How to Crochet Amigurumi Snoopy Plushie for Beginners
With a step-by-step tutorial, learn how to crochet a cute Snoopy plushie for all Hello Kitty lovers, perfect for beginners. The tutorial also includes tips and guidance for adding accessories, like bows and scarves. WIth this crochet Snoopy amigurumi as a keychain, you can bring smiles to faces despite of age. Follow through with us for learning more about this project and finding the complete tutorial!
Amigurumi Snoopy Plushie Tutorial
This video guides you through crocheting a super cute Snoopy plushie with optional accessories like a bow and scarf. The tutorial includes clear, step-by-step instructions to crochet the body, head, limbs, ears, nose, and tail using basic stitches. The project is beginner-friendly, customizable, and fun, making it ideal as a keychain or soft toy.
Here are the supplies used in the “How to Crochet Snoopy Plushie tutorial:
Yarn:
Thin fluffy yarn (~4 mm thick) for plush finish
Thin cotton yarn (for clarity during tutorial)
Black yarn for facial features
Optional color yarn for bow and scarf
Crochet Hook:
4.5 mm for fluffy yarn
3 mm for cotton yarn
Stitch Marker: To mark rounds
Scissors: For trimming yarn
Yarn Needle: For sewing pieces and embroidering the face
Stuffing: For body, head, limbs, ears, tail, and nose
- Creating the Body:
- The body starts with a magic ring or an alternative method for fluffy yarn to prevent breakage.
- A series of rounds is crocheted to shape the body, transitioning between single crochet, increases, and decreases.
- Lastly, the body is stuffed, taking care to adjust the stuffing to maintain a proper shape.
- Making the Head:
- The pattern for the head is similar to the body but involves slight variations to shape it correctly.
- Increases are added to expand the head and create its rounded form.
- After completing, the head is stuffed and closed securely.
- Crafting the Legs:
- The legs follow a similar pattern to the body but involve shaping to give them distinct features.
- Decreases are worked to taper the shape, and the legs are stuffed lightly to match the scale of the body.
- The legs are closed at the top, and two identical pieces are created.
- Creating the Arms:
- The arms are constructed similarly to the legs but with a smaller, simpler design.
- The arms are closed in the same way as the legs, and two are made to complete the set.
- Shaping the Ears:
- The ears are crocheted with a long, rounded shape using a simple pattern.
- They are not stuffed but closed at the top, ready to be sewn to the head.
- Making the Tail and Nose:
- The tail and nose are smaller pieces, crocheted using repetitive patterns.
- These pieces are simple to make and prepared for assembly.
- Assembly:
- The head is sewn to the body using a back-and-forth stitching method.
- Arms are attached just below the head, with equal spacing between them.
- Legs are sewn slightly forward to allow the plushy to sit stably.
- Ears are placed symmetrically on the head, while the nose is positioned centrally on the face.
- The tail is attached to the back, ensuring proper alignment with the body.
- Eyes are added using a stitching technique for detailing.
- Making Accessories:
- Bow: A simple bow is created by tying a piece of yarn around one ear.
- Scarf: A scarf is crocheted using half-double crochet rows, with the length adjusted depending on the size of the plushy.
- Conclusion:
- After assembling all the parts and adding accessories, the Snoopy plushy is complete.
