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Amigurumi Shaquille O’Neal – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Shaquille O’Neal – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the larger-than-life charisma of Shaquille O’Neal to life with this Amigurumi Shaq crochet pattern! 🏀✨ With his towering presence, signature smile, and iconic basketball jersey, this design captures the essence of the legendary athlete in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a sports fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a slam dunk addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in jersey details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like embroidered sneakers or a miniature basketball to enhance his personality. Choose classic purple and gold for a Lakers-inspired look or experiment with other team colors for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a sports-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Shaq is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this basketball icon to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🏀 Amigurumi Basketball Player (Inspired by Shaquille O’Neal) – FREE Crochet Pattern

Create your very own basketball legend with this fun and sporty amigurumi doll! Featuring a powerful build, signature beard, basketball uniform with “O’NEAL” detailing, and high-top sneakers, this crochet doll is a slam dunk for sports fans, collectors, or anyone who loves iconic athletes.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes colorwork, shaping, embroidery, and clothing details.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 14–16 inches (35–40 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted Weight):

    • Color A: Medium Brown (Skin)

    • Color B: Black (Hair, beard, eyebrows)

    • Color C: Gold/Yellow (Jersey top)

    • Color D: Royal Blue (Shorts and jersey trim)

    • Color E: White (Shoes, teeth, jersey lettering)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Embroidery needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Optional: white felt for jersey letters or embroidery thread

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

🧔 Head

With Color A (skin):

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  • (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  • Rounds 7–14: sc around (36)

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, about 8–9 stitches apart

  • Embroider eyebrows with Color B

  • Begin stuffing

  • (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  • (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  • (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  • (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  • dec x6 (6)

  • FO and close

🧔 Beard & Hair

With Color B:

  • Surface crochet or embroider beard around lower face

  • Use long stitches for goatee and cheeks

  • Fill back of head with surface crochet or sc in rows for buzzcut look

  • Embroider short sideburns

👕 Torso (Jersey)

Start with Color A:

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  • (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  • (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  • (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  • Rounds 7–8: sc around (36)

  • Switch to Color C (Gold)

  • Rounds 9–16: sc around (36)

  • Embroider or sew felt “O’NEAL” letters across chest

  • Switch to Color D (Blue)

  • Rounds 17–20: sc around (36)

  • (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  • Stuff firmly

  • FO and sew to head

✋ Arms (Make 2)

With Color A:

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • Rounds 3–12: sc around (12)

  • FO and stuff lightly

  • Attach to sides of torso

🩳 Legs (Make 2)

With Color D (Shorts):

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • Rounds 3–6: sc around (12)

  • Switch to Color A (Skin):

  • Rounds 7–10: sc around (12)

  • FO and stuff

  • Sew to bottom of torso

👟 Shoes (Make 2)

With Color E (White):

  • MR, 6 sc (6)

  • inc x6 (12)

  • Rounds 3–6: sc around (12)

  • FO and flatten

  • Sew soles to bottom of legs

🦷 Mouth & Details

  • Embroider a white line for teeth

  • Use black yarn for lip and smile lines

  • Optional: add embroidered number or extra jersey trims

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Attach arms and legs securely

  • Shape beard and facial expression

  • Add wristbands or basketball accessories if desired

  • Weave in all ends

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Change jersey color to match your favorite team

  • Add a small basketball prop or hoop backdrop

  • Personalize the back of the jersey with a number

Your crocheted basketball champion is ready to bring big personality to your handmade lineup! Whether you’re gifting or collecting, this iconic doll is sure to score major points! 🏀🧶


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