Welcome to this charming and whimsical crochet witch pattern! This delightful little character features a classic pointed hat, a colorful dress, and a friendly embroidered face. Because the head and dress are worked in one continuous piece, you will have fewer seams to worry about and a wonderfully stable neck connection.
Designed for confident beginners who know the basics of amigurumi, this project works up quickly using DK-weight yarn. Let’s grab our hooks and bring this friendly witch to life!
Materials & Tools Needed
- DK-weight yarn in skin-tone (head/hands), purple (dress), black (hat), and a contrasting color for the hair
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Removable stitch markers
- Small amounts of dark yarn for embroidering the eyes and mouth
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together through front loops only)
- FLO: Front loops only
- st/sts: Stitch/stitches
- rnd: Round
- Pattern Notes: Work in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated. Move your stitch marker to the first stitch of each new round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
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Head (Skin-tone yarn):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
Rnds 6–10: Sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 11: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
Rnd 12: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18)
Embroider eyes between Rnds 7 and 8 (about 5 stitches apart) with a smile below. Start stuffing the head.
Rnd 13: [Sc in next st, dec] 6 times (12)
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around (12). Finish stuffing firmly, then change to purple yarn on the final stitch. -
Dress & Body (Purple yarn):
Rnd 15: Inc in each st around (24)
Rnd 16: Sc around (24)
Rnd 17: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
Rnds 18–19: Sc around (30)
Rnd 20: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc] 6 times (36)
Rnds 21–24: Sc around (36). Add stuffing gradually.
Rnd 25: [Sc in next 4 sts, dec] 6 times (30)
Rnd 26: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
Rnd 27: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] 6 times (18)
Rnd 28: [Sc in next st, dec] 6 times (12)
Rnd 29: Dec 6 times (6). Fasten off, thread tail through front loops of remaining 6 stitches, and pull tightly to close. -
Arms (Make 2, start with skin-tone yarn):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnds 2–3: Sc in each st around (6). Change to purple on Rnd 3.
Rnds 4–9: Sc in each st around (6). Lightly stuff the hand only, leaving the sleeve flat. Flatten the opening and sew 3 sc across both layers to close. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain a firm and consistent tension throughout to ensure your amigurumi fabric is dense enough to keep the polyester stuffing securely tucked inside.
- Use removable stitch markers to pin the arms and hat in place before permanently sewing them down, allowing you to experiment with positioning.
- Take your time with the facial embroidery; subtle shifts in placement can completely change the personality of your finished witch doll.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: