Introduction
Create your own Gentle Giant, a beloved companion that brings warmth and comfort to any space. This amigurumi pattern embraces texture and character, ensuring your giant looks like he stepped out of a magical forest.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
- Size: Approx. 22cm (8.5 inches) tall
Materials
- Yarn: DK or Worsted Weight Cotton in Chocolate Brown, Mocha, Oatmeal, Brick Red, Black
- Hook: 2.5mm or 2.75mm
- Other Materials: 10mm Safety Eyes, Polyester Fiberfill, Tapestry Needle, Stitch Marker, Pet Slicker Brush (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
The Complete Gentle Giant Pattern
The Sturdy Boots (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown Yarn
R1: ch 6, start in 2nd ch from hook. 4sc, 3sc in last ch. Turn and work on the other side: 3sc, inc (12)
R2: inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, 2inc (18)
R3: BLO sc around (18)
R4-R6: sc around (18) — 3 rounds
R7: 5sc, 4 dec, 5sc (14)
R8-R10: sc around (14) — 3 rounds
Fasten off the first leg. Ch 2 and join to the first leg with a sl st.
The Body & Tunic
Continue with Dark Brown Yarn
R11: sc 14 (first leg), sc 2 (on ch), sc 14 (second leg), sc 2 (on other side of ch) (32)
R12-R14: sc around (32) — 3 rounds
Change to Brick Red Yarn
R15: sc around (32)
R16: sc around (32)
Change to Chocolate Brown Yarn
R17: BLO sc around (32)
R18-R22: sc around (32) — 5 rounds
R23: (6sc, dec) x 4 (28)
R24: sc around (28)
R25: (5sc, dec) x 4 (24)
R26: (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff the body firmly.
The Head
Change to Skin Tone Yarn
R27: BLO (1sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R28: inc around (24)
R29: (3sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R30: (4sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R31: (5sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R32-R40: sc around (42) — 9 rounds for a tall, forehead-heavy look
Insert Safety Eyes between R35 and R36, about 7 stitches apart.
R41: (5sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R42: (4sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R43: (3sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R44: (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff the head. Be generous, especially in the cheeks.
R45: (1sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R46: dec around (6)
Close the hole.
The Arms (Make 2)
Start with Skin Tone
R1: Magic Ring 6sc (6)
R2: (2sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R3: sc around (8)
Change to Dark Brown
R4-R10: sc around (8) — 7 rounds
Lightly stuff the hand only. Flatten top and sew closed.
The Great Coat
Use Mocha Yarn. Worked in Rows.
Row 1: ch 33, start in 2nd ch. 32sc. ch 1, turn.
Row 2-10: sc across (32) — 9 rows
Row 11: (6sc, dec) x 4 (28)
Row 12-14: sc across (28)
Sleeves for Coat (Make 2)
R1: Magic Ring 6sc
R2: inc around (12)
R3-R8: sc around (12)
Fasten off. Sew these to the sides of the coat.
The Wild Mane (Hair & Beard)
Use Dark Brown Textured Yarn
R1: Magic Ring 6sc
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R10: sc around (36)
Sew the cap to the head.
The Strands:
Cut 10cm lengths of yarn and loop them into the wig cap and lower face for the beard.
The Belt
Use Black Yarn
Row 1: ch 34, sc across.
Sew ends together around the waist. Embroider a square buckle.
Assembly & Final Touches
Sew the arms to the sides of the body. Place the Great Coat onto the figure.
Final Notes
Keep crafting and let your creativity shine!
Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit the designer.
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