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! ✨
💛 Amigurumi Charlie Brown Crochet Pattern
Step into the Peanuts world with this nostalgic Charlie Brown doll! With his oversized head, simple smile, iconic yellow shirt with zigzag stripe, and big brown shoes, this amigurumi captures his classic charm.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, embroidery for face & hair, and large shoe shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
🧑 Head (Peach)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–16: sc around (42)
➡ Insert safety eyes between R11–12, approx. 8 sts apart.
➡ Lightly embroider a tiny bump for the nose with peach yarn (just 2–3 horizontal stitches).
R17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R21: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R22: dec x6 (6)
FO, close. Stuff firmly.
Face Embroidery:
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Embroider small arched eyebrows with black thread.
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Add a curved smile with black thread.
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Stitch Charlie’s signature hair swirl on forehead with black yarn.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Peach)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2–3: sc around (6)
FO, flatten, sew to each side of head.
👕 Body (Yellow + Black Zigzag)
Start with yellow yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–10: sc around (24)
Zigzag Detail: With black yarn, surface-crochet or embroider a zigzag stripe across the shirt middle.
R11–14: sc around (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R16: sc around (18)
R17: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
R18: dec x6 (6), FO, close.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Peach + Yellow)
Start with peach (hands):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–4: sc around (9)
Switch to yellow (sleeves):
R5–10: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly, FO.
Sew to upper sides of body.
👟 Shoes & Legs (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–7: sc around (24) → forms wide round shoe base
R8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R9: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
Switch to dark brown (leg top):
R10–12: sc around (12)
FO, stuff, sew to body base.
👕 Collar (White)
Ch 18–20, sc across, FO.
Wrap around neck, sew in place neatly.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Attach head firmly to body.
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Sew arms and legs evenly.
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Embroider hair swirl, eyebrows, smile.
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Double-check that shoes are wide and rounded like in the photo.
🎀 Outro
And there you have it – your very own Charlie Brown amigurumi, full of classic charm! His oversized shoes, round head, and iconic zigzag shirt make him instantly recognizable. This project is perfect for Peanuts fans, collectors, or anyone who loves nostalgic handmade toys. Add Snoopy or Lucy later to complete the gang, and you’ll have your own crocheted comic strip crew! 💛🧶
