Handmade Shaggy Amigurumi Doll from Scooby-Doo

Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Approx. 11–13 cm (4.5–5 in) tall
Crochet Style: Amigurumi, worked in continuous rounds
Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B)
Yarn: DK or light worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:

• Skin: Beige or light tan
• Hair: Light brown
• Shirt: Light green
• Pants: Orange
• Shoes: Dark brown
• Eyes/Embroidery: Black and white yarn/thread
• Stuffing: Fiberfill
  Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle, safety eyes (6 mm), scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• ch – Chain
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• BLO – Back loop only
• FLO – Front loop only
• FO – Fasten off

Head (Skin Color)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc in each st (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30)
6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
8. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
   Add safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, 5 sts apart. Stuff head firmly.
9. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

Body (Green Shirt)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc in each st (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
   5–9. sc around (24)
5. Change to orange (pants), sc around (24)
   11–13. sc around (24)
6. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
7. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
   Stuff body firmly. FO and leave long tail for sewing to head.

Legs (Make 2 – Orange and Brown)

Start with orange:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)
   Change to dark brown (shoes):
   6–8. sc around (9)
   Stuff lightly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Beige and Green)

Start with skin color (hands):

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
   2–3. sc around (6)
   Change to green (sleeves):
   4–8. sc around (6)
   Stuff only the hands. FO, leave tail.

Hair (Light Brown)

• Using light brown yarn, sew strands or crochet loops individually around top and sides of the head to create Shaggy’s messy hair.
• Optional: Use surface slip stitch to create parting or layer.
• For sideburns, attach 2 short strands on each side of face.

Ears (Make 2 – Skin Color)

1. MR, 4 sc (4)
2. sc around (4), FO and sew between rows 8–9

Collar (White)

• Ch 16, turn, sc in each ch (15), FO.
• Wrap around neck and stitch ends down flat.

Assembly

• Sew head to body.
• Attach arms to sides of body.
• Sew legs to bottom of body.
• Embroider smile and eyebrows using black thread.
• Add small French knot for nose (or a single sc circle).

Optional Accessories

• Use felt for eye highlights or a small Scooby Snack accessory.
• Light brushing on hair with soft brush adds a “shaggy” texture.