Welcome to the wonderful world of Norse-inspired amigurumi! ✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my free crochet pattern for Finn The Viking, a brave and adorable warrior straight from the fjords of imagination! 🛡️ Whether you’re fascinated by Viking history or simply love creating charming handmade characters, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own pocket-sized Norse adventurer complete with his iconic helmet and courageous spirit! 🧔
This pattern uses classic stitches and straightforward techniques, making it perfect for crafters looking for a legendary project! 🔨 I’ve broken down each step with detailed instructions to ensure your Finn The Viking turns out just right. 👌 So grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s bring this mighty seafarer to life one stitch at a time! 🌊 This little Viking will surely sail into your heart and bring Nordic charm to your amigurumi collection! 🪓
🛡️⚔️ Amigurumi Finn the Viking Crochet Pattern
Meet Finn the Viking — a mighty but adorable warrior ready to defend your yarn kingdom! With his horned helmet, battle tunic, sword, and shield, this little Norse fighter is full of heroic charm and intricate detail. A perfect amigurumi for fantasy lovers, role-playing fans, and crochet adventurers!
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Multiple modular parts, tight shaping, layered clothing, structured accessories, and mixed-material construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook with tight tension.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted / Aran Weight)
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Beige – face, hands
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Dark brown – helmet cap, boots, belt, sword handle
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Blue – tunic
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Mustard / gold – tunic trim & collar
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White – helmet horns
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Red – shield face
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Gray – shield rim, shield boss, sword blade, helmet band
Non-Yarn Materials (IMPORTANT for Photo Accuracy)
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Thin craft foam or EVA foam (helmet band, shield rim, sword blade core)
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Thin cardboard or plastic sheet (shield structure)
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Silver paint pen or metallic acrylic paint
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Optional: small round brads or rhinestones (helmet rivets)
Tools
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Craft knife (for foam/cardboard)
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Strong sewing thread or embroidery thread
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧑 Head (Beige – Round & Compact)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–R12: sc around (30)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R9–R10, wide-set.
R13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
R15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6)
FO, close tightly.
No nose – mouth only is embroidered later.
🙂 Face
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Embroider a small straight or slight smile using dark brown or black yarn.
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Keep minimal and centered.
⛑️ Viking Helmet (MODULAR – Photo-Accurate)
Helmet Cap (Dark Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–R8: sc around (30)
FO.
This sits snugly on top of the head, not pulled down low.
Helmet Band (NON-YARN – Critical Fix)
Do NOT crochet this part.
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Cut a strip of thin EVA foam or craft foam:
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Width: ~1 cm
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Length: head circumference
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Wrap around helmet base and glue or stitch in place.
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Paint silver with acrylic paint or metallic pen.
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Add rivets using:
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Paint dots
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OR tiny brads/rhinestones glued evenly
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This creates the clean metallic look impossible with yarn alone.
Horns (Make 2 – White)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2–R4: sc around (4)
R5: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R6–R7: sc around (6)
R8: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R9: sc around (8)
FO, lightly stuff.
Curve gently and sew angled upward and outward.
👕 Body & Tunic (Layered Look)
Body Core (Blue)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R9: sc around (24)
Tunic Trim (Mustard)
R10: BLO sc around (24)
R11: sc around (24)
Belt Base (Brown)
R12–R13: sc around (24)
Taper
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
R15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6)
FO.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Chunky & Short)
Hands (Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2–R4: sc around (6)
Sleeves (Blue → Mustard Cuff)
Switch to blue
R5–R8: sc around (6)
Switch to mustard
R9: sc around
FO, lightly stuff.
Sew arms slightly forward, not straight sideways.
🥾 Legs / Boots (Make 2 – Short & Heavy)
Boots (Dark Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R6: sc around (12)
Leg Taper
R7: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
FO, stuff firmly.
Attach wide apart for a stable stance.
🛡️ Shield (STRUCTURED – NON-YARN CORE)
Crochet Cover (Red → Gray)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Switch to gray
R5: sc around (24)
FO.
Shield Core (Required)
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Cut a circle of cardboard or plastic slightly smaller than crochet piece.
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Insert inside before closing seam.
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Glue or stitch closed.
Shield Boss (Gray – Raised Center)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
sl st, FO
Sew firmly in center.
Attach shield to left arm with thread + hidden stitches (not yarn straps).
⚔️ Sword (NON-YARN CORE – Flat Blade)
Blade Core
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Cut blade shape from foam or cardboard
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Paint silver
Crochet Blade Cover (Gray – Optional)
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Single-crochet around blade edge tightly
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Wrap with gray yarn and glue discreetly
Handle (Brown)
MR, 4 sc
R2–R5: sc around (4)
FO.
Glue or stitch handle to blade base.
Sew sword into hand, angled slightly outward.
🧷 Belt & Buckle
Belt (Brown Yarn)
ch to waist length, sl st into ring
Sew around body.
Buckle (Non-Yarn)
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Cut tiny rectangle from foam
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Paint silver
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Stitch onto belt center
✂️ Final Assembly Order (Important)
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Head → body
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Helmet cap → band → horns
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Legs (angled slightly outward)
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Arms (forward-leaning)
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Shield → sword
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Belt & buckle
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Final shaping by hand
🌟 Outro
This Viking amigurumi is combining crochet with smart mixed-media techniques for realism 🛡️By using structured non-yarn elements where needed, you achieve crisp metal details, stable posing, and a professional finish that pure yarn can’t provide alone.
Perfect for collectors, fantasy lovers, or standout handmade gifts—this warrior is ready for battle and the bookshelf alike ⚔️🧶
