Amigurumi The Lorax - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Speak for the trees—and your yarn stash—with this whimsical Amigurumi The Lorax crochet pattern! With his bushy mustache, expressive eyebrows, and unmistakable orange fuzz, this beloved character from Dr. Seuss’s world is ready to bring a message of care and creativity to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for a storybook fan, decorating a nature-themed nook, or simply love bringing iconic figures to life in yarn, The Lorax is sure to inspire smiles and thoughtful stitches. 🧶🌳🧡

Designed for personality and storytelling, this pattern invites you to explore textured yarns, bold colorwork, and fun extras like Truffula trees, a tiny stump, or even a crocheted quote banner. Customize his features to reflect your favorite version—book or movie—and add playful touches like a waving pose or a forest backdrop. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade tribute to environmental kindness, this Lorax Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade wisdom, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌼

A handmade crocheted orange figure with large yellow eyebrows and mustache, featuring prominent eyes, standing on a wooden table. Behind it are green crocheted trees and blurred string lights in the background.

🌳 Amigurumi The Lorax Crochet Pattern

Bring the forest guardian to life with this cheerful and chubby Amigurumi Lorax! With his bright orange body, oversized fluffy yellow mustache, bushy eyebrows, wide round eyes, and stout little legs, this pattern recreates the exact proportions and charm seen in the reference photo.

Designed with a compact body, short limbs, and dramatic yarn-strand facial features, this Lorax stands proudly as a whimsical handmade character for fans of Dr. Seuss, woodland decor, or playful amigurumi collections.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – shaping, clean color changes, and yarn-strand facial features.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) tall using worsted yarn and a 3–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted weight #4):

Orange – head, body, arms, legs, nose
Yellow – mustache & eyebrows
White – eyes
Black – pupils & mouth embroidery

Tools:

Crochet hook: 3–3.5 mm
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off

Work in continuous rounds.

🟠 Head (Orange)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–14: sc around (42)

Insert eyes between R10–11, about 10 sts apart.

R15: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R16: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R18: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.

R19: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R20: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.

🟠 Body (Orange – wide and short)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

R8–15: sc around (42) (short, chubby belly)

R16: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R17–18: sc around (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.

R21: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R22: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R23: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – short & rounded)

R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)

R7: (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
R8: (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
R9–11: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly.
Flatten top and sew to lower front of body so Lorax stands upright.

🤲 Arms (Make 2 – stubby)

R1: MR 6
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–9: sc around (9)

Lightly stuff.
Flatten top and sew just under head.

👃 Nose (Orange)

R1: MR 6
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–4: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew between eyes.

👀 Eyes (Make 2 – White)

R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
FO.

Embroider or sew small black pupils in center.

🧔 Mustache (Yellow – yarn strands)

Cut 26–30 strands, each 12–14 cm long.
Attach under nose using latch-hook method.
Divide evenly left and right.
Trim into wide rounded mustache shape.

Mustache should be very thick and fluffy, matching the photo.

✨ Eyebrows (Yellow – yarn strands)

Cut 6–8 strands per eyebrow.
Attach above eyes and trim into bushy curved shapes.

👄 Mouth (Black embroidery)

Stitch a small curved smile under mustache.

🧷 Assembly

Sew head to body
Attach arms at upper sides
Attach legs at bottom front
Sew nose and eyes
Add mustache and eyebrows last

✂️ Finishing Touches

Shape mustache with fingers
Trim eyebrows evenly
Lightly flatten feet for stability
Optional: gently brush mustache for fluff

🌲 Final Result

Your Lorax is now complete — compact, cheerful, and full of forest spirit.
With his round belly, tiny legs, oversized mustache, and soulful eyes, this pattern now matches the proportions and details of the reference photo exactly.

Whether displayed beside crochet Truffula trees or gifted to a Dr. Seuss fan, this Lorax will bring warmth, whimsy, and a reminder to care for the trees.

After all… he speaks for the trees. 🌳🧡🧶