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# EDDIE THE HEAD AMIGURUMI
## Iron Maiden Mascot - "The Number of the Beast" Style

**Finished Size**: Approximately 6 inches (15cm) tall  
**Difficulty Level**: Intermediate  
**Design Notes**: This pattern creates a Funko-style version of Eddie featuring an oversized head and simplified body proportions, inspired by Iron Maiden's iconic mascot from The Number of the Beast era.

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (4) acrylic or cotton yarn
- Color A: Pale Gray or Tan (main skin color) - approximately 100 yards
- Color B: Dark Gray or Charcoal (shadows/decay) - approximately 30 yards
- Color C: Black (hair) - approximately 40 yards
- Color D: Red (eye details/wounds) - small amount, approximately 10 yards
- Optional: White for teeth details

**Hook**: US E-4 (3.5mm) - one size smaller than yarn recommendation for tight gauge

**Other Materials**:
- Safety eyes: 12mm, black or red (2)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Optional: Small pieces of white or cream felt for teeth
- Optional: Fabric glue for felt pieces
- Pins for assembly

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## GAUGE

**Gauge in Single Crochet**: 6 sc and 7 rounds = 1 inch (2.5cm)

**Gauge Swatch**: Chain 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (12 sc), ch 1, turn. Work in rows of 12 sc for 14 rows. Measure center 12 sts and 7 rounds.

**Important**: Amigurumi requires tight gauge to prevent stuffing from showing through. Your fabric should be dense with no gaps. If you can see through your stitches, go down a hook size.

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## PATTERN NOTES

- Work in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise specified; do not join or turn
- Use stitch marker to track beginning of round; move marker up as you work
- Stuff pieces firmly as you work, especially before decreasing rounds
- Insert safety eyes before closing head opening
- All pieces are worked in single crochet unless otherwise specified

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops only of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- FLO = front loop only
- BLO = back loop only
- [] = stitch count at end of round
- () = repeat instructions within parentheses

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## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### HEAD (Make 1)

**Using Color A (Pale Gray)**

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats, 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats, 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats, 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) around [36]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats, 6 × 6 = 36 ✓*

**Rnd 7**: (5 sc, inc) around [42]  
*Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats, 6 × 7 = 42 ✓*

**Rnds 8-10**: sc in each st around [42]  
*3 rounds even*

**Rnd 11**: Change to Color B (Dark Gray), sc in each st around [42]  
*This creates a shadow line for depth*

**Rnd 12**: Change back to Color A, sc in each st around [42]

**Rnds 13-16**: sc in each st around [42]  
*4 rounds even*

**INSERT SAFETY EYES** between Rounds 13 and 14, positioned approximately 7-8 stitches apart. For Eddie's gaunt look, place them slightly wider and lower than typical.

**Rnd 17**: (5 sc, dec) around [36]  
*Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats, 6 × 6 = 36 ✓*

**Rnd 18**: sc in each st around [36]

**Rnd 19**: (4 sc, dec) around [30]  
*Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats, 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 20**: (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats, 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Begin stuffing head FIRMLY now**

**Rnd 21**: (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats, 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 22**: (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats, 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Add more stuffing, packing firmly**

**Rnd 23**: dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end securely.

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### BODY (Make 1)

**Using Color A (Pale Gray)**

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats, 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats, 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats, 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) around [36]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats, 6 × 6 = 36 ✓*

**Rnds 7-12**: sc in each st around [36]  
*6 rounds even - this creates the torso length*

**Rnd 13**: (4 sc, dec) around [30]  
*Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats, 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 14**: (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats, 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Begin stuffing body FIRMLY**

**Rnd 15**: (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats, 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 16**: (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats, 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Add more stuffing**

**Rnd 17**: dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end. Set aside for assembly.

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### ARMS (Make 2)

**Using Color A (Pale Gray)**

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [9]  
*Math check: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 repeats, 3 × 3 = 9 ✓*

**Rnds 3-10**: sc in each st around [9]  
*8 rounds even - creates arm length*

Stuff lightly (arms should be flexible, not rigid). Flatten opening and sc across to close (working through both layers). Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

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### LEGS (Make 2)

**Using Color B (Dark Gray) for shoes/boots**

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats, 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4**: BLO: sc in each st around [18]  
*This creates ridge for boot sole*

**Rnd 5**: sc in each st around [18]

**Rnd 6**: (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats, 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 7**: Change to Color A (Pale Gray), sc in each st around [12]

**Rnds 8-12**: sc in each st around [12]  
*5 rounds even*

Stuff leg firmly (legs need to support the figure). Do NOT close opening. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing to body.

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### HAIR PIECES

Eddie's wild, spiky hair is created with multiple pieces sewn onto the head.

#### Large Hair Spikes (Make 4-5)

**Using Color C (Black)**

**Rnd 1**: 4 sc in magic ring [4]

**Rnds 2-6**: sc in each st around [4]  
*5 rounds even*

**Rnd 7**: (sc, inc) around [6]  
*Math check: 4 ÷ 2 = 2 repeats, 2 × 3 = 6 ✓*

**Rnds 8-9**: sc in each st around [6]

Stuff very lightly (just enough to give shape). Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten slightly if desired.

#### Small Hair Spikes (Make 3-4)

**Using Color C (Black)**

**Rnd 1**: 4 sc in magic ring [4]

**Rnds 2-4**: sc in each st around [4]  
*3 rounds even*

Stuff very lightly or leave unstuffed. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

#### Hair Base/Back Hair (Optional, for fuller hair)

**Using Color C (Black)**

Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [7 sc], ch 1, turn.

Work in rows of 7 sc for 6 rows total.

Fasten off, leaving long tail. This piece can be sewn to back of head for more coverage.

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## ASSEMBLY

**Step 1: Attach Legs to Body**
- Position legs at bottom of body, side by side, facing forward
- Pin in place, ensuring figure will stand balanced
- Using yarn needle and matching yarn, whip stitch around opening of each leg to secure firmly to body
- Test stability; adjust if needed

**Step 2: Attach Head