Amigurumi Rafael Nadal - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the energetic and competitive world of amigurumi! 🎾✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Rafael Nadal—a dynamic and expressive creation perfect for tennis fans, sports-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting iconic and lifelike plush designs! 🏆 Whether you love stitching up legendary athletes, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a champion to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with Nadal’s signature headband, powerful stance, and a touch of Grand Slam magic! 💥

This design embraces sleek lines, bold colors, and sporty details to bring a strong and competitive presence to your crochet projects! 🧶🔥 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rafael Nadal turns out just right—ready to serve up some excitement in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out crisp whites, deep blues, or vibrant reds, and let’s stitch up a tennis legend! 🎾

Crocheted doll dressed as a tennis player wearing a yellow outfit and headband, holding a crocheted tennis racket, surrounded by crocheted tennis balls on a wooden table labeled 'Champion.'

🎾 Amigurumi Rafael Nadal – FREE Crochet Pattern

Craft a champion with this detailed Amigurumi Rafael Nadal crochet doll! From his iconic yellow shirt and headband to his fierce expression and tennis balls at his feet, this project celebrates the tenacity and charisma of one of the greatest players in tennis history. Let’s bring the King of Clay to life with yarn! 🏆🇪🇸

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes facial shaping, color changes, small detail work, and accessories.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 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):

Skin tone (arms, legs, head)
Brown (hair and eyebrows)
Yellow (shirt, headband, wristband)
White (shorts, sock trim)
Black (shoes)
Grey (tennis racket frame)
Beige or tan (racket handle)
Red (wristband accent)
Yellow and white (tennis balls)

Notions:

2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
Polyfill stuffing
10–12 mm safety eyes
Plastic mesh or embroidery thread for racket strings
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Hot glue (optional)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only

🧑 Head

With skin tone yarn:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 6 stitches apart
– Embroider eyebrows and mouth
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close

💇 Hair Cap

With brown yarn:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–7. sc around
FO and sew to head
Use short yarn strands to create layered hair at the back and sides (sculpt for sporty look)

🟨 Headband

With yellow yarn:
Ch 40 (adjust as needed)
Row 1: sc across
FO and sew around forehead above eyebrows

👕 Body (Yellow Tennis Shirt)

With yellow yarn:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–11. sc around
Change to white: sc (collar edge)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff and attach to head

Collar Tip (Optional):
With white yarn, ch 6
Row 1: sl st across, fold in half and sew into V-neck shape

💪 Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone:

MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc
Change to yellow:
6–8. sc (sleeve)
Change to red:
9: sc around (wristband)
FO, stuff lightly, attach to body

🩳 Shorts (White)

Make 2 leg tubes first:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc
Join legs with 3 ch between
Sc around the joined piece 2–3 rounds
FO, stuff, and attach to shirt bottom

🧦 Legs and Shoes

With skin tone:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc
Change to white (socks):
7–8. sc
Change to black (shoes):
9–11. sc
FO, stuff, sew to shorts
Optional: embroider small white Nike swoosh on shoe side

🎾 Tennis Racket Accessory

Handle (Beige/Tan):

MR, 6 sc
2–6. sc around
FO

Rim (Grey):
Ch 20, join into oval
Sc around 3 rows, inserting wire if desired
Insert small oval of mesh or stitch black strings for grid
Sew handle and rim together and attach to hand

🎾 Tennis Balls (Make 2–4)