Bring the majestic Beast from Beauty and the Beast to life with this Amigurumi The Beast crochet pattern! 🦁✨ With his regal stance, textured mane, and noble expression, this design captures the essence of the beloved fairy-tale character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a magical addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like a miniature enchanted rose or a flowing cape to enhance Beast’s personality. Choose classic deep blues and golds for an authentic look or experiment with rich hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed alongside Belle or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Beast is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary prince to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🧸 Amigurumi Beast Crochet Pattern
Inspired by Beauty and the Beast
Bring the fairy tale to life with this enchanting Beast amigurumi! Complete with majestic horns, a noble embroidered coat, and his iconic mane and beard, this huggable version of the enchanted prince is perfect for Disney fans, collectors, and fairy tale dreamers. Whether you pair him with Belle or display him on his own, this project is sure to impress.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes shaping, embroidery, color changes, and garment layering.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Tan/Cream (face, hands, feet)
- Dark brown (horns, legs, snout details, brows)
- Beige/Blonde (mane and beard)
- Royal blue (coat)
- Mustard gold (vest edging)
- White (shirt)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Black embroidery thread (eyebrows, nose ridge, pupils)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle & stitch markers
- Scissors
- Optional: felt backing for vest and coat details
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With tan yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36)
👉 Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, approx. 8 sts apart.
👉 Embroider snout ridge, brows, and nostrils with dark brown yarn.
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
🐃 Horns (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 5 sc (5)
2–4. sc around (5) - (1 sc, inc) x2, sc (7)
6–9. sc around (7)
Stuff lightly, FO. Sew to top of head.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With tan yarn:
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- inc x5 (10)
- sc around (10)
FO, flatten, sew behind horns.
🧔 Mane & Beard
Cut 4–5 in strands of beige yarn.
- Attach around back of head and jaw with lark’s head knots.
- Tie shorter strands under chin for beard.
- Trim and shape neatly, tapering under the jawline.
🐾 Body
With dark brown yarn (legs start):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to tan:
7–9. sc around (18)
Switch to white (shirt):
10–20. sc around (18)
Stuff well, FO, leaving long tail.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With tan (hands):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to white (shirt sleeves):
5–10. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, FO. Attach to shoulders.
👞 Legs (Make 2)
With dark brown:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Stuff firmly, FO. Sew to bottom of body.
🎽 Coat (Royal Blue Yarn)
Back Panel:
- Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch and across (25)
- Work 7 rows sc
Front Panels (x2):
- Ch 13, sc across for 5 rows
👉 Sew panels to sides of back.
👉 Edge in mustard gold yarn with neat sc border.
👉 Embroider “BE OUR GUEST” in white thread.
🎩 Vest
With mustard yarn:
- Ch 26, work rows of sc to match coat back
- Finish with clean sc edging
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms and legs firmly.
- Put coat and vest layers in place, stitch down lightly.
- Fluff mane and trim beard.
- Sew horns, ears, and embroider thick eyebrows.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Brush mane for volume
- Add claws with embroidery or felt
- Stitch a tiny enchanted rose for an accessory 🌹
🌟 Final Thoughts
Your Beast is now complete—majestic, gentle, and fairy tale ready! This project is full of character and texture, from the horns to the embroidered coat. Display him as a statement piece, pair him with Belle, or gift him to a Disney-loving friend. No matter how he’s used, this handmade Beast is guaranteed to charm and impress.
✨ So go ahead—be our guest and bring this magical Beast to life with your own hands!
