Inspired by Marvel’s one and only day-walking, vampire-hunting anti-hero, Blade.

The pattern includes his iconic shades, coat and instructions on how to create a matching katana. He is also designed to stand up, unaided, without the need for a support.

The pattern has been worked up in aran weight cotton yarn (Brand: Drops Paris), but you could substitute for a different weight/yarn type as long as you change the hook size accordingly.

Terminology: The pattern is written in English, in standard US terminology

Measurements: The finished piece measures approx. 22cm tall

Materials Required:

•Aran weight yarn (Drops Paris) – brown and black
•3.5 mm crochet hook
•9 mm safety eyes (x2)
•Stuffing material
•Stitch markers and pins (optional)
•Yarn needle
•Wooden food skewer (optional, for his katana)
•Red felt (optional, for his coat lining)

Stitch Knowledge Required:

•Magic ring
•Chain stitch
•Single crochet stitch
•Half double crochet
•Back loops only
•Front loops only
•Single crochet decrease (sc2tog)
•Invisible decrease