Crochet Sports Trophy & Medal Amigurumi Pattern
Store-bought trophies all look the same. A Crochet Sports Trophy one doesn’t. Picture handing a kid a soft gold trophy they can actually squish in their hands, or a little medal they get to wear all day. Whether it’s for a backyard game, a school win, a reading challenge, or just a friend who earned a small you did it, a handmade award feels personal in a way a plastic cup never will.
The good news is you don’t need much to make one. This Crochet Sports Trophy pattern covers the whole set, a stand-up trophy and a matching hanging medal, and it comes together in a single afternoon with just a bit of gold yarn. Grab your hook and let’s get into it.
What You Will Be Making
Two pieces here, and they go together like, well, a winner and their medal.
The Crochet Sports Trophy is the classic cup shape: a rounded bowl up top, two small handles on the sides, a slim stem, and a base wide enough to keep it standing on its own. The medal is a simple flat circle with a ribbon loop, so it can hang on a hook or around a neck.
Make them as a pair, or split them up. A stack of medals on their own is a fun reward when you’ve got a group of kids. This is one of those handmade crochet ideas that works because of what it means, not just how it looks.
Skill Level
I’d call this beginner to easy intermediate.
If you can make a magic ring, single crochet, and handle basic increases and decreases, you already know everything you need. The shapes are small and the stitch counts stay low, so there’s not much that can go sideways. New to amigurumi? This is a forgiving project to learn on, since every round is short and you finish each piece quickly. And if your trophy comes out a little lopsided, nobody’s going to complain. A wobbly trophy is still a trophy.
Materials and Supplies
Grab these before you start so you’re not hunting for a hook halfway through a round.
Yarn Type
- Worsted weight (medium, size 4) acrylic in gold or yellow for the trophy and medal.
- A small bit of red, blue, or whatever bright color you like for the ribbon and base.
- Optional brown if you want the base to read as wood.
Acrylic is my pick here. It’s cheap, it’s everywhere, and it holds its shape, which is exactly what you want for a piece that needs to stand up.
Hook Size
- A 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm hook.
Go a size down from what the yarn label suggests. Tighter stitches mean no stuffing peeking through the gaps, and that’s the difference between a clean finish and a fuzzy mess.
Extra Tools
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- A yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Optional safety eyes, or just a couple of black stitches, if you want to give the trophy a face
Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations
Nothing fancy in this Crochet Sports Trophy tutorial. Here’s the shorthand so the steps make sense:
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (two sc in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st / sts – stitch/stitches
- rnd – round
- ( )x6 – repeat what’s in the brackets six times
Work in a continuous spiral unless a step says to join. Drop a marker in the first stitch of each round and you’ll never lose your spot.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Read each round once before you stitch it. The trophy is made in pieces, then sewn together. Don’t panic at the list, it moves fast.
Part 1: The Trophy Cup (Bowl)
Gold yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5 to 7: sc in each st (24)
- Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Rnd 9: sc in each st (18)
Start stuffing now, and pack it firmly.
- Rnd 10: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- Rnd 11: sc in each st (12)
Top up the stuffing but leave the opening, you’ll need it to attach the stem. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Part 2: The Stem and Base
Back to gold for the stem.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
- Rnd 3 to 4: sc in each st (12)
- Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x6 (8)
- Rnd 6: sc in each st (8)
Light stuff is enough here. Now switch to your base color, or keep it gold, your call.
- Rnd 7: inc in each st (16)
- Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) x4 (20)
- Rnd 9: sc in each st (20)
- Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) x4 (16)
Stuff the base hard so it sits flat and doesn’t tip. Close the bottom with a few stitches and weave the end in.
Part 3: The Handles (Make 2)
Gold again.
- ch 8, then sl st into the second chain from the hook and work back down the chain with sl st or sc to make a little curve.
- Leave a tail on each end for sewing.
Part 4: Assemble the Trophy
- Sew the stem to the bottom of the cup so the cup sits up top.
- Attach a handle to each upper side of the cup, curving them out.
- Nudge the stuffing around if anything looks off, then weave in the loose ends.
That’s your trophy, standing tall.
Part 5: The Medal
Gold for the circle.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: sc in each st, then sl st to finish (18)
For the ribbon, cut two strands of yarn or crochet two short chains (12 to 15 chains each) in your ribbon color. Sew them to the top of the medal in a V, then knot the ends together into a loop. Want a star or a number on it? Embroider one on. The medal’s done.
That’s the full set.
Helpful Beginner Tips
Small habits, big difference. These are the ones I wish I’d known when I started.
- Count after every round. It feels tedious, but catching a stray stitch now beats unraveling six rounds later.
- Keep your tension snug. Tight stitches give you a smooth surface and hide the fill.
- Stuff a little at a time. Cramming it all in at once leaves lumps. Layer it.
- Marker, every round. The easiest way to never get lost in a spiral.
- Skip blocking. Amigurumi doesn’t need it. Just shape it with your fingers.
Common Mistakes and Easy Fixes
We’ve all done these. Here’s the quick fix for each.
- The trophy keeps tipping over. The base is understuffed. Pack it tighter and make sure the bottom’s flat.
- Stuffing showing through. Drop a hook size or tighten up your stitches.
- Lumpy cup. Add fill gradually and smooth it with your fingers before you close the round.
- Floppy handles. Use slip stitches instead of single crochet for a firmer curve, and sew both ends down well.
- Lost the count. If your marker fell out, count your stitches and follow the spiral line back to the start of the round.
Pattern Customization Ideas
Once you’ve made one, you’ll want to mess with it. Some ideas:
- Give it a face. A couple of eyes and a smile turn the trophy into a little character.
- Personalize it. Embroider initials, a year, or a number on the cup or medal.
- Theme the set. Match colors and add a tiny symbol for soccer, basketball, dance, whatever the occasion is.
- Turn it into a keychain. Add a small ring to the medal and clip it to a bag.
- Go gold, silver, bronze. Make all three and hand out a full podium.
One pattern, a dozen directions. That’s the fun of handmade crochet ideas like this.
Size and Color Suggestions
With worsted yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, the trophy comes out around 4 to 5 inches tall, and the medal about 2 inches across.
Want it bigger? Bulky yarn and a larger hook scale the whole thing up, same steps and all. Going mini? Thin cotton thread and a tiny hook will shrink it down.
Color-wise, gold and yellow give you that classic award look, but you’re not stuck with it. Silver makes a sleek second place. Bronze suits a third. And bright, mismatched party colors make the set feel playful instead of formal. Just pick a ribbon shade that pops against the gold so the medal stands out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a total beginner do this?
Yep. If you can make a magic ring and a single crochet, you’re good. The rounds are short and the shapes are basic, which makes it a solid first amigurumi.
How long does the set take?
Most people knock out both pieces in two to three hours. It’s a quick win for a free afternoon.
What yarn is best?
Worsted-weight acrylic, for the price, the availability, and the way it holds its shape. Cotton works too if you like a firmer feel.
Can I sell what I make?
The finished pieces are yours to gift or sell at a small market. Just write your own version of the steps rather than copying the pattern word for word.
Do I need safety eyes?
\Only if you want a face. The trophy looks great plain, so they’re totally optional.
Final Thoughts
Handing someone a prize you stitched yourself just hits different. This little trophy and medal set proves that a small, soft thing can carry a lot of meaning, and now that you’ve got the full Crochet Sports Trophy pattern, all that’s left is to pick your yarn and start.
Take it one round at a time. If you make a set, show it off to your crochet friends so they can cheer you on, keep this pattern handy for the next celebration, and happy stitching.
