Amigurumi Hades (from Hercules) - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Bring a touch of fiery mischief to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Hades pattern, inspired by the unforgettable villain from Hercules! Whether you’re crafting for Disney fans, adding a dramatic flair to your handmade creations, or simply love making unique amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up the underworld’s most charismatic ruler in adorable crochet form. With his signature blue flame-like hair, dark toga, and wicked grin, this crochet Hades captures the essence of the fast-talking, scheming deity in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow Hercules enthusiasts, decorating a themed space, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this amigurumi Hades is ready to bring a touch of villainous charm to your handmade collection! 🔥✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of blue for his fiery hair, embroidered details for his expressive face, or even tiny accessories like a miniature skull or smoky effects for extra personality. Craft a classic Hades with his signature look, create a playful version with exaggerated features, or even stitch up a full Hercules-inspired set with matching characters! Whether displayed as a cherished keepsake, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Hades is a bold and exciting project—perfect for bringing the magic of mythology to every stitch! 🧶🌌

🔥 Amigurumi Hades Crochet Pattern

Bring mythology to life with this bold and menacing Amigurumi Hades inspired by the Hercules universe. With spiraled horns, fierce wings, glowing eyes, and devilish teeth, this pattern balances intimidating detail with crochet creativity. Perfect for display, cosplay, or mythic storytelling!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – includes shaping, layering, color changes, and structural support for horns & wings.

📏 Finished Size

~30–32 cm tall (depending on yarn & hook).

🧶 Materials

Flesh pink yarn (skin)
Burgundy yarn (forearms, pants, wings, mask)
Yellow/gold yarn (horn base, armor trim, wing veins)
Brown yarn (horn tips)
Black yarn (belt, armor panels, eye mask outline)
Grey yarn (beard)
White yarn (teeth)
Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
Polyester stuffing
Craft wire (for horns & wings)
Gold beads/sequins (belt decoration)
Yarn needle & scissors
Stitch markers

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
hdc – Half double crochet
dc – Double crochet

🧵 Pattern Instructions

🦴 Head (flesh pink)

MR 6 (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6). FO.

👉 Embroider black hollow eyes (no pupils).
👉 Crochet/embroider a burgundy eye mask:

Ch 25, sc back, shaping into a wide band. Sew across brow ridge, leaving eye holes.

Teeth: With white, crochet 5–6 small flat rectangles, sew spaced inside mouth line.

🐐 Horns (make 2, yellow → brown)

With yellow: MR 6 (6)
sc around (6)
(sc, inc) ×3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
(3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
6–20. sc around (15) → thick base length.
21–26. Switch to brown, (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12).
27–30. sc around (12), taper slightly. FO.

👉 Insert wire inside, bend into large upward spiral. Sew firmly to head.

🧔 Beard (grey, layered tufts)

Make 4–5 triangular tufts:
1. MR 4 (4)
2. (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
3. sc around (6)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
5. sc around (8). FO.

Sew tufts overlapping under chin to create bushy texture.

💪 Torso (flesh pink, muscular)

MR 6 (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) → broad chest.
(5 sc, dec) ×6 (30) → taper waist.
14–16. sc around (30).
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36) → widen hips.
18–20. sc around (36). FO.

Stuff firmly.

🦾 Arms (make 2)

Forearms (burgundy):

MR 6 (6)
2–6. sc around (6)

Upper arms (pink):
7. Switch to pink, (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
8–15. sc around (9)
16. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12) → bulked bicep
17–20. sc around (12). FO.

Stuff lightly. Attach at shoulders.

🦿 Legs (make 2, squat burgundy)

MR 6 (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–12. sc around (18) → short, thick thighs.
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
14–16. sc around (12). FO.

Stuff firmly. Sew to hips.

🖤 Belt & Armor

Belt (black):

Ch 40, join in round, sc 4 rows.

Armor Panels (black + gold trim):

Ch 11.
Row 1: sc across (10).
3–6. dec at both ends → rounded trapezoid shape. FO.
4–5 panels total. Edge with gold yarn.

Sew around belt, spacing evenly. Add gold beads along top of belt.

🪽 Wings (make 2, burgundy with gold accents)

Ch 40.
Row 1: dc back across, dec at end.
Next rows: form scalloped arches → (ch 8, sl st back, sc, hdc, dc) repeated along edge.
Make ~5–6 scallops per wing.

Veins: Surface crochet gold yarn along ridges from base to scallops.

Insert wire along top edge for stiffness. Sew securely to back.

🧩 Assembly

Sew head to torso.
Attach beard under chin.
Secure horns symmetrically.
Sew arms and legs.
Wrap belt, attach armor panels, decorate with beads.
Sew wings to back.
Embroider shading lines (abs, chest).

🌟 Finishing Touches

Add a few stitches with burgundy yarn across chest/arms to define muscles.
Dry-brush beard with white yarn threads for highlights.
Position horns symmetrically with wire reinforcement.
Slightly curl wings backward for realistic shape.

🎉 Final Words

Your Amigurumi Hades is complete! With his spiraled horns, fearsome mask, sharp teeth, flowing beard, golden-trimmed armor, and mighty wings, he stands as a commanding figure — perfect for fantasy lovers and advanced amigurumi crafters alike.

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