Get ready to power up your crochet game with the Amigurumi Goldrake (Grendizer)—a bold and nostalgic tribute to one of anime’s most iconic mecha heroes! 🤖💥 With his signature horned helmet, powerful stance, and unmistakable color palette, this miniature version of the mighty robot brings retro flair and heroic energy to your handmade collection. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the classic series or just love crafting dynamic characters, this project is packed with personality and punch.
Perfect for display, gifting, or geeking out in style, this pattern lets you recreate Goldrake’s legendary look in soft stitches and vibrant yarn. You can customize the details, add tiny accessories, or even pose him alongside other amigurumi heroes for a full-force lineup. The Amigurumi Goldrake is more than just a crochet figure—it’s a celebration of courage, creativity, and the joy of bringing epic stories to life with your own two hands. 🧶⚡
🤖 Amigurumi Goldrake (Grendizer) Crochet Pattern
If you grew up with classic mecha anime, you’ll know that Goldrake (Grendizer) is more than just a robot – he’s a legend. Now you can bring him to life in yarn form with this detailed amigurumi pattern. This design captures every key feature: his four golden horns, red chest armor, sharp shoulder wings, mechanical fists, and heroic stance.
This isn’t just another crochet robot – it’s a tribute. 💛❤️💙
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – includes colorwork, sculpting fists, separate armor pieces, and optional wire reinforcement.
📏 Finished Size
~35 cm (14 in) tall with DK/worsted yarn and 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Gray yarn – head, arms, thighs, torso base
- Black yarn – torso chest area, shorts, joints
- Blue yarn – helmet sides, forearms, boots
- Red yarn – eyes, chest plates, shoulder wings, belt
- Yellow yarn – horns, belt buckle
- White yarn – eye outline
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
- Pipe cleaners or floral wire – to reinforce horns & wings
- Fabric glue or starch spray – to stiffen armor plates (optional)
🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off
🧵 Pattern
Head (Gray Base)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
14–16. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
FO, stuff firmly.
Helmet
- Blue sides: Crochet two half domes (MR, inc to 12, sc 4–5 rounds). Sew on sides.
- Yellow V crest: Ch 18, sl st back. Bend into a “V” and stitch across forehead.
Horns (Make 4, Yellow)
- Large upward horns (x2):
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
3–20. sc around (6) → ~12 cm long
Insert wire, stuff lightly, sew diagonally upward.
- Side horns (x2):
Same pattern but only ~7 cm long. Attach horizontally at ear level.
Eyes & Mouth
- Crochet small red ovals, edge them with yellow yarn as outline, and stitch onto face.
- Add thin white line beneath for highlight.
- Mouth: Embroider a horizontal slit with 2–3 vertical lines (teeth details).
Chest Armor (Red Plates)
- Shape: Two trapezoids, slightly curved.
- Ch 9, sc 8.
- Ch 1, turn, dec, 4 sc, dec (6).
- Ch 1, turn, dec, 2 sc, dec (4).
Border with sc around, lightly stuff or stiffen with glue.
Sew angled onto chest.
Shoulder Wings (Red Blades) – Make 2
- Ch 20.
- sc across (19).
3–4. Work 2 rows in sc for thickness.
Insert thin wire before closing edge.
Sew to shoulders, angled upward.
Body (Gray + Black Torso)
- With gray: MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
👉 Switch to black: 6 rounds for torso chest base
👉 Switch to gray: 4 rounds for abdomen
FO, stuff firmly.
Belt (Red + Yellow Buckle)
- Crochet a thin red strip around waist.
- Buckle (yellow):
Ch 8, sc 7 for 3 rows → rectangle with rounded edges. Sew at front.
Arms (Gray + Black + Blue) – Make 2
- With gray: MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
👉 Switch to black: 4 rounds
👉 Switch to blue: 8 rounds
Stuff lightly, sew to shoulders.
Fists (Gray, 2x):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
4–5. sc around (15) - Sculpt knuckles by crocheting 4 bobble stitches across front.
FO, sew to forearms.
Legs (Gray + Blue) – Make 2
- With gray: MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
👉 Switch to blue: 12–14 rounds
At round 8, (sc, inc) × 6 to flare knee slightly.
FO, stuff firmly.
Boot soles: Crochet flat blue circles (MR → inc to 18). Sew at base of boots.
Tail/Back
(Not present – leave smooth.)
🪡 Assembly
- Attach head to torso firmly.
- Sew chest plates angled forward.
- Attach shoulder wings with wire reinforcement.
- Sew arms at sides.
- Add fists.
- Sew legs to lower torso.
- Add belt and buckle.
- Insert horns (2 long, 2 short).
- Finish helmet with V crest and side plates.
⚙️ Shaping Hard Parts
- Horns: Wire core wrapped in yarn → strong and stable.
- Wings: Crochet around thin wire → bendable, holds angle.
- Chest Plates: Stiffen with starch/fabric glue → keep raised.
- Fists: Bobble stitches for knuckle definition.
🌟 Finishing Touches
And there you have it – your own Goldrake Amigurumi! 🚀
With bold horns, glowing red eyes, angular armor, and heroic stance, this crochet mecha is ready to defend the universe right from your shelf.
This project may be complex, but once finished, you’ll have a handmade tribute to a legendary anime robot – one that fans will instantly recognize and love. 💛❤️💙
