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! 🧙♂️
🧙 Amigurumi Gandalf the Grey 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 – shaping, sculpted details, strand hair, and garment layering.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 in) tall (seated)
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
DK weight yarn:
- Skin tone: 45 g (head, hands, nose)
- Olive / moss green: 130 g (cloak, sleeves, hat)
- Dark navy: 45 g (legs/feet)
- White / light grey: 55 g (beard and hair strands)
- Brown/grey: small amount (eyebrows)
You’ll also need:
- 2.5–3.0 mm hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional thin wire for hat shaping
🔤 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
🧠 Head (with Shaped Nose)
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
Insert eyes between R9–10.
👃 Nose shaping
R13: sc 16,
(ch 4, starting 2nd ch: 2 sc, sl st next st),
sc remaining stitches (36)
R14: sc around, working evenly across nose base
R15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R18: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R19: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👂 Ears (Subtle)
MR 5 sc
FO
Sew low and mostly hidden under hair.
🧔 Beard & Hair
Cut 50–70 strands (20–25 cm).
Attach densely:
- Chin → longest strands
- Mustache area → shorter strands
- Sides and back → hair layers
Let strands fall naturally to chest.
👖 Legs (Make 2 – Rounded)
With dark navy:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–10: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly for rounded shape.
FO.
👉 These create the visible rounded seated feet.
🧍 Body
With green yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–8: sc around (24)
R9: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R10–12: sc around (18)
Light stuffing only.
FO.
🙌 Hands with Thumb (Make 2)
With skin tone:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
Thumb
R3: (sc 4, ch 3, sl st back, sc 7) (12)
R4–5: sc around (12)
Finger shaping
R6: (sc 2, dec) ×3 (9)
Lightly stuff.
🧥 Sleeves (Wide & Draping)
Attach green yarn:
R7: sc around (9)
R8: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R9: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
R10–16: sc around (15)
FO.
👉 Wide sleeve opening creates natural folds.
🧥 Cloak (Large Draped Shape)
With green yarn:
Ch 42
Row 1: sc across (41)
Row 2: inc, sc to last st, inc (43)
Row 3–20: repeat increasing at both ends
Rows 21–24: sc across
FO.
👉 Forms wide triangular drape that pools when seated.
🎩 Wizard Hat (Tall with Curved Tip)
With green yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–11: sc around (24)
Shape taper
R12: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R13–15: sc around (18)
R16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R17–20: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly toward base only.
Brim
Join yarn:
R21: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R22: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R23: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R24: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R25–27: sc around (36)
FO.
👉 Wide brim should droop softly.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach legs at front bottom for seated pose
- Attach arms slightly forward
- Wrap cloak around shoulders and tack lightly
- Place hat low so brim frames face
- Arrange beard to flow over chest
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Shape hat tip to curve gently
- Adjust beard strands for natural flow
- Position arms inward (gesture pose)
- Let cloak drape naturally over legs
💫 Final Thoughts
This wizard doll stands out with its expressive features, soft draping garments, and carefully sculpted details. The combination of rounded legs, flowing beard, oversized hat, and wide sleeves creates a calm, wise character full of personality 🧙♂️
Take your time shaping and arranging each piece—the subtle details bring the entire design to life.
Happy crocheting 🧶✨
