Welcome to the legendary and competitive world of amigurumi! 🎾✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Roger Federer—a dynamic and expressive creation perfect for tennis fans, sports-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting iconic and lifelike plush designs! 🏆 Whether you love stitching up legendary athletes, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a champion to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with Federer’s signature tennis whites, a determined stance, and a touch of Grand Slam magic! 💥
This design embraces sleek lines, bold colors, and sporty details to bring a strong and competitive presence to your crochet projects! 🧶🔥 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Roger Federer turns out just right—ready to serve up some excitement in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out crisp whites, deep blues, or vibrant reds, and let’s stitch up a tennis legend! 🎾
🎾 Amigurumi Roger Federer – FREE Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the legendary grace and style of the tennis court with this detailed Amigurumi Roger Federer doll! Featuring his signature red polo, white headband, and trusty black racket, this doll is a sporty and classy tribute to the Swiss Maestro. Whether you’re a fan or a collector, this Federer plush is a Grand Slam-worthy make! 🏆🇨🇭
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes facial shaping, color changes, embroidery, and accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted-weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
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Skin tone (head, arms, legs)
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Dark brown (hair, eyebrows, goatee)
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Red (shirt)
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White (shorts, socks, wristbands, headband)
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Navy blue (shoes)
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Pink (mouth)
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Small amount of black (Nike swoosh + racket strings)
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Grey or black (racket frame)
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2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Plastic mesh or thread (for racket strings)
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Stitch marker
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Hot glue (optional, for racket grip)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧑 Head
With skin tone 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)
6–13. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 6 stitches apart
– Embroider thick dark brown eyebrows and a goatee
– Use pink yarn for a smiling lip shape -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
💇 Hair
With dark brown:
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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)
6–7. sc around
FO, sew to top of head
Add extra strands to sculpt his iconic swept-back hairstyle with strands or embroidered locks
🏓 Headband
With white yarn:
Ch 36–40 (adjust to head circumference)
Row 1: sc across
Embroider Nike swoosh in black
Sew to head (on top of hairline)
👕 Shirt (Red Polo)
With red 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)
6–12. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff and sew to head
Collar:
With white yarn: ch 9, sc across
Sew flat to neckline
Optional: Embroider “RF” logo or use red patch with white letters on chest
🩳 Shorts
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18)
Make two legs, then join with ch 3 between them
Sc around joined piece for 2–3 rounds
FO and stuff, attach to shirt
💪 Arms (x2)
With skin tone:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around
Change to white:
6–8. sc around (wristband)
Change to red:
9–10. sc (shirt sleeve)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides
🦵 Legs (x2)
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc
Change to white (socks):
6–7. sc
Change to blue (shoes):
8–10. sc
FO and sew to bottom of shorts
👟 Shoes
Optional shaping for added sole definition:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc
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dec x3 (6)
FO and attach to bottom of feet
🎾 Tennis Racket Accessory
Handle:
With grey or black yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–6. sc around
FO
Rim:
Ch 20, join into oval
Sc around for 3 rows while shaping
Insert a small oval plastic mesh inside and stitch or embroider black thread strings in a grid
Sew handle and rim together
Use red yarn to embroider a “W” on strings (Wilson racket)
Attach to hand securely
🪡 Final Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms and legs symmetrically
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Place collar and shirt embroidery
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Position racket in right hand
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Optional: add court base for display
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a small gold trophy or tennis ball accessory
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Change shirt color to reflect other match outfits
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Create a Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams counterpart!
From elegant footwork to unbreakable calm, this Roger Federer amigurumi captures the legend in every stitch. A perfect collectible for tennis fans and handmade gift lovers! 🧶🎾👑