Free Snoopy Amigurumi Pattern: Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial

Can you imagine hugging your own handmade Snoopy?

Who has not smiled at the adventures of the world’s most famous beagle? If you are looking for a charming project for your hook, this Snoopy amigurumi pattern is a sweet way to crochet a nostalgic handmade doll. The tutorial is organized step by step so you can enjoy the process, whether you want to make a memorable gift or add an iconic character to your amigurumi collection.

Get your yarn ready and enjoy each stitch as this beloved character slowly comes to life in your hands.

The story behind Snoopy

Before crocheting, it is worth remembering who we are making. Snoopy is not just any dog; he is Charlie Brown’s loyal and imaginative companion in Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz in 1950. With his big imagination and his red doghouse, he has charmed generations. Crocheting this amigurumi is more than making a toy: it is a small tribute to a pop culture icon associated with friendship, humor and daydreaming.

Expert tips for a clean finish

I have organized this pattern so the process is easier to follow. These tips are especially useful for this Snoopy design:

• White yarn tension: Keep a firm tension and work with clean hands. White yarn tends to show gaps between stitches more easily, especially if the stuffing is dark or the stitches are loose.
• Ear placement: Snoopy’s expression depends a lot on his floppy ears. Do not sew them too high; place them slightly to the sides and a little toward the back for that relaxed look.
• The nose: Stuff the black nose firmly so it stays round and stands out against the white muzzle.

Abbreviations

• Rnd: Round
• ch: Chain
• MR: Magic ring
• sc: Single crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• inc: Increase
• dec: Decrease
• sl st: Slip stitch
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only

Materials

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  Cotton yarn or wool in white, black and red.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook, or the size that matches your yarn.
• Thin black thread for embroidering eyes and details.
• Yarn needle.
• Scissors.
• Stitch markers.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Black and red felt, optional for details.

Approximate finished height: 10.5 cm.

Step-by-step Snoopy amigurumi pattern

Head, in white

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
Rnd 7-13: 36 sc [36]
Rnd 14: 12 sc, 12 inc, 12 sc [48]
Rnd 15: 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) x12, 12 sc [60]
Rnd 16-22: 60 sc [60]
Rnd 23: 12 sc, (1 sc, dec) x12, 12 sc [48]
Rnd 24: 48 sc [48]
Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) x4 [44]
Rnd 26: (20 sc, dec) x2 [42]
Rnd 27: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
Rnd 28: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc [30]
Rnd 29: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Rnd 30: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x5, 1 sc [18]
Rnd 31: (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
Rnd 32: (dec) x6, sl st [6]
Fasten off and weave in the end.

Body, in white

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
Rnd 8-13: 42 sc [42]
Rnd 14: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
Rnd 15: 36 sc [36]
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
Rnd 17: 30 sc [30]
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Rnd 19: 24 sc [24]
Rnd 20: 24 sc, sl st [24]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the body to the head.

Arms, make 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
Rnd 3-11: 9 sc [9]
Rnd 12: 9 sc, sl st [9]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs, make 2

Make 6 ch. Crochet an oval, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook and working on both sides of the chain.

Rnd 1: 4 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, turn to work on the other side, 3 sc, inc [12]
Rnd 2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc [20]
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc [24]
Rnd 4-5: 24 sc [24]
Rnd 6: 1 sc, dec, 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc [18]
Rnd 7: 1 dec, 4 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec [13]
Rnd 8-12: 13 sc [13]
Rnd 13: 2 sc, sl st [2]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to the body.

Ears, make 2 in black

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x3 [15]
Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) x3 [18]
Rnd 6-7: 18 sc [18]
Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) x3 [15]
Rnd 9-10: 15 sc [15]
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x3 [12]
Rnd 12-13: 12 sc [12]
Rnd 14: 12 sc, sl st [12]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to the head.

Nose, in black

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR [5]
Rnd 2: (inc) x5 [10]
Rnd 3: 10 sc [10]
Rnd 4: 10 sc, sl st [10]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Tail

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 sc [6]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
Rnd 4: 9 sc [9]
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
Rnd 6: 12 sc, sl st [12]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Collar, in red

Make 27 ch.

Rnd 1: Starting from the 2nd chain, 25 sc, sl st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to join the ends and sew the collar around the neck.

Assembly and final details

• Stuffing: Stuff all pieces firmly, but avoid stretching the fabric too much so the stuffing does not show through.
• Markers: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round so you do not lose your place.
• Personalization: You can add felt details instead of embroidering the eyes, or crochet extra accessories such as a scarf.

Share your finished Snoopy

Congratulations! You now have a sweet Snoopy made stitch by stitch. If you enjoyed this pattern, keep exploring more amigurumi projects and adapt the details to your own style.

If you make it, we would love to see your result. Share your experience in the comments or on social media with the hashtag #PatternsAmigurumi.

Credits:
This beautiful original design belongs to the talented tamtam_ami. All credit belongs to the designer. This organized version is shared for educational purposes for the crochet community.

Notice: This pattern is an original design by tamtam_ami and is shared here for educational and informational purposes. Please respect the creator’s work.

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