Get ready to stitch up some heroic hilarity with this Amigurumi Asterix crochet pattern! Inspired by the fearless and clever Gaul from the beloved comic series, this tiny warrior comes complete with his winged helmet, signature mustache, and a whole lot of attitude packed into a pint-sized frame. Whether you’re crafting for a longtime fan, adding to your comic-inspired collection, or just love bringing legendary characters to life in yarn, this pattern lets you crochet a bold little adventurer who’s always ready for action. 🛡️🧶⚔️
Designed with personality and flair, this pattern invites you to play with bright colors, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny sword or potion gourd. Add a wild boar companion, a mini menhir, or pair him with Obelix and Dogmatix for a full Gaulish crew. Whether he’s standing proud on a shelf or gifted to a fellow comic lover, this Amigurumi Asterix is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade heroism to every stitch! 💖📚✨
⚔️ Amigurumi Asterix Crochet Pattern
Bring the legendary Gaul to life with this faithful crochet replica of Asterix, complete with a winged helmet, warrior’s moustache, and iconic belt. This cuddly warrior is full of character, from his curly ears to his expressive eyebrows!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes color changes, thumb shaping, yarn-based hair and moustache, helmet wings, and small accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–27 cm (10–11 in) tall using DK yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Skin color yarn (arms, head, nose, ears)
- Yellow yarn (mustache, hair, belt discs)
- Black yarn (tunic, eyebrows)
- Red yarn (pants)
- Brown yarn (shoes)
- Green yarn (belt)
- Light grey yarn (helmet)
- White yarn (helmet wings, eyes)
- Small amount of black felt or embroidery thread (pupil details)
- Safety eyes (12 mm)
- Crochet hook 3.0 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Polyester stuffing
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog, invisible)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
st = Stitch
BLO = Back Loop Only
FLO = Front Loop Only
FO = Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern
👖 Legs & Pants (make 2, red)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R25: sc around (18)
FO first leg. Make second leg, do not FO.
Join both legs with 4 ch between → 40 sts.
🩳 Body (black tunic)
R26–R28: sc around (40)
R29: (8 sc, dec) ×4 (36)
R30–R32: sc around (36)
R33: (7 sc, dec) ×4 (32)
R34–R36: sc around (32)
R37: (6 sc, dec) ×4 (28)
R38: sc around (28)
FO, leave long tail.
💪 Arms (make 2, skin color)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R5: sc around (12)
R6: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
R7–R15: sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly.
✋ Crochet Hands with Fingers (Skin Color)
Hand & Fingers (make 2):
Fingers (make 4 per hand):
R1: MR 5 (5)
R2–R4: sc around (5)
FO 3 fingers, leave one unfinished.
Joining fingers:
- On the unfinished finger, sc 2, attach 2nd finger, sc 5 around, attach 3rd, sc 5 around, attach 4th, sc 5 around → ~22 sts total.
- R5: sc around (22)
- R6: (2 sc, dec) ×5 + sc 2 (17)
- R7: (sc, dec) ×5 + sc 2 (12)
👉 This creates a palm with 4 fingers.
Wrist:
R8–R10: sc around (9–10 sts depending on tension).
FO. Stuff lightly.
🟤 Shoes (make 2, brown)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R6: sc around (24)
R7: (7 sc, dec) ×3 (21)
R8–R9: sc around (21)
R10: (5 sc, dec) ×3 (18)
R11: sc around (18)
FO. Stuff firmly. Sew to legs.
🙂 Head (skin color)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–R12: sc around (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R16: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R17: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close. Insert safety eyes between R7–R8, ~6 sts apart.
👂 Ears (make 2, skin color)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: sc around (6)
FO. Flatten and sew to head sides.
👃 Nose (skin color)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R4–R5: sc around (9)
FO. Stuff lightly, sew between eyes.
👨 Mustache (yellow, crocheted)
Make 2 pieces:
R1: Ch 7.
R2: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc (6).
FO. Curve slightly and sew one on each side under the nose.
👉 This gives a thick, shaped mustache like in the photo.
💛 Hair (yellow, yarn strands)
Cut strands ~12 cm long. Attach around back and sides of head.
Style into two side tufts curled and back length. Secure with stitches.
🪖 Helmet (light grey)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R10: sc around (30)
R11: BLO, sc around (30) → brim
R12–R13: sc around (30)
FO.
Helmet wings (white, make 2):
Work feather-like panels:
Ch 9.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
Row 2: work back up opposite side: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
Make 3 feathers, sew stacked slightly offset for each wing. Attach to helmet sides.
🟢 Belt (green)
Ch 40.
Row 1: sc across (40).
FO.
Belt discs (yellow):
- 1 large disc:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18) - 4–5 small discs:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
FO. Sew 1 large disc at front center, smaller ones evenly spaced around.
🟤 Eyebrows (black yarn or felt)
Cut thin strips of black felt or embroider above eyes. Make thick and slightly arched.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew legs + shoes to body base.
- Attach arms to body.
- Attach head securely.
- Add ears, nose, mustache, and hair tufts.
- Place helmet and sew wings on sides.
- Sew belt around waist with discs.
- Add eyebrows above eyes.
🎉 Final Touches
Your Asterix-inspired warrior amigurumi is complete! ⚔️
He now has his grey winged helmet with feather details, thick yellow mustache, flowing hair tufts, black tunic, red pants, green belt with golden discs, and brown shoes — exactly as shown in the photo.
This doll makes a fantastic collector’s piece, gift, or part of a set with his larger companion Obelix. Handmade, unique, and full of character!
Grab your hook, summon the magic potion (or tea!), and enjoy every stitch of this charming little Gaul. 🪖⚔️🐗
