A warm welcome to the atelier, my fellow creator.
There are some spirits that cannot be tamed—they can only be loved. Today, we embark on a special journey to capture one such soul. We are not just crocheting a doll; we are giving form to a feeling of wild, untamed innocence. We will take the heart of a warrior and wrap it in the softest yarn, creating a friend whose fierce loyalty is matched only by his undeniable charm. Let's pick up our hooks and breathe life into this wonderful contradiction.
🎨 The Artisan's Vision: Why This Project is Special
The soul of this creation lies in the theme of "Untamed Innocence." It's the delightful paradox of a character known for his wild nature, yet captured here with the tender, wide-eyed gaze of amigurumi. Every curve of his plump body, every soft stitch of his removable boar mask, is designed to evoke this duality. He is an heirloom-quality collectible for the anime enthusiast, a tangible piece of art that tells a story of a spirit that is both fierce and profoundly sweet. This isn't just a project; it's an exercise in capturing personality with yarn, creating a treasure that feels truly alive.
✨ Skills You'll Master (And Why They Matter)
This creation is a beautiful opportunity to refine your skills. You will practice creating complex, multi-part accessories like the removable mask, a technique that adds immense play value and character. You'll master working with textured yarns to add depth and personality, and hone your embroidery skills to give your creation its gentle, soulful expression. These are the techniques that elevate your work from a craft to an art form.
🧶 The Alchemist's Trove: Materials & Tools
- Yarn: DK weight (8-ply) cotton or acrylic blend yarn in the following colors: Cream, Midnight Blue, Onyx Black, Heather Gray, Pastel Pink, Sky Blue, and Light Gray.
- Textured Yarn: Eyelash or fluffy yarn in Chocolate Brown.
- Hook: 2.75mm (C) crochet hook, or size appropriate for your yarn.
- Eyes: 12mm safety eyes for the face (optional, can be embroidered).
- Embroidery: Black, white, and Emerald Green embroidery floss.
- Other: Polyester fiberfill, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers.
💡 The Language of the Craft: Stitches & Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Invisible Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together through front loops only)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- [...]: Repeat instructions in brackets for the specified number of times.
- (...): Total number of stitches at the end of the round.
💡 The Artisan's Advisor: Pro Tips & FAQs
The full, step-by-step pattern begins below.
📖 Woven into Being: The Complete Boar Prince Pattern
Head and Body
Worked from the top down in a continuous spiral with Cream yarn.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Rnd 9-16: sc in all 48 stitches (8 rounds) (48)
Rnd 17: [6 sc, dec] 6 times (42)
Rnd 18: [5 sc, dec] 6 times (36)
Rnd 19: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
Place safety eyes between Rnds 13 and 14, about 8 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 20: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Rnd 21: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
This is the neck. Now we begin the body.
Rnd 22: In BLO, [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rnd 23: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rnd 24: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Rnd 25-30: sc in all 36 stitches (6 rounds) (36)
Rnd 31: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
Rnd 32: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Stuff the body firmly.
Rnd 33: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
Rnd 34: [sc, dec] 6 times (12)
Rnd 35: [dec] 6 times (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Hide the end.
Arms (Make 2)
With Cream yarn.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] 3 times (9)
Rnd 3-8: sc in all 9 stitches (6 rounds) (9)
Stuff lightly only at the hand portion. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with Cream yarn.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: [3 sc, inc] 3 times (15)
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 15 stitches (2 rounds) (15)
Change to Chocolate Brown fluffy yarn.
Rnd 6-10: sc in all 15 stitches (5 rounds) (15)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Boar Mask
With Heather Gray yarn.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Rnd 9-15: sc in all 48 stitches (7 rounds) (48)
Do not fasten off. We will create the furry edge. Ch 1, turn. Work in rows.
Row 16: [sc, ch 3, sc in next st] repeat around the edge to create a jagged, furry look.
Fasten off and hide the end.
Snout (in Heather Gray):
Rnd 1: Ch 5. Starting from 2nd ch from hook: inc, 2 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: 2 sc, inc (12)
Rnd 2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (22)
Rnd 3: sc in all 22 stitches in BLO (22)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Embroider two nostrils with Pastel Pink yarn.
Ears (Make 2, in Heather Gray):
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] twice (6)
Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] twice (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. With Pastel Pink, embroider the inner ear shape.
🧵 The Final Flourish: Assembly & Embellishment
True artistry comes alive in the assembly. Take your time with this sacred final step.
- Face: Using Emerald Green and white floss, embroider the eyes onto the head if you did not use safety eyes. Add small white glints to bring them to life. Use black floss to add subtle eyelashes/eyebrows to give him a determined look. With a single strand of cream yarn, embroider a tiny nose and mouth just below the eyes.
- Hair: Create a hair cap in Onyx Black that fits the top of the head. Then create 15-20 individual hair strands by chaining 10, and working back down the chain with slip stitches. Make the last 3-4 stitches in Midnight Blue. Sew these strands onto the hair cap, focusing on the front and sides to create his signature style. Sew the completed hair cap to the head.
- Limbs: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck at Rnd 23. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them so he can sit stably.
- Mask Assembly: Sew the snout to the front of the mask. Stuff it lightly before closing. Sew the ears to the top of the mask. Using Sky Blue, black, and white felt or embroidery floss, create the large, round eyes on the mask.
- Final Details: Crochet a separate belt/waist piece with the fluffy Chocolate Brown yarn and sew it around his waist. Create two simple swords/batons in Light Gray and stitch them lightly to his hands. Using a strand of black floss, embroider the subtle lines on his abdomen.
💌 From Patricia's Hook & Heart: A Final Word
You have done it. You have held a wild spirit in your hands and given it form. Look at your creation—the feisty stance, the sweet face beneath the mask. You have captured his untamed innocence perfectly. May this little warrior be a reminder that even the fiercest hearts can be crafted with love, and that within every one of us, there is a gentle soul waiting to be seen. Cherish this masterpiece. It has a piece of your own heart woven into it.