Free Funny Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Rory the Robber

My Dearest Creator,

Welcome back to the atelier. Today, we are not just making a doll; we are crafting a character. We are giving life to a little soul brimming with what I can only describe as mischievous charm. Meet Rory the Robber—a lovable rascal whose greatest heist is stealing hearts. He reminds us that even in the shadows of play pretend, there is a sweet innocence and a story waiting to be told.

So, let us pick up our hooks and become co-conspirators in this delightful act of creation. Together, we'll bring this charming little rogue to life, one stitch at a time.

🎨 The Artisan's Vision: Why This Project is Special

The magic of Rory the Robber lies in his story. He is the embodiment of playful hijinks, a character born from a storybook where the "villains" are too cute to be feared. This project is an invitation to play with contrast—the dark, mysterious mask against large, innocent eyes; the "robber" persona against a soft, huggable form. Crafting Rory is an exercise in character design, a chance to create not just a toy, but a tiny friend with a grand (and comically flawed) plan. He is destined to become a cherished, handmade gift that brings a smile and a story into any room.

✨ Skills You'll Master (And Why They Matter)

This creation is a wonderful opportunity to refine the core skills of the amigurumi alchemist. You will practice seamless color changes to craft Rory's little outfit, a technique fundamental to creating patterned and clothed characters. You'll also hone your skills in assembling multiple small components, which is the key to building complex, dynamic forms. Finally, you will breathe life into his expression with simple embroidery, turning a few strands of floss into pure personality.

🧶 The Alchemist's Trove: Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4-ply) yarn in the following colors: Jet Black, Olive Green, Warm Brown, Off-White, and Lime Green.
• Crochet Hook: 2.75mm (C) or a size that matches your yarn and tension.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn Needle: For assembly and weaving in ends.
• Embroidery Floss: Black floss for eyebrows and a small detail on the money bags.
• Eyes (Optional): 10mm safety eyes or white and black felt circles.
• Scissors.

💡 The Language of the Craft: Stitches & Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Invisible Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together through the front loops only)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• (...): Total number of stitches in the round

💡 The Artisan's Advisor: Pro Tips & FAQs

How do I achieve clean, seamless color changes?▼

The secret to a perfect color change is to introduce the new color on the last step of the stitch *before* the change. For a single crochet, this means you will insert your hook, yarn over, and pull up a loop with the old color. You will have two loops on your hook. Now, drop the old color and complete the stitch by yarning over and pulling through both loops with your *new* color. This makes the top of the stitch the new color, ready for the next round.

What's the best way to stuff my amigurumi?▼

Stuffing is truly an art form! The goal is to stuff firmly to give your creation structure, but not so much that the stitches stretch and the stuffing shows through. I recommend adding small clumps of fiberfill at a time, using a chopstick or the back of your crochet hook to gently push it into all the curves. For Rory, be sure to stuff the body well to give him a nice plump shape, and stuff the bottom of the legs more firmly than the top to help him stand.

Any tips for embroidering the facial features?▼

Of course! Before you make a single stitch with your embroidery floss, use sewing pins to map out the placement and shape of the eyebrows. This allows you to adjust their angle and position until you've captured that perfect "lovable rascal" expression. I recommend using 2-3 strands of black embroidery floss for a clean, defined look that isn't too bulky for his small face.

The full, step-by-step pattern begins below.

📖 Woven into Being: The Complete Rory the Robber Pattern

Head & Mask (in Jet Black)

Rnd 1: Start with 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-14: sc in each st around (36) - 8 rounds
Rnd 15: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
Rnd 16: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Rnd 17: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Artisan's Note: Begin stuffing the head. If using safety eyes, place them between Rnds 12 and 13, about 6 sts apart.
Rnd 18: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Rnd 19: dec x 6 (6)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole.

Body (Start in Warm Brown)

Rnd 1: Start with 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-9: sc in each st around (30) - 4 rounds
Change to Olive Green yarn.
Rnd 10-14: sc in each st around (30) - 5 rounds
Rnd 15: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Rnd 16: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 17: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Start stuffing the body firmly.
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs & Feet (Make 2)

Start with Lime Green yarn for the feet.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (9)
Change to Warm Brown yarn for the leg.
Rnd 5-10: sc in each st around (9) - 6 rounds
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff the foot and the bottom half of the leg lightly.

Arms (in Off-White, make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2-7: sc in each st around (6) - 6 rounds
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff the arms.

Money Bags (in Off-White, make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3-5: sc in each st around (12) - 3 rounds
Rnd 6: dec x 6 (6)
Stuff lightly before closing. Finish off, leaving a tail. Use black floss to embroider a small '$' sign on the front of each bag.

🧵 The Final Flourish: Assembly & Embellishment

Patience, my dear creator, for this is where our character truly awakens.

1. Body to Head: Sew the open end of the body (Rnd 17) to the bottom of the head, centered over the closing hole of the head (Rnds 18-19).
2. Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them slightly forward to give Rory his "sneaking" stance.
3. Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the head, on the Olive Green section.
4. Eyes & Eyebrows: If you did not use safety eyes, sew on white felt circles for the eyes first. Then, using black embroidery floss, stitch two angry, downward-slanting eyebrows just above the eyes. This is his signature feature!
5. Money Bags: Sew one money bag securely into each of his little hands.

A meditation on the craft: The final threads of assembly are like whispers, telling each part where it belongs. It is in these final, thoughtful stitches that a collection of pieces transforms into a cohesive, soulful creation.

💌 From Patricia's Hook & Heart: A Final Word

And there he is. Our Rory the Robber, a testament to the fact that even the most mischievous characters can be crafted with love and tenderness. You have done more than follow a pattern; you have been a storyteller, a sculptor, and an alchemist. You have transformed simple yarn into a burst of personality.

May this little rascal bring a spark of joy and laughter wherever he goes, a constant, cuddly reminder of the magic you hold in your own two hands. Until our next creation, be well and crochet with heart.