Amigurumi Around The Ancient World

The fascination of the ancient world has been brought to life with amigurumi. With monuments such as the Great Pyramid of Giza still standing, and remnants of ancient architecture such as the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus alive in scriptures and texts from that period, the influence of this moment in time has had an everlasting impact of popular culture, including within textiles.

by Lucy Ravenscar

Standing in formation at the walls of Carthage is this Roman soldier, ready to finalise the Roman claim to the Mediterranean. The incredible detail, from the galea’s plumes to the shieved sword, are astonishing. While we can’t endorse dusting off your Roman armour and attempting an invasion, we can suggest this pattern to add to your amigurumi collection.
While it might look complicated, this pattern is recommended for beginners. The designer recommends DK 8 ply yarn and either a 3.5mm or 4.0mm crochet hook. A tapestry needle will be needed for some of the finer detail such as the eyes, and a wire brush is useful to fluff up the plume on the galea.

by Marg Crawford

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt were both feared and revered. These interpretations of Horus and Anubis are fantastic, showcasing the culture of this period in a wonderfully crocheted doll. While you are unlikely to produce the feat of the Great Pyramid of Giza, you can recreate another beautiful part of Ancient Egypt.
DK ply 8 yarn is recommended, with a 4.0mm crochet hook to stitch yourself into the history books. Felt is used for the nose and eyes so a yarn needle will be needed for these small details.

by Luciana Jorge

The times of the Shogun were brutal, the samurai weren’t the noble warriors that they are often depicted, brutally murdering without needing provocation. This deadly warrior wields a crochet hook with devastating brutality, stitching up a work of art.
The designer recommends 3.0mm crochet hook, however, a yarn wasn’t recommended, although a DK yarn would likely be the best option. This pattern is particularly good for beginners as it doesn’t involve any other skills such as embroidery.

by NeedleNoodles

Make 300 of these little guys and you could give Persia a rough time. The Spartans have a reputation as the finest soldiers in history, with training beginning when they were young boys. To keep your home secure, crochet a few more of these and line them up in formation.
Lion Brand Cotton-Ease yarn was used in the original pattern, as well as a 3.5mm crochet hook. A tapestry needle will be needed for the eyes and the felted sword, and a loud voice to proclaim ‘this is Sparta!’.

by Adonia Neona Emerson

Villages on the coastline beware, the Vikings are back and ready to raid and pillage. A slightly stereotypical pattern, the horns on the helmet would have been impractical in battle and so wouldn’t have been a reality, but a fantastic design nonetheless.
The designer recommends Red Heart Super Saver Solids yarn and a 3.75 mm or 4.0mm crochet hook. Fabric glue is used to attach the eyes, and a tapestry needle might be needed so our Viking friend can wield his axe and shield.
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