Get ready for some nutty fun with this Amigurumi Scrat from Ice Age crochet pattern! This lovable, acorn-obsessed saber-toothed squirrel is brought to life with wild eyes, a fluffy tail, and that signature frantic energy we all adore. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Ice Age movies or just love quirky characters with big personalities, this pattern lets you stitch up a hilarious little critter who’s always chasing his next snack. 🐿️🧶🌰
Designed for expressive detail and playful charm, this pattern invites you to work with textured yarns, bold shaping, and fun extras like a tiny acorn or a stitched-on look of panic. Add poseable limbs, a dramatic tail swoosh, or even a snowy backdrop for full cinematic flair. Whether he’s perched on a shelf, gifted to a fellow movie buff, or just hanging out in your yarny herd, this Scrat Amigurumi is a wild and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade chaos to every stitch! 💖✨🎬
🐿️ Amigurumi Scrat from Ice Age – Crochet Pattern
Bring the hilarious acorn-chasing chaos of Scrat to life with this detailed amigurumi version of everyone’s favorite prehistoric squirrel! With his oversized eyes, fluffy brows, expressive snout, and signature acorn, Scrat is a fun and rewarding project for movie fans and advanced crocheters alike.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – includes complex shaping, facial details, wire support (optional), color changes, and small parts.
📏 Finished Size
≈ 30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall when using worsted weight yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
| Material | Color | Use |
|---|---|---|
| DK/Worsted yarn | Beige | Body, arms, ears |
| DK/Worsted yarn | Cream | Belly, face patch |
| DK/Worsted yarn | Dark brown | Tail inner, claw tips |
| DK/Worsted yarn | White | Eyes |
| DK/Worsted yarn | Orange | Eye rings |
| DK/Worsted yarn | Yellow/Straw | Eyebrow tufts |
| DK/Worsted yarn | Brown + dark brown | Acorn body & cap |
| 9–12 mm safety eyes | — | Eyes |
| Black safety nose or black yarn | — | Nose |
| Fiberfill stuffing | — | — |
| Wire (optional) | — | Tail or arms (poseable) |
| Tapestry needle | — | Sewing parts |
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms – one per line)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧠 HEAD
Use beige yarn.
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) – Insert safety eyes around Rnd 9–10, 8 sts apart
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail.
🦷 MOUTH & SNOUT
Upper Snout (Beige):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc 18
Shape slightly oval. Stuff, sew to bottom front of head.
Lower Jaw (Beige):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- sc 12
- (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Sew below snout for open grin.
Nose
Use black safety nose or make with black yarn:
MR 6, inc around, sc 2 rnds. FO and sew to tip of snout.
Mouth Opening
Use black yarn and sew a wide, curved “U” to form the signature silly Scrat smile.
👁 EYES
Whites (make 2)
White yarn:
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around
FO and flatten.
Iris Ring (make 2)
Orange yarn:
Repeat steps 1–2 of eye. FO and sew on top of white.
Add safety eyes or sew black buttons/pupils in center.
Stitch both eyes side-by-side, slightly tilted for comedic effect.
Eyebrows (make 2)
Use straw/yellow yarn.
Cut short strands (5–6 cm), knot in bundles, and sew above eyes as tufts. Fluff slightly.
👂 EARS (make 2)
Beige yarn:
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc 18 - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Flatten, FO, stitch high on head sides.
🦴 BODY
Cream (belly) and beige (body)
Start with cream yarn:
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc 30
Switch to beige:
11–20. sc 30 - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. - dec x6 (6)
FO.
🐾 ARMS (make 2)
Beige:
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc 12 - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
9–14. sc 9
Lightly stuff. FO.
Fingers (make 3 per hand)
Ch 5, sl st back. Sew as small claws on tips.
Use brown yarn to embroider claws.
🐾 FEET (make 2)
- MR 6 (brown yarn)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc 12
Switch to beige:
4–8. sc 12
Stuff, flatten and sew to base.
Add 3 short claws in dark yarn per foot.
🌀 TAIL
Beige yarn:
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc 12
Gradually increase to ~24 sts over 4 more rounds.
Continue sc for 25–30 rounds (make it long and taper slightly at the end).
Optional: Insert wire to pose.
Curl tightly and attach at back base of body.
🌰 ACORN
Bottom (light brown)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc 24 - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff, FO.
Top (dark brown)
Same as base but add one final round in BLO (to form cap edge)
Then: ch 6, sl st back (to form stem), FO.
Sew to base. Attach acorn into hands.
✂️ Final Assembly
- Attach head to body securely.
- Position arms holding the acorn.
- Stitch feet for balance.
- Sew tail at lower back and curl it.
- Glue or sew eyes, nose, and details firmly.
💬 Finishing Touches
Your Scrat is complete—and he’s finally got his acorn! Whether displayed on a shelf or gifted to an Ice Age fan, this chaotic cutie is guaranteed to bring smiles. 🐿️🌰❄️
