Welcome to the enchanting realm of Hyrule-inspired amigurumi! 🗡️✨ Today, I’m delighted to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Link—the courageous hero of Hyrule in adorable yarn form! Whether you’re a Legend of Zelda fan, love crafting video game characters, or simply want to add a touch of adventure to your crochet collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own Hylian hero.
This design captures Link’s timeless charm with his iconic green tunic, pointed elf ears, and determined expression. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for his signature hat, Master Sword, and Hylian Shield—perfect for display, play, or gifting to fellow Zelda enthusiasts!
So grab your emerald greens and earthy tones, and let’s crochet a hero who’s always ready to save Hyrule! 🏹🌿
🧝♂️ Amigurumi Link Crochet Pattern
This detailed Link plushie is perfect for fans of The Legend of Zelda! He’s ready to rescue Hyrule in squishy, handmade form.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, color changes, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall with worsted weight yarn and 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light peach (skin: face, ears, hands)
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Yellow (hair)
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Green (tunic, hat)
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White (undershirt)
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Brown (boots, belt, straps)
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Yellow/Gold (belt buckle)
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Black yarn (eyebrows, details)
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3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook
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8 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FLO – Front Loop Only
🧑🎤 Head
Using light peach:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
Insert safety eyes between rows 9–10, ~7 sts apart. Embroider black eyebrows with upward tilt.
👂 Ears (x2)
Using light peach:
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around
Flatten and sew slightly to sides of head, angled outward.
💇 Hair
Using yellow:
Make several long flat strands or small “half-circles” of sc rows and sew to forehead and sides of head. Add side bang detail covering one eye.
🎩 Hat
Using green:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Continue increasing until ~36 sts
Work even until long enough (~25 rows)
Stuff tip slightly and sew back to head
👕 Body
Start with white for undershirt:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around
Switch to green for tunic:
9–13. sc around -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly, FO
💪 Arms (x2)
Start with light peach:
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MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc
Switch to white:
4–5. sc
Switch to green:
6–9. sc
Stuff lightly, FO and sew to body
🥾 Legs (x2)
Using brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc BLO
5–7. sc
Switch to light peach or white (socks):
8–10. sc
Stuff and sew to bottom of body
🧰 Belt & Straps
Using brown:
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Belt: ch enough to wrap around waist, sl st in each, sew in place
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Straps: ch ~10–12 and attach diagonally over shoulders
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Buckle: embroider small yellow circle or oval in front center
🪡 Details
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Embroider eyebrows with black yarn
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Optional: add sword or shield as accessories
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Add mouth as a dash using black yarn or safety smile
🏁 Your brave hero Link is ready for his next quest!
