Amigurumi Dwarf – FREE Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Dwarf – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Step into a world of whimsy with this Amigurumi Dwarf crochet pattern! 🧙‍♂️✨ With its bushy beard, pointy hat, and stout little frame, this design brings a charming fairy-tale character to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a fantasy-themed décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love mythical-inspired amigurumi, this pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in beard textures, outfit colors, and even tiny accessories like a miniature lantern or a tiny pickaxe to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy tones for a traditional look or experiment with bold hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a magical setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi dwarf is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary little character to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🧙‍♂️ Amigurumi Dwarf Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of magic to your handmade collection with this whimsical amigurumi dwarf! With a curled red hat, bushy orange beard, classic vest and belt, this cuddly figure is perfect for fantasy lovers, woodland decor, or holiday gift-giving. A fun intermediate project full of character and color!


✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Combines basic shapes, color changes, surface details, and layered assembly.


📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.


🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight):

    • Skin: Pale peach

    • Beard/hair: Rusty orange

    • Hat: Burgundy red

    • Shirt: Light sage green

    • Pants/shoes: Brown

    • Vest: Olive green

    • Belt: Dark brown

    • Buckle: Mustard yellow

  • Crochet hook (3.0–3.5 mm)

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm)

  • Black embroidery thread (for mouth)

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Yarn needle

  • Scissors


🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FO – Fasten Off


🧔 Head

Skin color 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. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–13. sc around (36)

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

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10
    – Stuff firmly

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

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, weave end to close.


🧢 Hat

With burgundy red yarn:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. sc around

  4. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
    5–6. sc around
    Continue increasing gradually every few rounds until reaching 36–40 sc
    Work even for 5 rounds
    FO and stuff lightly, then sew to head at a slant for the curl.


🧔 Beard & Hair

With rusty orange yarn:

  • Cut multiple strands approx. 3–4 inches

  • Loop and knot under chin in layers (or use loop stitch)

  • Trim and shape

  • Make two large loops or separate strands to create mustache sections

  • Optional: Surface crochet or embroider eyebrows


👂 Ears (Make 2)

Skin color yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around
    FO and sew to sides of head just below hat line.


🧍 Body

With green shirt color 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)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    Switch to pants color:
    13–16. sc around (30)
    Stuff well
    FO and sew to head.


👕 Arms (Make 2)

Skin to shirt color:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to green (shirt):
    5–10. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly
    FO and sew to shoulders.


👖 Legs (Make 2)

With pants color yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    FO both
    Sew to bottom sides of body.


🧦 Feet (Make 2)

Brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc around (9)
    FO and sew at leg ends.


🧥 Vest (Make 2 Panels)

With olive green yarn:

  • Ch 6

  • Work 6 sc rows for a small panel

  • Sew to body side and front for layered vest
    Optional: surface crochet vertical ridges for knit look


🪙 Belt & Buckle

Belt (brown yarn):

  • Ch 20, sc across

  • Sew around waist

Buckle (yellow):

  • Ch 8, join with sl st

  • Sc around to form rectangle

  • Attach centered on belt


✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew arms, feet, and ears firmly

  • Add light blush or detail with embroidery thread

  • Attach hat at an angle and stitch for a tilted look

  • Use dark yarn to embroider mouth or eyebrows for extra charm


This delightful dwarf is full of character and perfect for seasonal decor, forest scenes, or fantasy storytelling! Stitch him up as a friendly companion to your crochet gnomes and woodland friends. 🍄🧝‍♂️


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