Amigurumi Shaun the Fly

Amigurumi Shaun the Fly Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

Shaun the Fly is a small amigurumi toy designed by Stacey Trock. This stuffed crochet creature measures approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches tall, making it an ideal decorative toy or gift item. The design was created in February 2011 and is suitable for crafters looking to create a charming, finished handmade toy.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques. The pattern uses standard crochet shaping methods including increases and decreases to form the three-dimensional body of the fly. Single crochet stitches form the base fabric, while single crochet 2 together decreases help shape and define the toy's features. The stuffed animal is worked in the round using a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing details, which is typical of amigurumi construction.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) - Foundation stitch for starting sections
• Single crochet (sc) - Primary stitch creating the dense fabric required for stuffed toys
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) - Decrease stitch used for shaping and tapering the toy's body

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This pattern requires less than 220 yards of yarn total, meaning a single skein of worsted weight yarn in each color is sufficient. The designer used 100% wool worsted weight yarn in Ella Rae Classic, though any worsted weight yarn can be substituted. The color palette includes:

• MC (Main Color) - Green (Ella Rae Classic #56)
• SC (Secondary Color) - Black (Ella Rae Classic #32)
• AC1 (Accent Color 1) - Red (Ella Rae Classic #31)
• AC2 (Accent Color 2) - White (Ella Rae Classic #01)

Additional materials include a Size H crochet hook, a tapestry needle for finishing and seaming, and a few handfuls of polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing material to create the toy's three-dimensional form.

Pattern Notes

This pattern does not specify a strict gauge requirement, as the finished size is flexible for a stuffed animal project. The most important consideration is selecting a hook size that creates an appropriately dense and visually pleasing fabric with your chosen yarn. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crafters should be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and amigurumi assembly techniques before beginning this project.