Bring the magic of the swamp to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Shrek pattern! 🧅✨ With his iconic green skin, charmingly grumpy expression, and signature vest, this design captures the essence of the beloved ogre in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Shrek fan, a fairy-tale themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your lineup.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, outfit embellishments, and even tiny accessories to enhance Shrek’s personality. Choose classic earthy tones for an authentic look or experiment with fun colors for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed alongside other fairy-tale characters or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Shrek is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this lovable ogre to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🧅 Amigurumi Shrek Crochet Pattern
Bring the legendary swamp hero to life with this detailed Shrek amigurumi! This design captures his iconic round face, expressive eyebrows, signature tube ears, chunky boots, cozy tunic, and textured vest. With his sturdy stance and lovable ogre grin, this handmade Shrek is perfect for collectors, fans, and fantasy lovers alike. 💚
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, clothing layers, and facial embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall when standing
Made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Worsted weight yarn:
• Light green – head, arms, hands, ears
• Cream / off-white – tunic shirt
• Medium brown – pants, belt
• Dark brown – vest texture, boots
• Black – eyebrows, belt buckle
• Pink or peach – mouth
• White – eye base (optional)
Other supplies:
• 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
• 10–12 mm safety eyes
• Polyester stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
🧔 Head (Light Green – With Built-In Muzzle Shape)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
Rounds 8–13: sc around (42)
Muzzle shaping (front only)
Round 14:
18 sc, (inc, sc) ×3, inc, 20 sc (46)
Round 15:
18 sc, (2 sc, inc) ×3, inc, 21 sc (50)
Round 16: sc around (50)
Insert eyes between rounds 11–12, 7 sts apart.
Rounds 17–18: sc around (50)
(6 sc, dec) ×6, 2 sc (44)
(5 sc, dec) ×6, 2 sc (38)
(4 sc, dec) ×6, 2 sc (32)
(3 sc, dec) ×6, 2 sc (26)
(2 sc, dec) ×6, 2 sc (20)
Stuff firmly, shaping cheeks and muzzle.
(1 sc, dec) ×6, 2 sc (14)
dec ×7 (7)
FO and close.
👂 Ogre Ears (Make 2 – Tube Style)
MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–9: sc around (6)
Lightly stuff.
Flatten opening and sl st closed.
FO leaving tail.
Sew high on each side of head, angled upward.
👁 Facial Details
• Embroider thick arched eyebrows with black yarn
• Add a soft curved smile using pink or peach yarn
• Optional small nostrils with black embroidery
👕 Body (Cream Tunic → Brown Pants)
Start with cream:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rounds 7–12: sc around (36)
Switch to medium brown:
Rounds 13–20: sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🦵 Legs & Boots (Make 2)
Start with dark brown (boots):
MR, 6 sc
inc ×6 (12)
Rounds 3–6: sc around (12)
Switch to medium brown (pants):
Rounds 7–14: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO leaving tail.
Sew legs slightly forward for standing pose.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
Start with light green:
MR, 6 sc
inc ×6 (12)
Rounds 3–7: sc around (12)
Switch to cream:
Rounds 8–12: sc around (12)
(2 sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Stuff lightly.
FO and close.
Attach slightly forward on body.
🧥 Vest (Dark Brown – Textured)
Ch 26
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (25)
Rows 2–9: ch 1, turn, sc across
Wrap around torso leaving front open.
Sew in place.
Add texture using surface crochet vertical stitches.
👖 Belt
With medium brown:
Ch 32, sl st to join.
Sew around waist.
Buckle:
MR 6, inc ×6 (12), FO.
Sew at center.
🧩 Assembly
• Attach head to body
• Sew legs for balanced standing
• Attach arms forward
• Sew vest onto torso
• Add belt and buckle
• Attach ears
• Embroider eyebrows and smile
• Shape cheeks and jawline with fingers
💚 Final Touch
Your handmade Shrek is now ready for swamp adventures! With his sturdy boots, cozy tunic, shaggy vest, expressive face, and iconic tube ears, this ogre is full of personality and charm.
Perfect as a collector’s plush, a fan gift, or a centerpiece for your fantasy amigurumi collection — this Shrek is always ready to roar (or grin). 🏞️🧶✨
Happy crocheting!
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