Scooby Doo Amigurumi For Mystery Lovers Gift Making
Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 7 inches (18 cm) wide
Skill Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
Hook Size: 3.5 mm
Yarn: worsted yarn
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyfill
Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 2 inches with 3.5 mm hook
Why This Pattern Is Worth Your Time
Few characters translate to yarn quite like the world’s most famous mystery-solving Great Dane. This intermediate-level pattern guides you through shaping Scooby’s lanky frame, floppy ears, and signature spotted coat using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. You will work in continuous spiral rounds, building the body from a magic ring up through single crochet increases and decreases, with invisible decrease stitches shaping the rounded head and tapered snout. Surface crochet adds the classic black spots across the tan body, while short rows help angle the legs into that unmistakable hunched, tail-low stance.
The finished amigurumi stands approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 7 inches (18 cm) wide, making it a satisfying size to display without requiring weeks of stitching. A small gauge swatch in single crochet is recommended before beginning, since tight tensioning keeps the stuffing from peeking through the stitches and preserves Scooby’s smooth silhouette. Expect to switch between three colors, work simple color changes at the back loops, and finish with embroidered eyes, a felted nose, and a jaunty red collar to complete the look.
Yarn, Hooks, and Notions
| Material | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | worsted yarn in brown, black, white, cream, turquoise, yellow |
| Hook | 3.5 mm crochet hook |
| Stuffing | Polyfill or fiberfill |
| Eyes | Safety eyes or embroidery thread |
| Extras | Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors |
Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 2 inches with 3.5 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.
The Stitches, Explained
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 together) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| ch | Chain |
How to Crochet This Pattern
head, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc around (30)
Rnd 7: sc around (30)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: dec around (6)
Rnd 12: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to white yarn for the muzzle.
muzzle, white yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc around (9)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Rnd 5: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to black yarn for the nose.
nose, black yarn
Embroider the nose with black thread after the eyes are placed.
Work a small triangular satin stitch centered between the eyes, about 8 mm wide.
eyes (make 2), black yarn
Use 6 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes; place them on the upper half of the head, about one eye-width apart.
If using safety eyes, insert the posts before closing the head opening and secure the backs firmly on the inside.
If embroidering, work two small black satin stitches, then add a tiny white stitch highlight if desired.
eyebrows (make 2), black yarn
Embroider this facial detail with black thread after the head is closed.
Use short straight stitches or satin stitch, keeping the line light and curved so it sits naturally above the eye.
Switch to brown yarn for the ears.
ears (make 2), brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: sc around (8)
Rnd 4: sc around (8)
Rnd 5: sc around (8)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Switch to cream yarn for the inner_ear.
inner_ear (make 2), cream yarn
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing
Switch to brown yarn for the legs.
legs (make 2), brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
Switch to black yarn for the paw_pad.
paw_pad (make 2), black yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: dec around (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to brown yarn for the snout.
snout, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: sc around (12)
Rnd 5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: sc around (12)
Rnd 7: sc around (12)
Rnd 8: sc around (12)
Rnd 9: dec around (6)
Rnd 10: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to white yarn for the muzzle patch.
muzzle patch, white yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc around (9)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Rnd 5: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to brown yarn for the body.
body, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
Rnd 6: sc around (26)
Rnd 7: sc around (26)
Rnd 8: sc around (26)
Rnd 9: sc around (26)
Rnd 10: sc around (26)
Rnd 11: sc around (26)
Rnd 12: sc around (26)
Rnd 13: sc around (26)
Rnd 14: sc around (26)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (3 sc, dec) x 2 (20)
Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (2 sc, dec) x 2 (14)
Rnd 17: (dec) x 4 (1 sc, dec) x 2 (8)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Rnd 19: fasten off, close hole (6)
arms (make 2), brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (2 sc, inc) x 2 (17)
Rnd 4: sc around (17)
Rnd 5: sc around (17)
Rnd 6: sc around (17)
Rnd 7: sc around (17)
Rnd 8: sc around (17)
Rnd 9: sc around (17)
Rnd 10: sc around (17)
Rnd 11: sc around (17)
feet (make 2), brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
tail, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: sc around (6)
Rnd 5: sc around (6)
Rnd 6: sc around (6)
Rnd 7: sc around (6)
Rnd 8: sc around (6)
Rnd 9: sc around (6)
Switch to turquoise yarn for the collar.
collar, turquoise yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 19, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (18)
Rnd 2: sc around (18)
Rnd 3: sc around (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
Switch to yellow yarn for the dog tag.
dog tag, yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to black yarn for the spots.
spots, black yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to brown yarn for the neck.
neck, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: sc around (12)
Switch to yellow yarn for the dog_tag.
dog_tag, yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
Final Stitch Counts
- head: 30 stitches at widest point
- muzzle: 9 stitches at widest point
- nose: See pattern
- eyes (x 2): See pattern
- eyebrows (x 2): See pattern
- ears (x 2): 8 stitches at widest point
- inner_ear (x 2): 9 stitches at widest point
- legs (x 2): 18 stitches at widest point
- paw_pad (x 2): 12 stitches at widest point
- snout: 12 stitches at widest point
- muzzle patch: 9 stitches at widest point
- body: 26 stitches at widest point
- arms (x 2): 17 stitches at widest point
- feet (x 2): 24 stitches at widest point
- tail: 6 stitches at widest point
- collar: 18 stitches at widest point
- dog tag: 24 stitches at widest point
- spots: 24 stitches at widest point
- neck: 12 stitches at widest point
- dog_tag: 24 stitches at widest point
Bring It All Together
1. Stuff head, body, feet, neck firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.
2. Sew muzzle to the front of the head. Center between the eyes, slightly below the eye line. Stuff lightly with polyfill before closing for a 3D effect. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles.
3. Embroider the nose with black thread centered between the eyes. Work a small triangular satin stitch about 8 mm wide.
4. Attach eyes to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.
5. Embroider eyebrows above each eye, following the natural brow arch. Use short satin or back stitches in matching yarn, keeping the line light and slightly curved. Place them about one eye-width above the eyes for a balanced expression.
6. Sew ears to the sides of the head. Position on the upper sides of the head, angled outward. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles. Use the long tail left for sewing and whipstitch around the base.
7. Sew snout to the front of the head. Center between the eyes, slightly below the eye line. Stuff lightly with polyfill before closing for a 3D effect. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles.
8. Sew muzzle patch to the front of the head. Center between the eyes, slightly below the eye line. Stuff lightly with polyfill before closing for a 3D effect. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles.
9. Sew legs to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
10. Sew arms to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
11. Sew tail to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
12. Drape collar around the neck and sew 2-3 discreet anchor points at the back so it stays centered. Do not pull it tight; leave enough room for the head to sit naturally.
13. Sew inner_ear in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
14. Sew paw_pad in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
15. Sew muzzle patch in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
16. Sew dog tag in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
17. Sew spots in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
18. Sew dog_tag in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
19. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.
Maker Tips and Keeping It Clean
These practical tips will help you crochet your Scooby-Doo amigurumi smoothly with a 3.5 mm hook at an intermediate skill level.
- Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round to keep track of your increases and decreases accurately.
- Use the invisible decrease method to maintain a smooth surface on the head and body, especially where color changes meet.
- Stuff the muzzle and paws firmly with polyester fiberfill so the shape holds well during play, but keep the neck area lightly stuffed to allow posing.
- Work the spots on Scooby's back using surface crochet, following a chart or photo reference for accurate placement.
- Maintain a tight gauge so the stuffing does not show through the stitches; your fabric should be dense and even.
- Use short rows when shaping the collar to create a natural curve around the neckline.
Follow these care instructions to keep your finished amigurumi looking its best over time.
- Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly without wringing.
- Air dry flat on a clean towel away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading on the brown and tan tones.
- Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth and a tiny amount of soap rather than washing the whole piece.
- Store the amigurumi in a dry place to protect the acrylic yarn from moisture damage.
Common Questions About This Pattern
What skill level is needed for the Scooby-Doo amigurumi pattern?
The Scooby-Doo amigurumi pattern is rated Intermediate. You should be comfortable with amigurumi techniques such as the invisible decrease and working in continuous spiral rounds.
What yarn and hook should I use for the Scooby-Doo amigurumi?
Use worsted weight yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook. This combination gives the tight stitch definition needed for amigurumi so the stuffing stays neatly inside.
How long does it take to crochet the Scooby-Doo amigurumi?
Most crocheters complete the Scooby-Doo amigurumi in 2-4 hours, depending on your pace and how many pieces you finish in one sitting.
Can I sell finished Scooby-Doo amigurumi made from this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished Scooby-Doo amigurumi made from this pattern, provided you credit the designer. Please do not reproduce or resell the pattern itself.
Can I resize the Scooby-Doo amigurumi?
Yes. To make a larger or smaller Scooby-Doo amigurumi, switch to a heavier or lighter yarn and pair it with a corresponding hook size, keeping the 3.5 mm hook as your base line for the listed worsted weight version.
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