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Amigurumi Charlie Brown – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Charlie Brown – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the heartwarming world of Peanuts-inspired amigurumi! 🌻✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Charlie Brown—that eternally hopeful, round-headed kid we all know and love! Whether you’re a lifelong Peanuts fan, enjoy crafting nostalgic characters, or simply want to add some classic charm to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up America’s favorite underdog with his signature zigzag shirt, earnest expression, and timeless appeal!

This design captures all the sweet simplicity of Charles Schulz’s beloved creation through gentle curves and thoughtful details! 🧶💛 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Charlie Brown turns out just right—complete with his perfectly round head and that hopeful little smile. Perfect for display, gifting, or adding a dose of nostalgia to your crochet creations! So grab your hooks, pick out sunny yellow and bold black yarn, and let’s stitch up a classic character who reminds us that even when life gives you a rock, you can still be wonderful! ✨

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🧶 Amigurumi Charlie Brown Crochet Pattern

Step into the world of Peanuts with this adorable amigurumi Charlie Brown! 💛 From his signature yellow zigzag shirt to his friendly smile and simple charm, this crochet pattern captures the essence of everyone’s favorite round-headed kid. Whether you’re a fan of classic comics or just love creating nostalgic handmade gifts, this project is sure to bring joy!

🎁 This lovable Charlie Brown plush makes a wonderful gift for collectors, children, or any Peanuts enthusiast. Let’s get hooking!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and simple embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 25–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧵 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn (4):

    • Light peach (Head, ears, hands, neck)

    • Dark brown (Hair, shoes)

    • Yellow (Shirt)

    • Black (Shirt detail, eyebrows, pupils, facial embroidery)

    • White (Eye base, collar)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • Black embroidery thread or fine yarn

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Scissors

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

😊 Head (Peach Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–16. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, approx. 8 stitches apart
    – Stuff firmly

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO, weave in the end.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Peach Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
    2–3. sc around (6)
    FO, flatten and sew to sides of head.

🧥 Body (Yellow and Black Yarn)

With yellow:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–10. sc around (24)

  5. Add black zigzag pattern (surface crochet or color changes)
    12–16. sc around (24)

  6. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  7. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    – Stuff firmly

  8. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close and weave in.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Peach and Yellow Yarn)

Start with peach:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc around (9)
    Switch to yellow:
    5–10. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly.
    FO and sew to upper sides of body.

👟 Legs & Shoes (Make 2 – Dark Brown Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–7. sc around (12)
    Stuff firmly.
    FO and sew to base of body.

👕 Shirt Collar (White Yarn – Optional)

Make a chain of approx. 18–20 sts.
sc in each ch across, FO.
Wrap around neck and sew in place as a faux collar.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Embroider hair swirls and facial features with black yarn/thread

  • Adjust eyes and mouth for expression

  • Make sure legs are evenly attached so he can sit

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a tiny Snoopy accessory for a cute touch

  • Crochet a tiny comic strip page to go with him

  • Turn it into a keychain version with thinner yarn and a 2 mm hook

Bring Charlie Brown to life with this heartwarming handmade project. A classic character deserves a place in your amigurumi family! 🎨🧸


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