Celebrate football greatness with this Amigurumi Tom Brady crochet pattern! Inspired by the legendary quarterback, this miniature creation captures his signature jersey, determined expression, and winning spirit in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for sports fans, adding a unique touch to your handmade collection, or simply enjoy making character-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny tribute to one of the greatest players of all time. Perfect for gifting to football enthusiasts, decorating a sports-themed space, or celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi Tom Brady is ready to take the fieldβone stitch at a time! πβ¨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different team colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature football or championship ring for extra flair. Craft a classic Tom Brady with his iconic look, create a whimsical version with bold hues, or even stitch up a full set of sports-inspired amigurumi for an action-packed display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a dynamic accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Tom Brady is a fun and creative projectβperfect for bringing a touch of handmade sports magic to every stitch! π§Άπ

π§Ά Amigurumi Tom Brady Crochet Pattern
Celebrate the legend of American football with this detailed and poseable amigurumi version of Tom Brady! With a custom jersey, cleats, and miniature football, this doll makes a perfect gift for fans or sports-themed decor.
β¨ Skill Level
Intermediate β Youβll practice clean color changes, small part shaping (fingers, nose, ears), and light embroidery.
π Finished Size
Approx. 10β12 inches (25β30 cm) tall using 3.0 mm hook and worsted yarn
π§΅ Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Skin tone (light beige)
- Dark brown (hair, eyebrows)
- Navy blue (jersey + pants)
- White (socks, wristband, jersey accents, laces, earrings)
- Red (jersey number + stripes)
- Black (shoes)
- Gray or silver (belt)
- Brown + white (mini football)
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: fine silver jump rings for earrings
π§΅ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR β Magic Ring
sc β Single Crochet
inc β Increase
dec β Decrease
sl st β Slip Stitch
ch β Chain
FO β Fasten Off
BLO β Back Loop Only
π€ Head (Skin Tone)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6β12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6), FO
π Nose (Shaped)
You can shape a nose bump in 2 ways:
Option A β Add-on
- MR, 4 sc in magic ring, sl st to join
- Sew between rounds 8β9 centered between eyes
Option B β Built-in
- On Round 9 or 10 of the head, crochet 1 popcorn stitch (5 dc in one st, join with sl st) to form a nose bump
π Hair Cap (Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6β7. sc around (30), FO
Sew to top of head. Use surface slip stitches to define the hairline and sideburns.
π Ears (x2)
- MR, 6 sc
- sc around (6), FO
Flatten and sew to sides of head
Optional Earrings:
Use a jump ring or embroider a small French knot in silver or white yarn.
π§ Body (Skin Tone β Jersey Color)
Start with skin tone (neck):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3β4. sc around (12)
Color Change Tip:
- On last yarn-over of final skin-tone stitch, pull through with navy blue
- Continue with blue yarn
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
6β9. sc around (18) - (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
11β13. sc around (24)
Switch to white (for jersey stripe): 1 round
Switch back to navy: 2 more rounds
Stuff and FO
Add β7β with surface embroidery or felt.
π Legs (Make 2)
Start with black (shoe):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3β4. sc around (12)
Change to white for sock: 2 rounds
Switch to navy blue for pants: 6β8 rounds
FO and stuff
Sew both legs to body base
π Shoes
- Embroider white laces
- Add white sl st trim to create sock line
πͺ Arms (x2)
Start with skin tone:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3β4. sc around
Fingers:
At hand end, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and back β do this 3x for fingers and 1 thumb
Switch to white (wristband): 1 round
Switch to navy: 5 rounds
Stuff and sew to sides
π Football (Brown + White)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4β6. sc around - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), stuff and close
Add white stripes + laces using embroidery
π½ Accessories
- Towel: ch 6, sc 5 rows (white), sew to belt front
- Belt: Surface stitch across waist in gray yarn
- Socks: Use sl st or sc in white around ankle for ribbing texture
π§© Assembly
- Sew head to stuffed body
- Attach arms slightly forward and angled
- Attach legs and shape doll to stand or sit
- Sew football to throwing hand
- Embroider jersey number (#7), face details, and cleat laces
- Add earrings, if desired
This upgraded amigurumi Tom Brady is full of personality and detail β from the mini football to stitched fingers and a confident expression. Personalize the uniform with your teamβs colors and heβs ready for kickoff! π§Άππͺ