Amigurumi Clown – Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Maruchita Crochet
Instagram: @maruchitacrochet
Tiny stitches, big cuteness — this pattern is sure to make you smile…
Clown Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern Tutorial is a joyful and colorful crochet project designed by Maruchita Crochet (YouTube) that invites you to create a cheerful handmade character from start to finish. This step by step, beginner friendly tutorial walks you through every detail using cotton yarn size 8/6 in your favorite shades, a 2.75 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook, stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing, safety or scarf eyes, sewing needle, scissors, and decorative accessories. The pattern is ideal for anyone who loves character amigurumi and easy-to-follow instructions. At the end of the pattern, you will also discover wonderful amigurumi clown ideas to inspire your creativity, and special thanks to the designer Claudia for sharing this charming design.
In the final stage, you will shape the facial features, assemble all the pieces, and add the finishing touches that give the clown its playful personality. This lovely project works beautifully as a handmade gift, a fun decor piece for children’s rooms, or a bright addition to any amigurumi collection. With its clear structure and smooth flow, the tutorial keeps the process enjoyable from beginning to end and finishes with delightful amigurumi clown ideas to spark your next creative project.
Materials
Cotton yarn size 8/6 in desired colors
Crochet hook 2.75 mm or 2.5 mm
Stitch marker
Fiberfill stuffing
Scarf or safety eyes
Sewing needle
Scissors
Decorative accessories
Abbreviations
ch – chain
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sc 3 together – single crochet 3 stitches together
hdc – half double crochet
R – round
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
PO – popcorn stitch
FREE CLOWN AMIGURUMI – CROCHET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Feet (Make 2)
R1: 5 ch, start in the 2nd chain from the hook
R2: 3 sc, 3 sc together, 2 sc, 1 inc (10)
R3: 1 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
R4: 1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x3, 2 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x2 (22)
R5: 22 sc BLO
R6–R7: 22 sc
R8: 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18)
R9: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
R10: 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc BLO (10) — change to orange
R11: (5 sc, 1 inc) x2 (14)
R12: 14 sc
R13: (6 sc, 1 inc) x2 (16)
R14: 16 sc
R15: (7 sc, 1 inc) x2 (18)
R16: 18 sc
R17: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R18: 24 sc
Join the two legs.
R19: 4 sc, join the second leg, make sure both feet face forward, crochet around both legs (48)
Body
R20–R24: 48 sc
R25: (6 sc, 1 dec) x6 (42)
R26: change to fuchsia, (5 sc, 1 dec) x6 (36)
R27: (4 sc, 1 dec) x6 (30)
R28: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)
R29–R33: 24 sc
R34: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
R35: 18 sc
R36: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12), change to skin color
R37: (2 sc, 1 dec) x3 BLO (9)
R38: 9 sc
R39: 9 inc (18)
R40: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R41: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R42: (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 (36)
R43: (5 sc, 1 inc) x6 (42)
R44: (6 sc, 1 inc) x6 (48)
R45: (7 sc, 1 inc) x6 (54)
R46–R56: 54 sc
R57: (7 sc, 1 dec) x6 (48)
R58: (6 sc, 1 dec) x6 (42)
R59: (5 sc, 1 dec) x6 (36)
R60: (4 sc, 1 dec) x6 (30)
R61: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)
R62: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
R63: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)
R64: 6 dec
Fasten off and close the opening with a yarn needle.
Collar
R1: Pick up stitches from R37 and make 1 inc in each stitch (24)
R2: 24 inc (48)
R3: ch 2, 1 hdc in same stitch, 47 inc in hdc (96)
Fasten off.
Nose
R1: MR 6 sc
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4–R6: 18 sc
R7: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)
R8: 6 dec
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing between R46–R50 of the face.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with skin color.
R1: MR 7 sc
R2–R3: 7 sc
R4: 1 sc, 1 PO, 6 sc
R5: 7 sc, change to turquoise
R6: 7 sc
R7: 7 sc BLO
R8: 1 inc, 7 sc (9)
R9: 9 sc
R10: 4 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (10)
R11–R18: 10 sc
Ruffled Sleeves
R1: Work into FLO of the arm and make 7 inc (14)
R2: 14 inc (28), ch 2
R3: 28 inc in hdc (56)
Hat
R1: MR 8 sc
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x8 (24)
R4: (4 sc, 1 inc) x8 (32)
R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x8 (40)
R6: 40 sc BLO
R7–R14: 40 sc
R15: 40 sc BLO
R16: (4 sc, 1 inc) x8 (48)
R17–R18: 48 sc
Bow Tie
R1: MR, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st
ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st
Foot Ruffles
Work into FLO of R10 of the feet.
R1: 10 inc (20)
R2: 20 inc (40), ch 3
R3: 40 inc in dc (80)
Suspenders (Make 2)
R1: Attach orange yarn to BLO at the back waist, ch 23
R2: 22 sc, fasten off
Leave a 3-stitch gap and repeat on the 4th stitch. Attach colorful buttons.
Eyes (Make 2)
Cut rectangular felt shapes with oval top edges. Use size 6 safety eyes.
Eyebrows And Hair
Embroider eyebrows.
Attach green yarn hair around R5 of the head.
Your clown amigurumi doll is now complete. Congratulations on finishing your project!
Stitch Terminology Note
Some abbreviations in the original pattern do not appear in standard English amigurumi terminology. For clarity and ease of use, these terms have been adapted to standard American crochet terminology.
Copyright & Credits:
Original amigurumi clown doll pattern by Maruchita Crochet. Published here in translated form for crochet enthusiasts. If you use or share this pattern, please kindly credit the designer and support their work by tagging and visiting their Instagram page: @maruchitacrochet
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