Welcome to the mystical and noble world of amigurumi! 🌿✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Haldir of Lothlórien—a graceful and legendary creation perfect for fantasy lovers, Middle-earth enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic characters, experimenting with elegant accessories, or simply want to add a wise elven warrior to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with flowing silver hair, intricate armor, and a touch of woodland majesty! 🏹
This design embraces deep greens, soft silvers, and delicate shaping to bring a mystical and heroic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Haldir of Lothlórien turns out just right—ready to guard your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out forest hues, and let’s stitch up a stunning Haldir! 🌿
🧝 Amigurumi Haldir of Lothlórien – FREE Crochet Pattern
Step into the enchanted woods of Lothlórien and bring home your very own crocheted guardian elf. Dressed in detailed Lorien armor with a flowing cloak and silver braids, this elven warrior adds magic to your amigurumi collection! 🍃🧝♂️
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves color changes, cape shaping, and small accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK weight yarn in:
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Skin tone (face, hands, legs)
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Silver or gray (hair, armor)
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Forest green (cloak and tunic)
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Brown (belt and boots)
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Black (sword)
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (6–8 mm)
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Yarn needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Optional: metallic thread for belt & cloak clasp
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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( ) – Repeat instructions in parentheses
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– Stitch count after round
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🧝 Head
Using skin-tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–12. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff firmly. -
dec x6 [6]
Fasten off and weave in end.
🧠 Hair Cap & Braids
Using silver/gray yarn:
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Work MR and increase to 30 sts (as for head)
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Fasten off
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Embroider strands around face
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Make 3 long chains (~25 ch), twist for braids and sew at nape
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Skin-tone yarn:
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ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc [3]
Leave tail and sew at sides of head between rounds 7–10.
👀 Eyes & Face
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 6 sts apart
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Embroider brows with black or dark brown yarn
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Optional: add nose with 2–3 horizontal stitches below eyes
🧍 Body
Switch to armor gray yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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sc around [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
7–10. sc around [30] -
dec x2 (side), sc to end [28]
12–13. sc around [28] -
switch to green, sc BLO [28]
15–18. sc around [28]
Stuff and sew to head.
👕 Cloak
Forest green yarn:
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ch 20, turn
2–6. sc across -
inc, sc to last, inc [22]
8–14. repeat row 7 increases to desired width
Fasten off and stitch around shoulders.
Optional: add gold trim or clasp with embroidery thread.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Skin-tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–5. sc around
Switch to green:
6–10. sc around
Stuff lightly. Sew to base of body.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
2–5. sc around
Switch to gray:
6–9. sc around
Stuff lightly. Sew to body at sides.
⚔️ Sword
Black yarn:
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ch 8
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sl st back across
Fasten off, attach diagonally across belt
🧵 Assembly
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Attach arms to sides and legs to bottom
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Sew cloak around neckline and shoulders
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Add embroidery or buttons to mimic chest plate and belt
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Optional: stitch leaf-like shapes to edges of cloak
🌿 Final Touch
And there you have it – your noble Amigurumi Haldir of Lothlórien is complete, standing proud in his forest garb and ready to protect the Golden Wood! 🌲🧝♂️
