1Mini Hercules crochet amigurumi is a charming and powerful addition to any collection of handmade dolls. With his fiery orange hair, heroic beard, and detailed outfit including a blue cape and golden belt buckle, this miniature demigod brings mythological charm to your crochet projects. The Mini Hercules crochet amigurumi pattern is perfect for both fans of Greek mythology and lovers of adorable handcrafted toys.
Mini Hercules Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
This Mini Hercules crochet amigurumi features intricate details such as sandals, arm cuffs, and a heroic stance that captures the essence of the legendary figure. Standing small yet bold, he’s an ideal project for intermediate crocheters looking to bring a mighty touch to their amigurumi lineup.
Pattern Here
Final Size: Approx. 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) tall
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet Terms: US terminology
Yarn Suggestions:
- Beige (skin): DK cotton or acrylic
- Burnt orange (hair, sandals, skirt): DK cotton
- Brown (beard, belt, sandals): DK cotton
- Blue (cape): DK cotton
- Yellow (belt buckle): DK cotton
- Black (eyes – safety or yarn embroidery)
Hook size: 2.5 mm
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, 6 mm safety eyes (optional), sewing pins
Abbreviations:
- MR = Magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
- BLO = back loops only
- FO = finish off
HEAD & BODY (beige)
HEAD:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
→ Place safety eyes between Rounds 7–8, 6 sts apart - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
→ FO and close. Stuff firmly.
BODY:
Join beige to bottom of head:
- sc in 6 stitches around neck hole, inc in between each (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
4–6. sc around (24)
→ Change to brown (belt) - BLO sc around (24)
- sc around (24)
→ Change to orange (skirt) - BLO (1 sc, dec) x8 (16)
- sc around (16)
→ FO. Stuff well.
LEGS (make 2, beige and brown/orange)
Start with beige (legs):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9)
→ Change to brown (sandals) - sc around (9)
→ FO, stuff lightly.
Sew legs to bottom of body, spacing slightly apart.
ARMS (make 2, beige and brown)
Start with beige:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–4. sc around (6)
→ Change to brown (bracelets) - sc around (6)
→ FO, leave tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
→ Sew arms to each side, near round 6 of the body.
HAIR & BEARD (orange and brown)
BEARD (brown):
- Cut several short lengths of brown yarn.
- Using a latch hook or tapestry needle, attach each strand below the mouth, working in layers around the chin and jawline.
- Trim to shape beard.
HAIR (orange):
- Use orange yarn to embroider or latch small curls starting at the crown.
- Add a large twisted curl on the top left side for the iconic wave.
- Optional: make a flat crochet cap and sew curls onto it, then attach.
CAPE (blue)
- Ch 12
- Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (11)
3–6. Ch 1, turn, sc across (11)
→ FO and sew to back shoulders. Add small loops or ties to front.
BELT BUCKLE (yellow)
- MR, 6 sc, sl st to first st. FO, leave tail.
→ Sew to center of belt (brown section).
EYEBROWS, NOSE & MOUTH (brown/beige)
- Eyebrows: Use brown yarn to embroider small V shapes over each eye.
- Nose: With beige yarn, surface stitch 2-3 times between the eyes.
- Mouth: Use brown yarn to make a small horizontal stitch.
Finishing Touches:
- Double-check all parts are sewn securely.
- Adjust curls and beard to ensure symmetry.
- Trim any uneven yarn ends.
- Lightly shape the body with your hands.
