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Amigurumi Cyclist – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Cyclist – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the dynamic energy of a Cyclist to life with this Amigurumi Cyclist crochet pattern! 🚴‍♂️✨ With its sleek cycling gear, determined stance, and sporty details, this design captures the essence of a passionate rider in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a cycling enthusiast, a unique décor piece, or simply love sports-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for advanced crocheters who enjoy shaping intricate details, this pattern allows for customization in jersey colors, helmet styles, and even tiny accessories like embroidered race numbers or a miniature bicycle to enhance its personality. Choose classic team colors for a competitive look or experiment with bold hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a sports-themed setup or gifted to a fellow cycling fan, this amigurumi cyclist is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this speedy rider to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🚴 Amigurumi Cyclist with Bicycle – FREE Crochet Pattern

Pedal into cuteness with this sporty amigurumi cyclist! Complete with a helmet, colorful outfit, and a handcrafted bike, this pattern is a creative journey from stitches to spokes. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or just love dynamic crochet characters, this cheerful rider is sure to become a favorite project!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Involves shaping, color changes, small parts, and structural details (bike frame and basket).

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25 cm (10 inches) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or sport weight)

  • Skin color (head, arms, legs)

  • Yellow (jersey top)

  • Blue (shorts, shoes)

  • Brown (hair)

  • Black & white (bike tires)

  • Grey (helmet, pedals)

  • Tan (bike basket)

Tools & Supplies

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • 2 safety eyes (8–10 mm)

  • Black embroidery thread (mouth, shoelaces)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

Non-Yarn Supplies for Bicycle Frame

  • Pipe cleaners or bendable floral wire (for bike frame)

  • Wooden skewers (for handlebar and pedal axles)

  • Hot glue or strong craft glue

  • Optional: Black electrical tape to wrap non-yarn parts

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in next st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧍 Cyclist Doll

🗣️ Head

With skin color:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly, FO and weave in.

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, 6 sts apart.

👕 Body

Start with blue (shorts):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)
    Switch to yellow (shirt):
    9–15. sc around (24)

  5. dec x6, sc 12 (18)

  6. dec x6, sc 6 (12)
    Stuff and FO.

👖 Legs (make 2)

With skin color:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
    Switch to blue (shorts):
    6–12. sc around
    Stuff, FO. Sew legs to base of body.

🧤 Arms (make 2)

With skin color:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to yellow (jersey sleeve):
    6–8. sc around
    Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body.

👟 Shoes (make 2)

With blue yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around

  4. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)

  5. sc around
    Add embroidery shoelaces with white yarn. FO and sew to legs.

🧠 Helmet

With grey yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–8. sc around
    Switch to brown:
    9–11. sc around
    FO and sew onto head.

Optional: Surface crochet grey slits to create vent lines for realism.

🚲 Amigurumi Bicycle (Soft + Structured Frame)

🚲 Wheels (Make 2)

Outer Tire – Black yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    Switch to white for the tire sidewalls:

  6. BLO, sc around

  7. sc around
    FO, flatten and make 2.

🪵 Bike Frame (Non-Yarn Parts + Yarn Covering)

Frame Base:

  • Cut 3 pipe cleaners: 2 × 15 cm (frame), 1 × 8 cm (crossbar)

  • Bend into triangle for bike shape and secure ends with glue

  • Wrap with teal or blue yarn tightly and glue ends in place

Fork + Handlebars:

  • Use a wooden skewer or stiff wire (~12 cm long)

  • Attach handlebars (short pipe cleaner wrapped in yarn) horizontally at top

  • Glue to front wheel and frame

Pedals:

  • Use short toothpick through bottom of frame, attach small crocheted grey rectangles to each side

  • Wrap center of stick with black yarn

🧺 Basket

With tan yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. sc around

  6. BLO, sc around
    7–10. sc around
    FO and attach to front handlebars using yarn loops.

🪄 Final Assembly

  • Seat the cyclist on the bike, stitching hands to handlebars and feet to pedals.

  • Lightly stitch legs to frame if needed to secure posture.

  • Add optional details: embroidered logo, reflectors, or streamers!

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Change the jersey colors to match your favorite cycling team

  • Add a name tag or racing number on the back

  • Crochet a mini water bottle to fit in the basket

  • Create a matching bike stand or park scene!

This little biker is ready to ride into your heart—and your amigurumi collection! 🚴‍♂️💨 Whether you gift it to a cycling enthusiast or make it as a playful decor piece, this project will roll out charm with every stitch.


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