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Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern

Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern

This Harry Potter amigurumi pattern captures every iconic detail of the beloved wizard, from his messy black hair and lightning bolt scar to his round glasses and Gryffindor house colors. The pattern works up in pieces that are assembled together, starting with the legs and working upward through the body to create a seamless, poseable figure. Multiple yarn weight options are provided, allowing you to create different sized Harrys ranging from 8 inches to 12 inches tall. The striped scarf and flowing black cloak add authentic touches that make this pattern truly special for any Harry Potter collection.

Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating a removable striped scarf with tassels in Gryffindor red and gold, plus a dramatic black cloak with sleeves that fits perfectly over Harry's body. You can customize the face by either using safety eyes or embroidering them for a softer, child-safe finish.

Why You'll Love This Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this Harry Potter pattern because it perfectly captures the essence of the character we all grew up with and adored. There's something incredibly satisfying about watching that iconic lightning bolt scar and messy black hair come together as you work through each round. I especially love how the pattern includes all the signature details - the striped Gryffindor scarf with its cute little tassels, the flowing black cloak that makes Harry look ready for his next adventure, and those adorable round glasses that are so quintessentially him. The way the pattern builds from the feet up feels almost magical, like you're literally bringing Harry to life with each stitch. What really makes this pattern special is how it captures Harry's personality through simple crochet techniques - he looks brave, kind, and ready to take on any challenge. Whether you're a die-hard Potterhead or just love making character amigurumi, this pattern lets you create a piece of the wizarding world that you can hold in your hands.

Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this Harry Potter pattern to create different versions and characters from the wizarding world. One of my favorite variations is changing the house colors - you can easily make Ron by using orange instead of yellow for the hair and keeping the Gryffindor colors, or create Draco by using light blonde yarn for the hair and swapping to green and silver for a Slytherin version. I've even made Hermione by adding longer hair with a different construction and using brown yarn.

The cloak is particularly fun to experiment with. I've made some with hoods attached by working a few extra rounds at the neck edge and shaping them into a pointed hood. You could also add house emblems by crocheting small patches and sewing them onto the cloak or sweater. I've tried adding tiny details like a wand made from a toothpick wrapped in brown thread, or a small broomstick using twigs and thread.

For the scarf, I sometimes make it longer and more dramatic by adding extra stripe repeats, or I'll make it shorter and chunkier for a different look. You could even create different accessories like a small book for spellcasting, a tiny golden snitch using yellow yarn and white fabric scraps for wings, or even a miniature Hedwig owl companion. The facial features can be modified too - I've experimented with different eye placements for various expressions, and adding freckles with embroidery thread gives each Harry his own unique personality.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the body firmly enough can result in a floppy figure that won't stand properly on its own ✗ Forgetting to change colors at the correct rounds for the uniform details will make the Gryffindor colors look off ✗ Placing the safety eyes too far apart or not centered between the correct rounds ruins the facial proportions completely ✗ Not working through back loops only when specified changes the texture and appearance of clothing details like the sweater

Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the magic of Hogwarts to life with this enchanting Harry Potter amigurumi pattern that creates an adorable 30cm wizard complete with iconic glasses, lightning bolt scar, and Gryffindor colors. This detailed pattern guides you through crafting Harry from head to toe, including his signature black hair, round spectacles, striped Gryffindor scarf, and flowing black cloak. Perfect for Harry Potter fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, this pattern offers clear instructions with multiple size options depending on your yarn and hook choices. Whether you're making this magical companion for yourself or as a gift for a fellow Potterhead, you'll love watching the Boy Who Lived take shape stitch by stitch.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Harry Potter Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight or DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn in flesh, black, light grey, dark grey, yellow, and red colors
  • 02
    Approximately 4-5oz total yarn across all colors depending on size

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3mm crochet hook (for worsted weight yarn)
  • 02
    2.75mm crochet hook (for smaller version with DK yarn)
  • 03
    Safety eyes (or embroidery thread if embroidering eyes)
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    Small round glasses (can be crafted from wire or purchased)
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    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
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    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (recommended)
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    Pins for assembly

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— Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Using flesh coloured yarn

Round 1 :

4 sc into magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Rounds 3-4 :

8 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change to light grey coloured yarn

Round 5 :

8 sl

Round 6 :

8 sc blo

Rounds 7-14 :

8 sc (8 rounds)

Info :

Fasten off

— Body Starting at Feet :

Infos :

Stuff as you go. Using black coloured yarn for legs

Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc) 2 times (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc blo (18)

Round 5 :

18 sc

Round 6 :

2 sc, 7 dec, 2 sc (11)

Info :

Change to dark grey coloured yarn

Round 7 :

11 sl

Round 8 :

11 sc blo

Round 9-18 :

11 sc (10 rounds)

Info :

Fasten off. Make second leg, but do not fasten off

Info :

If you are not already at the side of leg with foot facing forward, sc until there. Chain 1 stitch

— Body :

Round 1 :

11 sc around leg that you fastened off (so legs are then attached to each other), 1 sc in ch, 11 sc around second leg, 1 sc in ch (24)

Round 2 :

10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec (22)

Round 3 :

22 sc

Info :

sc until at centre of back. Change to light grey coloured yarn

Round 4 :

22 sl

Round 5 :

22 sc blo

Info :

Change to yellow coloured yarn

Round 6 :

22 sc

Info :

Change to light grey coloured yarn

Round 7-8 :

22 sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

5 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (20)

Round 10-11 :

20 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Sc to side of body with feet facing forward if not already there

Round 12 :

8 sc around arm, 10 sc on body, 8 sc around other arm, 10 sc on body (36)

Round 13 :

(1 sc, 1 dec) x 12 (24)

Round 14 :

12 dec (12)

Info :

Change to flesh coloured yarn

Round 15 :

12 sl

Round 16 :

12 sc blo

Round 17 :

12 inc (24)

Round 18 :

24 inc (48)

Round 19-26 :

48 sc (8 rounds)

Info :

Place safety eyes between rounds 24 and 25, making sure they are centre on face and 8 stitches apart

Round 27 :

(6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)

Round 28 :

(5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)

Round 29 :

(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)

Round 30 :

(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)

Round 31 :

(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)

Round 32 :

(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)

Round 33 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off, gather around fasten off stitches and pull tight to close hole at top of head

— Hair :

Info :

Using black coloured yarn

Round 1 :

7 sc into magic ring

Round 2 :

7 inc (14)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) (21)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc) (28)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 inc) (35)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, 1 inc) (42)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, 1 inc) (49)

Rounds 8-13 :

49 sc (6 rounds)

Round 14 :

(1 sc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 sc) x 7

Infos :

Fasten off. Pin hair to head and then sew into place. Using red yarn, embroider lightning bolt scar on forehead. Working around posts of yellow stitches on jersey, 20 sl stitches in red

— Scarf :

Info :

Using red coloured yarn

Round 1 :

8 ch and join in a loop

Rounds 2-5 :

8 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Using yellow coloured yarn

Rounds 6-9 :

8 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Using red coloured yarn

Round 10-13 :

8 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Repeat the previous 8 rounds until you have 13 stripes in total. Fasten off. Fold scarf flat, sew together cast on stitches, sew together cast off stitches. Cut eight 10 cm lengths of yellow yarn and eight 10 cm lengths of red yarn. Using one length of red and one length of yellow, fold lengths in half, draw loop through scarf and then pull cut ends through loop

— Cloak :

Sleeves (Make Two) :

Using black colour yarn

Round 1 :

12 ch and join in a loop

Rounds 2-11 :

12 sc (10 rounds)

Main Body of Cloak :

Using black coloured yarn

Row 1 :

21 ch

Row 2 :

starting in second chain from hook 20 sc

Row 3-24 :

1 ch, starting in second chain from hook 20 sc (22 rows)

Row 25 :

1 ch 5 sc, 12 sc around arm, 10 sc, 12 sc around other arm, 5 sc (44)

Row 26 :

1 ch, 22 dec (22)

Row 27-28 :

1 ch, 22 sc (2 rounds)

Row 29 :

1 ch, 11 dec (11)

Info :

Fasten off. Weave in yarn ends

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the completed hair piece to the head, ensuring it covers the top and back properly, then sew securely in place
  • Using red embroidery thread or yarn, carefully stitch the iconic lightning bolt scar on Harry's forehead above the eyes
  • Attach the round glasses to the face, positioning them so they sit naturally around the safety eyes
  • Work 20 slip stitches in red yarn around the posts of the yellow stitches on the jersey to create the Gryffindor stripe detail
  • Wrap the completed striped scarf around Harry's neck and arrange it naturally, leaving it removable or tacking it in place
  • Dress Harry in the black cloak by carefully working his arms through the sleeves and positioning the cloak on his shoulders
  • Add the scarf tassels by folding the red and yellow yarn lengths in half and pulling them through the scarf ends

Important Notes

  • 💡The pattern works in continuous spiral rounds without joining, so use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round
  • 💡Change yarn colors precisely at the rounds indicated to achieve the proper Gryffindor uniform appearance with distinct stripes
  • 💡Stuff the body and head firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper proportions and allow the figure to stand
  • 💡When attaching the arms in Round 12 of the body, position them at the sides with feet facing forward for correct posture
  • 💡Safety eyes must be placed between rounds 24 and 25, centered on the face and exactly 8 stitches apart for proper spacing
  • 💡The hair piece includes textured edge detail using double crochet and treble crochet stitches to create Harry's signature messy look
  • 💡Multiple yarn weights can be used with appropriate hook sizes to create different sized figures from 8 to 12 inches tall

This magical Harry Potter amigurumi pattern lets you create your very own Boy Who Lived, complete with every detail that makes him instantly recognizable to fans worldwide. From his messy black hair and lightning bolt scar to his round glasses, Gryffindor scarf, and flowing wizard's cloak, this pattern captures Harry's essence perfectly. Whether you're crafting him for your own collection, as a gift for a Potterhead friend, or to inspire young readers, this little wizard will bring a touch of Hogwarts magic into your home. The pattern's clear instructions and detailed construction make the process enjoyable from start to finish. Happy crocheting, and may your stitches be as magical as the wizarding world itself! 🧙‍♂️⚡✨

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FAQs

Can I make Harry in different sizes?

Yes! The pattern provides three size options: approximately 30cm (12 inches) using worsted weight yarn with a 3mm hook, 28cm (11 inches) using DK yarn with a 3mm hook, or 20cm (8 inches) using DK yarn with a 2.75mm hook. You can adjust the size further by using different yarn weights with appropriately sized hooks.

Where can I find the small round glasses for Harry?

You can craft glasses from thin wire (jewelry wire or floral wire works well), purchase doll glasses from craft stores, or buy miniature round glasses online from amigurumi supply shops. Some crafters also make them from wire and cover with thread for a polished look.

Do I need to use safety eyes or can I embroider them?

The pattern works with either option! Safety eyes give a classic amigurumi look and are easy to attach, but if you're making Harry for a small child or prefer a softer appearance, you can absolutely embroider the eyes instead using black yarn or embroidery thread.

Is the scarf and cloak removable or sewn on permanently?

Both pieces can be made removable! The scarf is designed to wrap around the neck and can be left loose, while the cloak can be dressed on and off Harry. However, you can tack them in place with a few stitches if you prefer them to be permanent.

What does 'blo' mean and why is it important for this pattern?

BLO stands for 'back loops only,' which means you crochet through only the back loop of each stitch instead of both loops. This technique creates texture and definition, particularly important for the clothing details like the sweater edges and creating visible separation between Harry's clothes and body.

How do I create the lightning bolt scar?

Use red yarn or embroidery thread and a yarn needle to embroider a lightning bolt shape on Harry's forehead above the eyes. Start at the top and work downward in a zigzag pattern, making it distinctive but proportional to the face size.