Bring the bold and intricate beauty of a Scorpion to life with this Amigurumi Scorpion crochet pattern! 🦂✨ With its segmented body, curved tail, and detailed pincers, this design captures the essence of this fascinating creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a unique gift, or simply love insect-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a striking addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, tail curvature, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature habitat to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy browns and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi scorpion is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this fierce little creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦂 Amigurumi Scorpion Crochet Pattern
Make a fun, fierce, and quirky companion with this adorable amigurumi scorpion! Featuring poseable legs, a curled tail, and oversized blue claws, it’s a perfect project for insect lovers or Halloween decorations.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Involves shaping, assembly, working in rounds, and firm stuffing for poseable parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) in length when using velvet or chenille yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Velvet/Chenille or Worsted):
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Main body: Taupe/Brown
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Claws: Blue
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Eyes: White and Black
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm or 4 mm
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Safety eyes (12 mm black) or crocheted black pupils
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Pipe cleaners or floral wire for legs and tail shaping
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Hot glue (optional for eye assembly)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat inside instructions
🔶 Body
With taupe/brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–18. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
Stuff well -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave closed.
🌀 Tail (Make 5 segments + stinger tip)
Tail Segments (x5)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around (9)
FO, leaving long tails for joining. Lightly stuff.
Stinger Tip (larger bulb):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and sew closed.
Assembly:
Sew tail segments end to end, inserting pipe cleaner through center before connecting final stinger. Bend tail into curve before attaching to body.
✋ Claws (Make 2 – Blue)
Claw Base:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
dec x6, sc in remaining (12)
9–11. sc around (12)
FO, stuff.
Claw Pincer (Make 2 per claw):
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MR, 5 sc
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inc x5 (10)
3–4. sc around (10) -
dec x5 (5)
FO and sew two pincers on either side of claw base.
Attach claws to either side of the body.
🦵 Legs (Make 6 – Brown)
Each leg:
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ch 12
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st in next 3, sc in next 3, hdc in next 3, dc in last 2
FO, insert wire for shaping if desired, and sew to underside of body evenly spaced.
👀 Eyes (Make 2 whites + 2 pupils)
Eye White:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
FO
Eye Pupil (Black):
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MR, 6 sc, sl st, FO
Glue or sew onto white circle.
Sew eyes to the front of the body, spaced evenly. Slightly angle for cuteness.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use hot glue or tight sewing for strong leg and claw attachment
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Curve tail upward using pipe cleaner
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Position legs for stability
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Shape pincers and stinger tip after stuffing
This fierce-but-cute crochet scorpion is a fantastic project that blends character and creativity with detailed shaping! Perfect for gifting or keeping as your own soft desert guardian. 🦂✨
