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Amigurumi Napoleon Bonaparte – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Napoleon Bonaparte – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the historical and charismatic world of amigurumi! 🎩✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Napoleon Bonaparte—a bold and regal creation perfect for history buffs, military enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and iconic plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up legendary figures, experimenting with intricate uniforms, or simply want to add a miniature emperor to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with his signature bicorne hat, elegant military coat, and a touch of Napoleonic grandeur! 🇫🇷

This design embraces deep blues, rich golds, and precise shaping to bring a powerful and distinguished presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Napoleon Bonaparte turns out just right—ready to lead your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic imperial hues, and let’s stitch up a mighty Napoleon! 🎩

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🇫🇷 Amigurumi Napoleon Bonaparte Crochet Pattern

Bring the emperor to yarn-life with this adorable and majestic Napoleon Bonaparte amigurumi. This pattern includes his iconic blue-and-gold military uniform, full bicorne hat, realistic fingers, nose, ears, and even a fluffy brown hairstyle beneath his cap.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changing, applique, and sewing parts together.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (head, hands)

    • Navy blue (coat, hat, boots)

    • White (pants, shirt front)

    • Gold/yellow (epaulettes, hat trim, accents)

    • Red (neck scarf/cravat)

    • Dark brown (hair)

    • Black or brown embroidery thread (eyebrows, mouth)

  • 8–10 mm safety eyes

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc two together)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

👤 HEAD (With Skin Tone Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)
    Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 7 stitches apart

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and weave shut

👃 NOSE

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. sc around (5)
    FO, sew centered between the eyes, just below the midpoint.

👂 EARS (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)
    Flatten and sew on both sides aligned with the eyes.

💇 HAIR (Dark Brown Yarn)

Hair Cap:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–9. sc around (30)
    FO and place it on top back half of the head.

Optional Sideburns:

  • ch 6, sc back down the chain

  • Sew two of these just in front of each ear

👕 BODY & COAT

Start with white yarn (shirt section)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–8. sc around (30)
    Color Change Tip:
    Before finishing the last sc of Round 8, pull through the new navy blue yarn instead of the last white loop. Continue with navy.

9–16. sc around (30)
FO and stuff
Sew head to the top of the body

💪 ARMS (Make 2)

Start with skin tone yarn (hand)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)

Fingers:

  • (ch 3, sl st in 2nd and 3rd chs back) x3 across the tip

  • For thumb, ch 2 on the side and sl st back

Switch to gold (cuff) on the last stitch of the round
4. sc around (9)
Switch to navy blue (sleeve)
5–10. sc around (9)
FO, lightly stuff and sew to the sides of the torso

👖 LEGS (Make 2)

Start with navy (boots)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

Switch to white (pants)
5–10. sc around (12)
Stuff and sew to lower body base

🪖 BICORNE HAT (Navy and Gold)

🧢 Hat Panels (Make 2)

With navy yarn:

  1. Ch 13

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (12)
    3–9. Dec 1 each row at both ends to shape triangle (approx. 6 stitches wide at top)
    FO and make 2 identical pieces

🪡 Assembly

  • Sl st the two curved panels together along the outer edge

  • Add a gold sc border trim all the way around

  • Curve the brim upward on the sides and secure shape with a few stitches or fabric stiffener

  • Sew a yellow decorative emblem to the side (can be crocheted chain loops or embroidered)

🎖️ COAT DETAIL

With gold yarn

  • Embroider small vertical stripes down a 5-row white shirt panel

  • Add shoulder epaulettes:

    • ch 6, sl st back, repeat to make multiple strands

    • Sew clustered to each shoulder

Cravat:

  • ch 20 with red

  • Tie in a knot and sew under the chin

📌 Final Assembly

  • Attach head to body

  • Sew arms and legs securely

  • Add epaulettes and coat embroidery

  • Embroider angry eyebrows and mouth

  • Position and sew hat tilted slightly forward

  • Optionally glue hat to stay in shape if needed

🧵 Color Changing Tips

To change colors cleanly:

  • When completing the last sc before a color change, pull the new color through the final yarn-over.

  • Always crochet over the yarn tail of the previous color to avoid knots.

  • For thin stripes or decorative borders, consider surface slip stitching instead of full yarn switches.

Napoleon is now ready to command your crochet army! ⚔️
With authentic French flair, this tiny general is a powerful combination of yarn, history, and style.


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