Amigurumi Saruman – FREE Crochet Pattern

Welcome to the mystical world of Middle-earth amigurumi! ⚡ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Saruman—the formidable White Wizard in perfectly sinister yarn form! Whether you’re a Lord of the Rings enthusiast, love crafting powerful villains, or simply want to add some Isengard intrigue to your collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own pocket-sized wizard with his flowing white robes, piercing gaze, and staff crackling with dark energy.

This design captures Saruman’s commanding presence through elegant details and regal textures! 🧶 I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you create his long silver hair, intricate robes, and optional Palantír accessory. Perfect for display, gifting to fellow Tolkien fans, or keeping as a (slightly ominous) guardian of your yarn stash! So grab your hooks, pick out shimmering whites and metallic grays, and let’s crochet a wizard who’s as cunning as he is crafty! ✨

🧙 Amigurumi Saruman – FREE Crochet Pattern

Embrace your inner wizard and crochet a mystical figure with a commanding presence. Whether you’re imagining Middle-Earth or a magical council meeting, this amigurumi brings serious wizard energy to your shelf!

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Features shaping, embroidery, clothing elements, and ear construction.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 22–26 cm (9–10 inches) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK weight):

  • Skin tone (pale peach or beige)

  • Medium brown (cloak and hood)

  • Dark brown or black (eyebrows)

• Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm

• Safety eyes (8–10 mm)

• Tapestry needle

• Fiberfill stuffing

• Stitch markers

• Optional: small wooden staff or stick as a wizard staff

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring

• sc – Single Crochet

• inc – Increase

• dec – Decrease

• ch – Chain

• sl st – Slip Stitch

• FO – Fasten Off

• BLO – Back Loop Only

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🧠 Head (Skin tone)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

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)
   7–13. sc around (36)

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

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

9. [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
   – Insert safety eyes between Rnd 9–10, approx. 7–8 sts apart
   – Embroider thick brows above eyes with black/brown thread
   – Stuff head

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

11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

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🧍 Body (Brown)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)

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

4. [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
   5–10. sc around (24)

5. dec x4, 16 sc (20)

6. sc around (20)

7. dec x4, 12 sc (16)
   14–16. sc around (16)
   Stuff well. FO and sew to head.

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👖 Legs (Make 2, Brown)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)
   3–6. sc around (12)
   Stuff lightly. FO and sew to bottom of body.

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💪 Arms (Make 2, Skin tone to Brown)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. [1 sc, inc] x3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)

3. Change to brown (sleeves), sc around (9)
   7–12. sc around (9)
   FO, stuff lightly, and sew to sides.

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👂 Ears (Make 2, Skin tone)

1. MR, 4 sc (4)

2. [1 sc, inc] x2 (6)

3. sc around (6)

4. [2 sc, inc] x2 (8)

5. Flatten and FO, leaving tail. Sew sides of head.

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🧥 Cloak and Hood (Brown)

Cape Base:

1. Ch 26

2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)
   3–10: ch 1, turn, sc across (25)
   FO, weave in ends. Wrap around shoulders and sew corners to front.

Hood:

1. MR, 6 sc

2. inc x6 (12)

3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
   4–7. sc around (18)
   8–12. Work in rows to form “face opening,” turning each row
   13: Rejoin to work in the round and sc around edge
   FO and sew onto head.

Ties (Optional):

• Ch 20, FO and knot ends. Sew under chin.

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🧙‍♂️ Final Assembly

• Sew arms and legs to body

• Position and sew ears

• Sew on hood and cloak

• Embroider nose if desired

• Add a staff or cape details

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✨ Final Words

Your mighty wizard is ready to lead the order and face magical threats with wisdom and style! 🧝‍♂️