Welcome to the fast-paced and energetic world of amigurumi! 🏒✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Ice Hockey Player—a dynamic and spirited companion perfect for sports enthusiasts, winter lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting lively, athletic-inspired figures! ❄️ Whether you love stitching action-packed designs, creating expressive characters with personality, or simply want to add a bold hockey player to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully detailed plush athlete complete with a team jersey, sleek skates, and a ready-to-shoot hockey stick! 🏆
This design blends strong shaping, vibrant colors, and playful textures to bring the excitement of the rink to your crochet projects! 🧶🥅 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Ice Hockey Player turns out just right—perfect for display, gifting to fellow hockey fans, or adding a sporty spark to your collection! So grab your hooks, pick out your favorite team colors, and let’s stitch up a fierce and fun-loving hockey champion! ✨
🏒 Amigurumi Ice Hockey Player – Free Crochet Pattern
This fierce and sporty amigurumi hockey player is all geared up and ready for the rink! Featuring detailed skates, a helmet, gloves, and a logoed jersey, this project is perfect for hockey fans of all ages.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and small accessories (like gloves and skates).
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall when using worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10 mm)
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Polyester stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Optional: felt circle for jersey logo, paint pen or embroidery for details
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White pipe cleaners or stiff wire for stick and skate blades
📚 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🧑🦲 Head
Skin tone
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff and FO
Attach safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, 7 stitches apart. Embroider eyebrows and smile.
🧢 Helmet
Blue
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–12. sc around (42) -
sc across front 21 sts only (forming cap front)
14–16. sc across back loops of last row (forming side flaps)
FO and sew to head.
Optional: Add surface slip stitches in white to replicate helmet detailing.
👕 Body & Jersey
Start at neck with skin tone, switch to jersey white
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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Switch to white
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inc x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
7–12. sc around (24) -
Switch to blue, sc around
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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dec x9 (9)
– Stuff and FO
Optional Logo: Embroider or sew on felt circle and details after stuffing.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
Start at skin tone (hands), switch to blue
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
dec x2, 8 sc (10) – shape thumb
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Switch to blue
7–14. sc around (10)
– Stuff lightly and FO
– Embroider “Bauer” or use white paint/pen on the blue part.
🩳 Shorts & Legs (Make 2)
Start with white for socks
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
Switch to blue
8–13. sc around (18)
– FO first leg, repeat second leg but don’t fasten off.
Join legs with 3 ch between and continue body:
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sc around both legs and ch space (42)
15–17. sc around (42)
– Stuff legs firmly
👟 Skates (Make 2)
Start with black
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
(3 sc, dec) x3 (15)
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Switch to grey, BLO, sc around
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Flatten and sl st closed
– FO and sew to bottom of legs
Embroider white laces on front with surface chain stitches.
🏒 Stick (Optional Accessory)
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Ch 30 with white yarn
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Row 1: sc back (29)
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Fold over and sew pipe cleaner inside
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Add grey yarn wrapped around end tip for blade
🧵 Assembly
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Sew head onto body
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Attach arms to side of torso
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Attach skates to bottom of legs
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Sew helmet on head
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Add stick and optionally pose hands with thread/yarn to hold it in place
✅ Final Touches
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Embroider team logo or initials
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Add gloss to eyes or details with fabric paint
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Display on a small wooden base or hockey-themed background!
I hope you had fun crafting this spirited amigurumi ice hockey player! 🏒 Whether you’re gifting it to a hockey fan or adding it to your own collection, this little champion is sure to score big smiles. 😊