Journey to a galaxy far, far away with this delightful R2-D2 amigurumi pattern! Perfect for Star Wars fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, this loyal astromech droid will stand guard on your desk or make a cherished gift. Get ready to bring this iconic character to life stitch by stitch.
Bring the Force Home: Crafting Your Own R2-D2 Companion
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a beloved character with your own hands. This R2-D2 amigurumi offers a fantastic way to celebrate your fandom, providing a charming, handmade piece that’s sure to spark joy and conversation. It’s a wonderful project for both seasoned crocheters and those looking for a fun challenge.
Crochet Pattern: Crochet Your Own Astromech: Adorable R2-D2 Amigurumi Pattern
Materials
White DK or Worsted Weight Yarn
Royal Blue DK or Worsted Weight Yarn
Light Grey DK or Worsted Weight Yarn
Black DK or Worsted Weight Yarn (small amount for details)
Red DK or Worsted Weight Yarn (tiny amount for detail)
3.0mm Crochet Hook (or hook suitable for your yarn)
Two 6mm Black Safety Eyes
Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
FO: Fasten Off
()*: Repeat instructions in parentheses for the specified number of times
[]: Total number of stitches at the end of the round
Instructions
Head/Dome (Light Grey, Blue, Black, Red)
R1: With Light Grey yarn, 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc)*6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc)*6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc)*6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc)*6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc)*6 [36]
R7: (5 sc, inc)*6 [42]
R8-R10: sc in each st around [42]
Switch to Royal Blue yarn.
R11-R12: sc in each st around [42]
Switch back to Light Grey yarn.
R13: sc in each st around [42]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider details onto the dome using Royal Blue, Black, and a tiny bit of Red yarn. Attach 6mm safety eyes where indicated in the image for the main sensors/eyes on R11 of the blue section, or embroider them with black yarn.
Body (White)
R1: With White yarn, 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc)*6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc)*6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc)*6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc)*6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc)*6 [36]
R7: (5 sc, inc)*6 [42]
R8-R20: sc in each st around [42]
Start stuffing firmly. R21: (5 sc, dec)*6 [36]
R22: (4 sc, dec)*6 [30]
R23: (3 sc, dec)*6 [24]
Finish stuffing. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Before fully closing, embroider the blue lines and grey/black details onto the body using Royal Blue and Light Grey yarn, referring to the image for placement. Some details can be surface crocheted or embroidered.
Side Legs (Make 2 – White)
R1: With White yarn, 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc)*6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc)*6 [18]
R4-R8: sc in each st around [18]
Stuff lightly. R9: (sc, dec)*6 [12]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Add a few blue embroidered lines to the legs.
Middle Leg (Make 1 – White)
R1: With White yarn, 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (sc, inc)*3 [9]
R3-R6: sc in each st around [9]
Stuff lightly. R7: (sc, dec)*3 [6]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Add a small blue embroidered detail.
Assembly:
Sew the Head/Dome to the top of the Body, making sure the embroidered details align. Stuff the dome before completely closing if needed.
Sew the two Side Legs to each side of the Body, slightly angled as seen in the image.
Sew the Middle Leg to the front-bottom center of the Body.
Weave in all remaining ends securely.
Double-check all embroidered details and safety eye placement against the image for accuracy.