Welcome to the mythical world of amigurumi! 🐂✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a mighty Minotaur—a legendary creature steeped in history and folklore! 🏛️ Whether you love crafting fantasy-inspired figures, enjoy creating bold and striking designs, or simply want to add a touch of mythical charm to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a powerful Minotaur with its signature horns, muscular form, and fierce presence! 🔥
This design embraces dramatic shaping and textured details to bring the essence of this legendary beast to life! 🧶⚔️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi Minotaur turns out just right—perfect for display, storytelling, or adding a heroic touch to your crochet collection! 🌟 So grab your hooks, choose rich earthy tones and warrior-inspired accents, and let’s stitch up an epic tribute to one of mythology’s most iconic figures! 🏰✨
🐮 Amigurumi Minotaur Crochet Pattern
Roaming the yarn labyrinths of myth and imagination, this cuddly Minotaur brings epic charm with his soft horns, shaggy mane, and mighty build. Whether you’re a fantasy fan or just love creating unique characters, this project is a powerful addition to your crochet lineup.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, and multiple parts to assemble.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12 inches (30 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight / Category 4):
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Light brown (Body)
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Dark brown (Mane & Beard)
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Cream or beige (Horn base)
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Chocolate brown (Horn tips)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: black thread for nose details or embroidery
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
Light brown yarn
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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)
7–13. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10
– Begin stuffing firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail through front loops and close.
🧍 Body
Light brown yarn
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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)
6–16. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff well -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, leave a tail for sewing.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Light brown yarn
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
6–14. sc around (9)
– Stuff lightly
FO, leave a tail.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Light brown yarn
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–13. sc around (9)
– Stuff firmly
FO, leave tail for sewing.
🧔 Beard Strips & Mane (Make 10–12 Strands)
Dark brown yarn
Ch 10–14, sl st back along chain (optional texture: sc in FLO)
FO, leave tail and sew under head for beard.
Repeat with longer chains for top of the head, securing in a row for the mane.
🐂 Horns (Make 2)
Cream yarn (switch to dark brown at tip)
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MR, 6 sc
2–4. sc around (6) -
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
6–8. sc around (9) -
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
10–13. sc around (12)
Switch to dark brown
14–16. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, bend into curve, sew to top sides of head.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Light brown yarn
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MR, 5 sc
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(sc, inc) x2 + sc (7)
3–4. sc around
FO, pinch base and sew to sides of head under horns.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew head to body securely
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Attach arms at shoulders
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Attach legs at base, slightly splayed
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Sew ears, horns, and beard
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Attach mane strands to crown
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Optional: embroider a small nostril or smile
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a ring in the nose for a classic mythological Minotaur
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Make it fuzzy with boucle yarn for a wild look
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Add a tiny labyrinth base or weapon accessory
Your amigurumi Minotaur is now ready to roam the handmade realm with power and charm! 🧶🐂
