Humanoid Little dude
From Halfling to Half-orc, this base pattern can get you started
November 10, 2025
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This no-sew body pattern is great for beginners who want a basic humanoid shape they can then customize and make their own. My goal and dream is to help others bring their characters to life. You’ll see a lot of conversational ideas, tips, tricks, for making this pattern even more customized. I’d love to see your finished character, even more so if you want to share your story, you can find me @Little Dude Central on most platforms. I really look forward to seeing it, and getting any feedback you may have. Together we can keep customizing!
Supplies
1 Skein Red heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g, in desired skin tone (or desired yarn)
3.5 mm hook
Stitch marker if desired
Optional Yarn needle for tucking tails (alternatively use your hook to pull them inside the body)
Scissors, or preferred tool, for cutting yarn
18 Gauge floral wire if desired, 3-4 pcs, 12” each
Stitches that may be used, US terms:
Ch – Chain
Sl st – slip stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – Double crochet
TR – Treble crochet
Inc – increase, 2 stitches in same space
Dec – decrease, sc 2 stitches together (invisible or not doesn’t matter)
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
BO – bobble stitch, yo and pull through 4 times, yo and pull through all 4 stitches on hook
FO isn’t a stitch but means finish off.
Sk isn’t a stitch but means skip
- MR is Magic ring, an optional method of starting
Notes:
- I start with ch2, sc in the first chain, but you can easily swap this out with a magic ring or your preferred starting method.
- I use invisible decreases but you are welcome to use standard decreases, the change will be minimal
- Red words are customization tips/ideas, take them or leave them
- I work in continuous rounds but if you are more comfortable with joining at the end of the round and chaining up then go for it! The change would be minimal, make this comfortable for yourself.
- Change the colors! Is your character blue, purple, green? Change your color to suit. Red hair, black hair, rainbow hair? Make it yours. Think of this pattern like a very basic recipe, change the spices to suit your taste.
- Change the yarn type if you want. If you use thicker yarn then use a bigger hook, thinner yarn use a smaller hook, be aware that the final size of your character will change.
- To wire or not to wire, that is the question. Soft and squishy? Don’t wire. Poseable? Wire. Use your preferred wire but I use 18 gauge 18” kraft paper wire, duct tape folded over ends to prevent pokes!
- I recommend reading through the pattern once before you begin. You don’t have to read every tiny detail. Just check out the general layout and any notes to get a feel for if or how you may want to customize. Like reading a recipe before you begin cooking or baking.
Arms
Arms make 2 (yes do these first) 3.5mm Stuff as you go if not wiring, if you are wiring you will want to wire and lightly stuff after you have joined the arms to the body.
Feet and Legs
Feet and legs, make 2, only finish off first leg 3.5mm Stuff as you go
(If you are wiring bend wire in a circle and stuff down into the foot and up the leg before stuffing, you may want to wire and stuff at the end of the leg so you don’t poke yourself with wire)
Body
Body Stuff as you go
Head
Head 3.5mm
All done! It’s my hope this is a jumping off point for you. Try lots of color variations, different outfits, different hair styles, fun accessories, your imagination is the limit. I plan to release fun add-on options for this Little Dude and more Little dudes in the future too. You’re welcome to send me your ideas/desires to [email protected] Thanks for crocheting with me, please remember to tag @LittleDudeCentral.