Stuffed with charm (and maybe a little straw), this Amigurumi Scarecrow of Oz is ready to wobble his way into your heart and your yarn stash! 🌾🧶 With his patchwork outfit, floppy limbs, and sweet stitched smile, he’s the perfect companion for any Wizard of Oz-inspired crochet adventure. Whether you’re crafting a full cast of characters or just want a lovable scarecrow to brighten your shelf, this pattern brings a delightful mix of whimsy and nostalgia to your hook.
From his crooked hat to his stitched-on patches, every detail invites playful customization. Add a tiny crow perched on his shoulder, embroider a thoughtful expression, or give him a pose that says “I might not have a brain, but I’ve got plenty of personality!” This project is ideal for intermediate crafters who love storytelling through stitches and want to bring a classic character to life—one loop at a time. 🌟🧵💛
🌾 Amigurumi Scarecrow of Oz Crochet Pattern
Bring autumn charm and storybook magic to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Scarecrow Doll! With his patched clothes, cheerful face, floppy hat, and straw details peeking from his sleeves, pants, and collar, this scarecrow makes the perfect seasonal decoration or gift.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – You should be comfortable with color changes, sewing pieces, and working in rounds.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn: Cotton or acrylic in the following colors:
- Beige (skin)
- Brown (pants, boots, hat)
- Green (shirt)
- Yellow (straw)
- Orange (nose, patch)
- Blue (patch)
- Hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm, depending on yarn
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm black
- Embroidery thread: Black (mouth, eyebrows)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Needle & scissors
- Optional: Blush for cheeks
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- hdc – Half double crochet
- dc – Double crochet
- BLO – Back loop only
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🪆 Head (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8–17. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- dec x 6 (6) → Close and weave in.
📌 Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, about 8 stitches apart. Embroider eyebrows and a big smile. Add blush for cheeks.
🥕 Nose (Orange)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- sc around (4)
- (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
- sc around (6)
Finish and sew to the center of face.
👂 Ears (x2, Beige)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- sc around (9)
Flatten, sew to sides of head.
🎩 Hat (Brown, with green stripe)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Continue increasing until 48 sts.
6–10. sc around (48) - Change to green – sc around (48)
12–16. Brown – sc around (48) - BLO – (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54) → brim starts
- (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
- (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
20–22. sc around (66)
Sl st, finish. Slightly fold the tip for a floppy look.
👕 Body (Green shirt)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - Change to brown (pants) – sc around (30)
14–22. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff well, finish.
🦵 Legs (x2, Brown boots → pants)
Start with dark brown (boots):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - Change to lighter brown – sc around (18)
7–20. sc around (18)
Stuff, sew to body.
💪 Arms (x2, Beige hands → green sleeves)
Start with beige (hands):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9) - Change to green – sc around (9)
7–15. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly, sew to body.
🌾 Making the Straw Yarns (Yellow)
This scarecrow’s charm is the straw poking out!
- Cut 15–20 short yarn strands (about 5–6 cm each).
- Fold each strand in half.
- Use your hook to pull the folded loop through the fabric at the wrists, ankles, and collar.
- Pull yarn ends through the loop to secure (like a tassel).
- Trim evenly for a neat straw look.
📌 Repeat this process for wrists, ankles, and around the collar.
🩳 Patches (Blue & Orange)
Small square patches are made with:
- ch 6, turn, sc 5 across, repeat 5 rows.
- Sew to the shirt.
✨ Assembly
- Attach head to body.
- Sew arms to sides.
- Add legs securely to bottom.
- Position hat slightly tilted and stitch in place.
- Add straw tassels at wrists, ankles, and neck.
- Embroider big smile.
🌟 Final Touch
Your Amigurumi Scarecrow is now ready to stand proudly in your handmade Wizard of Oz collection, or to bring cozy autumn vibes into your home. With his bright patches, cheerful grin, and straw details, he’s the perfect handmade companion for gifting, decorating, or storytelling. 🍂✨
