Whimsical Amigurumi Clown Crochet Pattern

Whimsical Amigurumi Clown Crochet Pattern

There’s something undeniably charming about a cheerful little clown, and this amigurumi version is no exception! Designed with beginners in mind, this pattern uses basic stitches to create a whimsical clown with a bright red nose, colorful outfit, and a playful personality.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:

  • Beginner-friendly – Simple stitches (single crochet, increases, decreases) make this an easy project.
  • Customizable – Choose fun colors for the hat, pants, and sleeves to make your clown unique.
  • Great for gifting – Perfect for birthdays, baby mobiles, or as a cheerful desk companion.

Grab your hook, some colorful yarn, and let’s make some crochet magic!

Materials

  • Yarn:
    • Skin tone (head, hands)
    • Red (nose, hat)
    • Blue (pants, hat accents)
    • White (sleeve ruffles, collar)
    • Gray & light blue (optional stripes for sleeves)
  • Hook: 2.5mm (or size to match your yarn)
  • Safety eyes or black yarn (for embroidering eyes)
  • Polyester stuffing
  • Yarn needle & scissors
  • Stitch markers (helpful for tracking rounds)

Abbreviations

  • ch = chain
  • sc (X) = single crochet
  • inc (V) = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec (A) = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • sl st (S) = slip stitch
  • hdc (T) = half double crochet
  • dc (F) = double crochet
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • [ ] = stitch count at end of round

Finished Size

Approximately 6-8 inches tall, depending on yarn and tension.

Pattern Instructions

Head (Skin Tone Yarn)

  1. Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
    6-10. Continue increasing to 60 sc, then work even rounds.
    11-20. 60 sc (10 rounds)
    21-29. Gradually decrease, stuffing firmly as you go.
  6. Close with 6 dec, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Eyes & Nose:

  • Attach safety eyes between Rounds 13-14 (or embroider with black yarn).
  • Sew the red nose (pattern below) between the eyes.
Whimsical Amigurumi Clown Crochet Pattern

Nose (Red Yarn)

  1. Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
  2. 6 inc (12)
    3-4. 12 sc (2 rounds)
  3. 6 dec (6), fasten off, leaving a tail to sew onto the face.

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