Set sail on a crochet odyssey with a charming Amigurumi that channels the adventurous spirit of the sea’s most whimsical pirate. This pattern captures the essence of the beloved, roguish captain with his iconic tricorn hat, flowing dreadlocks adorned with beads, and the classic pirate attire, complete with a sash and boots.
The guide is filled with detailed instructions and savvy tips, making it a treasure trove for needlecraft pirates of all skill levels. Whether you’re a fan of swashbuckling tales or a yarn enthusiast in search of new horizons, this pirate Amigurumi promises a crafting voyage like no other. Chart your course to crochet mastery and prepare to embark by scrolling down to access the free pattern inspired by the captain of the high seas below!
Materials:
- Fine yarn in skin tone, black, white, red, dark blue, and brown
- Crochet hook compatible with your yarn (usually 2.5mm-3.5mm for amigurumi)
- Safety eyes (preferably large and black for expressiveness)
- Fiberfill or suitable stuffing material
- Embroidery floss for facial features and details
- Small buttons and assorted beads for decorations
- Yarn needle and sewing needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Head:
- In skin-toned yarn, create a magic ring with 6 sc (6 sts)
- Increase (inc) in each stitch around (12 sts)
- (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around (18 sts)
- (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around (24 sts)
- (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around (30 sts)
- (Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) around (36 sts)
- (Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) around (42 sts)
- (Sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st) around (48 sts) 9-16. Sc in each st around (48 sts for 8 rounds)
- (Sc in next 6 sts, decrease (dec)) around (42 sts)
- (Sc in next 5 sts, dec) around (36 sts)
- (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around (30 sts)
- (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around (24 sts)
- (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around (18 sts)
- (Sc in next st, dec) around (12 sts)
- Dec around (6 sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Insert safety eyes between rows 13 and 14, about 8 stitches apart. Embroider the eyebrows and mouth before stuffing and closing the head.
Body (Pirate Jacket and Shirt):
- Using dark blue yarn, create a magic ring with 6 sc (6 sts)
- Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- (Sc in next st, inc) around (18 sts)
- (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around (24 sts)
- In BLO, sc around (24 sts) – this will create a fold line for the jacket 6-8. Change to white yarn for the shirt and sc around (24 sts for 3 rounds) 9-12. Change to dark blue for the jacket and sc around (24 sts for 4 rounds)
- (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around (18 sts)
- Sc around (18 sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff with fiberfill.
Arms (Make 2, with cuffs):
- With skin-toned yarn, create a magic ring with 6 sc (6 sts)
- (Sc in next st, inc) around (9 sts) 3-8. Sc around (9 sts for 6 rounds)
- Change to white yarn for cuffs, sc around (9 sts)
- Change to dark blue, sc around for jacket sleeves (9 sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Legs and Boots (Make 2):
- With black yarn, create a magic ring with 6 sc (6 sts)
- Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- (Sc in next st, inc) around (18 sts)
- In BLO, sc around (creates a rim for the boots) (18 sts) 5-7. Sc around (18 sts for 3 rounds)
- (Sc in next st, dec) around (12 sts) 9-13. Change to brown yarn for the pants, sc around (12 sts for 5 rounds) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff with fiberfill.
Hat (Tricorn Style):
- With black yarn, ch enough to fit around the head, join to form a ring without twisting the chain
- Sc in each ch around
- Working in rounds, start shaping the hat by increasing at three points to create the tricorn points
- Once the base shape is achieved, work in rows back and forth, decreasing at the end of each row to form the flaps of the tricorn
- Finish with a row of sl st around the outer edge for a finished look Add buttons and embroidery as embellishments.
Hair and Beard:
- Attach strands of black yarn to the head for the hair, using a latch hook technique or by sewing them in place
- Braid strands where needed and add beads
- Crochet a small mustache and beard and sew them onto the face
Accessories (Belt, Sash, Coat Details):
- Crochet a belt and sash using chains and sc to fit around the waist of the body, using brown and striped yarn respectively
- Add extra rows to the edges of the coat for lapels and cuffs in a contrasting color
- Sew small buttons and beads onto the coat for decoration
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body at the shoulder level
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body
- Dress the figure with the hat, belt, and sash
- Add any additional accessories such as a tiny crochet sword, beads, and buttons
This pattern is based on typical amigurumi techniques and requires the crafter to be able to work in the round, shape with increases and decreases, and sew parts together neatly. The final product’s resemblance to the image will greatly depend on the precision of the work and the similarity of materials used.
