Ah, the delightful world of amigurumi! It’s a magical place where a bit of yarn and creativity can bring the most charming characters to life. One of my personal favorites has to be the leprechaun—tiny, mischievous, and brimming with personality. 🍀 Crafting an amigurumi leprechaun is more than just a project; it’s an adventure full of whimsy and color. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating a leprechaun is an opportunity to explore playful textures and vibrant greens, oranges, and golds. The joy that comes from watching a little ball of yarn transform into a cheeky little fellow, complete with a tiny hat and beard, is truly unbeatable.
The process is a delightful blend of art and technique. Start by gathering your materials: soft yarn, a trusty crochet hook, and a handful of stuffing. ✨ From there, it’s all about breaking down the steps into bite-sized pieces. First, you’ll shape the head and body, then add those cute little arms and legs. The real fun begins when you fashion the iconic accessories: a jaunty top hat and perhaps a tiny pot of gold. Each stitch is a step closer to bringing your leprechaun to life. Don’t worry if you make a mistake; the beauty of amigurumi is that it’s forgiving and there’s always room for a bit of improvisation. By the end, you’ll have a delightful character that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. 😊
🍀 Amigurumi Leprechaun Free Crochet Pattern
Bring the luck of the Irish into your home with this charming amigurumi leprechaun! With his pointy ears, orange beard, and dapper green suit, this festive fellow is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day companion—or a whimsical year-round friend.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Shaping, color changes, small details, and assembly required.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials
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Worsted weight cotton yarn in:
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Green (hat, coat, pants, socks trim)
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White (shirt, sock stripes)
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Orange (beard, brows, sock stripes)
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Brown (shoes, belt)
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Yellow (buckle)
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Skin tone (head, hands, ears)
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2.5 mm or 3 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Red embroidery floss (for smile)
🧵 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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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten off
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧔 Head
With 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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. 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)
Stuff firmly. FO and close.
Add safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, approx. 8 stitches apart. Embroider the smile and eyebrows before attaching hair and beard.
🧠 Hat
With green 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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15. sc around (42) -
BLO: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
17–18. sc around (48)
FO, stuff slightly if desired. Add a band (brown) and a yellow buckle on the front.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With skin-tone yarn:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–4. sc around (6)
Flatten and FO, leaving a long tail to sew to sides of head.
🧡 Beard & Eyebrows
Use orange yarn. For beard, crochet small tubes or bobble stitches in a row and sew under the face. For eyebrows, embroider or stitch small half-moon shapes above eyes.
🧥 Body
Start with white (shirt):
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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sc around (36)
Switch to green (coat):
8–14. sc around (36)
15. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
16. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
17. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO. Stuff and sew to head.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
Start with skin tone (hands):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to green (sleeves):
5–12. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, flatten, and sew to sides of body.
🧦 Legs (Make 2)
Start with brown (shoes):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Switch to striped pattern:
Alternate white and orange every round:
6–15. sc around (18)
Switch to green (pants):
16–18. sc around (18)
FO. Stuff and sew to bottom of body.
🥿 Shoes Bows (Optional, Make 2)
With green yarn:
Ch 4, 1 hdc in 2nd ch, hdc, ch 1, turn. Repeat for 2 rows, then wrap yarn around center and stitch to shoes.
🧵 Coat Tail (Optional)
Crochet a rectangle or V-shape in green yarn and attach to the back for a jacket tail.
🔖 Assembly
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Attach arms and legs first.
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Sew ears to sides of head.
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Attach hat with stitches or glue.
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Add belt and buckle with brown and yellow yarn.
🎩 Done!
Your jolly little leprechaun is ready to guard gold, make mischief, or charm your shelf all year long. 🍀✨
