About This Pattern
This amigurumi Snoopy dog pattern brings everyone's favorite black-and-white beagle to life in soft, huggable yarn form. Starting with a beautifully shaped 32-round head, this pattern captures that iconic round face and gentle expression we all know and love. It's perfect for Peanuts fans, nursery decor seekers, or anyone who wants to gift a piece of nostalgic charm to a child or fellow crocheter.
The head is built using classic amigurumi shaping — a magic ring start, gradual increases to widen the round, then decreases to curve it back inward, all worked in a continuous spiral. This is a great project for confident beginners ready to level up, or intermediate crocheters looking for a quick, rewarding make. Expect to spend somewhere around 4 to 6 hours total, depending on your stuffing and finishing pace.
The finished head has that signature rounded amigurumi silhouette — plump, smooth, and just the right size to cradle in your palm. Worked in worsted weight yarn, it has a firm, huggable texture that holds its shape beautifully once stuffed. Whether displayed on a shelf or tucked into a gift box, this little Snoopy head is guaranteed to bring a smile.
- Begin the head with a magic ring to form a tight, adjustable center for your first round.
- Work single crochets into the ring and cinch it closed to eliminate any gap at the top.
- Increase steadily over the next several rounds to widen the head into a full round shape.
- Continue working in a continuous spiral, using a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
- Once the head reaches its widest point, begin decreasing gradually to curve the shape back inward.
- Add stuffing in small amounts as the opening narrows, keeping the shape smooth and firm.
- Finish the final rounds with decreases until only a small opening remains at the top.
- Weave in the tail securely through the stuffed head to close it off neatly and invisibly.
Materials
Crochet Abbreviations
- ms / sc
- Single crochet
- MR
- magic ring
- augm / inc
- Increase
- dim / dec
- Decrease
- BO
- Hazelnut stitch
- ml / ch
- Chainette, air stitch (chain stitch)
- M / st
- Stitch (pt) stitch
- FLO
- Work only in front loops
- BLO
- Work only in back loops
- d-dc, dble.b / tr
- Double treble crochet
- br / dc
- Double crochet
- dB / hdc
- Half double crochet
- mc / sl-st
- Slip stitch, small stitch
- db / dbr / dtr
- Double treble crochet
- mct / tch
- Chain stitches to turn
- 3msm / sc3tog
- 3 single crochet in the same stitch
- Fo
- Fasten off (stop the thread)
- 3 dc tog
- 3 double crochet together
Amigurumi Snoopy Dog Crochet Pattern (Free)
Head
- Round 16 ms en MR (6)
- Round 26 augm (12)
- Round 3(1ms,augm)*6 (18)
- Round 4(2ms,augm)*6 (24)
- Round 5(3ms,augm)*6 (30)
- Round 6(4ms,augm)*6 (36)
- Round 7-1336 ms (36)
- Round 1412 ms, 12 augm, 12 ms (48)
- Round 1512 ms, (1ms,augm)*12, 12 ms (60)
- Round 16-2260 ms (60)
- Round 2312 ms, (1ms,dim)*12, 12 ms (48)
- Round 2448 ms (48)
- Round 25(10ms,dim)*4 (44)
- Round 26(20ms,dim)*2 (42)
- Round 27(5ms,dim)*6 (36)
- Round 282 ms, (4ms,dim)*5, 2 ms (30)
- Round 29(3ms,dim)*6 (24)
- Round 301 ms, (2ms,dim)*5, 1 ms (18)
- Round 31(1ms,dim)*6 (12)
- Round 32(6dim)*6, mc (6)
Ears
Oreilles (en faire 2)
Couleur noire.
- Round 16 ms en MR (6)
- Round 2(1ms,augm)*3 (9)
- Round 3(2ms,augm)*3 (12)
- Round 4(3ms,augm)*3 (15)
- Round 5(4ms,augm)*3 (18)
- Round 6-718 ms (18)
- Round 8(4ms,dim)*3 (15)
- Round 9-1015 ms (15)
- Round 11(3ms,dim)*3 (12)
- Round 12-1312 ms (12)
- Round 1412 ms, mc (12)
Nose
Black color.
- Round 15 sc in MR (5)
- Round 25 inc (10)
- Round 310 sc(10)
- Round 410 sc, sl st (10)
Important Notes
💡 Use a hook one size smaller than the yarn label suggests — tighter stitches mean less visible stuffing and a firmer, more durable finished head.
💡 Place a stitch marker at the start of round 1 and move it up every round; with 32 rounds of shaping, it's easy to lose your place without one.
💡 Stuff firmly but in small amounts as you go, especially during the final decrease rounds, so the head keeps a smooth, round shape rather than lumps or dents.
💡 If working color changes for the classic black-and-white Snoopy look, carry your unused yarn loosely inside the stitches to avoid puckering on the outside of the head.
💡 Block your finished head gently by rounding it in your hands after stuffing — this helps even out any slightly uneven tension from your increase and decrease rounds.
💡 Weigh out your yarn before starting if you plan to make multiples, so you can estimate how much worsted weight yarn you'll need per head for consistent batches.
Common Mistakes and Fixes
Starting the magic ring too loosely
Pull the tail yarn firmly after your first round of single crochets to cinch the ring closed completely before continuing to round 2.
Losing track of your position in
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round and move it up as you go — this keeps your spiral organized and your increases evenly spaced.
Working stitches too loosely
Go down one hook size from what you'd normally use for garments — amigurumi needs tight, dense stitches so the stuffing stays hidden and the shape stays firm.
Overstuffing the head before finishing
Stuff gradually as you approach the final 2-3 rounds rather than all at once, adding small pinches of fiberfill and checking the shape frequently.
Miscounting stitches during decrease
Count your stitches at the end of every round against the pattern's stated count, and rip back immediately if the numbers don't match — amigurumi shaping is unforgiving of skipped decreases.
Leaving a long, loose tail
Weave the tail through several stitches in different directions before trimming, pulling gently to bury the end deep into the stuffing so it won't work its way back out.
What Makes It Good
- There's something so satisfying about watching a simple magic ring transform into a recognizable little face round by round. I love how this pattern uses classic amigurumi shaping — steady increases building out the width of the head, then decreases pulling it back in to create that perfectly rounded silhouette we associate with Snoopy. Working in a continuous spiral means no seams to fuss over, just smooth, meditative stitching from round to round. Each of the 32 rounds feels purposeful, gradually revealing the shape as you go, which makes this such a rewarding quick project. I especially appreciate how forgiving the shaping is — even if your gauge runs a little different from mine, the head will still come out looking charmingly Snoopy-esque. It's the kind of pattern you can pick up during a quiet evening and have real progress to show within an hour. Plus, working with a beloved character design gives every stitch a little extra motivation — you're not just making a ball of yarn, you're making a piece of childhood nostalgia that will make someone (maybe you!) grin from ear to ear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What yarn weight works best for this Snoopy head pattern?
Worsted weight yarn is ideal for a classic amigurumi size and firm texture. Acrylic options like or hold their shape well and are budget-friendly for testing color combinations.
Can I use safety eyes instead of embroidering the face?
Absolutely! Safety eyes give a crisp, polished toy look and are great if you're making this for a young child. Just insert them before you finish stuffing, while you can still reach inside to attach the backs.
How much stuffing will I need for the 32-round head?
A small handful of fiberfill, added gradually in the last few rounds, is usually enough for a head this size. Add a little at a time and check the shape as you go rather than stuffing all at once.
Why does my head look lopsided compared to the pattern photos?
This usually means a stitch count slipped during one of the increase or decrease rounds. Use a stitch marker each round and count your stitches before moving on to catch mistakes early.
Original pattern: https://onrecip.com/amigurumi-snoopy-dog-free-pattern/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
