Welcome to the sun-soaked and adventurous world of amigurumi! 🏄♂️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Surfboard Rider—a dynamic and carefree character perfect for beach lovers, summer décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and playful plush figures! 🌊 Whether you love stitching up action-packed designs, creating detailed and textured characters, or simply want to add a fearless surfer to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush rider with a vibrant surfboard, tousled hair, and a touch of ocean charm! 🏝️
This design embraces bold colors, fluid shaping, and fun accessories to bring a sense of movement and excitement to your crochet creations! 🧶☀️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Surfboard Rider turns out just right—ready to ride the waves in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out tropical blues, sandy neutrals, and bright board designs, and let’s stitch up a fearless surfboard rider! ✨
🏄 Amigurumi Surfboard Rider Crochet Pattern
Capture the spirit of summer with this adorable Amigurumi Surfboard Rider! Featuring a playful figure with board shorts, dreadlocks, and a wavy surfboard underfoot, this design is perfect for beach lovers and island vibes. Ride the yarn waves with this breezy, fun project!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall with board and base.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Light brown (Skin)
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Black, red, orange, purple (Hair/dreads)
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Blue (Shorts)
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Red, white (Surfboard)
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Light blue (Wave base)
Other:
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Optional: cardboard or plastic base for board structure
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
👤 Head
With light brown yarn:
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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)
6–12. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, 6 sts apart -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🧶 Hair (Dreadlocks – Make ~10–12)
Cut strands of black, red, orange, and purple yarn (6–7 inches each).
Fold in half and loop-stitch into top of head using a crochet hook.
Trim and twist or knot for dreads.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–9. sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew to sides of upper body.
🩳 Body and Legs (worked from bottom up)
Legs (Make 2):
With blue yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Do not FO second leg.
Join legs:
6. sc around leg 1, ch 2, sc around leg 2, sc in chs (28)
7–12. sc around (28)
Switch to light brown for skin tone:
13–17. sc around (28)
Stuff and close with dec x6
FO and attach head.
🏄 Surfboard
With red yarn:
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Ch 21
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sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (20)
3–30. sc rows to desired board length
Add 2 rows of white yarn zig-zag pattern (surface slip stitch or fair isle-style)
Edge (white stripe):
sc around with white yarn for border
Optional: Cut cardboard to same shape and insert before final round for support.
🌊 Wave Base
With light blue yarn:
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Ch 30
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sc across
3–5. sc rows -
wave row: (sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) repeat to end
Sew to bottom of surfboard
Optional: Insert wire in wave for posing flexibility.
✂️ Assembly
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Attach arms to upper body
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Sew head to body
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Position doll standing on surfboard, sew or secure with glue
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Shape wave base slightly curved for dynamic look
🌴 Your surfer is now ready to ride the crochet tide! Perfect for beach displays, summer toys, or gifts for ocean lovers. Hang loose and stitch on! 🏄♂️🌊
