Amigurumi Sportacus from LazyTown - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Get ready to stitch up some superhero energy with this Amigurumi Sportacus from LazyTown crochet pattern! With his iconic blue outfit, sporty mustache, and action-ready pose, this energetic character leaps straight from the screen into your yarn stash. Whether you’re crafting for a LazyTown fan, celebrating healthy habits, or just love bringing bold personalities to life in crochet, Sportacus is here to inspire movement, smiles, and a whole lot of fun. 🧶💪💙

Designed for flair and athletic charm, this pattern invites you to explore dynamic shaping, expressive features, and fun extras like his headgear, wristbands, or even a tiny apple or jump rope. Customize his look with your favorite shades of blue or add embroidered details to reflect his heroic style. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade LazyTown scene, this Sportacus Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade motivation, one loop at a time! 💖✨🏃‍♂️

A crocheted doll wearing a blue helmet, goggles, and a sleeveless blue vest, with white pants and blue boots, standing in front of a background with pastel yarn balls and crochet hooks.

🧶 Amigurumi Sportacus (Spartacus) Crochet Pattern

Bring the energetic and athletic hero of LazyTown to life with this detailed Sportacus-inspired amigurumi! With bold colors, a sporty outfit, and dynamic poseable arms, he’s perfect for fans of action-packed yarn creations.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and basic sewing.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using velvet/chenille yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🎨 Yarn Colors Used

Skin tone: Peach or light beige
Blue: Royal blue or cobalt (outfit, boots, helmet)
White: Pants
Dark red / Burgundy: Belt
Light grey: Goggles & belt buckle
Black: Eyebrows, smile embroidery
Brown or black safety eyes

🧵 Materials

2.5 mm crochet hook
Soft velvet yarn or cotton (see above)
Stitch marker
Safety eyes (10 mm)
Black embroidery thread
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Wire (optional for posable arms)

🧩 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loops Only
( ) – Repeat around
[ ] – Total stitches at end of round

🧍 Head

With skin tone yarn:

MR, 6 sc [6]
(inc) x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–13. sc around [36]
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
dec x6 [6]
Fasten off, leave tail. Stuff firmly.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn:

MR, 6 sc [6]
sc around [6]
Flatten and sew to sides of head (between Rounds 7–10).

👃 Nose

With skin tone:

MR, 4 sc [4]
sc around [4]
Sew centered between the eyes, slightly above Round 11.

👁 Eyes and Face Details

Insert 10 mm safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, approx. 6–7 sts apart.
Embroider thick black eyebrows with yarn above the eyes.
Use black thread to embroider a side smile.
Optional: Use blush for cheeks.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with skin tone yarn:

MR, 6 sc [6]
(sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–5. sc around [9]
(2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
7–9. sc around [12]
(2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
11–13. sc around [9]
Switch to blue (cuffs), BLO, sc around [9]
15–16. sc around [9]
Stuff, fold flat, and sew.

✋ Hand & Fingers (per arm)

Instead of a round stump, shape fingers:

After Round 6 of the arm, attach skin tone yarn.
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, sl st (1 finger). Repeat 3 more times with ch 3–4 for each.
For thumb, ch 3, sl st in 2nd, sc, attach to side.
Sew fingers flat into curled fist shape OR lightly stuff for raised fingers.

🧍 Body

Start with white yarn:

MR, 6 sc
(inc) x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–11. sc around [30]
Switch to blue (briefs), BLO, sc around [30]
13–14. sc around [30]
Switch to skin tone, (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
16–17. sc around [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
19–21. sc around [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff and sew to head.

🩳 Belt

With dark red yarn:

Ch 35, sl st to join, sc around
Make belt buckle with light gray: Ch 8, join, sc around
Sew buckle on, place belt above blue briefs.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with white yarn:

MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–12. sc around [9]
Switch to blue (boots), FLO, sc around
14–18. sc around [9]
Stuff and sew to body at slight angle.

🥾 Boots Cuff (Optional Flare)

With blue:

Ch 15, sc in each st, sew around top of each boot.

🧥 Vest

With blue yarn:

Ch 30, sc 28, turn
2–6. sc across, shaping neck on each side by decreasing 2 sts at rows 5–6
7–10. Work only side panels (chest lapels), sc 10 each
Sew edges to torso at armpit level. Leave open.

⛑ Helmet

With blue yarn:

MR, 6 sc
(inc) x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–9. sc around [36]
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
Fasten off, sew to head.

👓 Goggles

With light gray yarn:

Ch 20, sl st to join
sc around, sl st, finish
Make 2 blue circles: MR, 6 sc, attach inside loop
Stitch across helmet.

🧶 Finishing Touches

Shape arms to flexing pose before sewing. Add wire inside for poseability.
Ensure fingers are sewn curled, with thumb on outer edge.
Optionally, embroider chest detail lines or abs with matching thread.
Secure all accessories, reinforce helmet and belt.

🎉 Final Notes

Your mighty crochet hero is now ready for action! Whether displayed on a shelf or given as a playful gift, this amigurumi Sportacus is sure to energize any LazyTown fan. Customize with darker blues or shiny thread for extra flair!