Unleash your inner superhero with the Amigurumi Wolverine crochet pattern! This fierce yet adorable amigurumi captures Wolverine’s iconic look—from his bold yellow-and-blue suit to his unmistakable claws. Whether you’re a Marvel fan or simply love crafting character-inspired crochet pieces, this FREE pattern is a thrilling addition to your collection. Designed for intermediate crocheters, it offers a fun challenge with shaping details that bring Wolverine’s powerful stance to life.
Customize his expression, adjust the claw positioning, or even create a mini X-Men team to accompany him! This pattern is perfect for gifting to superhero enthusiasts or adding a dynamic touch to your amigurumi lineup. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary mutant to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶⚡

🐾 Amigurumi Wolverine (Northwoods-Style) – Crochet Pattern
This fierce little wolverine plush is packed with wild energy! With long claws, bold brows, and a fluffy beard, it’s the perfect woodland warrior or mythical creature for your handmade collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, faux-fur application, and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 11–13 inches (28–33 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Dark Brown (main body)
- Beige (muzzle, belly, inner ears, eyebrows)
- White or Cream (claws, eyebrows)
- Black (nose, embroidery details)
- Faux fur yarn or eyelash yarn (gray/white) for beard & tail tip
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Hot glue (optional, for securing faux-fur strands)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🐻 Head (Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. FO with long tail.
🦴 Enlarged Muzzle (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) – add 2 extra rounds for stronger protrusion
FO, stuff firmly, and sew to lower half of face.
Nose
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc → inc x6 (12) → (1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
- Flatten slightly into oval and sew on top of muzzle.
- Embroider a vertical mouth line down from the center.
👀 Eyes & Brows
- Place safety eyes between Rounds 9–10 of head, approx. 7–8 stitches apart.
- Crochet thick oval eyebrows with white or beige yarn:
- ch 8, sc across → FO, sew above each eye at inward angle.
- Add a small embroidered black curve under each eye for extra expression.
🧔 Beard (Faux Fur Mane)
- Cut 25–30 strands of faux fur yarn, 3–4 inches long.
- Use latch-hook method to secure evenly around entire jawline and sides of head, not just chin.
- For fuller look, double-layer rows of fur tufts.
- Lightly brush out fibers for fluff.
🦴 Ears (Make 2 – Dark Brown + Beige Inner)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
FO, flatten, and sew to top sides of head.
🐾 Body (Dark Brown + Beige Belly)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30) - With beige yarn, sc across front 12 stitches for tall oval belly patch. Continue in dark brown for rest of round.
15–20. sc around, keeping belly section in beige. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. FO and close.
✋ Arms (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–8. sc around (12) - dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly. FO with tail for sewing.
🦴 Claws (Make 12 – White Yarn)
- MR, 5 sc
2–8. sc around (5) – extend length with 2 extra rounds. - Curve slightly while sewing for sharp claw look.
Sew 3 claws to each hand and foot.
🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–9. sc around (18) - dec x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff and sew to base of body.
🐕 Tail (Dark Brown + Fur Tip)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to back.
Add tufts of gray/white faux fur to tip for realistic finish.
✅ Assembly
- Attach head to body firmly.
- Sew arms angled slightly forward.
- Attach legs for stable sitting/standing pose.
- Sew tail to back.
- Add claws, eyebrows, and beard.
🌲 Finishing Touches
- Embroider a scar or belly mark for extra character.
- Add a leather or wood “Northwoods” tag to complete the rustic theme.
🎉 Final Note
Your wolverine is now complete! With its fierce brows, sharp claws, and fluffy mane, this woodland warrior is ready to guard your handmade collection. 🪵🐾
