Race into action with this electrifying new amigurumi pattern! ⚡🧶 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Flash—the fastest superhero in yarn form! Whether you’re a DC Comics fan, love crafting dynamic characters, or just want to add some super-speed to your collection, this pattern will help you stitch your very own Scarlet Speedster.
This lightning-fast design features all the details that make this hero iconic, with easy-to-follow instructions perfect for crafters of all levels. You’ll love how the bold colors and energetic pose bring this character to life, making it great for display or playtime adventures.
Grab your brightest red and gold yarns, and let’s crochet a hero who’s always one step ahead! 🏃💨
⚡ Amigurumi Flash Crochet Pattern
Bring speed and charm to your yarn with this cuddly version of the Scarlet Speedster!
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, surface appliqué, and costume details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
✂️ Materials
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Yarn (DK or worsted):
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Red (main body and suit)
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Yellow (boots, belt, mask detail)
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Beige or light tan (face)
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White and yellow (chest logo)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (6 mm)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
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Optional: felt for logo (if not crocheted)
🧵 Abbreviations (US terms)
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MR – Magic ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
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dec – Decrease
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BLO – Back loop only
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FLO – Front loop only
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip stitch
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FO – Fasten off
🧠 Head (Red + Beige)
Start with beige/light tan:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–13. sc around (42)
Change to red (helmet):
14–20. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO
Insert safety eyes between R8–R9, approx. 6 sts apart
Stuff firmly
🦸♂️ Body (Red)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) -
dec x2, 26 sc (28)
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dec x2, 24 sc (26)
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dec x2, 22 sc (24)
14–17. sc around (24)
FO and stuff
🟡 Belt (Yellow)
Attach yellow yarn around R10:
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sl st around (30)
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Optionally use surface slip stitch or embroidery to simulate a zigzag effect
FO and weave in
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Red with Yellow Bands)
Start with red:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
Change to yellow, 2 rounds
7–10. Red again
Stuff lightly and sew to body sides
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Red with Yellow Boots)
Start with yellow:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
Switch to red, 3 more rounds
Stuff, FO and sew symmetrically under body
🧼 Mask Details (Yellow)
Eyepiece Borders
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With red, surface crochet around each eye (or chain and stitch down an oval shape)
Side Lightning Ears (Make 2)
With yellow:
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ch 7
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sc across
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ch 3, sl st into same st
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ch 5, sl st into base
FO and sew to sides of head near round 14–15
⚡ Chest Logo (White Circle + Yellow Bolt)
White circle:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18), FO
Lightning Bolt (yellow):
Chain 12
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Sl st x3
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sc, hdc, sl st, ch 3, turn
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Work back in sc/hdc, sl st to form jagged line
Sew onto white circle, then attach to center chest
🧷 Assembly Order
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms to upper sides
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Attach legs
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Sew on yellow ears/lightning bolts
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Attach and embroider or stitch logo
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Optional: Embroider small details (eyebrows, mouth) if desired
And that’s your finished Flash Amigurumi! ⚡💨
Perfect for gifting to superhero fans or displaying with your Justice League collection.
