Crochet Clown Plushie Pattern That’ll Make You Smile

Step right up and bring some circus magic to your crochet collection with this vibrant and detailed Clown Amigurumi crochet Plushie pattern! This fun project includes everything from the classic clown shoes and fluffy hat to expressive facial features and playful details like buttons and hair.

Crochet Clown Plushie

Whether you're crafting for a child's gift, party decor, or simply adding personality to your handmade dolls, this Plushie pattern offers plenty of room for creative color choices and customization. With clear construction for the body, arms, legs, head, and accessories, this project is perfect for intermediate crocheters ready to put on a show!

Legs (Make 2)

• Round 1: 6 SS into a magic ring, then 12 DC in the first round.
• Round 2: 1 CS, (1 DC inc, 2 SS, 2 SS, 1 DC, 2 DC inc, 2 SS, 1 DC inc, 1 SS), sl st. (18 sts)
• Round 3: 1 CS, (1 DC inc, 3 SS, 1 SS, 1 DC inc, 1 SS, 1 DC inc, 1 SS, 1 DC inc, 1 SS, 3 SS, 1 DC inc, 1 SS), sl st. (24 sts)
• Round 4: 1 CS, back loop only, 8 SS, 7 HDC, 9 SS, sl st. (24 sts)
• Round 5: 1 CS, 24 SS in both loops, sl st.
• Round 6: 1 CS, 6 SS, 2 SS, 3 SS dec, 2 SS, 7 SS, sl st. (18 sts)
• Round 7: 1 CS, 3 SS, 2 SS, 3 SS dec, 2 SS, 4 SS, sl st. (12 sts)
• Round 8: 1 CS, 12 SS, sl st.

Fasten off and stuff leg.

• Round 9: 1 CS, front loop only: (3 SS, 1 sl st) ×6. (12 sts)
• Change to white yarn.
• Round 10: 1 CS, back loop only, 12 SS, sl st.
• Round 11: 1 CS, 12 SS in both loops, change yarn on last stitch, sl st.
• Rounds 12-14: 12 SS per round, sl st each round.
• Round 15: 1 CS, (3 SS, 1 DC inc) ×3, sl st. (15 sts)
• Fasten off.

Body

• Round 16: Attach legs. 1 CS, 15 SS on leg, 1 SS dec, 1 SS, repeat for second leg, sl st. (34 sts)
• Round 17: 1 CS, (7 SS, 1 DC inc, 7 SS, 2 DC inc) ×2, change yarn on last stitch, sl st. (40 sts)
• Rounds 18–22: 40 SS per round, sl st. Stuff as you go.
• Round 23: 1 CS, (8 SS, 1 SS dec) ×4, sl st. (36 sts)
• Rounds 24–25: 36 SS per round, sl st.
• Round 26: 1 CS, (10 SS, 1 SS dec) ×3, sl st. (33 sts)
• Round 27: 1 CS, 4 SS, 1 SS dec, 9 SS, 1 SS dec, repeat once, 5 SS, sl st. (30 sts)
• Round 28: 30 SS, sl st.
• Round 29: 1 CS, (8 SS, 1 SS dec) ×3, sl st. (27 sts)
• Round 30: 1 CS, 3 SS, 1 SS dec, 7 SS, 1 SS dec, repeat once, 4 SS, sl st. (24 sts)
• Round 31: 1 CS, (2 SS, 1 SS dec) ×6, change yarn on last stitch, sl st. (18 sts)
• Round 32: 3 CS, front loop only, 18 TC, sl st. (54 sts)
• Round 33: 3 CS, 2 TC in each stitch, sl st. (108 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2)

• Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SS, sl st.
• Round 2: 1 CS, (1 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (9 sts)
• Round 3: 1 CS, (1 SS, 1 SS inc, 1 SS) ×3, sl st. (12 sts)
• Round 4: 1 CS, 12 SS, sl st.
• Round 5: 1 CS, front loop only: (3 SS, 1 sl st) ×6, sl st. (18 sts)
• Round 6: 1 CS, back loop only, 12 SS, sl st.
• Rounds 7–10: 12 SS per round, sl st.
• Round 11: 1 CS, (4 SS, 1 SS dec) ×2, sl st. (10 sts)
• Round 12: 10 SS, sl st.
• Round 13: 1 CS, (3 SS, 1 SS dec) ×2, sl st. (8 sts)
• Round 14: 8 SS, sl st.
• Fasten off, stuff, leave a tail for sewing.

Head

• Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SS, sl st.
• Round 2: 6 SS inc, sl st. (12 sts)
• Round 3: (1 SS, 1 SS inc) ×6, sl st. (18 sts)
• Round 4: (2 SS, 1 SS inc) ×6, sl st. (24 sts)
• Round 5: (3 SS, 1 SS inc) ×6, sl st. (30 sts)
• Round 6: (2 SS, 1 SS inc, 2 SS) ×6, sl st. (36 sts)
• Rounds 7–14: 36 SS per round, sl st.
• Round 15: (2 SS, 1 SS dec, 2 SS) ×6, sl st. (30 sts)
• Round 16: (3 SS, 1 SS dec) ×6, sl st. (24 sts)
• Round 17: (1 SS, 1 SS dec, 1 SS) ×6, sl st. (18 sts)

Fasten off, stuff, leave tail for sewing.

Hat

• Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SS, sl st.
• Round 2: 6 SS inc, sl st. (12 sts)
• Rounds 3–4: 12 SS per round, sl st.
• Round 5: 6 SS dec, change yarn, sl st. (6 sts)
• Stuff the tip of the hat.
• Round 6: 6 SS, sl st.
• Round 7: (1 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (9 sts)
• Round 8: 9 SS, sl st.
• Round 9: (2 SS, 1 SS inc, 1 SS) ×3, sl st. (12 sts)
• Round 10: 12 SS, sl st.
• Round 11: (3 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (15 sts)
• Round 12: 15 SS, sl st.
• Round 13: (2 SS, 1 SS inc, 2 SS) ×3, sl st. (18 sts)
• Round 14: 18 SS, sl st.
• Round 15: (5 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (21 sts)
• Round 16: 21 SS, sl st.
• Round 17: (3 SS, 1 SS inc, 3 SS) ×3, sl st. (24 sts)
• Round 18: 24 SS, sl st.
• Round 19: (7 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (27 sts)
• Round 20: 27 SS, sl st.
• Round 21: (4 SS, 1 SS inc, 4 SS) ×3, sl st. (30 sts)
• Round 22: 30 SS, sl st.
• Round 23: (9 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (33 sts)
• Round 24: 33 SS, sl st.
• Round 25: (5 SS, 1 SS inc, 5 SS) ×3, sl st. (36 sts)
• Round 26: 36 SS, sl st.
• Round 27: (11 SS, 1 SS inc) ×3, sl st. (39 sts)
• Round 28: (6 SS, 1 SS inc, 6 SS) ×3, sl st. (42 sts)
• Rounds 29–33: 42 SS each round, sl st.

• Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyebrows (Make 2)

• Leave 10cm tail. Slip knot, 4 CS. Fasten off with a long tail.

Nose

• Round 1: Magic ring, 4 SS, sl st.
• Round 2: 4 SS inc, sl st. (8 sts)
• Round 3: 8 SS, sl st.
• Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.

Mouth

• Slip knot, 11 CS. In second chain from hook: 1 SS, 8 sl st, 1 SS. Fasten off with tail.

Buttons (Make 2)

• Magic ring, 2 CS, 8 DC, sl st. (8 sts)
• Fasten off with tail.

Hair (Make Several)

• Wrap yarn around fingers, tie at center, cut loops, leave tails for sewing.

Assembly

• Follow visual guide from video to attach head, arms, hat, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, nose, buttons, and hair.
• Use long tails to sew parts securely.