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Amigurumi Hades (from Hercules) – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Hades (from Hercules) – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring a touch of fiery mischief to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Hades pattern, inspired by the unforgettable villain from Hercules! Whether you’re crafting for Disney fans, adding a dramatic flair to your handmade creations, or simply love making unique amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up the underworld’s most charismatic ruler in adorable crochet form. With his signature blue flame-like hair, dark toga, and wicked grin, this crochet Hades captures the essence of the fast-talking, scheming deity in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow Hercules enthusiasts, decorating a themed space, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this amigurumi Hades is ready to bring a touch of villainous charm to your handmade collection! 🔥✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of blue for his fiery hair, embroidered details for his expressive face, or even tiny accessories like a miniature skull or smoky effects for extra personality. Craft a classic Hades with his signature look, create a playful version with exaggerated features, or even stitch up a full Hercules-inspired set with matching characters! Whether displayed as a cherished keepsake, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Hades is a bold and exciting project—perfect for bringing the magic of mythology to every stitch! 🧶🌌

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🔥 Amigurumi Hades (from Hercules) – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring mythology to life with this bold and menacing Amigurumi Hades inspired by the Hercules universe. With spiraled horns, fierce wings, glowing eyes, and devilish teeth, this pattern balances intimidating detail with crochet creativity. Perfect for display, cosplay, or mythic storytelling!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes color changes, structural shaping, wings, fingers, horns, and embroidery techniques.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 14–16 in (35–40 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted weight):

  • Light pink (skin)

  • Burgundy (arms, legs, wings)

  • Yellow & brown (horns, armor trim)

  • Black (pants and eyes)

  • White or bone (teeth)

  • Gray (beard)

  • Red or maroon (eyebrows, eye mask)

Other Supplies:

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Pipe cleaners (for horn shape)

  • Black mesh safety eyes (10–12 mm or felt for glowing effect)

  • Embroidery thread (black, white, red)

  • Optional: plastic bones/armor studs for embellishment

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧔 Head & Face

Head (Light Pink)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Continue increasing to 42
Rounds 7–18: sc around
Round 19: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Round 20: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Add eyes between R12–13, ~8 sts apart
Round 21: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 22: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Round 23: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 24: dec x6 (6), FO

Eyes

Use solid black safety eyes or sew over mesh backing for “soulless” look
Sew burgundy patches around with yarn
Use white thread to add eerie eye shine

Eyebrows (Red/Burgundy)

Ch 5, sl st back, form gentle arc
Sew above eye sockets

Beard (Gray)

Ch 20–30, sl st back with BLO texture
Make multiple strands and attach below chin
For volume, stagger lengths and curl with fingers slightly

😈 Teeth

Color: Bone/White

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Work in oval for 3 rounds
Ch 3, sl st = individual teeth
Sew over mouth opening. Make 4–6 individual “fangs” or stitch a full row.

💪 Torso

Color: Light Pink

MR, 6 sc
inc to 36
Rounds 6–14: sc
Shape chest with (3 sc, dec) x6
Change to black (pants)
Rounds 15–20: sc
FO and stuff

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Start with burgundy (gloves):
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3–5: sc
Change to skin tone
Rounds 6–12: sc
FO and sew to shoulders

🖐 Fingers (Optional)

Ch 4, sc back
Make 4-5, sew to hand
Curve using surface slip stitch or stitching base close

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with burgundy:
MR, 6 sc
Inc to 18
Round 4–10: sc
Join both legs
Sew to base of torso

🩳 Skirt Armor (Black + Yellow trim)

Ch 20, join to form band
Work in FLO:
Ch 10, sc back, attach to next st, repeat to form tassels
Sew gold chains or surface stitch trim over edge
Embroider dots or use studs for embellishment

🦇 Wings (Make 2 – Burgundy with yellow)

Base:
Ch 24
Row 1–10: sc back and forth, shaping triangles by dec at one side
Work short rows for webbing
Use yellow to embroider “lightning” or vein effect
Sew between shoulders

🌀 Horns (Make 2 – Yellow/Brown Gradient)

Color order: Yellow → Golden Yellow → Brown
MR, 6 sc
Inc to 18
Work in continuous spiral
Every 6 rounds: slightly decrease to create curve
Insert pipe cleaner or wire while stuffing
Shape curve and sew to top of head

✂️ Assembly

  • Attach arms to shoulders

  • Attach legs at hips

  • Stitch beard and face details

  • Sew horns securely into top curve of head

  • Sew wings across back, anchored at 3 points

  • Shape nose, mouth, and frown lines with embroidery if desired

  • Add gold trim and texture with surface crochet

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add flaming yarn strands for extra power effects

  • Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for eyes or wing accents

  • Poseable wings with wire inserts

  • Make a matching Persephone or Hercules set

This fearsome Amigurumi Hades makes a powerful mythological addition to any fantasy display or epic crochet lineup! 🩸🔥


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