Bring the wisdom and magic of Albus Dumbledore to life with this Amigurumi Albus Dumbledore crochet pattern! 🧙♂️✨ With his flowing beard, iconic robes, and twinkling eyes, this design captures the essence of the beloved Harry Potter headmaster in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wizarding fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a spellbinding addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in robe textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature wand or a wise owl companion to enhance Dumbledore’s mystical presence. Choose classic purples and silvers for an authentic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed alongside other Hogwarts figures or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Albus Dumbledore is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary wizard to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🧙♂️ Amigurumi Albus Dumbledore Crochet Pattern
Craft the most magical wizard of all! With his legendary beard, spellbound eyes, and Gryffindor-themed cloak and hat, this Dumbledore amigurumi brings a touch of Hogwarts to your crochet collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, faux hair attachment, and garment construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 inches) tall when using DK yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
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Yarn (DK or sport weight) in the following colors:
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Light skin tone (face & hands)
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Brown (shoes)
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Teal/blue-grey (robe)
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Burgundy & gold (cloak + hat)
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Beige or light grey (beard base)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10 mm)
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Polyester stuffing
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Yarn/tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Optional: Fabric glue or wire for shaping hat
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FLO/BLO – Front/Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Skin color)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 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]
7–14. 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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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close and weave in end.
Insert safety eyes between R10–11 with 8 stitches apart. Stuff firmly.
🧔 Beard + Hair
Use beige/light grey yarn (faux hair effect optional).
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Cut strands ~12–15 cm long.
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Latch-hook or sew yarn around the chin, sides, and back of head.
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For mustache: use 4–6 shorter strands, tie or sew under nose.
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Style and trim into shape.
🎩 Wizard Hat (Burgundy & Gold)
Start with burgundy:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
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sc around
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(2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
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sc around
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(3 sc, inc) x3 [15]
Continue increasing by 3 each round, adding gold stripes every 3–4 rounds, until 42–45 sts circumference.
– Make it tall and slightly floppy.
FO and stuff lightly if needed. Sew onto head.
🧍♂️ Body (Teal Robe)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–12. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
14–16. sc around -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
18–20. sc around
Stuff firmly and FO. Sew to head.
🦵 Legs (Make 2, Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12] -
(2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
7–8. sc around [9]
Stuff and sew to bottom of robe base, slightly angled outward.
💪 Arms (Skin + robe color)
With skin tone:
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MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around
Switch to robe color:
4–9. sc around
FO, stuff lightly. Sew to sides just below head.
🧥 Cloak (Burgundy with gold stripes)
Make a wide rectangle shape in rows:
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Ch ~35, turn
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Row 1–20: sc in each st across
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Add vertical gold stripe rows every 5 stitches.
Fold in half and sew around shoulders, letting it flare downward. Optionally add a clasp detail.
✏️ Finishing Touches
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Add embroidered glasses if desired.
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Use black yarn to embroider small eyebrows.
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Optional: Sew a tiny wand in his hand.
✨ Your Amigurumi Albus Dumbledore is ready to cast spells of joy! Set him by a crochet Hogwarts or give him to a fellow wizarding world fan.
