Celebrate the spirit of soccer with this Amigurumi Neymar Jr. crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for football fans, adding a sporty touch to your handmade collection, or simply love making unique amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up the legendary Brazilian star in adorable crochet form. With his signature hairstyle, iconic jersey, and dynamic presence, this crochet Neymar Jr. captures the essence of skill and charisma in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow soccer enthusiasts, decorating a sports-themed space, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this amigurumi Neymar Jr. is ready to bring a touch of football magic to your handmade collection! ⚽✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different jersey colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature soccer ball or cleats for extra personality. Craft a classic Neymar Jr. in his national team uniform, create a playful version with exaggerated features, or even stitch up a full football-inspired set with matching players! Whether displayed as a cherished keepsake, gifted to a fellow crochet lover, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Neymar Jr. is a unique and exciting project—perfect for bringing the energy of the game to every stitch! 🧶🏆
⚽ Amigurumi Neymar Jr. Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern
Celebrate your love for football with this stylized Amigurumi Neymar Jr. doll! Featuring a colorful Brazil jersey, curly textured hair, and sporty detailing, this project is a tribute to one of the game’s greats. Perfect for fans, collectors, or sporty kids!
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes colorwork, shaping, embroidered details, fingers, and realistic hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Skin: Light brown or caramel
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Hair: Dark brown (curly effect)
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Jersey: Purple, Red, Green, Yellow (accents)
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Shorts: Blue
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Socks: White with green/yellow/blue accents
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Shoes: Dark purple or navy
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Other: Black, white, and yellow embroidery thread for logos
Supplies:
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
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8–10 mm safety eyes
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Embroidery needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Optional: felting needle for hair fix
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧑 Head (Skin color)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12: sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, approx. 7 stitches apart
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Round 15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 16: dec x6 (6), FO, close.
Eyebrows/Nose: Embroider using brown thread. Use small horizontal stitches for brows and a slight bump in the middle of the face for a nose.
💇♂️ Neymar’s Hair
Use dark brown yarn and create many tight curls:
Method:
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Ch 10, 2 sc in each ch across (curl forms)
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Make 15–20 curls
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Sew across top of head, slightly overlapping, especially at crown
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Fluff and stitch down the edges for stability
🧍 Body (Skin color → Jersey color change)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–8: sc around
Switch to purple jersey color
Rounds 9–13: sc around
Add center chest red block by changing to red yarn for middle 10–12 stitches in front (intarsia technique or surface embroidery later)
Optional: embroider small yellow “Nike swoosh” and Brazil badge on chest
FO, leave long tail.
💪 Arms with Sleeves (Make 2)
Fingers (Skin color)
Make 4 mini tubes:
MR, 4 sc, 2 rounds – do not close
Join all fingers:
sc around all 4 (16)
Next round: dec each finger space (down to 8–10)
Switch to purple sleeve color
sc 6 rounds
Add green stripe on sleeve trim
FO, sew to shoulders
🩳 Shorts + Legs (Start at hip, Color Blue)
Ch 18, join to ring
sc 6 rounds for shorts
Split in two by skipping 9 and working each leg separately
Leg (Skin → socks → shoes):
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Skin color: 4 rounds
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Change to white (sock base): 3 rounds
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Add green stripe
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Add yellow round
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Blue tip
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Change to dark purple for shoes, 4 rounds
Stuff lightly
Repeat for second leg
Sew legs and attach to bottom of torso
👟 Shoes (Dark Purple)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3–6: sc around (12)
Round 7: dec to close front (shape toe), then FO
Sew to base of legs
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider or felt Brazil badge, Nike swoosh
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Optional number (e.g. 10) on the back with surface embroidery
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Blush cheeks with yarn or fabric crayon
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Shape hairline with extra short curls across forehead
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add his tattoo details with embroidery (shoulders/arms)
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Make alternate jersey styles (yellow Brazil kit or PSG colors)
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Turn into a keychain or mini mascot for game day!
This Amigurumi Neymar Jr. Doll brings soccer greatness to life in handmade form – fun for fans, kids, and collectors alike! ⚽🇧🇷
