Amigurumi Iron Man – FREE Crochet Pattern

🧵 Skill Level

Advanced – includes color mapping, shaping control, and detailed surface embroidery.

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📏 Finished Size

• Height: 22–24 cm (8.5–9.5 inches)
• Head: large and dominant (~50% of total height)
• Body: compact with wide stance

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🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount

• Dark red yarn (main armor): 85 g
• Gold/yellow yarn (faceplate, thighs, biceps): 65 g
• Light gray yarn (armor panels): 25 g
• Blue yarn (arc reactor & eyes): 10 g
• Black yarn (outlines/details): 5 g

Other supplies:

• 2.25–2.75 mm hook
• Polyester stuffing (~160 g)
• Cardboard pieces (feet support)
• Yarn needle, stitch marker

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✂️ Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off

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🪖 Helmet (Rounded-Square with Flat Face)

Base

Start with GOLD:

R1: MR, 6 (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: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

R8–10: sc around (42)

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🎨 Faceplate Structure

From R11–17:

• Front 18 stitches → GOLD (faceplate)
• Remaining stitches → RED (helmet shell)

Maintain straight vertical edges for the mask.

Insert eyes between R12–13 inside gold section.

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Closing

R18: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R22: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R23: dec ×6 (6)

Stuff firmly, shaping front flat and sides slightly rounded.

FO.

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🎨 Face Details

• Stitch narrow angled eyes with blue yarn
• Outline eyes with black
• Add straight segmented mouth line with corners
• Outline mask edges with black for definition

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🧍 Body (Short & Broad)

With RED:

R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

R6–8: sc around (30)

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Shape

R9: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R10–12: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly to keep a slightly blocky shape.

FO.

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🔵 Arc Reactor (Layered Glow)

With BLUE:

R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around

FO.

Attach to chest center.

➡️ Add light gray ring around it
➡️ Optional: embroider glow lines outward

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💪 Arms (Thick with Gold Upper Section)

Make 2

Start GOLD:

R1: MR, 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–4: sc around

Switch to RED:

R5–9: sc around

Lightly stuff.

FO.

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✋ Hands (Gray Gloves Integrated)

Continue or attach separately:

With LIGHT GRAY:

R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)

Light stuffing only.

Flatten slightly at front.

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🦵 Legs (Wide & Stable)

Make 2

Feet (Gold Base)

R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

R4–5: sc around

Insert cardboard circle for flat base.

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Lower Leg

Switch to RED:

R6–8: sc around (18)

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Knee Panel (Front Detail)

R9–10:

• Front 6 stitches → LIGHT GRAY
• Remaining → RED

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Upper Leg

R11–12: all RED

Stuff firmly.

FO.

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🧩 Assembly

• Sew head to body (slightly forward position)
• Attach arms slightly forward and low
• Attach legs wide apart for strong stance
• Ensure feet sit flat

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🎨 Armor Panel Detailing

Using LIGHT GRAY and BLACK yarn:

Chest

• Create V-shaped armor lines from shoulders toward reactor
• Add vertical rib panel beneath reactor

Arms

• Add horizontal stripe bands

Legs

• Add rectangular front panels and knee sections

➡️ Use surface slip stitch for crisp lines

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✨ Final Shaping Tips

• Keep helmet front flat and symmetrical
• Maintain clean edges between red and gold areas
• Position arms slightly inward for natural pose
• Ensure balanced standing posture

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🌟 Final Result

This crochet figure features:

✔ Large structured helmet with clean faceplate
✔ Sharp glowing eyes and bold expression
✔ Compact armored body with geometric paneling
✔ Thick limbs and stable stance
✔ Distinct red, gold, and gray suit contrast