Amigurumi Baseball Player - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Creating an amigurumi baseball player is such a delightful journey! There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming simple yarn into a miniature athlete, poised to hit a home run. The charm of amigurumi lies in its ability to bring whimsy and personality to any character, and a baseball player is no exception. From stitching the tiny cap to crafting the perfect little bat, each step is filled with joy and creativity. 🧢⚾️ The appeal is universal—whether you’re a baseball fan or just love the art of crochet, the process invites you to immerse yourself in a world where yarn and imagination play the leading roles.

The process of creating an amigurumi baseball player pattern is an adventure in itself. It begins with envisioning the character’s personality and style. Will they be a power hitter or a speedy outfielder? Once I have a clear image, I dive into selecting the perfect colors and textures to match the baseball team’s spirit. As I crochet each piece—arms, legs, uniform—I feel the anticipation build. The best part is sewing everything together, watching the player come to life with each stitch. The final touch? Adding those little details like a stitched-on glove or a cheeky grin. The satisfaction of completing an adorable baseball player amigurumi is like hitting a grand slam! 🌟

⚾ Amigurumi Baseball Player FREE Crochet Pattern

Hello crafters! Today I’m excited to share this adorable baseball player amigurumi pattern. Perfect for sports fans, this little player comes complete with a striped uniform, baseball cap, glove, and bat. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches but does require some experience with amigurumi techniques and assembly.

Skill Level: 🧶 Intermediate
Finished Size: 📏 Approximately 8 inches (20 cm) tall

🧶 Materials

Yarn:
- 🧶 Beige/skin tone worsted weight yarn
- 🧶 White worsted weight yarn
- 🧶 Blue worsted weight yarn
- 🧶 Red worsted weight yarn
- 🧶 Brown worsted weight yarn for glove
- 🧶 Tan/light brown worsted weight yarn for bat
Hook: 🪝 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
Other supplies:
- 👀 Safety eyes (9mm)
- 🪡 Yarn needle
- 💭 Stuffing
- 📌 Stitch markers
- ✂️ Scissors
- 🪵 Wooden base (optional)

📚 Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (invisible decrease)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
mr = magic ring

📌 Notes

Work in continuous rounds unless specified otherwise
Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round
The pattern is written in US terms

👤 Head

Using beige/skin tone yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6) Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3: [inc, sc] 6 times (18) Round 4: [inc, 2 sc] 6 times (24) Round 5: [inc, 3 sc] 6 times (30) Round 6: [inc, 4 sc] 6 times (36) Round 7: [inc, 5 sc] 6 times (42) Round 8: [inc, 6 sc] 6 times (48) Round 9-16: sc in each st around (48) Round 17: [dec, 6 sc] 6 times (42) Round 18: [dec, 5 sc] 6 times (36) Round 19: [dec, 4 sc] 6 times (30) Round 20: [dec, 3 sc] 6 times (24)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 6-8 stitches apart.

Round 21: [dec, 2 sc] 6 times (18) Round 22: [dec, sc] 6 times (12)

Stuff the head firmly.

Round 23: dec 6 times (6) Fasten off and weave in the end.

🧢 Cap

Using blue yarn:

For the brim: Round 9: In FLO, sc in each st around (36) Round 10: sc in each st around (36) Round 11: dec 6 times evenly around (30) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the cap logo: Using white yarn, make a small oval (approximately 6 stitches wide and 4 stitches tall). Using blue yarn, embroider a “B” on the white oval. Sew the logo to the front center of the cap.

👕 Body

Using white yarn (for baseball uniform):

For pinstripes: Using red yarn, embroider vertical lines around the body.

For team logo: Using blue and red yarn, embroider or sew a small team logo on the chest.

Continue with white yarn: Round 13: [dec, 4 sc] 6 times (30) Round 14: [dec, 3 sc] 6 times (24) Round 15: [dec, 2 sc] 6 times (18)

Stuff the body firmly.

Round 16: [dec, sc] 6 times (12) Round 17: dec 6 times (6) Fasten off and weave in the end.

💪 Arms (make 2)

Using white yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6) Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3-10: sc in each st around (12)

For red sleeve trimming on Round 11: Switch to red yarn and sc in each st around (12) For blue sleeve trimming on Round 12: Switch to blue yarn and sc in each st around (12)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

🧤 Glove (make 1)

Using brown yarn:

Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5) Round 2: inc in each st around (10) Round 3-4: sc in each st around (10)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to one arm.

👖 Legs (make 2)

Using white yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6) Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3: [inc, sc] 6 times (18) Round 4-12: sc in each st around (18)

For blue sock trimming on Round 13: Switch to blue yarn and sc in each st around (18) For blue foot: Continue with blue yarn for 4 more rounds.

Round 14-17: sc in each st around (18) Round 18: [dec, 7 sc] 2 times (16) Round 19: sc in each st around (16) Round 20: [dec, 6 sc] 2 times (14) Round 21: sc in each st around (14)

Stuff the legs firmly.

Round 22: dec 7 times (7) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

🏏 Baseball Bat

Using tan/light brown yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6) Round 2: inc in each st around (12) Round 3: sc in each st around (12) Round 4: [dec, 4 sc] 2 times (10) Round 5: sc in each st around (10) Round 6: [dec, 3 sc] 2 times (8) Round 7-15: sc in each st around (8) Round 16: [dec, 2 sc] 2 times (6) Round 17-22: sc in each st around (6)

Stuff the bat lightly. Fasten off, leaving a tail to close the end. Thread the needle with the tail and weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the hole.

🧩 Assembly

Sew the head to the top of the body.
Attach the cap to the head, positioning it slightly forward.
Sew the arms to both sides of the body.
Attach the glove to the end of one arm.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Position the bat in one hand (opposite to the glove).
Use black yarn to embroider simple dots for eyes or attach safety eyes.
Add any additional details like team logos or numbers using embroidery.

🪵 Optional Wooden Base

If you have a wooden base as shown in the image:

Position your completed baseball player on the wooden base.
Secure the feet to the base using strong craft glue or by sewing through pre-drilled holes in the base.

✨ Final Touches

You can customize your baseball player with different team colors and logos. Add a number to the back of the uniform or create additional accessories like a baseball or helmet.

Enjoy your new baseball player amigurumi! If you make this pattern, I’d love to see your creation. Share your photos and tag me on social media!

Happy crocheting!