Welcome to the rock ‘n’ roll world of musical amigurumi! 🎸✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Elvis Presley—the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in hip-shaking yarn form! Whether you’re an Elvis fanatic, love crafting pop culture icons, or simply want to add some retro charm to your collection, this pattern will have you stitching your very own pocket-sized legend with his iconic pompadour, dazzling jumpsuit, and legendary microphone!
This design captures Elvis’ showstopping energy through bold details and playful flair! 🧶💙 I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you create his signature hairstyle, bedazzled costume details, and that famous smoldering smile. Perfect for display, gifting to music lovers, or keeping your craft room rocking all night long! So grab your hooks, pick out your flashiest yarns, and let’s crochet a hunk-a hunk of burning yarn love! ✨
🎸 Amigurumi Elvis Presley Crochet Pattern
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll with this dazzling amigurumi Elvis doll! Complete with a classic pompadour, white jumpsuit, and flashy belt, this King of Rock ‘n’ Roll plush is perfect for fans of vintage vibes and iconic music legends.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, hair detailing, and costume design.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Beige (skin)
- Black (hair and eyes)
- White (jumpsuit)
- Brown (eyebrows, mouth)
- Gold (belt detail)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Felt or metallic thread (for belt buckle detail)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, 6–7 sts apart - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO and close
💇 Hair (Pompadour)
With black yarn:
- Work a flat circle base:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- sc around (24)
FO, sew to top of head.
- For pompadour front:
Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and back (6)
Ch 1, turn, repeat for 4 rows
Roll into a swirl and sew to forehead - Use black yarn to embroider sideburns on each side
🧍♂️ Body
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
12–14. sc around
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO and attach to head
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around (6)
Switch to white yarn:
4–9. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to body sides
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–8. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly
FO and sew to bottom of body
👕 Collar
With white yarn:
- Ch 16
- sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
- FO and sew around neckline with flare, folding outward
👖 Belt
With brown or gold yarn:
- Ch 18–20
- sc in each ch (17–19)
FO and wrap around waist
- Optional: Embroider or glue metallic gold felt square in front for belt buckle
😊 Facial Details
- Embroider eyebrows with dark brown or black yarn
- Stitch a smile using brown yarn
- Use blush or embroidery thread for light cheek detail (optional)
🧩 Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms and legs
- Stitch hair and sideburns
- Add collar and belt
- Embroider face details
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add rhinestone or sequin accents to jumpsuit
- Use black yarn to edge the jumpsuit like Elvis’s stage outfit
- Make a mini mic accessory with grey and black yarn
Now your King of Crochet Rock is ready to sing his way into hearts and handmade displays—uh huh huh! 🎤👑🧶
