Amigurumi Captain America – FREE Crochet Pattern

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.

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📏 Finished Size

Approximately 24 cm (9.5 in) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm crochet hook.

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🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate – includes color changes, surface details, and separate accessories like the shield.

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✂️ Materials

• DK yarn in:

  • Blue (main suit)

  • Red (boots, gloves, shield)

  • White (shield, details, “A”, gloves)

  • Beige (face)

  • Brown (belt)

  • Silver/gray (shield border)

• 2.5 mm crochet hook

• 8–10 mm safety eyes

• Stuffing

• Yarn needle

• Stitch markers

• Felt or embroidery thread for white star

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring

• sc – Single Crochet

• inc – Increase

• dec – Decrease

• ch – Chain

• sl st – Slip Stitch

• FO – Fasten Off

• BLO – Back Loop Only

• FLO – Front Loop Only

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🪖 Head (Start in blue)

1. MR, 6 sc

2. inc × 6 [12]

3. (sc, inc) × 6 [18]

4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]

5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]

6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
   7–12. sc around [36]

7. Switch to beige, sc around
   14–16. sc

8. (4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]

9. (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]

10. (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]

11. (sc, dec) × 6 [12]

12. dec × 6 [6]
    FO, stuff firmly.

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👁 Eye Details

• Attach safety eyes between rounds 12–14

• Use beige yarn for the exposed eye sections.

• Surface crochet or stitch on white “A” and wings to helmet.

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👕 Body (Blue)

1. MR, 6 sc

2. inc × 6 [12]

3. (sc, inc) × 6 [18]

4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
   5–10. sc around

5. Add white stripe: 1 row sc
   12–15. Blue sc rounds

6. Add red stripe at waist

7. 1 row red
   FO, stuff.

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🧤 Arms (Make 2 – red + blue)

1. MR in red, 6 sc

2. inc × 6 [12]

3. sc around

4. Switch to white (1 row), then blue for the rest
   5–8. sc
   Stuff and FO.

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👢 Legs (Make 2 – red + blue)

1. Start in red: MR, 6 sc

2. inc × 6 [12]
   3–5. sc

3. Change to blue, sc 3 rounds
   Stuff lightly and FO.

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🪢 Belt (brown)

• ch 25, sc across (or enough to wrap torso)

• Create small square for buckle using gray/yellow

• Sew around waist

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⭐ Chest Star

Use white felt, or embroider a star at center of chest.

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🛡 Shield (Make in rounds)

1. MR in red, 6 sc

2. inc × 6 [12]

3. (sc, inc) × 6 [18]

4. Change to white, (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]

5. Change to red, (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]

6. Change to gray, (4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]

7. Make 1 more panel and sew them together

8. Add a white star to center with felt or embroidery

Attach to one arm with hidden stitches.

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🧵 Assembly

1. Sew arms and legs to body

2. Attach head to body

3. Sew on white helmet wings and “A”

4. Sew belt and star

5. Attach shield

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💥 Your mini Captain is ready to defend your crochet collection!