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, surface detail work, and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Red (Helmet, chest)
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Beige/tan (Face, ears, gloves, and joints)
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Blue (Legs and arms)
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Green (Visor)
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White/yellow (Visor reflection and logo accent)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Safety eyes (optional, for behind visor layer or none if covered)
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Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Start with Red Yarn for Helmet Base)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30)
Switch to beige/tan for jaw area:
14–17. sc around (30)
– Stuff firmly -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🛡️ Helmet Visor (Green)
Ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (9)
Rows 2–6: sc across
FO.
Embroider or stitch yellow/white triangle reflection detail.
Sew over the front of helmet like a face shield.
👂 Ears/Sides (Make 2 – Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around
Flatten and sew to each side of helmet base.
👕 Body (Red and Blue Yarn)
Start with red:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around
Switch to blue:
7–13. sc around (18)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and attach to head.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Blue and Beige for gloves)
Start with beige (hands):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around
Switch to blue:
4–9. sc around
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to sides.
Optional: Turn one arm into a blaster cannon by adding a small round end in blue and stitching a yellow highlight at the tip.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Blue with Red Knees and Beige Bottoms)
Start with beige (feet):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around
Switch to blue:
5–10. sc around
Add red knee pads with small stitched circle
Stuff and sew to bottom of body.
🎯 Chest Emblem (White Yarn)
Use surface slip stitch or chain-stitch embroidery to add the Metroid emblem or stylized explosion pattern onto the torso. Alternatively, stitch a jagged lightning-like zig-zag shape.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Weave in all ends securely
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Adjust visor and helmet for symmetry
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Use invisible stitch for attaching limbs
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Optionally add shoulder pads or extra details with flat crochet panels
💡 Customization Ideas
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Make a Zero Suit Samus version using light blue and long blonde hair
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Add a felt Power Beam flash or crocheted Metroid companion
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Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for the visor and emblem
Whether displayed on your shelf or gifted to a fellow gamer, this cuddly Samus is ready to roll into action! 🧶🚀