Little Viking Bjorn Free Amigurumi Pattern Crochet Warrior Guide

Bjorn the Viking The Amigurumi Pattern for a Tender Hearted Little Warrior

A dive into the North let us create a pocket sized hero with a red beard and courage to spare together.

Hello creative friends! Today I am taking you on an imaginary journey to the cold lands of the North, but do not worry: we will stay warm, wrapped in our favorite yarns. Let me introduce you to Bjorn, my little "pocket" viking. The idea came to me while looking out the window on a day of torrential rain; I wanted to create something that embodied strength and courage, but that was incredibly cute at the same time. Bjorn was born just like that, stitch after stitch, with his thick red beard and that determined expression that seems to say: "I will face the world for you!". It is a perfect project for a relaxing afternoon and, believe me, seeing that little nose peek out from the beard is a unique satisfaction. If you love slightly fantastic and adventurous creatures like I do, after finishing Bjorn you might want to give him an adventure companion, perhaps by also making this sweet dragon, because every self-respecting viking needs a dragon, right? Or, if you feel like creating an entire enchanted village, take a look at this little magical creature that would hide perfectly among the forests of the north.

The Magic of Details That Red Beard

🧶 Beards & Braids 🧶 There is something incredibly satisfying about working with earth tones. For Bjorn, I chose an intense rust red for the beard and hair, which contrasts beautifully with the iron gray of the helmet. The secret of this amigurumi lies entirely in the textures: the helmet must look robust (I used a very tight single crochet), while the beard must give the idea of being 'lived in'. Do not be afraid to play with the yarns! When I first assembled the horns on his helmet, I laughed to myself: suddenly, that little ball of cotton had acquired a huge personality. This is exactly what I love about crochet: one moment you just have a ball of yarn, the next you have a little friend looking at you.

A Project for the Soul (and Cold Hands)

Working on Bjorn was almost therapeutic. His compact shape, about 12 cm, makes him manageable and quick to make, perfect if you need immediate gratification between one huge project and another. I remember finishing the main body while watching my favorite TV series, sipping tea. You do not need to be an expert in Norse mythology to appreciate him; you just need to love small things made with a big heart. If you like creating characters with a story all their own, you might also find inspiration in creating his equipment, almost as if you were forging your own adventure with crochet.

Abbreviations and Stitches Used

• MR (Magic Ring): The beginning of everything, the perfect circle from which magic is born.
• sc (single crochet): Our fundamental brick, solid and compact.
• inc (increase): Two single crochets in the same stitch, to make our Bjorn grow.
• dec (invisible decrease): Pick up only the front loops to reduce without leaving holes.
• sl st (slip stitch): To close the round or move silently.
• FLO (Front Loop Only): Work only in the front loop.
• BLO (Back Loop Only): Work only in the back loop.

Assembly Instructions

• Sewing Arms: Position them on the sides of the body, just below the neck (Round 16 of the body).
• Helmet Assembly: Sew the horns to the sides of the helmet between rounds 6 and 8. Place the helmet on the head (you can stuff it slightly if you want it to sit higher) and sew or glue it.
• Face Details: With a pink or dark beige cotton thread, embroider a small nose between the eyes, just above the beard line. If you like, add angry eyebrows with brown or red thread above the eyes for that "tough guy" look.
• Shield (Optional): You can make a simple flat circle alternating colors (brown/gray) to sew onto one arm.

Expert Tips

• The neck is the weak point! When stuffing, push a lot of stuffing down into the neck using the back of the crochet hook or a pencil, otherwise Bjorn's head will wobble as if he is tired of battle.
• For the beard, if you do not have rust red yarn, a burnt orange works just fine. The important thing is that it contrasts well with the beige of the skin.
• Want a 'chainmail' effect for the body? Work the gray rounds in BLO (back loop only), it creates a ribbed texture very similar to armor.

The Author: Alessandra Soti

My name is Alessandra Soti, a creator who sees stories in every ball of yarn. When I am not turning yarn into little life companions, you can find me drinking too much coffee and dreaming of my next creative adventure.