Welcome to the wonderful world of Hunger Games-inspired amigurumi! ✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my free crochet pattern for Katniss Everdeen, the brave and iconic heroine from the beloved dystopian series. 🔥 Whether you’re a dedicated fan who knows every district by heart or simply love creating meaningful handmade dolls, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own pocket-sized Girl on Fire complete with her signature braid and determined expression! 💪
This pattern uses classic stitches and straightforward techniques, making it perfect for crafters looking for an exciting project! 🎯 I’ve broken down each step with detailed instructions to ensure your Katniss turns out just right. 👌 So grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s bring the Mockingjay to life one stitch at a time! 🧵 May the odds be ever in your favor as you create this tribute to the brave archer from District 12! 🍞
🏹 Amigurumi Katniss Everdeen Crochet Pattern
Bring out the fearless tribute with this Katniss-inspired amigurumi doll — perfect for Hunger Games fans and collectors!
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – includes structured hair panels, color changes, shaping, and attached accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using sport-weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
Yarn amounts (Sport or DK weight):
• Skin tone – 40–50 g
• Medium brown – 35–40 g (hair)
• Plum (deep purple/maroon) – 25–30 g (outfit + shoes + bands)
• White/cream – 10–12 g (chest stripe + trim)
• Brown – 5–7 g (strap)
• Gray – 3–5 g (arrows)
Hooks & notions:
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes – 10 mm
• Fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Optional: thin leather/felt strip for strap or quiver details
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
👧 Head
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
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–R13: sc around (36)
R14: (4 sc, dec) ×6 → 30
R15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
R16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
R17: (sc, dec) ×6 → 12
R18: dec ×6 → 6
FO, leaving a tail.
Stuff head firmly.
Eye placement: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, spaced 6–7 stitches apart.
Embroider long curved brows and a gentle 5–6 stitch smile.
💇 Hair (Curved Panels)
With medium brown yarn.
Wig Cap
Work Head R1–R6 (ending at 36 sc).
FO with tail. Sew cap neatly to head.
Hair Panels (Make 10–12)
Each panel:
Ch 26
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end (25)
Rows 2–4: ch 1, turn, sc across (25)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 21, dec (23)
FO leaving long sewing tail.
Hair Assembly
• Sew 4 panels around crown.
• Sew 4 panels in mid-head row, overlapping slightly.
• Sew 2 front panels and curve them forward toward the face.
• Braid 3 narrow groups (optional) and secure braid at the side/back.
🏹 Body
Start with skin tone.
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5–R8: sc around (24)
Color Change – Plum & Cream Chest Pattern
Work a jagged triangle stripe:
R9: With plum, sc 1. Switch to cream, sc 2. Plum 1, cream 2. Repeat around. (24)
R10–R12: Repeat pattern for crisp triangles.
R13–R14: Plum sc around (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
R16–17: sc around (18)
FO and stuff firmly.
🎽 Skirt (Attached)
With plum, attach to Round 10 FLO:
R1: (dc, dc, inc dc) repeat around
R2: sc around
FO.
Creates a gentle flared, soft skirt like the photo.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with plum (shoes):
R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: sc around (12)
R4: sc around (12)
(Keep short — shoes should be round)
Switch to cream:
R5–R7: sc around (12)
Switch to plum for thigh band:
R8–R9: sc around (12)
Switch to skin tone:
R10–R13: sc around (12)
FO one leg.
Keep the second unfastened.
Join Legs
Attach yarn to unfastened leg:
Ch 3, sc around first leg, sc across ch, sc around second leg → continue in continuous rounds for joining the hips.
R1 after joining: 30 sc
R2: 30 sc
FO, leaving opening to sew to body.
Stuff legs and hips firmly.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with plum (armwarmers):
R1: MR, 6
R2–R4: sc around (6)
Switch to skin tone:
R5–R10: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, sew to body sides.
🎯 Quiver
With gray:
Ch 8, join to form circle.
R1–R12: sc around (8)
FO.
Arrows (Make 3)
Ch 8
FO, sew to quiver top.
Add small cross-stitches at ends for fletching.
Strap
With brown yarn:
Ch long enough to go left shoulder to right hip.
Sew flat across chest and back.
Sew quiver under strap on the back-right side.
👢 Boots & Trim
Use surface slip stitching or simple embroidered lines in cream around the top of the shoes and armwarmers to match the photo.
✨ Assembly
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Sew head to body securely.
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Sew legs to bottom of torso.
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Attach arms to sides at shoulder height.
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Position strap diagonally (left shoulder → right hip).
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Attach quiver at back right side.
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Shape hair panels and secure braid to side.
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Adjust bangs to curve around face.
🌲 Your Amigurumi Katniss Doll Is Complete!
She sits beautifully, has expressive curved hair, a detailed outfit, a soft skirt, and a fully equipped quiver — a charming, heroic display piece ready for adventure.
