Adorable Amigurumi Clown Free Crochet Pattern

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Clown

Create Clown a charming, colorful clown amigurumi with this comprehensive pattern guide. This delightful character features a playful design with striped legs, a cheerful face, and classic clown attire. Perfect for circus-themed decorations, as gifts for children, or as a unique addition to your amigurumi collection, this clown combines traditional crochet techniques with detailed assembly to create a character that’s full of personality.

This pattern Clown is designed for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques and are ready to tackle a more complex, multi-part project. With careful attention to detail, you’ll create a clown character that’s sure to bring smiles.

Understanding the Pattern Terminology

Before beginning, let’s clarify the abbreviations used throughout this pattern:

  • Sh: Magic ring (create a tight center to begin crocheting in rounds)
  • X: Single crochet (sc)
  • V: Increase (inc) – two single crochets in one stitch
  • A: Decrease (dec) – two stitches worked together as one
  • Zn: Chain (ch)
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Hdcv: Half double crochet increase
  • Cc: Slip stitch (sl st)
  • P: Popcorn stitch
  • Blo: Back loop only
  • Flo: Front loop only

Clown Materials You’ll Need

  • Medium weight yarn in multiple colors:
    • Red
    • White
    • Yellow
    • Blue
    • Other accent colors of your choice
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (size 3.5-4.5mm recommended)
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle for assembly
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers
  • Optional: Thin wire for arms (to make them posable)
  • Optional: Plastic or cardboard for foot soles

Creating Clown Hands

Fingers (Make 10)

Start by creating the individual fingers:

  • Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work (2 single crochets, 1 increase) twice (8 stitches)
  • Rounds 3-7: Work 8 single crochets around for 5 rounds (8 stitches)

Joining the Fingers

Now connect the fingers to form the hands:

  • Round 8: Join the fingers by working 4 single crochets on the 1st finger, 4 single crochets on the 2nd finger, 4 single crochets on the 3rd finger, 8 single crochets on the 4th finger (thumb), then back through with 4 single crochets on the 3rd finger, 4 single crochets on the 2nd finger, and 4 single crochets on the 1st finger (32 stitches total)
  • Round 9: Work 32 single crochets around (32 stitches)
  • Round 10: Work (1 decrease, 14 single crochets) twice (30 stitches)

Left Thumb

  • Round 11: Work 1 single crochet, 4 single crochets around the thumb, 25 single crochets (30 stitches)
  • Round 12: Work 1 single crochet, 4 single crochets around the thumb, 25 single crochets (30 stitches)

Right Thumb

  • Round 11: Work 11 single crochets, 4 single crochets around the thumb, 15 single crochets (30 stitches)
  • Round 12: Work 11 single crochets, 4 single crochets around the thumb, 15 single crochets (30 stitches)

Continuing Both Hands (Same Instructions)

  • Round 13: Work 30 single crochets around (30 stitches)
  • Round 14: Work (1 decrease, 13 single crochets) twice (28 stitches)
  • Round 15: Work (1 decrease, 12 single crochets) twice (26 stitches)
  • Round 16: Work 26 single crochets around (optional: insert wire at this point for posable arms)
  • Round 17: Work 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, 1 decrease, 5 single crochets, 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, 5 single crochets (22 stitches)
  • Round 18: Work 1 decrease, 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, 1 decrease, 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, 4 single crochets (18 stitches)
  • Rounds 19-28: Work 18 single crochets around for 10 rounds (18 stitches)

Hand Cuff

  • Round 29: Working in back loops only, switch to yellow yarn and work 18 single crochets (18 stitches)
  • Round 30: Work 1 increase, 4 single crochets, 1 increase, 3 single crochets, 1 increase, 4 single crochets, 1 increase, 3 single crochets (22 stitches)
  • Rounds 31-36: Work 22 single crochets for 6 rounds (22 stitches)
  • Round 37: Work 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, 1 decrease, 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, 1 decrease (18 stitches)
  • Rounds 38-44: Work 18 single crochets for 7 rounds (18 stitches)

Decorative Cuff

  • Round 1: Working into the front loops of round 29 (where we previously worked in back loops only), work 6 single crochets in each loop (108 stitches total)
  • Rounds 2-3: Work 108 single crochets for 2 rounds (108 stitches)

Clown Creating the Feet

Foot Soles (Make 4)

  • Row 1: Chain 16, starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 14 single crochets, 1 increase, 13 single crochets, 1 increase (32 stitches)
  • Row 2: Work 1 increase, 13 single crochets, 3 increases, 13 single crochets, 2 increases (38 stitches)
  • Row 3: Work 2 increases, 8 single crochets, 3 half double crochets, 3 double crochets, 6 increases, 3 double crochets, 3 half double crochets, 8 single crochets, 2 increases (48 stitches)
  • Row 4: Work 1 half double crochet increase, 1 half double crochet, 1 half double crochet increase, 2 half double crochets, 4 single crochets, 5 half double crochets, 7 double crochets, 6 half double crochet increases, 7 double crochets, 5 half double crochets, 4 single crochets, 2 half double crochets, 1 half double crochet increase, 1 half double crochet, 1 half double crochet increase (58 stitches)
  • Row 5: Work (2 half double crochets, 1 half double crochet increase) twice, 2 half double crochets, 5 single crochets, 3 half double crochets, 7 double crochets, 2 half double crochets, 2 single crochets, (1 increase, 2 single crochets) twice, 2 half double crochets, 7 double crochets, 3 half double crochets, 5 single crochets, 2 half double crochets, (1 half double crochet increase, 2 half double crochets) twice (64 stitches)

Place two foot soles on top of each other with plastic or cardboard between them and sew together. These will be attached to the bottom of the shoes.

Shoes and Socks

  • Round 1: Chain 18, starting from the 2nd chain, work 6 single crochets, 1 increase, 5 single crochets, 1 increase (16 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work 1 increase, 5 single crochets, 3 increases, 5 single crochets, 2 increases (22 stitches)
  • Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase, 5 single crochets, (1 single crochet, 1 increase) 3 times, 5 single crochets, (1 single crochet, 1 increase) twice (28 stitches)
  • Round 4: Work 2 single crochets, 1 increase, 5 single crochets, (2 single crochets, 1 increase) 3 times, 5 single crochets, (2 single crochets, 1 increase) twice (34 stitches)
  • Round 5: Work 3 single crochets, 1 increase, 5 single crochets, (3 single crochets, 1 increase) 3 times, 5 single crochets, (3 single crochets, 1 increase) twice (40 stitches)
  • Rounds 6-13: Work 40 single crochets for 8 rounds (40 stitches)
  • Round 14: Change color and work 40 single crochets (40 stitches)
  • Round 15: Work (18 single crochets, 1 decrease) twice (38 stitches)
  • Round 16: Work (17 single crochets, 1 decrease) twice (36 stitches)
  • Round 17: Work (16 single crochets, 1 decrease) twice (34 stitches)
  • Round 18: Work 7 single crochets, 1 decrease, 6 single crochets, 1 decrease, 7 single crochets, 1 decrease, 6 single crochets, 1 decrease (30 stitches)
  • Round 19: Work 30 single crochets (30 stitches)
  • Round 20: Work (13 single crochets, 1 decrease) twice (28 stitches)
  • Rounds 21-22: Work 28 single crochets for 2 rounds (28 stitches)
  • Row 23: Work 21 single crochets, chain 1, turn
  • Row 24: Work 1 increase, 19 single crochets, 1 increase, chain 1, turn (23 stitches)
  • Rows 25-26: Work 23 single crochets (23 stitches)
  • Row 27: Work 23 single crochets, pull 7 chains and attach to the opposite side

For the back heel:

  • Row 28: Cover the back heel with blue by working 7 single crochets from the back of the sole
  • Row 29: Work 7 single crochets from the top of the chain, 5 single crochets from one side, 7 single crochets from the front, 5 single crochets from the other side (24 stitches)
  • Rows 30-32: Work 24 single crochets for 3 rounds (24 stitches)
  • Row 33: Working in front loops only, work 24 single crochets (24 stitches)

Cover the back heel with blue by working 7 single crochets from the back of the sole. Sew the finished parts to the foot soles.

Clown Creating the Legs

  • Round 1: Using red yarn, work 1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 11 single crochets (24 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) 4 times (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 3-4: Change to white yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 5-6: Change to red yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 7-8: Change to white yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 9-10: Change to red yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 11-12: Change to white yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 13-14: Change to red yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 15-16: Change to white yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 17-18: Change to red yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 19-20: Change to white yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Rounds 21-22: Change to red yarn, work 20 single crochets for 2 rounds (20 stitches)
  • Round 23: Change to white yarn, work (9 single crochets, 1 increase) twice (22 stitches)
  • Round 24: Work 22 single crochets (22 stitches)
  • Round 25: Work (10 single crochets, 1 increase) twice (24 stitches)
  • Round 26: Work 24 single crochets (24 stitches)
  • Round 27: Work (11 single crochets, 1 increase) twice (26 stitches)
  • Round 28: Work 26 single crochets (26 stitches)
  • Round 29: Work 5 single crochets, 1 increase, 6 single crochets, 1 increase, 5 single crochets, 1 increase, 6 single crochets, 1 increase (30 stitches)
  • Round 30: Work 30 single crochets (30 stitches)
  • Round 31: Work (4 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (36 stitches)

Clown Creating the Body

  • Round 32: Connect the two legs together by working 5 single crochets on each side, making 62 single crochets total
  • Round 33: Work 62 single crochets (62 stitches)
  • Round 34: Work 26 single crochets, 10 increases, 36 single crochets (72 stitches)
  • Rounds 35-39: Work 72 single crochets for 5 rounds (72 stitches)
  • Round 40: Work 16 single crochets, 1 decrease, 36 single crochets, 1 decrease, 16 single crochets (70 stitches)
  • Round 41: Work 15 single crochets, 1 decrease, 36 single crochets, 1 decrease, 15 single crochets (68 stitches)
  • Round 42: Work 14 single crochets, 1 decrease, 36 single crochets, 14 single crochets (66 stitches)
  • Round 43: Work (9 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (60 stitches)
  • Round 44: Work 60 single crochets (60 stitches)
  • Round 45: Work (8 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (54 stitches)
  • Round 46: Work 54 single crochets (54 stitches)
  • Round 47: Work 24 single crochets, 6 decreases, 18 single crochets (48 stitches)
  • Rounds 48-50: Change color for shirt, work 48 single crochets for 3 rounds (48 stitches)
  • Round 51: Work 2 single crochets, 1 decrease, 23 single crochets, 1 decrease, 19 single crochets (46 stitches)
  • Rounds 52-62: Work 46 single crochets for 11 rounds (46 stitches)
  • Round 63: Work 6 single crochets, 1 decrease, 21 single crochets, 1 decrease, 15 single crochets (44 stitches)
  • Round 64: Work 44 single crochets (44 stitches)
  • Round 65: Work 18 single crochets, 1 decrease, 20 single crochets, 1 decrease, 2 single crochets (42 stitches)
  • Rounds 66-67: Work 42 single crochets for 2 rounds (42 stitches)

Clown Attaching the Arms

  • Round 1: Work 6 single crochets on one arm, 15 single crochets from the body, 6 single crochets on the second arm, 15 single crochets from the body (42 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work 12 single crochets from the outside of the first arm, 15 single crochets from the trunk, 12 single crochets from the outside of the second arm, 15 single crochets from the trunk (54 stitches)
  • Round 3: Work 54 single crochets (54 stitches)
  • Round 4: Work (7 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (48 stitches)
  • Round 5: Work 48 single crochets (48 stitches)
  • Round 6: Work (6 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (42 stitches)
  • Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
  • Round 8: Work 36 single crochets (36 stitches)
  • Round 9: Work (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
  • Round 10: Work (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
  • Round 11: Change color, working in back loops only, work 24 single crochets (24 stitches)
  • Round 12: Work (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)
  • Rounds 13-15: Work 18 single crochets for 3 rounds (18 stitches)

Clown Creating the Neck Frill

  • In the 10th row, take the front loops (that we didn’t use when we worked in back loops only) and use white yarn
  • Round 1: Work 6 single crochets in each loop (144 stitches total)
  • Rounds 2-7: Work 144 single crochets for 6 rounds (144 stitches)

Clown Creating the Head

  • Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work 6 increases (12 stitches)
  • Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
  • Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
  • Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
  • Round 6: Work (4 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
  • Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
  • Round 8: Work (6 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (48 stitches)
  • Round 9: Work (7 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (54 stitches)
  • Round 10: Work (8 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (60 stitches)
  • Round 11: Work (9 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (66 stitches)
  • Rounds 12-20: Work 66 single crochets for 9 rounds (66 stitches)
  • Round 21: Work 10 single crochets, 1 decrease, 10 single crochets, 1 decrease, 42 single crochets (64 stitches)
  • Round 22: Work 64 single crochets (64 stitches)
  • Round 23: Work 10 single crochets, 7 increases, 10 single crochets, 7 increases, 30 single crochets (78 stitches)
  • Rounds 24-29: Work 78 single crochets for 6 rounds (78 stitches)
  • Round 30: Work (11 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (72 stitches)
  • Round 31: Work (10 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (66 stitches)
  • Round 32: Work (9 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (60 stitches)
  • Round 33: Work (8 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (54 stitches)
  • Round 34: Work (7 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (48 stitches)
  • Round 35: Work (6 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (42 stitches)
  • Round 36: Work (5 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
  • Round 37: Work (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
  • Round 38: Work (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
  • Round 39: Work (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)

Clown Creating the Nose

  • Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work 6 increases (12 stitches)
  • Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
  • Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
  • Rounds 5-6: Work 24 single crochets for 2 rounds (24 stitches)
  • Round 7: Work (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)
  • Round 8: Work 18 single crochets (18 stitches)

Clown Creating the Eyes (Make 2)

  • Row 1: Chain 4, slip stitch, 2 single crochets, 1 increase, 2 single crochets, chain 1, turn
  • Row 2: Work 2 single crochets, 3 increases, 2 single crochets, chain 1, turn
  • Row 3: Work 3 single crochets, 1 double crochet increase, 1 double crochet increase, 1 single crochet, 3 single crochets, chain 1, turn

For the left eye:

  • Row 4: Work 4 single crochets, 1 increase, 1 double crochet increase, 1 double crochet, 6 single crochets

For the right eye:

  • Row 4: Work 6 single crochets, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet increase, 1 increase, 5 single crochets

For both eyes:

  • Row 5: Work 7 double crochets, 1 double crochet increase, 7 double crochets
  • Finish with 8 slip stitches at the bottom

Clown Creating the Mouth

For the white mouth:

  • Row 1: Chain 24, starting from the 2nd chain, work 10 single crochets, 1 decrease, 10 single crochets, 1 increase, 10 single crochets, work 4 single crochets in one stitch, 10 single crochets, 1 increase
  • Row 2: Work 1 increase, 20 single crochets, 3 increases, 24 single crochets, 2 increases (56 stitches)
  • Row 3: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase, 20 single crochets, (1 increase, 1 single crochet) 3 times, 24 single crochets, (1 single crochet, 1 increase) twice (68 stitches)

For the red mouth:

  • Take 26 chains and make a ring at both ends. Sew in place using the reference image.

Creating the Ears (Make 2)

  • Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work (1 half double crochet, 1 half double crochet increase) 3 times (9 stitches)

Creating the Muscles

  • Chain 14, starting from the 2nd chain, work 5 slip stitches, fasten off

Creating the Pants

  • Row 1: Chain 62, starting from the 2nd chain, work 61 double crochets, chain 1, turn
  • Row 2: Work (1 double crochet increase, 9 double crochets) 6 times, 1 double crochet increase, chain 1, turn
  • Row 3: Work 68 double crochets, chain 1, turn
  • Row 4: Work (1 double crochet increase, 10 double crochets) 6 times, 1 double crochet increase, 1 double crochet, chain 1, turn
  • Row 5: Work 75 double crochets, join with slip stitch to form pants
  • Rows 6-9: Work 75 double crochets for 4 rows (75 stitches)
  • Row 10: Divide for legs – there will be two pieces of 37 loops. Draw 10 chains in the middle part. Continue by making 47 double crochets on a total of 47 loops (37 existing plus 10 chains) for one leg
  • Rows 11-13: Work 47 double crochets for 3 rows (47 stitches)
  • Row 14: Work (6 double crochets, 1 double crochet decrease) 5 times, 7 double crochets (42 stitches)
  • Row 15: Work (5 double crochets, 1 double crochet decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
  • Row 16: Work 36 single crochets (36 stitches)

Repeat rows 10-16 for the second leg.

Creating Pants Suspenders

Work 6 double crochets in a row to the required length by measuring the distance needed.

Creating the Cap

  • Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  • Round 2: Work 6 increases (12 stitches)
  • Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
  • Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
  • Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
  • Round 6: Work (4 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
  • Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
  • Round 8: Work (6 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (48 stitches)
  • Round 9: Work (7 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (54 stitches)
  • Rounds 10-13: Work 54 single crochets for 4 rounds (54 stitches)
  • Round 14: Change to yellow yarn, work (8 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (60 stitches)
  • Rounds 15-18: Work 60 single crochets for 4 rounds (60 stitches)
  • Round 19: Change to blue yarn, work (9 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (66 stitches)
  • Round 20: Work (10 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (72 stitches)
  • Round 21: Work (11 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (78 stitches)
  • Round 22: Work (12 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times (84 stitches)
  • Round 23: Work 84 single crochets (84 stitches)

Creating the Cap Flower

  • Round 1: Using yellow yarn, create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  • Round 2: Using red yarn, work 10 chains from each single crochet
  • Round 3: Work 1 single crochet inside each chain

Final Assembly

  1. Stuff all parts firmly before closing
  2. Attach the nose to the center of the face
  3. Sew the eyes on either side of the nose
  4. Attach the mouth below the nose
  5. Sew the ears to the sides of the head
  6. Place the cap on top of the head and secure
  7. Attach the head to the neck/body
  8. Ensure the arms are securely attached to the body
  9. Attach the legs to the body if not already joined
  10. Add the pants and suspenders
  11. Add any final decorative elements like the cap flower

Displaying Your Clown Amigurumi

Your completed clown amigurumi is perfect for display on a shelf, in a child’s room, or as part of a circus-themed collection. The bright colors and playful design make it an eye-catching piece that’s sure to delight both children and adults.

Many crafters enjoy creating multiple clowns in different color schemes or with slight variations in their facial features to create unique characters. If you share photos of your finished clown on social media, consider tagging the original pattern creator (@freeamigurumii) on Instagram or Facebook to showcase your creation.

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Conclusion

Creating this adorable clown amigurumi offers a rewarding crochet experience that combines technical skill with artistic expression. The process of watching your clown take shape—from the individual components to the fully assembled character—provides a sense of accomplishment and joy that only handmade creations can bring.

This detailed pattern allows crocheters of various skill levels to successfully create a professional-looking clown with personality and charm. The techniques learned while making this clown, such as creating detailed facial features, working with multiple colors, and assembling complex components, can be applied to countless other amigurumi projects.

Remember that each amigurumi creation is unique—minor variations in tension, stuffing, and assembly details ensure that your clown will have its own distinctive character. Don’t hesitate to experiment with color variations or add your own creative touches to make this pattern truly your own.

The joy of amigurumi lies not just in the finished creation but in the meditative process of creating something beautiful one stitch at a time. As you work through this pattern, take pleasure in the rhythmic nature of crochet and the satisfaction of seeing your clown emerge from simple yarn and hook