Make a splash with this Amigurumi Swimmer crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for a water sports enthusiast, adding a fun character to your collection, or simply love unique handmade designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming swimmer ready for action. With their sleek swim cap, playful expression, and sporty swimsuit, this amigurumi figure brings the joy of swimming to life in yarn form. Perfect for gifting, whimsical decor, or celebrating the excitement of aquatic adventures, this little swimmer is sure to dive straight into your heart!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to personalize your swimmer with different swimwear colors, tiny goggles, or even a miniature towel for added detail. Stitch expressive features to bring out their energetic spirit, craft variations for different swimming strokes, or even create a team of swimmers in various styles! Whether displayed as a playful decoration, gifted to a fellow swimming fan, or crafted just for the fun of it, this amigurumi swimmer is a joyful and dynamic project—one stitch at a time! 🏊♂️🧶✨
🏊♂️ Amigurumi Swimmer – FREE Crochet Pattern
This sporty amigurumi swimmer is ready to dive into your crochet collection with his bright swim cap, goggles, and fitted swimsuit! Perfect for gifting or displaying by the pool, this athletic figure is fun, cheerful, and surprisingly simple to make.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, continuous rounds, limb shaping, and attaching details like goggles.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
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Skin tone (for body, arms, head, feet)
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Blue (swim cap, swimsuit, goggles)
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6 mm safety eyes
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Polyester stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Crochet hook (2.5–3.5 mm)
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Optional: clear plastic or felt circles for goggle lenses
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧍 Head (Work from top down, start with Blue for Cap)
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With blue yarn: 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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–9. sc around (36) -
Switch to skin tone yarn: sc around (36)
To change color cleanly: finish last stitch of blue by pulling through with skin color before continuing in new color
11–17. sc around -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(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 weave closed
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Start with Blue)
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With blue yarn: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) -
Switch to skin tone yarn, sc around
8–16. sc around
Stuff and FO
✋ Arms (Make 2 – All in Skin Tone)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–10. sc around
Stuff lightly, FO and flatten top for sewing
🩳 Body (Start with Blue for Swimsuit)
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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)
6–10. sc around (30) -
Switch to skin tone yarn
12–15. sc around (30)
Stuff firmly
FO leaving long tail to attach head
🥽 Goggles & Cap Strap
Goggle Strap
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With blue yarn: ch 50–60 (long enough to wrap across the eyes and around the back)
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FO and sew in place behind the head
Goggle Lenses
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MR, 6 sc, sl st, FO
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Optional: glue a small circle of clear plastic or blue felt inside each lens for realism
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Sew goggles on either side of the head, over eyes and attached to strap
🧵 Assembly
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Sew legs to bottom of body slightly spread apart
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Sew arms on sides of the upper body
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Attach head securely to body
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Place goggles in position, stitch or glue in place
💡 Color Change Tips
To switch yarn colors cleanly in rounds:
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In the stitch before the new color, begin your final single crochet
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With 2 loops on the hook, yarn over with the new color and pull through
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Continue working with the new color
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Secure the yarn tails inside the piece to hide the join
Your amigurumi swimmer is ready to make a splash! 🌊 Whether lounging by the pool or headed to a swim meet, this sporty doll makes a fun and active addition to your handmade collection. 🏊♂️💦
