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The world of Luffy amigurumi crochet offers endless possibilities for creating beloved characters, and this Luffy pattern brings the iconic protagonist from the One Piece anime series to life in adorable yarn form. Perfect for anime enthusiasts and crochet hobbyists alike, this detailed pattern guides you through creating your own mini Straw Hat captain, complete with his signature red vest, blue shorts, yellow sash, and iconic straw hat. Whether you’re making this charming Luffy amigurumi as a gift for a One Piece fan or adding to your own anime-inspired collection, this comprehensive tutorial provides all the instructions needed to craft this adventure-ready character.
Materials Needed for Your Luffy Amigurumi
Before beginning your Monkey D. Luffy amigurumi project, gather these essential materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (size 4) in:
- Skin tone (cream or light beige)
- Black for hair
- Red for the vest
- Blue for shorts
- Yellow for the sash
- Tan/light brown for the straw hat
- White for shirt details
- Beige for sandals
- 3.0mm crochet hook (or size needed to achieve tight stitches)
- Safety eyes (9-10mm)
- Black embroidery floss for facial features
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle for assembly
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
This pattern uses standard crochet terminology and works in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Using stitch markers at the beginning of each round is recommended for easier tracking.
Creating the Head and Body
Begin with skin-colored yarn to create the base of your Luffy amigurumi:
Head and Upper Body
Round 1: Create 6 single crochet in a magic ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (18) Round 4: 2 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (24) Round 5: 3 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (30) Round 6: 4 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (36) Round 7: 5 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (42) Round 8: 6 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (48) Rounds 9-16: 48 single crochet in each round (48)
Position and secure the safety eyes between rounds 10-12, approximately 8-10 stitches apart. Add black embroidery for the simple smile that characterizes Luffy.
Round 17: 6 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (42) Round 18: 5 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (36) Round 19: 4 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (30) Round 20: 3 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (24) Round 21: 24 single crochet (24) Round 22: 2 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (18) Round 23: 18 single crochet (18)
Continue with skin-colored yarn to form the lower body: Rounds 24-30: 18 single crochet in each round (18)
Begin stuffing the head and upper body firmly before continuing to the legs.
Creating the Legs and Shorts
Continue from the body, creating a division for the legs:
Round 31: 9 single crochet, chain 2, skip 9 stitches, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet to create the leg openings (9 single crochet plus 2 chains per leg)
First Leg
Switch to blue yarn for the shorts: Rounds 32-37: 11 single crochet in each round (11)
Continue with skin-colored yarn for the lower leg: Rounds 38-48: 11 single crochet in each round (11)
Stuff the leg firmly before closing: Round 49: 1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat until 7 stitches remain (7) Round 50: Decrease around until closed (approx. 3-4 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Second Leg
Attach blue yarn to the other leg opening: Rounds 32-37: 11 single crochet in each round (11)
Continue with skin-colored yarn for the lower leg: Rounds 38-48: 11 single crochet in each round (11)
Stuff the leg firmly before closing: Round 49: 1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat until 7 stitches remain (7) Round 50: Decrease around until closed (approx. 3-4 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Crafting the Arms
Make 2 arms with skin-colored yarn:
Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Rounds 3-5: 12 single crochet in each round (12) Round 6: 2 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (9) Rounds 7-22: 9 single crochet in each round (9)
Stuff the arms lightly, then flatten the top opening and join with 4-5 single crochet through both layers to close. Leave a long tail for attaching to the body.
Creating Luffy’s Iconic Straw Hat
The straw hat is Luffy’s most recognizable feature:
Hat Brim
Using tan/light brown yarn: Round 1: 8 single crochet in magic ring (8) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (16) Round 3: 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (24) Round 4: 2 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (36) Round 5: 3 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (48) Round 6: 4 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (60) Round 7: 5 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (72) Round 8: 72 single crochet in back loops only to create the upward fold of the brim (72) Rounds 9-10: 72 single crochet in each round (72)
Hat Crown
Round 11: 10 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (66) Round 12: 9 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (60) Round 13: 8 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (54) Round 14: 7 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (48) Round 15: 6 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (42) Round 16: 5 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (36) Round 17: 4 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (30) Round 18: 3 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (24) Round 19: 2 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (18) Round 20: 1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat around (12) Round 21: Decrease around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to close the top. Use the tail to sew through the final 6 stitches, pull tight to close, and secure.
Creating Luffy’s Hair
Using black yarn: Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (18) Round 4: 2 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (24) Round 5: 3 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (30) Round 6: 4 single crochet, 1 increase repeat around (36) Round 7: 36 single crochet (36)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head. Shape the hair piece to fit the top of the head, wrapping around where the hat will sit.
Making the Vest and Sash
Red Vest
Using red yarn and working in rows: Row 1: Chain 20, starting in second chain from hook, work 19 single crochet (19) Rows 2-12: Chain 1, turn, 19 single crochet (19)
Fold the rectangle in half and join the sides with single crochet, leaving openings for the arms. Add details as needed to create the open vest look.
Yellow Sash
Using yellow yarn: Chain 35-40 (adjust based on desired length) Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, single crochet in each chain Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each stitch
Repeat Row 2 until the sash is about 1-1.5cm wide. Fasten off, leaving tails for tying around the waist.
Creating the Sandals
Make 2 with beige yarn: Chain 8 Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, 7 single crochet (7) Rows 2-3: Chain 1, turn, 7 single crochet (7)
Create straps by working 3-4 chain stitches at appropriate positions, then slip stitch back to create loops. Sew the sandals to the bottom of the feet.
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Final Assembly
Bring your Luffy amigurumi to life with these finishing steps:
- Sew the hair piece to the head before attaching the straw hat
- Position and sew the hat on top of the hair
- Attach the arms to the body at shoulder height
- Dress the figure in the vest, adjusting and sewing as needed
- Wrap and secure the yellow sash around the waist
- Add any final embroidered details to complete the character
Your Monkey D. Luffy amigurumi is now complete! This handcrafted figure captures the essence of the future Pirate King with his determined expression, signature outfit, and iconic straw hat. Standing approximately 20-25cm tall (8-10 inches), this amigurumi makes a perfect gift for One Piece fans or a charming addition to any anime-inspired collection.
The simplicity of the design makes this pattern accessible to intermediate crocheters, while still offering enough detail to create a recognizable character. Feel free to customize elements like the facial expression or add additional details from different story arcs to create your own unique version of this beloved anime character.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Straw Hat Pirates or simply enjoy creating character-based amigurumi, this Monkey D. Luffy pattern offers a fun project that combines basic crochet techniques with creative character design for a truly satisfying result.
