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Clown Amigurumi Pattern

Clown Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Clown Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you to crochet a colorful clown amigurumi with a playful hat, bobbled hair, and funky shoes. The design features spike single crochet sections and back-loop/front-loop techniques for texture. Youll assemble the parts with clear photo-guided steps to achieve a professional finish. Ideal for making a bright toy or a unique handmade gift.

Clown Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed round-by-round instructions cover head, hair, ears, hat, body, legs, arms and small accessories. The pattern uses small skeins of YarnArt Jeans and a 2.5mm hook for a compact finished toy.

Why You'll Love This Clown Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the playful colorwork and textured stitches bring so much personality to the little clown. I enjoy how the spike single crochet and BLO/FLO details create charming shapes that really pop. Sewing and assembling the pieces is relaxing and rewarding, and the step-by-step photos make placement simple. I find it especially fun to mix and match the yarn colors to create different expressions and styles for each clown I make.

Clown Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Clown Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Clown Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Clown Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this clown by swapping yarn colors to create totally different personalities.

I often make the hat and shoes in contrasting shades for a more playful look or tone them down for a vintage style.

You can increase or decrease finished size by changing yarn weight and hook size — bulkier yarn gives a chunky cuddly toy and thinner yarn gives a tiny keychain-friendly version.

I sometimes replace the embroidered eyes with safety eyes for durability, but embroidery keeps a softer, child-safe finish.

I like adding tiny accessories like a crocheted flower, pocket, or mini bow tie to personalize each clown.

Try using textured yarn in the hair section to create a fluffy or curly effect for more character.

If you want a posable toy, consider inserting pipe cleaners or thin wire into the arms for slight movement.

I recommend experimenting with the spike sc frequency to make the overall texture denser or more subtle.

For gifting, add a small bell or jingle inside the shoe balls for a surprise sound detail that children love.

I also enjoy making matching mini versions as ornaments or keychains using the same color palette for a cohesive set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases can lead to losing track of the first stitch; place a marker at the start of each round to maintain consistent counting. ✗ Forgetting to stuff firmly before closing the head or body leaves awkward gaps; stuff gradually and firmly during shaping to keep round forms smooth and even. ✗ Not switching yarns or loops correctly for BLO/FLO instructions will alter texture; double-check whether the pattern asks for back loop only or front loop only and change loops precisely. ✗ Rushing assembly and not pinning parts in place causes misaligned features; pin and check placement before sewing and use the photos as a guide to match spacing. ✗ Overtightening slip stitches or finishing tails too short makes sewing difficult; leave long tails for sewing and use a tapestry needle to hide ends neatly.

Clown Amigurumi Pattern

Create a cheerful handmade clown amigurumi with this complete crochet pattern. Youll learn shaping, spike single crochet, and clever assembly steps to make a bright, poseable toy. Perfect for gifting or adding a playful touch to your decor, this pattern uses simple motifs and color changes to build a charming character. Follow the clear rounds and photo-assisted assembling notes to finish a polished, adorable clown.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Clown Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Color A: white YarnArt Jeans 62 (50g, 160m)
  • 02
    Color B: orange YarnArt Jeans 23 (50g, 160m)
  • 03
    Color C: purple YarnArt Jeans 89 (50g, 160m)
  • 04
    Color D: red YarnArt Jeans 26 (50g, 160m)
  • 05
    Color E: hot pink YarnArt Jeans 59 (50g, 160m)
  • 06
    Color F: yellow YarnArt Jeans 35 (50g, 160m)
  • 07
    Color G: turquoise Alize Cotton Gold 610 (100g, 330m)
  • 08
    Alternate set (from other variants): Color A: skin color YarnArt Jeans 73 (50g, 160m)
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    Alternate set: Color B: brown YarnArt Jeans 71 (50g, 160m)
  • 10
    Alternate set: Color C: pink YarnArt Jeans 36 (50g, 160m)
  • 11
    Alternate set: Color D: white YarnArt Jeans 62 (50g, 160m)
  • 12
    Alternate set: Color E: yellow YarnArt Jeans 88 (50g, 160m)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    Tapestry needles
  • 03
    Brown thread
  • 04
    Pins
  • 05
    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
  • 07
    Polyester fiberfill

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc 1] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

sc 1, inc 1, [sc 2, inc 1] 5x, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc 1] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

sc 2, inc 1, [sc 4, inc 1] 5x, sc 2 (36)

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc 1] 6x (42)

Round 8 :

sc 3, inc 1, [sc 6, inc 1] 5x, sc 3 (48)

Round 9 :

[sc 7, inc 1] 6x (54)

Round 10 :

sc 4, inc 1, [sc 8, inc 1] 5x, sc 4 (60)

Round 11-23 :

sc 60 (13 rnds) (60)

Round 24 :

[sc 8, dec 1] 6x (54)

Round 25 :

[sc 7, dec 1] 6x (48)

Round 26 :

[sc 6, dec 1] 6x (42)

Round 27 :

[sc 5, dec 1] 6x (36)

Round 28 :

[sc 4, dec 1] 6x (30)

Round 29 :

[sc 3, dec 1] 6x (24)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest. Stuff firmly.

— Hairs (yarn B X1, yarn C X1) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

BLO [sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

BLO [sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

BLO [sc 3, inc] 3x (15)

Round 5 :

BLO [sc 4, inc] 3x (18)

Round 6 :

BLO [sc 5, inc] 3x (21)

Round 7 :

BLO [sc 6, inc] 3x (24)

Round 8 :

BLO sc 24 (24)

Round 9 :

BLO [sc 7, inc] 3x (27)

Round 10 :

BLO sc 27 (27)

Round 11 :

BLO [sc 8, inc] 3x (30)

Round 12 :

BLO sc 30 (30)

Round 13 :

BLO [sc 9, inc] 3x (33)

Round 14 :

BLO sc 33 (33)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest.

— Ears (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3-4 :

sc 12 (2 rnds) (12)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew, use the tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together.

— Nose (yarn D) :

Round 1-4 :

Repeat rnd 1-4 of the Ear (12)

Round 5 :

[sc 2, dec] 3x (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew.

— Cheeks (yarn E, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6, slst on the 1st st of this rnd (12)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew.

— Hat (yarn F) :

Round 1-3 :

Repeat rnd 1-3 of the Head (18)

Round 4-6 :

sc 18 (3 rnds), change to yarn D (18)

Round 7-8 :

sc 18 (2 rnds), change to yarn F (18)

Round 9 :

FLO, inc 18 (36)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew.

— Hat (yarn B: X1, yarn C: X1) :

Round 1 :

sc 3 in a magic loop (3)

Round 2 :

inc 3 (6)

Round 3 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc 1] 3x (9)

Round 5 :

sc 9 (9)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, inc 1] 3x (12)

Round 7 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 8 :

[sc 3, inc 1] 3x (15)

Round 9 :

sc 5 BLO (only BLO for 5 sts, then back to crochet on both loops for the remaining sts), sc 10 (15)

Round 10 :

[sc 2, inc 1, sc 2] 3x (18)

Round 11 :

sc 5 on the 5 remaining loops on rnd 9, skip 5 first sts of this rnd, then back to crochet on this rnd, sc 13 (see Assembling part) (18)

Round 12 :

[sc 5, inc 1] 3x (21)

Round 13 :

sc 21 (21)

Round 14 :

[sc 6, inc 1] 3x (24)

Round 15 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 16 :

[sc 5, inc 1] 4x (28)

Round 17 :

[sc 6, inc 1] 4x (32)

Round 18 :

[sc 7, inc 1] 4x (36)

Round 19 :

[sc 8, inc 1] 4x (40)

Round 20 :

[sc 9, inc 1] 4x (44)

Round 21 :

[sc 10, inc 1] 4x (48)

Round 22 :

[sc 11, inc 1] 4x (52)

Round 23 :

sc 52 (52)

Info :

Break yarn B, crochet the 2nd piece with yarn C, but do not break the yarn this time. Mark 2 sts (on each piece): the 26th st & 37th st of the last rnd. The distance between 2 marked sts is 12 sts. Use the tapestry needle to sew these 12 sts from each piece together, only sew on back loop (see Assembling part).

— Arms (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc 1] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc 4, Bobble 1, sc 4 (9)

Round 4 :

sc 9, change to yarn F (9)

Round 5-18 :

sc 9 (14 rnds) (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest, stuff slightly the lower part, use the tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together.

— Buttons (yarn F, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 9 in a magic loop (9)

Round 2 :

slst 9 (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest.

— Shoe's Balls (yarn B X1, yarn C X1) :

Round 1-4 :

Repeat rnd 1-4 of the Ear, start stuffing slightly (12)

Round 5 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest, weave in the last 6 sts on the last rnd.

— Legs (yarn B X1, yarn C X1) :

Round 1 :

sc 3 into a magic loop (3)

Round 2 :

inc 3 (6)

Round 3 :

sc 2, inc 2, sc 2 (8)

Round 4 :

dec 1, sc 1, inc 2, sc 1, dec 1 (8)

Round 5 :

sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 (10)

Round 6 :

dec 1, sc 2, inc 2, sc 2, dec 1 (10)

Round 7 :

sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 (12)

Round 8 :

sc 5, inc 2, sc 5 (14)

Round 9 :

sc 6, inc 2, sc 6 (16)

Round 10 :

sc 7, inc 2, sc 7 (18)

Round 11 :

sc 8, inc 2, sc 8 (20)

Round 12-13 :

sc 20 (2 rnds) (20)

Round 14 :

sc 9, sc 1 on the 3rd loop (see Assembling part), sc 10 (20)

Round 15 :

dec 1, sc 6, dec 2, sc 6, dec 1 (16)

Round 16 :

dec 1, sc 4, dec 2, sc 4, dec 1, start stuffing firmly (12)

Round 17 :

FLO, dec 1, sc 3, inc 2, sc 3, dec 1 (12)

Round 18-19 :

dec 1, sc 3, inc 2, sc 3, dec 1 (2 rnds) (12)

Round 20 :

dec 1, sc 3, inc 1, slst on the remaining loops of the 10th st of rnd 14 (see Assembling part), inc 1, sc 3, dec 1 (12)

Round 21 :

sc 6, skip the slst st of the previous rnd, sc 6 (12)

Round 22 :

FLO, *ch 3, slst 1 on the next st*, repeat ** to the end, break yarn B/C, change to yarn E (12)

Round 23 :

continue to crochet on the back loops of rnd 22, sc 12, change to yarn F (12)

Round 24-28 :

sc 12 (change to yarn E/F each rnd) (5 rnds), change to yarn G (12)

Round 29 :

[sc 1, inc 1] 6x (18)

Round 30-33 :

sc 18 (4 rnds) (18)

Round 34 :

sc 3, break the yarn (3)

Info :

Make the 2nd leg the same way but do not break the yarn, join with the 1st leg by slst 1 on the last st of the 1st leg, continue to crochet the body.

— Body (yarn G) :

Round 35 :

sc 18 (on the 1st leg), sc 18 (on the 2nd leg) (36)

Round 36 :

[sc 5, inc 1] 6x (42)

Round 37 :

BLO, sc 42 (42)

Round 38-41 :

sc 42 (4 rnds), change to yarn F (42)

Round 42-46 :

sc 42 (5 rnds) (42)

Round 47 :

[sc 5, dec 1] 6x (36)

Round 48 :

sc 36 (36)

Round 49 :

[sc 4, inc 1] 6x (30)

Round 50 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 51 :

[sc 3, inc 1] 6x (24)

Round 52 :

sc 24 (24)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later, stuff. Turn to the back side of the body, join yarn G on the 1st of the remaining loop of the 37th rnd (see Assembling Part), continue to crochet the overalls.

— Overalls :

Round 1 :

[sc 1, inc 1] 21x (63)

Round 2 :

sc 63 (63)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, spike sc 1] 31x, sc 1 (see Special Stitches at page 5 for Spike sc) (63)

Round 4 :

[spike sc 1, sc 1] 31x, spike sc 1 (63)

Round 5-10 :

repeat (rnd 3 & 4) 3 more times (6 rnds) (63)

Round 11 :

ch 30, slst on the 23, slst on all remaining chains, continue to crochet on the overalls, [sc 1, spike sc 1] 3x, ch 30, slst on the 23, slst on all remaining chains, slst on the next st of the overalls (63)

Info :

Break & hide the remaining yarn.

— Legs (alternate body connection instructions) :

Info :

After finishing sewing, there are: (52-12) + (52-12) = 80 sts. If you count more or less 80 sts, just dec or inc to reach this number. Connect yarn B/C (depending on which color is the ending color, just choose the matching color), the next st will be the 1st st for next rnds.

Round 1 :

sc 40, sc 40 (80)

Round 2 :

[sc 9, dec 1, sc 9] 2x, [sc 9, dec 1, sc 9] 2x (76)

Round 3 :

[sc 8, dec 1, sc 9] 2x, [sc 8, dec 1, sc 9] 2x (72)

Round 4-7 :

sc 36, sc 36 (4 rnds) (72)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest.

— Legs (continued detailed rounds) :

Round 23 :

[sc 2, sc 2] 5x (20)

Round 24 :

[inc 2, inc 2] 5x (40)

Round 25 :

[sc 4, sc 4] 5x (40)

Round 26 :

[sc 3, inc 1, sc 3, inc 1] 5x (50)

Round 27 :

[sc 4, inc 1, sc 4, inc 1] 5x (60)

Round 28-36 :

[sc 6, sc 6] 5x (9 rnds) (60)

Round 37 :

sc 6, sc 2, dec 1, sc 2, sc 6, dec 1, sc 4, sc 4, dec 1, sc 6, sc 2, dec 1, sc 4, sc 4, dec 1 (54)

Round 38 :

[sc 6, sc 5] 2x, [sc 5, sc 6] 2x, sc 5 (54)

Round 39 :

sc 2, dec 1, sc 2, sc 5, dec 1, sc 4, sc 3, dec 1, sc 5, sc 2, dec 1, sc 2, sc 5, dec 1, sc 4, sc 3, dec 1, sc 5 (48)

Round 40 :

sc 5, sc 5, sc 5, sc 4, sc 5, sc 5, sc 5, sc 5, sc 5, sc 4, sc 5 (48)

Round 41 :

sc 3, dec 1, sc 5, sc 1, dec 1, sc 2, sc 4, dec 1, sc 3, sc 3, dec 1, sc 5, sc 1, dec 1, sc 2, sc 4, dec 1, sc 3 (42)

Round 42 :

sc 4, sc 5, [sc 4, sc 4] 2x, sc 5, sc 4, sc 4, sc 4, start stuffing (42)

Round 43 :

sc 4, dec 1, sc 3, sc 2, dec 1, sc 4, sc 1, dec 1, sc 1, sc 4, dec 1, sc 3, sc 2, dec 1, sc 4, sc 1, dec 1, sc 1 (36)

Round 44 :

sc 4, [sc 4, sc 3] 2x, sc 4, sc 4, sc 3, sc 4, sc 3 (36)

Round 45 :

dec 1, sc 2, sc 2, dec 1, sc 3, sc 1, dec 1, sc 1, sc 3, dec 1, sc 2, sc 2, dec 1, sc 3, sc 1, dec 1, sc 3 (30)

Round 46 :

(BLO) [sc 3, sc 3] 5x, break yarn C (30)

Round 47 :

[sc 3, dec 1] 6x (24)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest. Turn the body up side down, join yarn D on rnd 46, crochet on the remaining loops to make the collar.

— Collar :

Round 1 :

inc 30 (60)

Round 2 :

inc 60 (120)

Round 3 :

inc 120 (240)

Info :

Break the yarn, hide the remaining yarn.

— Arms (yarn D, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc 1] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc 4, Bobble 1, sc 4 (9)

Round 4 :

sc 9, change to yarn B (9)

Round 5-20 :

sc 9 (16 rnds) (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest, use the tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together.

— Hat's Balls (yarn B: X1, Yarn C: X1) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc 1] 4x (16)

Round 4-5 :

sc 16 (2 rnds) (16)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, dec 1] 4x, stuffing (12)

Round 7 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest, weave in the last 6 sts.

— Details / Special Stitches :

Info :

Special Stitches – Spike Single Crochet (Spike Sc): Work 1 normal sc, insert hook from front to back in the row below to create Spike Sc. Pull yarn over and yarn over, Spike sc will be longer than normal sc. Work *sc, spike sc* to the end as instructed in the pattern (see Special Stitches section for photos).

— Assembling :

Info :

Define the 3rd loop of the 10th st of the leg's 14th rnd. Sc 1 on the 3rd loop. Continue to crochet as normal.

Info :

Mark this st with a marker. Continue to crochet as instructed to the 20th rnd, slst on the marked st. Slst on the marked st.

Info :

Continue to crochet as instructed. Make the 2nd leg the same way, but do not break the yarn. Slst with the last st of 1st leg. Crochet to the body as instructed.

Info :

Use brown thread to embroider the eye, 4 sts for each eye (at rnd 14). Embroider the eyes as shown in photos. The distance between 2 eyes is 4-5 sts. Attach the nose 1 rnd below the eyes.

Info :

Attach the cheeks on each side. Attach the hair on each side of the head (from the 3rd rnd to the 15th rnd of the head). 6 sts apart from each hair. Attach the hat between 2 hairs. Attach the head to the body.

Info :

Join yarn B/C on the 1st of the 2nd rnd. Continue crocheting *ch 3, slst 1 on the next st* on the remaining loops. Crochet each hair with yarn B and C.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by matching the neck opening to the top of the body and sewing securely with a tapestry needle, hiding yarn tails.
  • Position and sew the arms on the sides of the body after stuffing slightly, aligning with the photographed placement for natural posing.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, joining the 2nd leg to the 1st with a slst on the last stitch then continue crocheting to join to the body as instructed.
  • Attach ears to the head and sew two edges of each ear together before placing them 5 sts apart from the end of the eyes as shown in photos.
  • Embroider the eyes using brown thread at round 14 (4 sts each eye) and place them 4-5 sts apart, then attach the nose one round below the eyes.
  • Attach the hat and hat balls between hairs as indicated, and sew buttons to the front of the overalls in the photographed positions.
  • Pin all parts in place before final sewing to ensure symmetry, then securely sew and weave in all ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and the first stitch of each round for accurate counting during shaping.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually; begin stuffing earlier (especially in legs and body) to maintain smooth shaping and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Follow BLO and FLO instructions exactly when specified to achieve the correct texture for hairs, collars, and special rounds.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails for sewing pieces together so you can secure parts properly and hide ends neatly during assembly.

This colorful Clown amigurumi is designed to bring playful cheer to your home or gifts. The pattern uses fun textures and bright color changes to make each detail pop. Make one for yourself or create a family of clowns in different colorways! 🧶🎪

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 20-25 cm tall when using the recommended YarnArt Jeans and a 2.5mm hook, depending on tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and texture; choose an appropriate hook and adjust stuffing to suit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and includes techniques like spike single crochet and BLO/FLO; basic crochet knowledge and experience with amigurumi will help.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though exact time depends on experience level and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.