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Henry the Guard Amigurumi Pattern

Henry the Guard 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 Henry the Guard Amigurumi Pattern

Henry the Guard is a wonderfully detailed amigurumi pattern that captures the essence of traditional British pageantry. With his distinctive red coat featuring black and white details, striped pants, and tall fuzzy hat, this pattern combines multiple color changes and detailed assembly work. The pattern includes everything from his orange nose and lazy eyes to his white belt with mustard buckle, creating a character full of personality and charm.

Henry the Guard Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern features clear round-by-round instructions with helpful diagrams for eye placement and embroidery details. Multiple pieces come together to create Henry's complete uniform, making this a rewarding project for intermediate crocheters.

Why You'll Love This Henry the Guard Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings such a unique character to life! There's something special about creating a toy with this much personality and historical charm. I find the color-changing sections really satisfying to work through, and watching Henry's uniform come together piece by piece is incredibly rewarding. The attention to detail—from the boot trim to the coat flaps—makes this pattern feel like you're creating a tiny work of art. Plus, Henry makes the most wonderful gift for Anglophiles, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates a well-dressed amigurumi friend!

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern to create different variations! You could easily transform Henry into other types of guards or soldiers by changing the color scheme. Try making a toy soldier in green and tan for a classic army look, or use blue and gold for a naval officer vibe.

I've also played around with the accessories - you could add tiny buttons to the coat using French knots, or create a small sword or rifle to complete the guard aesthetic. Some crafters have made Henry in miniature by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook, creating adorable keychain-sized versions.

For a fun twist, I sometimes embroider a tiny flag or create a small crochet flag for Henry to hold. You could also adjust the facial features to give each Henry a unique personality - try different eyebrow angles or add a mustache using embroidery thread.

If you want to make Henry more poseable, consider adding pipe cleaners or wire to the arms and legs before stuffing. This lets you position him in different stances for display. I've even seen versions where crafters made matching guards in different colors to create a whole collection standing at attention together!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the head firmly before placing safety eyes, which can cause the face to look uneven and distorted later ✗ Not keeping track of color changes in the striped legs and arms, resulting in uneven patterns that don't match properly ✗ Skipping the back loop only instructions for the coat and boot details, which eliminates the important texture and definition needed ✗ Placing the arms and legs incorrectly during assembly, causing Henry to lean awkwardly instead of standing proudly upright and balanced

Henry the Guard Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own charming British guard with this delightful Henry the Guard amigurumi pattern! This adorable crochet companion features a classic red coat with black trim, striped legs, and that iconic tall black hat. Perfect for history lovers, collectors, or anyone who adores whimsical handmade toys, Henry stands proudly as a symbol of tradition and charm. With detailed instructions for his uniform, accessories, and endearing facial features, you'll bring this loyal guard to life stitch by stitch.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Henry the Guard Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn in White for head and body sections
  • 02
    Yarn in Red for coat, arms, and puffs
  • 03
    Yarn in Black for pants, boots, hat, body base, and trim details
  • 04
    Yarn in Mustard for belt buckle
  • 05
    Yarn in Orange for nose

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.0 mm
  • 02
    9 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Black embroidery thread for facial features
  • 04
    White embroidery thread for eye details
  • 05
    Fiberfill or toy stuffing
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Embroidery needle
  • 09
    Pins for assembly positioning

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

[6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10-20 :

54 sc (54)

Round 21 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 22 :

[6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)

Round 23 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 24 :

[4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

Round 25 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Info :

Place safety eyes between rounds 15-16 with 8 stitches in between. Fill with fiberfill.

Round 26 :

[2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Round 27 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

[dec] x 6 (6)

Info :

Close up and weave in the end.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

MR 3 (3)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 3 (6)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 3 (9)

Round 4-8 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head. Stuff before sewing.

— Puffs (make two) :

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

[5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)

Round 5 :

21 sc (21)

Info :

Flatten the puff and sc through both sides. Leave a long tail to sew to the body.

— Legs (make two) :

Info :

Start with Black. Chain 6 and start in the 2nd from the hook.

Round 1 :

4 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch. Continue on the other side 3 sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

Inc, 3 sc, [inc x 3], 3 sc, [inc x 2] (18)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 3 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 3, 3 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 2 (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 3 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 3, 3 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 2 (30)

Round 5 :

BLO 30 sc (30)

Round 6-7 :

30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

7 sc [dec x 6] 11 sc (24)

Round 9 :

4 sc [dec x 6] 8 sc (18)

Round 10 :

4 sc [dec x 3] 8 sc (15)

Info :

Do not cut the Black yarn. Keep it on outside of the shoe. Change to White.

Round 11 :

BLO (15)

Info :

Stuff the foot firmly.

Round 12 :

[3 sc, dec] x 3 (12)

Round 13-15 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Change to Black and keep switching with White after three rounds.

Round 16-30 :

12 sc (12) - Rounds in White: 13,14,15,19,20,21,25,26,27 - Rounds in Black: 16,17,18,22,23,24,28,29,30

Info :

Stuff the leg lightly. Flatten the leg and sc through 6 stitches. Leave a long tail to sew to the body.

— Boots :

Info :

Use the Black yarn attached at round 11.

Round 1 :

15 sc (15)

Round 2 :

[4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)

Round 3 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the end.

— Arms (make two) :

Info :

Start with White

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc, inc] x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

[2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

[3 sc, inc] x 3 (15)

Round 5 :

15 sc (15)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)

Round 7-9 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Change to Black

Round 10 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the hand firmly.

Round 11 :

BLO, 12 sc (12)

Info :

Change to Red and keep switching with white after three rounds.

Round 12-29 :

12 sc (12) - Rounds in White: 15,16,17,21,22,23,27,28,29 - Rounds in Red: 12,13,14,18,19,20,24,25,26

Info :

Stuff the rest of the arm slightly until round 23. Fold the arm and crochet with red through both sides (6). Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a tail to sew to the body.

— Cuffs :

Info :

Insert the hook in the FL created in round 11 of the arm.

Round 1 :

sc 12 stitches in the FL, add one more stitch to close the round. Ch1 and turn.

Row 2 :

12 sc, ch1 and turn.

Row 3 :

12 sc, ch1, fasten off and weave in the ends.

— Body :

Info :

Start with Black

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

[6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

[8 sc, inc] x 6 (60)

Round 11-15 :

60 sc (60)

Info :

Change to Red

Round 16 :

60 sc (60)

Round 17 :

BLO 60 sc (60)

Round 18 :

[8 sc, dec] x 6 (54)

Round 19-21 :

54 sc (54)

Round 22 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 23-25 :

48 sc (48)

Round 26 :

[6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)

Round 27-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 30-31 :

36 sc (36)

Round 32 :

[4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

Round 33-34 :

30 sc (30)

Round 35 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Info :

Change to Black

Round 36 :

24 sc (24)

Round 37 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head.

— Jacket :

Info :

Start in the front loops created in round 17 of the body. Start in the front of the body in the middle.

Row 1 :

60 sc. Do not close the round, ch1 and turn

Row 2 :

60 sc, ch1 and turn

Row 3 :

6 sc, inc, 22 sc, inc, 23 sc, inc, 6 sc (63)

Row 4-8 :

63 sc, ch1 and turn

Row 9 :

62 sc, inc, continue along side the border and inc in the other corner, fasten off and weave in the end.

— Collar :

Info :

In the front loops created in round 37 of the body. Insert the hook as shown.

Round 1 :

24 sc, close with a slip stitch, fasten off and weave in the end.

— Belt :

Info :

Start with a long tail for sewing. Chain 36 and start in the 2nd from the hook

Row 1 :

35 sc, chain 1 and turn (35)

Row 2 :

35 sc (35)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the belt ends to the body just above the jacket.

— Coat Line :

Info :

Start at the bottom of the coat and sc along the coat flap until you reach the body. When you have reached the body you will sc in a straight line until the last round of the body.

— Buckle :

Info :

Chain 12 and close the round with a slipstitch.

Round 1 :

3 sc in every 3rd stitch, 1 sc in the other stitches (20)

Info :

Fasten off and use a needle to go through the middle loop (go through the back) and go back and forth until you have three strings. Fasten off and weave in the end.

— Hat :

Info :

Start with Black

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

Inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

[6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

[8 sc, inc] x 6 (60)

Round 11-17 :

60 sc (60)

Round 18 :

[18 sc, dec] x 3 (57)

Round 19-24 :

57 sc (57)

Round 25 :

[17 sc, dec] x 3 (54)

Info :

Try the hat on the head to make sure it fits. If it's too tight change round 25 to 57 sc instead of decreases. Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff the hat slightly so it keeps its shape.

Info :

Make the band around the head. Make a chain of 30 sc and attach to the hat with 20 stitches in between.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place eyebrows slightly tilted using black thread. Create lazy eyes with white yarn by chaining 3, cutting off yarn, and placing it over the eye, sewing ends to the head.
  • Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill and continue adding stuffing as needed during assembly. Pin the head to the body and use the tail of the body to sew them together securely.
  • Position the arms on each side of the body between rounds 33-35 with a slight tilt to the front and sew them on firmly.
  • Place the red puffs over the arms covering only the rounded section and sew them securely in place.
  • Attach the legs between rounds 10-11 of the body with approximately 8 stitches apart, ensuring they point forward for proper standing position.
  • Sew the white belt to the body just above the jacket, making sure the mustard buckle is attached before sewing it on.
  • Place the hat on Henry's head and secure it. Add a chain of 30 stitches to create the band around the hat with approximately 20 stitches spacing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially during color changes between black, white, and red sections
  • 💡Do not cut the black yarn at round 11 of the legs - keep it attached to work the boot trim later
  • 💡Stuff the hands and feet firmly, but keep the arms and legs lightly stuffed for better posability and shape
  • 💡When working the coat flaps, start in the middle front of the body for proper jacket placement and symmetry
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before sewing to ensure Henry stands upright and his uniform looks properly aligned
  • 💡The belt does not go completely around the body - attach the ends just above where the coat flaps start
  • 💡Try the hat on Henry's head before finishing round 25 to ensure proper fit - adjust if needed

This charming Henry the Guard pattern brings a touch of British pageantry to your amigurumi collection! With his distinctive red coat, striped uniform, and tall fuzzy hat, Henry stands proud as a symbol of tradition and whimsy. The pattern combines intermediate techniques like color changes, back loop only stitches, and detailed assembly to create a character bursting with personality. Whether you're an Anglophile, history enthusiast, or simply love unique handmade toys, Henry makes a wonderful project and an even better gift. Stand to attention and happy crocheting! 🧶🇬🇧✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for the yarn weight specified with a 3.0mm hook, you can experiment with different weights. Just remember that using thicker yarn will create a larger Henry, and thinner yarn will make a smaller version. Adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that safety eye sizes may need to change too.

How do I keep track of all the color changes in the striped sections?

Use stitch markers and keep notes! The pattern specifies which rounds should be in white versus black or red. Write down your progress or use a row counter. You can also take a photo after completing each color section as a visual reference for symmetry between matching pieces.

Can I make embroidered eyes instead of using safety eyes?

Absolutely! The pattern includes detailed instructions for embroidered eyes as an alternative. This option is especially good if you're making Henry for a young child, as it eliminates small parts. Follow the embroidery eye instructions on page 4 of the pattern.

Why won't my hat stay on Henry's head?

Make sure you've stuffed the hat slightly to help it keep its shape. You should also sew it securely to the head rather than just placing it on top. The pattern mentions trying the hat on before finishing to ensure proper fit - if it's too tight or loose, adjust round 25 accordingly.

My Henry won't stand up straight - what am I doing wrong?

Check that the legs are positioned correctly between rounds 10-11 with about 8 stitches apart, and make sure they point forward. Also verify that you've stuffed the body firmly enough and that the legs are sewn on securely. You may need to add a bit more stuffing to the lower body for better balance.