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# EDDIE THE HEAD FUNKO-STYLE AMIGURUMI
## Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" Era

**Designed by:** Pattern Designer  
**Skill Level:** Intermediate  
**Finished Size:** Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Worsted weight (4) yarn in the following colors:
  - **Skin Tone** (pale gray-green or beige-gray for undead look): 50g (~100 yds)
  - **Dark Red/Burgundy** (for exposed muscle/decay details): 10g (~20 yds)
  - **Dark Brown or Black** (for hair): 15g (~30 yds)
  - **Dark Gray or Black** (for pants): 20g (~40 yds)
  - **Dark Red, Navy, or Black** (for shirt): 20g (~40 yds)
  - **White** (for teeth, eye highlights): small amount
  - **Dark Brown or Black** (for embroidery details): embroidery floss or yarn

**Suggested Brands:** Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, or similar worsted weight acrylic

**Hook:** US E-4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

**Other Materials:**
- Two 8mm black safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing (polyester)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle (tapestry needle)
- Pins (for assembly)
- Small amount of gray or brown felt (optional, for additional texture details)
- Fabric glue or hot glue gun (optional, for felt application)
- Embroidery needle

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## GAUGE

6 stitches and 6 rounds = 1 inch in single crochet (worked in continuous rounds, tight tension)

**Gauge is important for this project.** Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing doesn't show through. If your fabric is too loose, go down a hook size.

**To check gauge:** Work a test swatch in continuous rounds: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, [inc around] twice to get 24 sts, work even for 6 rounds. Measure 4 stitches across = should be approximately ⅔". Fabric should be very firm.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

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

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## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

**Magic Ring (Adjustable Ring):**
Wrap yarn around fingers to form a ring, insert hook through ring, yarn over and pull up a loop, ch 1, work required number of sc into ring, pull tail to tighten ring.

**Invisible Decrease (dec):**
Insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, then into front loop only of following stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both front loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops. This creates a nearly invisible decrease.

**Working in Continuous Rounds:**
Do not join rounds unless specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.

**Color Changes:**
On the last stitch before color change, insert hook, yarn over with old color, pull through (2 loops on hook), yarn over with NEW color and pull through both loops. Continue with new color. Carry non-working color inside or cut and weave in later.

**Surface Embroidery:**
After assembly, use yarn needle threaded with yarn or embroidery floss to add details. For wrinkles/scars: use backstitch or straight stitches in darker shades. For texture: use French knots or seed stitch.

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## PATTERN NOTES

- Work in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise instructed
- Stuff firmly as you go, especially the head (needs to be very firm to support weight)
- The head is intentionally oversized for Funko Pop proportions
- Safety eyes will be partially covered/modified to create sunken, asymmetric socket effect
- Take photos of your work before assembly to verify stitch counts
- All pieces are worked from bottom to top or center outward unless noted

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### HEAD

The head is the largest component. Work with skin tone yarn (pale gray-green or beige-gray).

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

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]

**Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) around [30]

**Rnd 6:** (4 sc, inc) around [36]

**Rnds 7-10:** sc in each st around [36] (4 rounds even)

**BEGIN FACIAL SHAPING - Create texture for wrinkled/decayed skin:**

**Rnd 11:** Working this round in BLO for forehead wrinkle ridge: sc in each st around [36]

**Rnd 12:** sc in each st around [36]

**PLACE SAFETY EYES:** Between rnds 12-13, place safety eyes approximately 8-9 sts apart (slightly asymmetric spacing: place one eye slightly higher/more forward than the other for that characteristic Eddie look). Count carefully from center: place first eye at st 9 of current round, second eye at st 18-19 (slightly offset). Do NOT secure backs yet—you'll modify placement after next rounds.

**Rnd 13:** sc in each st around [36]

**CREATE EYE SOCKET DEPTH:** Before securing safety eyes, use dark brown or black yarn to embroider around eye placement (backstitch in a rough circle), creating "sunken" appearance. Pull stitches tight to create slight depression. NOW secure safety eye backs tightly.

**Rnd 14:** sc in each st around [36]

**Rnd 15:** (4 sc, dec) around [30]

**BEGIN LOWER FACE/JAW SHAPING:**

**Rnd 16:** (3 sc, dec) around [24]

**Rnd 17:** sc in each st around [24]

**Rnd 18:** (2 sc, dec) around [18]

**STUFF HEAD VERY FIRMLY NOW.** Pack stuffing tightly, especially in forehead and back of head. Shape as you stuff to create rounded Funko head shape.

**Rnd 19:** (sc, dec) around [12]

**Add more stuffing, pushing into all areas.**

**Rnd 20:** dec around [6]

**Fasten off, leaving 12" tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close. Weave in end.**

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### EXPOSED TEETH/MOUTH DETAIL

Work separately, then attach to lower face.

**With White yarn:**

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

**Rnd 2:** (sc, inc) around [9]

**Rnd 3:** sc in each st around [9]

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten piece slightly—this creates the exposed teeth base. DO NOT STUFF.

**TEETH DETAILS:** Using white yarn and yarn needle, embroider individual teeth onto this base using vertical straight stitches (5-6 stitches across the piece). Make teeth slightly irregular for undead effect.

**GAPING MOUTH SHADOW:** With dark red or burgundy yarn, embroider around and behind teeth area on the face (between rnds 16-18 of head) using satin stitch or backstitch to create dark mouth cavity appearance. Then pin and sew white teeth piece on top, positioning slightly to one side for that sinister grin. Teeth should sit just below eye level.

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### FACIAL EMBROIDERY DETAILS (Complete after assembly)

This is where Eddie's character comes alive. Use the following guide:

1. **Deep Eye Sockets:** With black or dark brown embroidery floss, work concentric circles of backstitch around each safety eye (2-3 rings), pulling slightly tight to deepen sockets.

2. **Asymmetric Eyes:** Around the "more open" eye, use white yarn to add highlight stitches (2-3 straight stitches near top of eye). Leave the other eye darker/more shadowed.

3. **Wrinkles and Scars:**
   - Forehead wrinkles: Horizontal lines using backstitch across forehead (3-4 lines)
   - Under-eye wrinkles: Curved lines beneath eyes
   - Cheek scar: Diagonal line from cheekbone toward jaw on one side (backstitch)
   - Use dark brown, black, or slightly darker skin tone yarn

4. **Skin Decay Texture:**
   - Random French knots in dark red/burgundy across cheeks and forehead
   - Small straight stitches in varying directions to suggest skin texture
   - Optional: tiny bits of dark red yarn "pulled through" surface for exposed muscle/tissue

5. **Nose Cavity (optional):** Two small dark vertical stitches or holes between eyes, below eye level, for skeletal nose appearance

6. **Brow Ridge:** Using slightly darker shade, backstitch or whip stitch along the BLO ridge from Rnd 11 to emphasize bone structure

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### HAIR PIECES (Make 12-15 pieces for messy, spiky short hair)

**With Dark Brown or Black yarn:**

**Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook:**

**Row 1:** sc in each ch across [4]

**Rows 2-3:** ch 1, turn, sc in each st across [4]

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Make 12-15 pieces total. These will be attached all over the top and sides of head in random, messy arrangement.

**ALTERNATIVE FOR SPIKY TEXTURE:** Instead of flat pieces, you can create loops by attaching yarn directly to head: thread yarn needle, insert through head, leave 1-2" loop, secure with knot inside head, cut. Repeat randomly across scalp area.

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### BODY (with integrated shirt)

Body is worked in shirt color (dark red, navy, or black).

**With shirt color yarn:**

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

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]

**Rnds 5-8:** sc in each st around [24] (4 rounds even)

**ADD TATTERED TEXTURE (optional):** On rnd 8, randomly work 2-3 stitches in FLO only to create slight texture variation suggesting worn fabric.

**Rnd 9:** (2 sc, dec) around [18]

**Rnd 10:** sc in each st around [18]

**STUFF BODY FIRMLY NOW.**

**Rnd 11:** (sc, dec) around [12]

**Add more stuffing.**

**Rnd 12:** dec around [6]

Fasten off, leaving 12" tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close. This is the top of body (neck area). Leave tail for sewing to head.

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### ARMS (Make 2, with integrated long sleeves)

**With shirt color yarn:**

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

**Rnd 2:** (sc, inc) around [9]

**Rnds 3-7:** sc in each st around [9] (5 rounds even)

**Rnd 8:** (sc, dec) around [6]

**ADD SLEEVE TEXTURE:** On rnd 6 or 7, work a few stitches in FLO only for fabric fold/wrinkle.