how to crochet a cute Marvel Black Panther – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns
Creating a cute Marvel Black Panther amigurumi can be an awesome project for fans of both crochet and superheroes. Here’s a guide on how to crochet a simplified, cute version of Black Panther that captures his iconic look while keeping it playful and charming.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Black (for the body, head, and limbs)
- Silver or grey (for detailing, necklace, and claws)
- White or safety eyes (for the eyes)
- Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm or size appropriate for your yarn
- Fiberfill: For stuffing
- Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
- Stitch marker: To mark your rounds
Crochet Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- MR: Magic ring
- FO: Fasten off
Pattern Overview:
This pattern will have four main parts: the head, body, limbs, and details for the suit, necklace, and claws. Let’s begin with the head and body as a continuous piece to reduce sewing.
1. Head and Body (Black Yarn)
Head:
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5-9: Sc around (24) to form the shape of the head.
- Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12). Stuff the head with fiberfill.
- Round 12: Dec around (6). FO and close the gap if you are making the head separately. Otherwise, continue to the body.
Body:
- Round 13: After finishing the head, begin with 6 sc for the neck.
- Round 14: Inc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 15: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 16-20: Sc around (18) to form the body.
- Round 21: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 22: Dec around (6). Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill. FO and close the gap.
2. Arms (Make 2) (Black Yarn)
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
- Round 3-7: Sc around (9).
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the arms and sew them to the sides of the body.
3. Legs (Make 2) (Black Yarn)
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
- Round 3-7: Sc around (9).
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs and sew them to the bottom of the body.
4. Ears (Make 2) (Black Yarn)
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and 4 sc into the ring (4).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
- Round 3: Sc around (6).
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head on either side.
5. Suit Details and Necklace (Silver or Grey Yarn)
Necklace:
- Neckline: With grey or silver yarn, make small triangular “tooth” shapes. Ch 6, and sc into the second ch from the hook, sl st back down, leaving the tail to attach.
- Repeat this 4 or 5 times, and sew the “teeth” around the neckline of the body to form Black Panther’s iconic necklace.
Suit Details:
- Using silver or grey yarn, create the details of the Black Panther suit by adding simple lines across the chest and around the legs. You can do this by sewing in a few stitches to create a crisscross or panel-like effect, representing his armor.
Claws:
- Using the same grey yarn, add small “claws” by stitching tiny lines on the tips of the arms and legs to represent his sharp claws.
6. Face and Eyes:
- Eyes: Use white yarn or safety eyes to attach to the head.
- Mask Details: With grey yarn, stitch details on the face around the eyes and across the forehead to mimic Black Panther’s mask pattern.
Assembly:
- Attach the arms and legs to the body securely.
- Add the ears to the top of the head.
- Sew on all the details, including the necklace and claws.
- Adjust the details on the face, ensuring that the mask stitching looks symmetrical.
Optional: Poseable Tail
- If you’d like to add a small tail, make a simple chain of 6 stitches and attach it to the back of the body.
Conclusion:
Now you have your own cute Marvel Black Panther amigurumi! This mini version is perfect for keychains, decorations, or as a gift for any Marvel fan. Enjoy your new hero!
