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! 💖✨🏃♂️
🧶 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!
