Welcome to the dynamic and energetic world of amigurumi! 🛹✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Skateboarder—a stylish and adventurous figure perfect for capturing the thrill of the streets, skateparks, and freestyle tricks! 🌆 Whether you love crafting character dolls, enjoy making urban-inspired designs, or simply want to stitch up a cool and expressive skater, this pattern will guide you through creating a detailed skateboarder with their board, outfit, and fearless attitude! 🤙
This design embraces movement, bold colors, and fun accessories to bring the skateboarding spirit to life! 🧶🏞️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi skateboarder turns out just right—ready to roll into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant streetwear shades, and let’s stitch up a skater who’s ready to ride! ✨
🛹 Amigurumi Skateboarder Pattern
This cool little character is ready to roll! With a crocheted helmet, vest, jeans, and a handmade skateboard, it’s a fun and colorful amigurumi for intermediate crafters.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate – involves color changes, sewing parts, and accessory construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22 cm (8.5 inches) tall when using DK or worsted-weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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DK/worsted yarn in:
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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6 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Embroidery thread (optional for details)
🧶 Abbreviations (US terms)
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MR – Magic ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip stitch
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BLO – Back loop only
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FLO – Front loop only
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FO – Fasten off
👦 Head
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 6 stitches apart -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6), FO
🧢 Helmet
With green yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–10. sc around (36)
FO and sew to top of head after head is attached.
🧍 Body (Shirt + Pants)
Start with light blue:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around
Change to blue (pants):
8–13. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff well -
dec x6 (6), FO
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with brown (shoes):
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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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sc around
Change to white (sock): -
sc around
Change to blue (pants):
6–10. sc around
Stuff and sew to base of body.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with skin tone:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around
Change to light blue (shirt):
5–9. sc around
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to each side of body.
🦺 Vest (Orange)
Make 2 flat panels:
Back Panel
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ch 9
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sc in each ch (8)
3–7. sc rows
FO
Front Panels (Make 2)
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ch 5
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sc in each ch (4)
3–7. sc rows
FO and sew onto body, slightly overlapping back panel to sides. Leave arms free.
🛹 Skateboard (Oval Deck)
With yellow yarn:
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ch 16
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sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, 3 sc in last, rotate to bottom, sc across other side of chain, 3 sc in end (34)
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sc around, inc at rounded ends (40)
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sc around
FO and flatten
Wheels
Make 4 with red yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
FO and sew to base, two on each end
Add turquoise circle in center for bolts
🧷 Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms to shoulders
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Attach legs under body, spaced evenly
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Attach helmet and vest
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Place figure on top of skateboard and stitch feet lightly for balance
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Embroider smile or brows if desired
🎉 Done! Your Amigurumi Skateboarder is ready to roll into fun!
Don’t forget to tag your creation with #PunqaAmigurumi if you share it online!