Step into the world of spooky charm with this Amigurumi Eerie Scarecrow crochet pattern! 🌾✨ With its tattered clothes, stitched-up grin, and hauntingly adorable presence, this design brings a touch of eerie whimsy to your handmade creations. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween décor, a gothic-inspired setup, or simply love character-driven amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in hat shape, patchwork details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature crow or a rustic lantern to enhance its eerie personality. Choose deep autumnal hues for a classic scarecrow look or experiment with muted, ghostly tones for a spectral twist! Whether displayed as part of a spooky setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi eerie scarecrow is sure to enchant. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this hauntingly delightful creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🌾 Amigurumi Eerie the Scarecrow – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring fall charm to your home with Eerie the Scarecrow! 🍂 With a wide-brimmed floppy hat, friendly stitched smile, and classic patchy overalls, Eerie is the perfect rustic companion for autumn decor or Halloween displays.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, surface detail, and assembling layered parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30 cm (12 in) tall with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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Beige/tan (head, hands)
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Purple (shirt)
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Blue (pants)
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Burnt orange (feet, nose)
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Mustard yellow (hay details, patches)
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Light brown (hat)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes (black)
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Black embroidery thread (for mouth + stitch lines)
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Polyester stuffing
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Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
✂️ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
🪆 Head
With tan yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 13–14, 9 stitches apart. -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🎃 Body
With purple yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
7–9. sc around (36)
Switch to blue yarn:
10–20. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff. -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Sew to head.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
Start with tan yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to purple:
6–15. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew shut.
Sew to sides of body, add mustard yellow yarn strands at wrists for hay.
🥾 Legs (Make 2)
With burnt orange yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Switch to blue:
6–15. sc around (18)
Stuff and sew to body base. Embroider mustard yellow patch on one pant leg.
🎩 Hat
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–15. sc around (48) -
FLO: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
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(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
FO and place loosely on head.
🪶 Hay Hair (Optional)
Cut 20–30 strands of mustard yarn, about 8 cm long. Attach along sides of head and under hat using latch-knot. Trim to desired length.
🎨 Face Details
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Embroider a stitched smile using black thread
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Sew or embroider an orange triangle nose
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Add small vertical stitches on smile for that stitched-up scarecrow grin
🧷 Assembly
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Attach head to body.
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Stitch arms and legs securely in place.
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Add hair and hat.
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Sew hay fringe to neck, sleeve cuffs, and pants.
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Embroider stitched smile and secure nose.
Eerie the Scarecrow is now ready to join your cozy autumn setup! 🌻🍁 Whether he’s guarding a patch of pumpkins or sitting by the window, this handmade friend will be a seasonal favorite.
