🗡️ Amigurumi Elektra Crochet Pattern
Channel fierce ninja vibes with this powerful and adorable amigurumi Elektra! With signature red-and-purple gear, dual sai weapons, and bold style, she’s ready to guard your yarn stash or strike a superhero pose on your shelf. 🧶💥
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and small accessory details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall with DK or worsted weight yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
đź§¶ Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Color A: Skin tone (Face, arms, legs)
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Color B: Burgundy red (Hair, outfit base)
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Color C: Navy or deep purple (Top and boots)
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Color D: White or light beige (Costume trim)
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Yellow or gold (Chest medallion)
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Embroidery thread for brows/eyeliner
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Optional: Mini metal or crochet sai weapons
đź§µ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
đź§ Head (Color A)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–10: sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7–8
Round 11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 13: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Round 14: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
đź’‡ Hair Cap (Color B)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–9: sc around
FO and sew to top of head. Add yarn strands for locks and a few chain-stitched loops for bangs. Leave long front strands to drape over shoulders.
đź§Ť Body (Color C, B, and D)
Start with Color C:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–6: sc around
Change to Color D: 1 round
Change to Color B:
Rounds 7–10: sc around (optional camber shaping with a few increases)
Round 11: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 12: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff
Round 13: dec x6 (6)
FO and sew to head.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Color A, C)
MR, 5 sc
Rounds 2–3: sc
Change to Color C
Rounds 4–6: sc
Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides of body.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Color A, C)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc
Change to Color C
Rounds 5–7: sc
Stuff, FO and sew under body.
🪙 Chest Medallion (Yellow)
MR, 6 sc
sl st to join, FO and sew to chest center.
🥷 Accessories
Sai Weapons (Optional):
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Create small crochet or clay sai
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OR use toothpicks wrapped in silver yarn for realism
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Attach to hands with thread or secure with glue for display
Eyebrows & Eyeliner:
Use black embroidery thread to stitch slanted brows and subtle eyeliner.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Pose arms forward holding sai
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Style hair in front or back depending on display
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Add belt or waist trim with surface crochet if desired
Bring the legendary ninja to life in plush form and show off your fierce crafting skills! Elektra is a striking addition to your superhero squad. 💥🧶🗡️