I was sipping my second cup of coffee near the kitchen window, watching the crisp autumn leaves drift across the yard, when I felt that familiar urge to start a fun seasonal project. Halloween is just around the corner, and I love having bright, handmade decorations sitting on the entryway table to welcome family and friends. While sorting through my bin of leftover worsted weight yarn, I pulled out a vibrant skein of orange and knew right away it needed to become something extra special. Combining a classic nostalgic character with a sweet jack-o’-lantern design felt like the absolute best way to spend a quiet morning. This Free Amigurumi Pattern Pumpkin Snoopy comes together so nicely, and bringing his festive little pumpkin costume to life brought a huge smile to my face.

Materials Needed

• yarn: black, red, white, orange, green, brown
• hook
• sewing needle
• stuffing
• safety eye (for the nose)
• black felt
• hot glue (optional)

what I specifically use for the acrylic version (smaller snoopy):

• 12 mm safety eye (nose)
• 3.5 mm hook
• 4 medium acrylic yarn (red heart super saver)

what I specifically use for the chunky version (bigger snoopy):

• 16 mm safety eye (nose)
• 5.0 mm hook
• 6 chunky yarn (loops & threads, bernart blanket)

Finished Size

• Chunky Snoopy will come out to be inches tall.
• Acrylic snoopy will come out to 7 inches tall.

Abbreviations

• mr = magic ring
• dec = decrease
• sc = single crochet
• FO = fasten off
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch
• inc = increase

Pattern Notes

• Sewing involved!
• The two versions shown are following the same pattern, only difference is type of yarn and hook size.

Pattern Instructions

HEAD with white

• 1) mr 8 sc
• 2) inc x 8 (16)
• 3) (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
• 4-6) 24 sc around 3 rows
• 7) 9 sc, (inc) x 6, 9 sc (30)
• 8) 9 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 6, 9 sc (36)
• 9-16) 36 sc around 7 rows
• [insert safety eye aka nose]
• 17) (1 sc, dec) x 12 (24)
• [start stuffing]
• 18) (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
• 19) (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
• [finish stuffing]
• 19) dec x 6 (6)
• FO, sew hole shut

NECK with white

• 1) mr 8 sc
• 2) inc x 8 (16)
• 3) 16 sc in BLO
• 4) 16 sc
• FO
• between rows 1 & 2 try to center it theres no even count so which ever stitch looks even works!
• leave a tail to sew with
• embroider eyes between rows 7 & 8 5 stitches apart 2-3 stitches wide
• sew neck onto head between rows 9 & 15 stuff while sewing on (make sure its centered)

EARS with black make 2

• 1) mr 8 sc
• 2) (1 sc, inc) x 8 (12)
• 3-8) 12 sc 6 rows
• 9) (1 sc, dec) x 8 (8)
• [don’t stuff]
• Fold in half, 4 sc through both sides, leave tail to sew with
• FO
• sew ears above the nose between rows 11 & 15 (don’t hide ends yet)
• then!! insert yarn through the middle of the ear then through the head where the ear would naturally lay pull the yarn and repeat the steps until the ear is held against the head

HAT

• 1) mr 8 sc with orange
• 2) inc x 8 (16)
• 3) (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
• FO
• leave tail to sew with or not (you can glue hat on, which I did)

Stem (brown) :

• 1) ch 3
• 2) 1 sc in ch next to hook
• 3) 1 sc in last st
• FO

Vine (green):

• 1) ch 5
• 2) inc in the ch next to hook
• 3) inc x 3
• FO
• pull ends of the stem through the middle of the hat (2 different stitches) tie a knot to secure
• pull ends of the vine through the hat, right next to the stem, tie a knot to secure
• Add hat once stem and vine are attach!

BODY with orange

• 1) mr 8 sc
• 2) inc x 8 (16)
• 3) (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
• 4) (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
• 5) (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
• 6-15) 40 sc around 10 rows
• 16) (3 sc, dec) x 8 (32)
• 17) (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)
• [begin stuffing]
• 18) (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
• 19) dec x 8
• [finish stuffing]
• leave a tail to sew with
• FO
• make dents onto body
• when stuffing, leave the middle a little empty, so its easier to create the dents
• sew head onto pumpkin, right in the middle using the back loop of the neck
• add collar (use red) ch 16 ss to first ch once you have wrapped around neck

ARMS with white make 2

• 1) mr 9 sc
• 2-8) 9 sc 7 rows
• [stuff]
• Fold in half, 4 sc through both sides, leave tail to sew with
• FO
• sew arms onto pumpkin between rows 13 & 14 aligned with the space between the eye and ear

LEGS with white make 2

• 1) Ch 6
• 2) In 2nd ch from hook, inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 4 sc (12)
• 3) Inc x 2, 3 sc, inc x 3, 3 sc, inc (18)
• 4) 18 sc (18)
• 5) 8 sc, dec x 3, 4 sc (15)
• 6) 6 sc, dec x 3, 3 sc (12)
• 7-12) 12 sc (12)
• [stuff]
• leave a tail to sew with
• FO
• sew legs between rows 3 & 4 (counting bottom up) should be centered

FELT CUTOUTS

• measurements for smaller snoopy: 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches for eyes, 2 inches wide for mouth
• measurements for bigger snoopy: 1 x 1 x 1 inches for eyes, 3 inches wide for mouth

Tips for Success

• Keep your stuffing light in the pumpkin center: When filling the orange body piece, avoid overstuffing the core so you can easily pull your yarn through to shape realistic pumpkin ridges.
• Tack down the ears securely: Use the pattern’s method of weaving yarn through the middle of the black ears directly into the head to keep them resting flat against his cheeks.
• Pre-cut your felt pieces: Trace your jack-o’-lantern face shapes onto stiff black felt before gluing to test the size against the finished pumpkin body for proper scale.
• Check safety eye placement carefully: Double-check that your safety nose is firmly locked in before finishing and closing up the head piece.
• Use fabric glue for clean felt application: Hot glue works quickly, but fabric glue or craft glue gives you extra time to reposition the felt eyes and mouth accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use safety eyes for Snoopy’s main facial features?The pattern relies on simple black embroidery stitches for Snoopy’s eyes to maintain his classic expression, but small safety eyes can be used if you prefer.
• What yarn weight works best for this project?Medium worsted weight yarn creates a classic 7-inch size, while bulky plush chenille yarn creates a larger, extra-cuddle size using the exact same instructions.
• Do I have to sew the hat onto the head?No, you can sew it securely using the leftover yarn tail or attach it quickly using a small dab of craft glue.
• How do I make sure Snoopy sits up straight?Placement of the legs between rounds 3 and 4 near the bottom center helps anchor his base so he can sit upright on flat surfaces.
• Is this project suitable for beginner crocheters?Yes, as long as you are comfortable with basic stitches like the magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, and simple assembly.

Conclusion

Working on seasonal pieces like this always brings so much joy into my daily crafting routine. It is such a treat to watch basic stitches turn into a character that brings instant warmth and smiles into the home. Whether you keep him on your mantel or hand him over to someone special, I hope you have a wonderful time working through this Free Amigurumi Pattern Pumpkin Snoopy. Happy crocheting, and enjoy every stitch of your Halloween crafting!