Welcome to the wonderful world of superhero-inspired amigurumi! ✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my free crochet pattern for Captain America, the iconic First Avenger who stands for justice and freedom! 🇺🇸 Whether you’re a dedicated Marvel enthusiast or simply love creating powerful handmade characters, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own pocket-sized super soldier complete with his vibranium shield and patriotic costume! 💪
This pattern uses classic stitches and straightforward techniques, making it perfect for crafters looking for a heroic project! 🌟 I’ve broken down each step with detailed instructions to ensure your Captain America turns out just right. 👌 So grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s bring this legendary Avenger to life one stitch at a time! 🧵 This little defender of liberty might not be able to do this all day, but he’ll certainly stand guard over your amigurumi collection forever! ⭐
🛡️Captain America Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Crochet your very own mini superhero! This Captain America amigurumi features his classic suit, shield, and signature “A” helmet — perfect for Marvel fans and yarn heroes alike.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 24 cm (9.5 in) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, surface details, and separate accessories like the shield.
✂️ Materials
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DK yarn in:
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Blue (main suit)
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Red (boots, gloves, shield)
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White (shield, details, “A”, gloves)
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Beige (face)
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Brown (belt)
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Silver/gray (shield border)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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8–10 mm safety eyes
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Stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Felt or embroidery thread for white star
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FLO – Front Loop Only
🪖 Head (Start in blue)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36] -
Switch to beige, sc around
14–16. sc -
(4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
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(sc, dec) × 6 [12]
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dec × 6 [6]
FO, stuff firmly.
👁 Eye Details
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Attach safety eyes between rounds 12–14
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Use beige yarn for the exposed eye sections.
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Surface crochet or stitch on white “A” and wings to helmet.
👕 Body (Blue)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
5–10. sc around -
Add white stripe: 1 row sc
12–15. Blue sc rounds -
Add red stripe at waist
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1 row red
FO, stuff.
🧤 Arms (Make 2 – red + blue)
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MR in red, 6 sc
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inc × 6 [12]
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sc around
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Switch to white (1 row), then blue for the rest
5–8. sc
Stuff and FO.
👢 Legs (Make 2 – red + blue)
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Start in red: MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 [12]
3–5. sc -
Change to blue, sc 3 rounds
Stuff lightly and FO.
🪢 Belt (brown)
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ch 25, sc across (or enough to wrap torso)
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Create small square for buckle using gray/yellow
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Sew around waist
⭐ Chest Star
Use white felt, or embroider a star at center of chest.
🛡 Shield (Make in rounds)
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MR in red, 6 sc
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inc × 6 [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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Change to white, (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
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Change to red, (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
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Change to gray, (4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
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Make 1 more panel and sew them together
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Add a white star to center with felt or embroidery
Attach to one arm with hidden stitches.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew arms and legs to body
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Attach head to body
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Sew on white helmet wings and “A”
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Sew belt and star
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Attach shield
💥 Your mini Captain is ready to defend your crochet collection!
