Welcome to the intergalactic world of video game amigurumi! 🌌✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Samus—Nintendo’s legendary bounty hunter in huggable yarn form! Whether you’re a Metroid fanatic, love crafting powerful female characters, or simply want to add some sci-fi flair to your collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own armored heroine with her iconic power suit, glowing visor, and fearless stance!
This design blends futuristic angles with amigurumi charm to capture Samus’ sleek strength! 🧶⚡ I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you create her distinctive armor plating, glowing energy accents, and optional removable helmet to reveal her determined expression. Perfect for display, cosplay accessories, or keeping your craft space safe from space pirates! So grab your hooks, pick out metallic oranges and vibrant neon yarns, and let’s stitch up a bounty hunter who’s always mission-ready! ✨
🎮 Amigurumi Samus (Chibi Style) Crochet Pattern
Suit up with this adorable Amigurumi Samus inspired by the Metroid series! 🧶💫 Featuring her iconic Power Suit helmet, armor color details, and arm cannon styling—all in a cuddly chibi format—this plush Samus is perfect for fans of video game crochet, geeky gifts, or shelf display.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, appliqué visor, and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–23 cm (8–9 in) tall using worsted or cotton yarn and a 3–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (worsted / cotton):
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Dusty red / dark rose (helmet & torso)
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Blue (arms & legs stripes)
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Cream / beige (joints, hands, feet, knees, chest emblem)
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Green (visor)
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White or pale yellow (visor highlight)
Other:
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3–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: thin cardboard or felt for visor backing (to keep it flat)
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
🧠 Helmet / Head (Dusty Red)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–13: sc around (36)
Switch to cream for jaw panel:
R14–16: sc around (36)
R17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R20: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R21: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🟢 Helmet Visor (Green Panel)
Ch 14
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (13)
Rows 2–6: sc across (13)
FO.
Add a small white or pale yellow oval/triangle reflection detail with embroidery.
Sew visor flat onto front of helmet, centered.
🎧 Side Ear Discs (Make 2 – Cream)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO.
Lightly stuff and sew onto each side of helmet.
👕 Body (Dusty Red → Blue → Cream Emblem)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–6: sc around (24)
Switch to blue:
R7–10: sc around (24)
Switch to dusty red:
R11–13: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly.
R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R15: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6)
FO.
🔥 Chest Emblem (Cream Appliqué)
Ch 2
R1: 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: shape into flame using uneven increases (embroider edges)
Sew onto front center of torso.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Cream & Blue Stripes)
Start with cream:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to blue:
R5–7: sc around (12)
Switch to cream:
R8: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly.
FO, flatten top and sew to body sides.
Both arms are identical (no cannon).
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with cream (feet):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to blue:
R5–7: sc around (12)
Switch to dusty red (knee area):
R8–9: sc around (12)
Switch to blue:
R10–12: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and flatten bottom.
FO.
Sew legs in seated position at base of body.
🪡 Assembly
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Sew head to body (slightly forward tilt).
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Attach ear discs to helmet sides.
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Sew arms to upper sides of torso.
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Attach legs in sitting pose.
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Sew visor panel flat.
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Attach chest emblem.
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Hide all yarn tails securely.
🌟 Final Look
Your Samus doll now matches the photo:
a seated chibi figure with a rounded dusty-red helmet, flat green visor, cream jaw panel, big circular ear pieces, striped blue-and-cream limbs, and a bold cream flame emblem on the chest. The style is soft, plush, and perfectly balanced for shelf display or gifting.
This version keeps the character recognizable while maintaining the cozy handmade charm of amigurumi. 🧶🚀
