Celebrate the cozy charm of autumn with this delightful Amigurumi Scarecrow crochet pattern! 🍂🧶 Standing tall with his patchwork overalls, straw-stuffed limbs, and a cheerful stitched smile, this handmade guardian of the harvest is ready to bring seasonal warmth to your home. Whether perched in a pumpkin patch display, nestled among fall decorations, or gifted to someone who loves rustic whimsy, this scarecrow is a heartwarming tribute to crisp leaves, golden fields, and handmade magic.
Designed with playful textures and character-rich details, this pattern invites you to explore layered clothing, expressive shaping, and fun extras like a floppy hat, button accents, or even a tiny crow companion. Customize your scarecrow with earthy tones or go bold with bright harvest hues to match your autumn aesthetic. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just because you love the season, this Scarecrow Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade harvest, one loop at a time! 🌾🎃✨
🌽 Amigurumi Scarecrow Crochet Pattern
Bring autumn to life with this cheerful amigurumi scarecrow! With a warm smile, straw details, a tiny bird perched on one arm, and a cute pumpkin at his feet, this project is perfect for your fall decor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – You should be comfortable with color changes and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted-weight cotton/acrylic yarn in:
- Beige (skin)
- Red (shirt)
- Blue (overalls)
- Brown (hat and shoes)
- Yellow (straw and collar)
- Orange (nose and pumpkin)
- Green (pumpkin stem)
- Black (eyes & mouth embroidery)
- Navy and grey (bird)
- 2 Safety eyes (8mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Optional: pipe cleaners or raffia for extra straw effect
🧵 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
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back Loops Only
- FLO – Front Loops Only
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- FO – Fasten Off
🧑🌾 Scarecrow Pattern
🪆 Head
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Attach safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, 6 sts apart. Embroider a large smiling mouth with black yarn. Stitch a triangle nose with orange yarn.
🎩 Hat
With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) - FLO: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- sc around, sl st, FO.
Sew on a patch made of felt or crocheted squares to decorate.
💇 Hair (Straw)
Cut many short strands of yellow yarn. Fold in half and attach to head around the edges using a latch-hook style or sew into place.
🧣 Collar (Yellow)
- Ch 27, sl st to join.
- sc in next st, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, repeat around. FO and sew to neck.
👕 Body
With red yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around
Switch to blue yarn (overalls):
11–16. sc around - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- sc around
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- sc around, FO. Stuff firmly.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With red yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around - Switch to beige (hand): sc 10
- dec x6 (6), FO. Stuff lightly.
Cut yellow yarn strands and attach straw at wrist openings.
👖 Legs (Make 2)
With brown yarn (boots):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - Switch to blue yarn, sc around
8–15. sc around, FO first leg.
Join 2nd leg and continue:
16–20. sc around both legs joined (36)
Stuff firmly and sew to body.
Optional: Add a brown or orange circle patch on the leg.
🧤 Hands/Feet Straw
Cut small 2-inch pieces of yellow yarn. Group 6–8 strands and tie a knot at the middle. Sew or glue to bottom of pants and sleeves for a straw look.
🐦 Tiny Bird
Body (grey):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Wings (Make 2 in navy):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18), FO. Fold and sew to side.
Beak (yellow):
- Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch, FO. Sew to face.
Use black yarn to stitch eyes.
🎃 Pumpkin
With orange yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
Stem (green):
- MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around, FO. Sew to top.
Use yarn needle and orange yarn to create vertical pumpkin ridges.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach arms at shoulders.
- Add straw tufts to sleeves, pants, and neck.
- Sew bird onto left arm.
- Place pumpkin beside feet or sew lightly to one foot.
🧡 This friendly scarecrow, with his little bird and festive pumpkin, brings a cozy touch to any fall display! Whether you’re decorating for autumn, gifting to a friend, or adding to your amigurumi collection, this project is sure to bring smiles.
🍂 Happy crocheting, and may your hooks always stay busy and your stitches even!
