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Amigurumi Alexander The Great – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Alexander The Great – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the legendary and heroic world of amigurumi! 🏺✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Alexander the Great—a regal and historical creation perfect for history buffs, mythology lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and character-driven plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up legendary figures, creating textured and lifelike details, or simply want to add a mighty conqueror to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with intricate armor, a signature helmet, and a touch of ancient grandeur! ⚔️

This design embraces rich colors, bold shaping, and fine details to bring a powerful and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Alexander the Great turns out just right—ready to stand proudly in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep blues, shimmering golds, or earthy tones, and let’s stitch up a legendary warrior! 🏺

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🏛️ Amigurumi Alexander the Great – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring a piece of history to life with this regal amigurumi Alexander the Great doll! With his golden crown, royal purple cape, and intricately detailed armor, this project captures the charm and power of the ancient Macedonian ruler. Whether you’re a history lover or just enjoy crafting bold characters, this pattern will be a majestic addition to your collection.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and decorative accents like cape and crown.

📏 Finished Size
Approximately 20 cm (8 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Light beige (skin)

    • Dark brown (hair, beard, boots)

    • White (tunic)

    • Gold (belt, details, crown)

    • Purple (cape)

    • Black (eyebrows, pupils)

  • 3.0 mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle

  • Black safety eyes (8 mm)

  • Stitch marker

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Small gold embellishment thread or applique (for neck detail, optional)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧔 Head & Beard

With light beige:
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)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42)
17. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
18. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
19. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
20. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, 6 sts apart.
21. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
22. dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole and weave in.

With dark brown, surface crochet or sew beard, mustache, and hair around the head. Add eyebrows with black yarn.

👑 Crown (Gold)

Ch 42, sl st to join.
Round 1: sc around (42)
Round 2: (sl st, ch 2, sl st) in each st to form crown peaks.
FO and sew onto head.

🧍 Body

Start with light beige:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
Switch to white:
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
10–17. sc around (30)
Change to gold:
18–20. sc around (30)
Change to white:
21–23. sc around (30)
24. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
25. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
26. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leave a tail for sewing to head.

👖 Legs (Make 2 – joined with body)

Start with dark brown (boots):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Change to white:
6–10. sc around (12)
Do not FO second leg.
Join both legs with ch 3 and continue to body pattern above.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

With light beige:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
Change to white:
7–10. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
Flatten and sl st across top
FO, leave tail for sewing.

🧣 Cape

With purple yarn:
Ch 26
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)
Row 2–12: ch 1, turn, sc across (25)
FO and attach to back of shoulders.
Optional: Add gold thread or applique at the top edge for regal decoration.

✨ Decorative Details

  • Embroider or applique a golden chain motif across the neck.

  • Stitch a gold belt around the waist.

  • Use a small piece of stiff felt inside the cape for added structure if needed.

🪄 Assembly

  1. Sew head to body.

  2. Attach arms to sides of the upper body.

  3. Position and sew on the cape.

  4. Embroider or sew on golden details.

  5. Gently shape and trim any loose fibers.

Alexander the Great is now ready to command your crochet empire with royal flair and handmade majesty!


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