Bring the powerful presence of Mike Tyson to life with this Amigurumi Mike Tyson crochet pattern! 🥊✨ With his signature boxing stance, iconic facial tattoo, and championship spirit, this design captures the essence of one of the most legendary fighters in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a sports-themed décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love boxing-inspired amigurumi, this pattern is a knockout addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy character details, this pattern allows for customization in glove textures, facial expressions, and even tiny accessories like embroidered championship belts or a miniature boxing ring to enhance his personality. Choose classic reds and blacks for a bold look or experiment with vibrant hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a sports memorabilia setup or gifted to a fellow boxing fan, this amigurumi Mike Tyson is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, channel your inner champion, and let’s bring this legendary fighter to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🥊 Amigurumi Mike Tyson – FREE Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the boxing legend in yarn form! This amigurumi figure of Mike Tyson comes complete with his signature trunks, gloves, and determined expression — perfect for sports fans and collectors alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and basic embroidery for facial details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25 cm (10 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Skin color (beige or brown tone)
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Black (hair, gloves, boots, waistband, facial details)
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White (sock edges, waistband detail)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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6 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Optional: pipe cleaner or wire for posable arms
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧔 Head
Using 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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 6 sts apart -
(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 and close.
🦱 Hair Cap
Using black 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)
7–8. sc around (36)
FO and sew to top of head. Shape the hairline into a clean rounded edge.
🧔 Facial Features
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Eyebrows & Beard: Use black yarn or embroidery floss to sew thick, angled eyebrows and beard outline
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Mouth: Embroider a subtle smirk or closed mouth
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Ears:
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MR, 6 sc, sl st to first (make 2)
Sew to sides of head
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🧍♂️ Body
Start 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)
6–10. sc around (30)
Change to black yarn (waistband) -
sc around (30)
Change to white yarn: -
sc around (30)
FO and stuff body.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with black (gloves):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Change to skin tone:
6–11. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to body sides.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with black (boots):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Change to white: -
sc around (12)
Change to skin-tone:
7–10. sc around (12)
FO and sew to body base.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use white yarn to embroider teeth or name/logo on waistband
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Shape face slightly by pulling thread from back to form cheeks
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Add slight muscle definition with surface slip stitches or light stuffing shaping
💡 Customization Tips
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Stitch initials “MT” on the shorts
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Make him posable using wire inside arms
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Add a boxing ring base or miniature gold belt
🥊 Your mini Mike Tyson is now ready to rumble! Whether he’s part of a sports display or a gift for a boxing fan, this crochet champ is sure to deliver a knockout of cuteness.
