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 wild wolverine plush comes packed with ferocity and fluff! Featuring long claws, a bold brow, and a fluffy beard, it makes a great mythical creature or woodland guardian plush.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, fur application, claws, 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
- Yarn (Worsted Weight):
- Dark Brown (Main Body)
- Beige (Muzzle, Belly, Inner Ears, Eyebrows)
- White or Cream (Claws)
- Black (Nose, Eyeliner, Eyebrow detail)
- Faux fur yarn or eyelash yarn in gray/white (for beard)
- Hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Hot glue (optional for securing beard strands)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
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, leaving long tail.
🦴 Muzzle (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to head.
Embroider vertical mouth line in black yarn.
🖤 Nose
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Sew flat as an oval onto the top of the muzzle.
👁 Eyes & Brow
- Place safety eyes approx. between Rnds 9–10, 7 stitches apart.
- Cut two thick beige eyebrow ovals (crocheted or felt). Stitch or glue at an inward angle.
- Embroider a small black curve under each eye for a fierce expression.
🧔 Beard (Faux Fur or Eyelash Yarn)
Method 1: Latch Hook (for Faux Fur Yarn):
- Cut 20–25 short strands (~3 inches) of faux fur yarn.
- Using a crochet hook, insert under a stitch below the head.
- Pull loop through, then pull ends through the loop (like fringe).
- Attach around the lower face/neckline area evenly.
Method 2: Sew-On Tufts:
- Crochet a short faux fur strip (ch 16, sl st across), then sew it under the jaw.
🦴 Ears (Make 2 – Dark Brown + Beige inner)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around
FO, flatten and sew sides together. 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 - Attach beige yarn, sc in front 10 sts for belly patch
15–20. Continue in dark brown, decreasing - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO
✋ Arms (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–8. sc around - dec x6 (6)
Stuff and FO, leaving tail for sewing
🦴 Claws (Make 6 for hands + 6 for feet – White Yarn)
- MR, 5 sc
- sc around
FO with tail. Sew 3 claws to each paw.
🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–9. sc around - dec x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff and sew
🐕 Tail (Dark Brown, with fur tip)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to back.
Add white or gray fluff to the tip by brushing out or sewing short faux fur strips.
✅ Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms to the side of the body, slightly angled forward
- Attach legs firmly to base
- Add tail and beard
- Sew or glue on eyebrows, claws, and ear details
🪵 Optional Accessories
- Pinecone belt or acorn button
- Embroider a belly scar or rustic belly badge
- Add a Northwoods tag to the base with a leather label
This woodland warrior is ready to defend the forest with fluffy flair and sharp style! 🌲🦡