Welcome to the enchanting world of Middle-earth amigurumi! 🍃✨ Today, I’m delighted to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Frodo Baggins—the brave hobbit of the Shire in perfectly pocket-sized form! Whether you’re a Lord of the Rings fanatic, love crafting fantasy characters, or simply want to add some rustic charm to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own yarn adventurer with his curly hair, elven cloak, and determined yet kind expression.
This design captures Frodo’s courageous spirit through delicate details and warm textures! 🧶🧙♂️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your hobbit turns out just right—complete with his signature waistcoat, furry feet, and even an optional Sting sword or One Ring accessory. Perfect for display, gifting to fellow Tolkien fans, or keeping as a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future! So grab your hooks, pick out earthy greens and cozy browns, and let’s stitch up a Shire-worthy companion for your next adventure! ✨
🧙♂️ Amigurumi Frodo Baggins Crochet Pattern
Bring the beloved hobbit to life with this detailed and adventurous Frodo Baggins amigurumi! With his signature green cloak, curly hair, and traveling outfit, he’s ready to journey straight from the Shire to your shelf.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, layered hair, clothing details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10 inches (25 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Beige (skin)
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Dark brown (hair, boots)
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Green (cloak, pants)
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Brown (shirt)
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White (shirt collar)
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Dark brown or burgundy (belt)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: small buckle or metallic yarn for belt
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Optional: pipe cleaner or craft wire for poseable arms
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
👦 Head
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 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)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(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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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly and FO
👀 Eyes & Face
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Place safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, about 7 stitches apart
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Embroider small eyebrows and mouth with dark yarn
💇 Hair Cap & Curls
With dark brown yarn:
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Repeat head pattern from Rnd 1–7 (make smaller cap)
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FO and sew to top of head
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Hair Curls:
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Ch 7, 2 sc in each ch (makes a spiral), repeat to make ~10-12 curls
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Sew around hairline and top of head for hobbit curls
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🧍 Body
Start with shirt brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around -
Switch to beige for neck: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
Stuff and FO
👕 Arms (Make 2)
Start with beige for hands:
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MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around -
Switch to brown, sc around
5–10. sc around
Stuff lightly and sew to body sides
👖 Legs (Make 2)
Start with brown (boots):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around -
Switch to green, sc around
6–9. sc around
Stuff and sew to bottom of body
🧣 Cloak
With green yarn:
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Ch 26
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sc in each st across, ch 1, turn
3–12. Repeat sc rows -
Begin decreasing each end to shape the hood or flare
FO and sew around shoulders, open in front
Add a small ch 10 strap to tie at neck
🧢 Belt
With dark yarn:
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Ch 28, sc across, sew around waist
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Add buckle embroidery or sew a tiny yellow/golden circle
🧩 Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms and legs securely
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Layer and stitch on cloak
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Add any remaining curls
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Weave in all ends
💡 Customization Tips
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Add a tiny ring pendant with metallic thread
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Give him a walking stick made of toothpick + brown yarn
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Pair with a Sam or Gandalf companion for a full set!
This Frodo Baggins is ready to set off on your very own crochet fellowship quest! 🧙♂️🍃✨
