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Get ready to solve some holiday mysteries with this adorable Christmas Scooby-Doo amigurumi! Perfect for fans of the classic cartoon, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own festive canine companion, complete with a charming Santa hat. It makes a fantastic handmade gift or a delightful addition to your holiday decor, bringing a touch of nostalgic cheer to any home.
Unraveling the Magic of Handcrafted Holiday Gifts
There’s something truly special about a handmade gift, especially during the holidays. Crafting this Scooby-Doo amigurumi allows you to pour love and personality into every stitch, creating a unique treasure. Imagine the delight on a loved one’s face as they unwrap this custom-made, festive friend, a tangible reminder of your thoughtfulness and creativity.
Crochet Pattern: Zoinks! Crochet Your Own Festive Christmas Scooby-Doo Amigurumi
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in Brown (main body)
- Worsted weight yarn in Black (nose, spots, eye details)
- Worsted weight yarn in White (eye whites, inner ears, Santa hat trim, pom-pom)
- Worsted weight yarn in Red (Santa hat)
- Worsted weight yarn in Green (collar)
- Worsted weight yarn in Yellow (collar tag detail)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (6mm or 8mm)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: fasten off
- Rnd: Round
- st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Head (Brown Yarn)
- Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- Rnd 8-13: Sc in each st around (42) (6 rounds)
- Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart. Begin stuffing.
- Rnd 14: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Rnd 18: (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
- Rnd 19: Dec x6 (6)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing firmly.
Muzzle (Start with Black, then Brown Yarn)
- Rnd 1 (Black): Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, 3 sc in last st. Working on the other side of the chain: sc, inc (8)
- Rnd 2 (Black): Inc, sc, (inc) x3, sc, (inc) x2 (14)
- Change to Brown yarn.
- Rnd 3-4 (Brown): Sc in each st around (14) (2 rounds)
- Rnd 5: (Sc, inc, sc) x7 (21) (Correction from thought process for better shaping)
- Rnd 6-7 (Brown): Sc in each st around (21) (2 rounds)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and shape. Embroider a small black line for the mouth just below the nose on the brown part of the muzzle.
Ears (Brown and White Yarn) – Make 2
- Row 1 (Brown): Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 sts, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: 5 sc (13)
- Rnd 2-4: Sc in each st around (13) (3 rounds)
- Fold the ear flat and sc across the opening through both layers to close (approx. 6 sc).
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Using White yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a crescent shape on the inside of the ear for the inner ear detail.
Body (Brown Yarn)
- Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rnd 7-14: Sc in each st around (36) (8 rounds)
- Begin stuffing.
- Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Rnd 18: (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing firmly.
Legs (Brown Yarn) – Make 4
- Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 3-6: Sc in each st around (12) (4 rounds)
- Lightly stuff.
- Rnd 7: Dec x6 (6)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail (Brown Yarn)
- Rnd 1: MR 4 sc (4)
- Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) x2 (6)
- Rnd 3-6: Sc in each st around (6) (4 rounds)
- Rnd 7: (Dec, sc) x2 (4)
- Lightly stuff.
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Collar (Green and Yellow Yarn)
- Collar Band (Green): Ch 25 (or desired length to fit around neck), sl st into 1st ch to form a ring. Sc in each ch around. Sl st to join. FO.
- Collar Tag (Yellow): MR 6 sc. Sl st to join. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stitch onto the green collar.
Santa Hat (Red and White Yarn)
- Hat (Red):
- Rnd 1: MR 4 sc (4)
- Rnd 2: Sc in each st around (4)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x2 (6)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around (6)
- Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
- Rnd 6: Sc in each st around (8)
- Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
- Rnd 8: Sc in each st around (10)
- Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
- Rnd 10: Sc in each st around (12)
- Rnd 11: (5 sc, inc) x2 (14)
- Rnd 12: Sc in each st around (14)
- Rnd 13: (6 sc, inc) x2 (16)
- Rnd 14: Sc in each st around (16)
- Rnd 15: (7 sc, inc) x2 (18)
- Rnd 16: Sc in each st around (18)
- Change to White yarn.
- Rnd 17-18: Sc in each st around (18) (2 rounds for trim)
- FO, weave in ends.
- Pom-pom (White): MR 6 sc. Sl st to join. FO, leave a tail. Gather the opening and cinch tight to form a small ball. Lightly stuff.
Assembly
- 1. Attach Head to Body: Using the tail left from the head, sew the head securely to the top of the body.
- 2. Attach Muzzle: Pin the muzzle to the face, centered between the eyes and slightly below. Sew firmly, adding a little extra stuffing before closing completely.
- 3. Attach Ears: Position the ears on the sides of the head, slightly behind the eyes. Sew securely.
- 4. Attach Legs: Sew the four legs to the bottom of the body, evenly spaced.
- 5. Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.
- 6. Embroider Details: Using Black yarn, embroider irregular black spots on the body of Scooby-Doo as seen in the image.
- 7. Collar: Place the green collar around Scooby’s neck and stitch the ends together if needed, ensuring the yellow tag is visible.
- 8. Santa Hat: Sew the white pom-pom to the tip of the red hat. Place the Santa hat on Scooby-Doo’s head and stitch a few points to secure it.