary Legolas the Elf to life with this Amigurumi Legolas crochet pattern! 🏹✨ With his flowing golden hair, sharp elven ears, and iconic bow and arrows, this design captures the essence of the beloved Lord of the Rings character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Tolkien fan, a fantasy-themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a magical addition to your collection.

Designed for advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like a miniature quiver or a flowing cloak to enhance Legolas’s warrior spirit. Choose classic greens and browns for an authentic look or experiment with rich hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed alongside Aragorn and Gimli or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Legolas is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary elf to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

🏹 Amigurumi Legolas the Elf Crochet Pattern

Inspired by The Lord of the Rings

Bring the sharp-eyed elven archer to life with this detailed amigurumi Legolas doll! With his signature bow, flowing hair, woodland outfit, and quiver of arrows, he’s ready to defend Middle-earth in soft yarn form.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes detailed shaping, accessories (bow, belt, quiver), and hair construction.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–13 inches (30–33 cm) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted or DK weight):
- Skin tone (face, arms, legs)
- Brown (hair, bow, boots, belt, quiver)
- Forest green (tunic)
- Light tan (arrows/quiver top)
Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
Black embroidery thread (for nose and brows)
Polyfill stuffing
Jewelry wire (for bow shape)
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Optional: small wooden bead or gold embroidery floss for belt buckle

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

👤 Head

With skin tone yarn:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30)
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, about 6 sts apart
– Embroider eyebrows with brown yarn above eyes
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff head firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.

🧥 Body

Start with green yarn (tunic):

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–11. sc around (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Switch to skin tone (neck):
14–15. sc around (12)
Stuff and FO.

🧤 Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn:

MR, 6 sc
2–5. sc around (6)
Switch to green (sleeves):
6–12. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to body sides.

🥾 Legs (Make 2)

With brown yarn (boots):

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to skin tone:
6–9. sc around (12)
Stuff
FO and sew to bottom of body.

🧝 Ears (Make 2)

With skin tone:

Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc
FO and sew to sides of head, angled back slightly.

💇 Hair

With brown yarn:

Cut ~40 strands of 10–12 inches
Attach strands with lark’s head knots from top down the scalp
Create two small front braids and tie in back
Style loose waves with fingers or braid overnight and unroll for curl

🧰 Accessories

🧷 Belt

Ch 30 with brown yarn
Sl st or sc back
Wrap around waist and sew ends
Use gold thread or a bead for buckle

🏹 Bow

With brown yarn + jewelry wire:

Ch 20
Sc across
Insert wire inside and bend to bow shape
Attach black thread as bowstring from ends

🏹 Quiver