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
Scrat, the lovable saber-toothed squirrel from Ice Age, is here with his iconic acorn! This pattern brings him to life with his elongated snout, oversized eyes, fluffy eyebrows, skinny arms, and curly tail. A challenging but rewarding project, perfect for advanced crocheters and movie fans.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes detailed shaping, elongated snout, appliqué belly patch, embroidered details, and optional wire support for the tail.
📏 Finished Size
≈ 30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall when using worsted weight yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK/Worsted weight):
- Beige – Body, arms, ears, snout, head
- Cream – Belly patch, lower jaw
- Dark brown – Tail inner, claw details
- White – Eyes
- Orange – Iris rings
- Yellow/Straw – Eyebrow tufts
- Brown + dark brown – Acorn body & cap
- Hooks: 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes: 9–12 mm (with white crochet behind)
- Safety nose: large black (or crochet one)
- Stuffing: Fiberfill
- Optional wire: Tail/arms support
- Tapestry needle & scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FO = fasten off
🧠 Head & Snout
Head (beige):
- 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) – place safety eyes here, 8 sts apart, with crocheted whites & orange iris rings
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – stuff firmly
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
Elongated Snout (beige):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–20. sc around (24) → elongates to ~12–14 cm - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and sew to head front.
Lower Jaw (cream):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
Flatten slightly, sew under snout. Embroider mouth line with black yarn for smile.
Nose:
Black yarn: MR 6, inc around (12), sc 2 rounds, FO. Sew to snout tip.
👁 Eyes & Brows
Whites (make 2, white yarn):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, flatten.
Iris (orange, make 2):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
FO. Sew onto white.
Place safety eyes or black buttons in center. Sew slightly tilted, close together for Scrat’s comedic look.
Eyebrows:
Cut straw/yellow yarn (5–6 cm). Sew above eyes as tufts. Brush or fray for scraggly effect.
👂 Ears (make 2, beige)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Flatten and sew high on head, curling outward.
🦴 Body (beige + cream)
Body base (beige):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–15. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO. Stuff firmly.
Belly patch (cream):
Ch 12, sc around in oval for 6–8 rounds, FO. Sew as oval appliqué on front of body.
🐾 Arms (make 2, beige)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
12–16. sc around (9)
Lightly stuff. FO.
Fingers:
Ch 5, sl st back. Make 3 per hand. Attach at tips. Embroider dark claws.
🐾 Feet (make 2, beige + brown)
- MR 6 (brown)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Switch to beige:
4–8. sc around (12)
Stuff, flatten, sew.
Embroider 3 claws per foot in dark brown.
🌀 Tail (beige, very long & curled)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) - (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
8–10. sc around (18) - (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
12–40. sc around (24) → make it long (~25–30 cm).
Insert wire before stuffing. Curl tail tightly before attaching to body back.
🌰 Acorn
Bottom (light brown):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff, FO.
Cap (dark brown):
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24, BLO on R5 for ridge)
Ch 6, sl st back → stem. FO. Sew to base.
✂️ Assembly
- Sew head firmly onto body.
- Position snout, lower jaw, and nose.
- Attach eyes with iris and brows above.
- Sew arms in front, holding acorn.
- Attach feet at bottom for balance.
- Attach long curled tail.
🎉 Finishing Touches
- Adjust eyebrows for Scrat’s wild look.
- Shape tail curl with wire support.
- Place acorn in hands (stitch in place).
Your Scrat is ready to guard his precious acorn! 🌰🐿️
