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Link Amigurumi Pattern

Link Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet 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 crocheting.

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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 Link Amigurumi Pattern

This amigurumi pattern creates a small, fully accessorized Link character complete with hat, hair, sword and shield. The pattern uses continuous rounds and color changes for crisp details and shaping. Clear step-by-step rounds and photo guidance help you complete each part accurately. The finished doll measures approx 15cm (5.9") with the hat.

Link Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will crochet each part separately then assemble the pieces for a sturdy finish. Perfect for crafters who enjoy making character miniatures with small details.

Why You'll Love This Link Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures a beloved game character in a tiny, cuddly form while keeping the construction straightforward. I enjoy adding small accessories like the shield and sword because they bring so much personality to the finished piece. The combination of single crochet shaping and small colorwork details is satisfying and teaches useful amigurumi techniques. I also love that you can customize colors and facial features to make your own unique version.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how many customization options this pattern offers; you can easily change color palettes to create different versions of the character.

Try pastel greens and creams for a softer, storybook look, or use bold, saturated yarns for a playful collectible.

If you want a bigger or smaller Link, swap yarn weight and adjust your hook size accordingly; bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a cuddly version while thinner yarn creates pocket-sized minis.

I often add embroidered facial details or extra accessories like a tiny hat badge or sash to personalize each doll I make.

Swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe toy, and consider using smaller eye sizes for a cuter, more stylized face.

Want a posable figure? Try inserting thin craft wire into limbs before stuffing to make movable arms and legs for posing.

Experiment with yarn texture — a slightly fuzzy or boucle yarn for hair creates a different look and can add realism to the wig pieces.

Mix and match shield and sword colors to create hero or villain variants, or design themed outfits by altering the shirt border stitches and colors.

I sometimes add tiny felt or crocheted props like a satchel or tiny rupee to make a scene-ready miniature.

Don't be afraid to change stitch counts slightly to adapt proportions for your personal style; small adjustments can give the doll a unique silhouette.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the start of each round causes you to lose track of the beginning; place a marker at the first stitch and move it each round to stay accurate. ✗ Forgetting to stuff progressively will make shaping difficult and lumpy; stuff the piece gradually while you crochet and shape to keep an even silhouette. ✗ Closing the leg or arm openings too tightly can distort the shape and make sewing difficult; fold and close gently with the recommended stitches and check alignment before fastening off. ✗ Mismatching stitch counts during joins produces uneven body shaping; always count stitches after increases and decreases and double-check before joining parts. ✗ Sewing parts in the wrong position ruins the final look; pin parts in place, check symmetry and alignment with photos, then sew securely. ✗ Using a much larger or smaller hook than recommended will change the finished size and tension; use yarn compatible with a 3mm hook or adjust hook size to match gauge.

Link Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable mini Link amigurumi inspired by classic Zelda style. This pattern guides you through crocheting each part — head, body, arms, legs, hair, hat, shield and sword — with detailed step-by-step rounds and helpful photos. You will learn shaping, changing colors, assembling pieces and finishing touches to make a polished collectible. Perfect as a handmade gift or shelf decoration for gamers and crochet lovers alike.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Link Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: beige (skin)
  • 02
    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: green (clothes)
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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: off white (clothes)
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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: brown (accessories and boots)
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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: mustard (hair)
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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: yellow (details)
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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: grey (shield trim)
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    Yarn compatible with 3mm crochet hook: royal blue (shield)

— Tools Required

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    3mm crochet hook
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    Tapestry needle
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    Craft glue
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    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
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    9mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
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    Pins for assembly
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    Two 2cm buttons
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    Thick craft wire (6cm - 2,3")
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    Hammer
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    Adhesive tape

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— Materials :

Info :

Yarn colors: beige, green, off white, grey, brown, mustard, yellow and blue (3mm crochet hook compatible). 3mm crochet hook. Tapestry needle. Craft glue. Stuffing. 9mm safety eyes. Pins. Two 2cm buttons. Thick craft wire (6cm - 2,3"). Hammer. Adhesive tape.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

inc increase. dec decrease. ch chain. slst slip stitch. sc single crochet. hdc half double crochet. dc double crochet. { } sequence worked in the same base stitch. [ ] total number of stitches.

— Arms :

Info :

brown and off white - slip stitch and single crochet - make two. Start with brown.

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) around [9]

Round 3-4 :

Sc around [9]

Info :

Change to off white

Round 5 :

Sc around in back loops only [9]

Round 6 :

(1 sc, dec) around [6]

Round 7-8 :

Sc around [6]

Round 9 :

Fold and close the opening with 2 sc (pic 1)

Info :

Fasten off. Work a round of slst on the loops of round 5 (pic 2).

— Legs :

Info :

brown, off white and yellow - chain, slip stitch and single crochet - make two. Start with brown.

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (leave a tail to sew the button) (6)

Round 2 :

Inc around [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) around [18]

Round 4 :

Sc around in back loops only [18] (pic 1)

Round 5 :

Sc around [18]

Info :

Sew a button inside the shoe (pic 2)

Round 6 :

6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc [15]

Round 7-8 :

Sc around [15]

Info :

Change to off white

Round 9 :

Sc around in back loops only [15]

Round 10-12 :

Sc around [15]

Info :

Fasten off. Make the border of the boot, starting in the front center: chain 3, 13 sc, chain 2, slst 1 (pic 3). Using yellow yarn, embroider a small line in the front of the boot (pic 4).

— Body :

Info :

off white and green - single crochet. Using off white, join both legs with a slip stitch (pic 1). Pay attention to the position of the feet: the heels should be facing you when joining.

Round 13 :

Sc around both legs [30] (pic 2)

Round 14 :

6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc [27]

Round 15 :

Sc around [27]

Info :

Stuff the legs. Change to green.

Round 16 :

6 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc [24]

Round 17 :

Sc around in back loops only [24] (pic 3)

Round 18 :

Sc around [24]

Round 19 :

5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 5 sc [21]

Round 20-21 :

Sc around [21]

Round 22 :

4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc [18]

Info :

In the next round we are going to join the arms*

Round 23 :

4 sc, 2 sc joining the arm, 7 sc, 2 sc joining the arm, 3 sc [18] (pic 4)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. *Check to see if the arms are aligned on the sides of the body. If necessary, start the round with 5 or 3 sc instead of 4.

— Shirt Border :

Info :

green - single crochet. Join the yarn in the front loops of round 17.

Round 1 :

(5 sc, inc) around [28] (pic 1)

Round 2 :

Sc around [28] (pic 2)

Round 3 :

(6 sc, inc) around [32]

Round 4 :

Sc around [32]

Info :

Fasten off.

— Belt :

Info :

brown and yellow - chain. Using brown, make two belts with 25 chains each. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Wrap one of the belts around the waist and sew both ends under the right arm. Wrap the other belt over the shoulder and attach on the waist belt (pic 1). Using yellow, embroider a line in the center of each belt and hide the ends (pic 2).

— Sword :

Info :

blue - chain, slip stitch and single crochet.

Round 1 :

4 sc in the magic ring

Round 2-5 :

Sc around [4]

Round 6 :

1 sc, ch 2, slst 1, 2 sc, ch 1, slst 1, 1 sc (pics 1 and 2)

Info :

Fasten off.

Info :

Protect the hammer with adhesive tape. Hammer the craft wire, leaving 1cm (0,3") for the handle (pic 3). Carefully hit both sides, until you get a flat strip of wire. Glue the blade on the handle (pic 4).

— Head :

Info :

beige - chain, slip stitch, single crochet and half double crochet.

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring

Round 2 :

Inc around [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) around [18]

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) around [24]

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) around [30]

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) around [36]

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) around [42]

Round 8-14 :

Sc around [42]

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, eight stitches apart (pic 1)

Round 15 :

(5 sc, dec) around [36]

Round 16 :

(4 sc, dec) around [30]

Round 17 :

(3 sc, dec) around [24]

Round 18 :

(2 sc, dec) around [18]

Info :

Fasten off. Stuff. Pin and sew the head on the body (pics 2 and 3).

— Ears :

Info :

make two. Chain 6, skip 1 chain.

Round 1 :

Slst 1, 1 sc, 2 hdc, slst 1

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Attach them on the sides of the head, between rounds 12 and 13, five stitches apart from the eyes (pic 4). Obs.: the curve should be on the top of the ear, and sew the first hdc to the head, to raise the ear a little bit.

— Sleeves :

Info :

green - chain, slip stitch, single crochet and half double crochet - make two. Chain 7, skip 1 chain.

Round 1 :

1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc, slst 1 (pic 1)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. With the wrong side of the piece showing, sew them over Link's arms (pic 2). Obs.: only one stitch on each end is enough.

— Hair :

Info :

mustard - chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring

Round 2 :

Inc around [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) around [18]

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) around [24]

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) around [30]

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) around [36]

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) around [42]

Round 8-11 :

Sc around [42]

Info :

Try on the wig (pic 1). It should end right behind the ears. If necessary, add one or two extra rounds. From now on, start working on the strands.

Round 1-4 :

Chain 4, slst 1, 2 hdc, skip 1 stitch, slst 1 on the base: 4 sc, slst 1 (pic 2)

Round 5 :

Chain 10, slst 1, 8 sc on the base: slst 1

Round 6 :

Chain 7, slst 1, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 1 dc in the same stitch you started the chains (pic 3) on the base: 2 hdc, slst 1 (pic 4)

Round 7 :

Chain 6, slst 1, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc in the same stitch you started the chains (pic 5) on the base: 2 hdc, slst 1, 2 hdc, 1 dc (pic 6)

Round 8 :

Chain 6, slst 1, 2 hdc, 2 dc, dc, slst 1 in the same stitch you started the chains (pics 7 and 8) on the base: 2 hdc, 1 dc

Round 9 :

Chain 7, slst 1, 2 hdc, 3 dc, slst 1 in the same stitch you started the chains on the base: slst 1

Round 10 :

Chain 10, slst 1, 8 sc on the base: slst 1, 4 sc, slst 1

Round 11-14 :

Chain 4, slst 1, 2 hdc, skip 1 stitch, slst 1. Fasten off.

Info :

Pin the wig on the head. The 4-sc spaces should be placed over the ears, and the 10-ch strands should be on the front (pic 9). The tips of the wide strands on the front should be curved to the sides (pics 10 and 11). Glue the wig in place, with the ends loose (pic 12).

— Hat :

Info :

green - slip stitch, single crochet and half double crochet.

Round 1 :

4 sc in the magic ring

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x2 [6]

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x2 [8]

Round 4 :

Slst 2, 1 sc, inc, slst 3, inc [10]

Round 5 :

Slst 2, 2 sc, inc, slst 4, inc [12]

Round 6 :

Slst 2, 3 sc, inc, slst 5, inc [14]

Round 7 :

Slst 2, 4 sc, inc, slst 6, inc [16]

Round 8 :

Slst 2, 5 sc, inc, slst 7, inc [18]

Round 9 :

Slst 2, 6 sc, inc, slst 8, inc [20]

Round 10 :

Slst 2, 7 sc, inc, slst 9, inc [22]

Round 11 :

Slst 2, 8 sc, inc, slst 10, inc [24]

Round 12 :

Slst 2, 9 sc, inc, slst 11, inc [26]

Round 13 :

Slst 2, 10 sc, inc, slst 12, inc [28]

Round 14 :

Slst 2, 11 sc, inc, slst 13, inc [30]

Round 15 :

3 inc, 24 sc, 3 inc [36]

Round 16 :

(5 sc, inc) around [42]

Round 17 :

(6 sc, inc) around [48]

Round 18-21 :

Sc around [48]

Round 22-23 :

12 sc, 24 hdc, 12 sc [48]

Info :

Make a crease, fold the tip of the hat and try it on the head. It should end right behind the ears and very close to the slst on the center part of the hair (pics 5 and 6). If necessary, add one or two extra rounds of sc. Fasten off.

— Shield :

Info :

blue and grey - slip stitch, single crochet and half double crochet. Start with blue.

Round 1 :

In the magic ring, make: 1 sc, ch 2, 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc, ch 2, 1 sc (pics 1 and 2). Close the ring.

Round 2 :

1 sc, {1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc} in the chain space, 2 sc, {1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc} in the chain space, 2 sc, {1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc} in the chain space, 1 sc (pic 3)

Round 3 :

2 sc, {1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc} in the chain space, 1 sc, 3 hdc, {1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc} in the chain space, 3 hdc, 1 sc, {1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc} in the chain space, 2 sc (pics 4)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail to make the handle. Change to grey.

Round 4 :

Slst 4, ch 1*, slst 2, 1 hdc on round 3, Slst 5, ch 1*, slst 5, 1 hdc on round 3, Slst 2, ch 1*, slst 4, 1 hdc on round 3 (pics 5 - 8)

Info :

Fasten off. *The chains should be stitched over the chains of the previous round. Make a handle big enough to attach to Link's wrist (pic 9).

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 of the head, spacing them eight stitches apart, then sew the head onto the body after stuffing and positioning (use the tail left after fastening off to sew securely).
  • Attach the ears on the sides of the head between rounds 12 and 13, five stitches apart from the eyes, curve on top and sew the first hdc to the head to raise the ear slightly.
  • Pin and sew the arms to the sides of the body where the round indicates the joining (round 23): place two single crochet joining stitches for each arm as described, check alignment before sewing.
  • Sew the legs together with off white by joining both legs with a slip stitch, then continue the body rounds; place the heels facing you when joining to ensure correct orientation.
  • Glue the wig in place with craft glue after pinning hair and positioning strands; attach hat over the wig and add the belt, sword and shield handles as shown in pictures.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place a stitch marker at the beginning of every new round so you always know where it starts and maintain continuous rounds.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually to achieve smooth shaping; overstuffing can distort the pattern while too little stuffing will flatten the amigurumi.
  • 💡Pin all parts in position before sewing to verify placement symmetry and accurate alignment, especially for eyes, ears and arms.
  • 💡Weave in yarn ends as you go to keep the piece tidy and avoid long finishing sessions; leave tails where indicated for sewing parts together.

This Link amigurumi pattern is full of personality and tiny details that make it a joy to create. Whether you display it on a shelf or gift it to a gamer friend, it will bring smiles and nostalgia. Follow the clear rounds, photos and assembly notes to create a polished collectible. Happy crocheting! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 cm (5.9") tall with the hat when using yarn compatible with a 3mm hook and the recommended materials.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; adjust your hook size accordingly and test gauge to match the recommended proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increasing, decreasing and working in rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this project in about 8-10 hours depending on experience and pace, especially considering assembly and finishing details.

How do I make the sword and shield handle safe?

Protect the craft wire with adhesive tape where it meets the crochet, flatten the wire carefully with a hammer as described, and glue the blade to the handle securely before attaching.