Bring the chaotic charm of The Joker to life with this Amigurumi Joker crochet pattern! 🎭✨ With his wild green hair, sinister grin, and signature purple suit, this design captures the essence of Gotham’s most infamous villain in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a DC Comics fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a thrilling addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, outfit embellishments, and even tiny accessories like a playing card or miniature cane to enhance Joker’s mischievous personality. Choose classic deep purples and greens for an authentic look or experiment with bold hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a villainous lineup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Joker is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this unpredictable trickster to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🃏 Amigurumi Joker Crochet Pattern
Bring mischievous charm to your amigurumi collection with this sinisterly cute Amigurumi Joker! With his green sculpted hair, iconic purple and yellow outfit, and devilish grin, this villain-turned-plushie is sure to steal the show. A fantastic project for comic fans or Halloween lovers! 🧵🎭
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, facial embroidery, and simple shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–26 cm (9–10 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Pale beige (face/skin)
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Green (hair)
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Purple (suit)
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Mustard yellow (vest)
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Black (gloves, shoes, facial details)
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Red (mouth)
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Turquoise blue (bow tie)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧠 Head
With pale beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11
– Embroider mouth in red and angry brows in black -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
💚 Hair
With green yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–8. sc around (36)
Strands:
Attach yarn and ch 8–12, sl st back for 3D strands around crown
Sew hair to head with slight curl forward
🧥 Body
With mustard yellow yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24)
Switch to purple yarn:
10–14. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff well -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with black (shoes):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to purple yarn (pants):
5–9. sc around (12)
Stuff and FO
Sew to bottom of body
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with black (gloves):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to purple yarn:
5–9. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to shoulders
🎀 Bow Tie
With turquoise yarn:
Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch and across (5)
Row 2–3: sc across
FO, pinch center and wrap yarn to form knot
Sew to front center of body
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew arms, legs, and head to body
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Attach bow tie
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Embroider large red smile and angled brows for signature expression
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Weave in all ends and shape with hands
This chaotic cutie is full of character and ready to stir up some yarn-sized fun! Whether you’re crafting for comic fans or adding to your villainous plush collection, this Joker is no joke to make! 🧶😈
