Crochet Amigurumi Hollow Knight brings the beloved video game character to life in a new, cuddly form. Through the art of crochet, fans can make their own soft and adorable version of the brave little adventurer. This handmade treasure is perfect for collectors and kids looking for a unique buddy from the Hollow Knight universe.
Crochet Amigurumi Hollow Knight
Material Needed:
- Acrylic size 4 yarn (Granite Gray, Paper White, Pure Black)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Black sewing thread
- Sewing needle
- Black felt
- Sewing pins
- Stuffing
- Stitch marker
General Information:
- This cardigan is intended for a 2-year-old child.
- The recommended yarn is Baby One or similar anti-pilling baby yarn, with color code K 259, Lot 1520. Alternatives mentioned: Alize Baby Wool, Himalaya Baby Lux.
- The hood measures approximately 25 cm in length.
- Tools needed: a variety of knitting needles sizes, including single crochet hooks.
- Buttons and buttonholes are incorporated into the design.
Measurements and Sizing:
- Cardigan length from the shoulder to the hem: 45 cm.
- Hood length from the shoulder: 25 cm.
- The size is based on the given dimensions but can be adjusted with regard to your child’s existing clothing for accurate sizing.
Starting the Neck:
- Begin knitting from the neck.
- Use single crochet to finish the neckline.
- Set up the pleat section.
- Knit straight with three rows of increase in the pleat, then progress to the sleeve.
- Complete the sleeve and add pleat details.
- Knit the hood, making occasional increases for shaping.
- Join the hood by knitting the two ends together.
Body:
- Create the yoke by starting with 15 chains for the front, 12 for the sleeve, and 26 for the back, repeating this process symmetrically for the other side.
- Increase the piece by adding a few stitches at the armpit and front to accommodate the buttonholes.
- When reaching the desired back length (30 cm for a 2-year-old), bind off for the armpit.
- Measure the sleeve length based on an existing cardigan.
Sleeve Detail:
- Create 12 columns (handrails) for the sleeves.
- For a 2-year-old, the stitch count for the front is 15.
Pleats:
- Pleats are created by grouping yarn stitches (3 in a group for this pattern).
- Increase within these pleat areas according to the pattern instructions, while knitting straight in other areas to maintain the correct shape.
Finishing the Body:
- Knit straight rows after pleat increases to form the skirt of the cardigan.
- Continue until you reach the desired length (25 cm from the pleat).
Sleeves:
- Pick up stitches around the arm opening and knit in the round.
- Add detail with pleats on the sleeves as well.
- Continue to the desired length.
- Finish with an edge lace or fan pattern at the cuff.
Hood:
- Knit the hood flat with increases in the center back for shaping.
- After reaching the desired length, fold in half and seam the back of the hood with single crochet stitches.
Finishing Touches:
- Go around the entire cardigan with single crochet to clean up the edges.
- Add buttonholes periodically as desired.
- Sew on buttons matching the buttonhole placement.
- Create and apply decorative elements, such as flowers, as desired.
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