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Amigurumi Gandalf The Grey – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Gandalf The Grey – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the legendary and mystical world of amigurumi! 🧙‍♂️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Gandalf the Grey—a wise and adventurous creation perfect for fantasy lovers, Tolkien enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic characters, experimenting with textured robes, or simply want to add a powerful wizard to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with Gandalf’s signature flowing beard, pointed hat, and a touch of Middle-earth magic! 🌿

This design embraces soft greys, earthy tones, and intricate shaping to bring a mystical and heroic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Gandalf the Grey turns out just right—ready to embark on epic journeys in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic wizard hues, and let’s stitch up a legendary Gandalf! 🧙‍♂️

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🧙 Amigurumi Gandalf the Grey – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring the beloved wizard of Middle-earth to life with this detailed Gandalf the Grey crochet doll! Complete with flowing robes, a wizard’s hat, and that signature long beard, he’s sure to add magic to your amigurumi collection. Whether you’re a Lord of the Rings fan or just love creating iconic characters, this project is a must-make! 💫

🧵 Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, long beard strands, and optional wire structuring for the cloak and hat.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (beige or light brown)

    • Charcoal grey (cloak and hat)

    • Navy blue (pants/shoes)

    • Brown (eyebrows, mouth)

    • White or light grey (hair and beard)

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • 8 mm safety eyes

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyester stuffing

  • Yarn needle

  • Optional: thin wire to shape hat brim

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FLO – Front Loop Only

  • ( ) – Repeat instructions

  • – Number of stitches after round

🔮 Pattern Instructions

👤 Head

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 [12]

  3. (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. (sc, dec) x6 [12]

  11. dec x6 [6]
    Stuff firmly, fasten off.

👀 Face Details

  • Attach safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 6–7 stitches apart.

  • Embroider eyebrows with brown yarn above each eye.

  • Use brown yarn to stitch a small straight mouth.

🧔 Beard & Hair

  • Cut 20–25 strands of grey or white yarn (~15–20 cm each).

  • Use a latch hook technique (fold in half and loop through stitch) along jawline and chin.

  • Trim and shape.

  • Attach longer strands to the sides of head for hair.

  • Optional: Gently brush with a slicker brush to soften fibers for a woolly beard look.

🎩 Hat

With grey yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 [12]

  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
    5–12. sc around [24]

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

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]

  8. BLO sc around

  9. (6 sc, inc) x6 [48]

  10. (7 sc, inc) x6 [54]
    Fasten off. Optional: Insert a wire into the brim edge for shaping.

🧥 Cloak

With grey yarn:

  1. Ch 31, turn

  2. sc across [30]

  3. Ch 1, turn, inc, sc to last st, inc [32]
    4–20. Repeat Row 3, increasing at both ends each row
    21–24. sc across without increasing
    Fasten off. Edge with sc or sl st. Sew at shoulders.

🧍 Body

With navy blue yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 [12]

  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]

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

  5. sc around

  6. Switch to skin tone, sc around
    7–12. sc around

  7. Switch to grey yarn, sc around
    14–18. sc around
    Stuff firmly, fasten off.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

In navy yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 [12]
    3–7. sc around
    Fasten off. Sew to bottom of body.

🙌 Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 [12]
    3–5. sc around

  3. Switch to grey yarn, sc
    7–12. sc around
    Flatten, sew to body at sides under cloak.

🪡 Assembly

  • Sew the head to the body.

  • Attach arms to shoulders.

  • Drape and sew cloak into place around shoulders.

  • Sew hat tilted back slightly to reveal eyebrows.

  • Style beard and trim ends.

🧙‍♂️ Final Touch

Your Amigurumi Gandalf the Grey is complete! Whether he’s standing guard on your shelf or adventuring through your handmade fantasy lineup, this wise wizard will surely cast a spell of joy. 🌌✨


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