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Amigurumi Diego Maradona – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Diego Maradona – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the electrifying world of football-inspired amigurumi! ⚽✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Diego Maradona—a legendary little footballer bursting with energy and charm! Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan, love crafting sports icons, or simply want to add a champion’s spirit to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a pocket-sized version of Argentina’s golden boy, complete with his iconic curls, determined smile, and World Cup-winning magic! 🌟

This design captures Maradona’s dynamic energy through carefully crafted details, from his famous blue-and-white jersey to his signature playing stance. I’ve included step-by-step instructions to help you create every special feature—perfect for display, gifting, or inspiring your next match day! 🏆 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant blues and whites, and let’s crochet a football hero who’ll forever rule the yarn field! ⚽💙

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🇦🇷 Amigurumi Diego Maradona Crochet Pattern

Create a tribute to one of football’s greatest legends with this detailed, expressive amigurumi doll.

🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, hair sculpting, color changes, and embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

✂️ Materials Needed

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Skin tone (arms, face, ears)

    • Black (hair, shoes, eyebrows, mustache)

    • Bright blue (jersey, socks)

    • White (shorts, sock stripes)

    • Yellow (sock accent, badge)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 8 mm safety eyes

  • Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, stuffing

  • Embroidery thread for jersey details

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

🧔‍♂️ Head

Using skin-tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–18. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Insert 8 mm safety eyes between rows 11–12, about 7 sts apart.

👂 Ears (x2)

Skin-tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around, sl st, FO leaving tail
    Flatten slightly and sew to sides of the head.

🦱 Hair

Using black yarn, create individual “bubble” curls:

  1. ch 7, starting in 2nd ch: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st) – forms 1 curl
    Make 8–10 curls of varying lengths.
    Sew to top and sides of the head in clustered layers.

Optional: surface attach curls at crown and back of neck for realistic texture.

🧔 Facial Details

  • Embroider thick eyebrows and mustache using black yarn.

  • Add brow lines with backstitch if desired.

  • Use a small strand of white yarn to lightly highlight eye corners.

👕 Jersey Body

Using blue yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–13. sc around

  8. switch to white for bottom jersey trim

  9. 2 rounds white

  10. switch back to blue and (4 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  11. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
    Stuff well

  12. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24), FO and sew to head

💪 Arms (x2)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc
    Switch to blue:
    6–11. sc
    Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides of jersey

Optional: add white sleeve edge with surface slip stitch

🩳 Legs (x2)

Start with black for shoes:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc BLO
    5–6. sc
    Switch to blue
    7–8. sc
    Add white band

  5. 2 rounds white
    Add yellow dots or embroidery

  6. FO and sew to bottom of body

🪡 Jersey Logo & Accents

  • Use embroidery thread or surface slip stitch to add:

    • Chest badge (yellow circle with initials)

    • Thin white stripe details around sleeves and midsection

🧷 Assembly

  1. Sew arms to the sides

  2. Attach legs at the base of the body

  3. Sew head on top of torso

  4. Attach ears

  5. Sew all hair clusters in layered fashion

  6. Embroider brows and facial features

  7. Add small football (optional prop!)

🏁 Your Diego Maradona tribute is now complete!
He’s ready to take the field – or sit proudly on a fan’s shelf.


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