Dive into the villainous depths of Disney crochet! 🌊🐙 Today, I’m wicked excited to share my FREE crochet pattern for Amigurumi Ursula—the sassiest, most fabulous sea witch to ever wield a magic shell! Whether you love crafting Disney baddies, adore ocean-themed amigurumi, or just want a diva-worthy desk guardian, this pattern will help you stitch up your own tentacled temptress with all her iconic flair.
This design captures Ursula’s dramatic charm with curly white hair, bold purple skin, and those unforgettable swirling tentacles (stuffed with attitude!). You’ll get all the guidance you need to create her expressive face, wicked smirk, and signature tentacles—with options for posed or floppy styles. Add extra personality with tiny details like her shell necklace or a “poor unfortunate souls” contract, and use variegated yarn to give her that magical underwater glow.
So grab your darkest purples, channel your inner chaos, and let’s crochet a sea witch who’s never underdressed! ✨💋
🐙 Amigurumi Ursula the Sea Witch Crochet Pattern
Bring a splash of villainous charm to your handmade collection with this amigurumi version of Ursula, the iconic sea witch! With her swirling tentacles, shell-like hair curls, and a mischievous smile, this plush project is ideal for intermediate and advanced crocheters ready to take on shaping and detailing.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced — includes sculpted hair strands, fitted dress shaping, tentacle construction, and detailed facial embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 in) tall using DK/light worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Light Worsted):
- Pale lavender – skin
- Black – dress, tentacles, bust
- Light gray – hair
- White, purple, black, red – facial details
Other Supplies:
- 3.0–3.5 mm hook
- 8–10 mm safety eyes OR black beads
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: thin wire for tentacle tips
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
🧜♀️ HEAD (Pale Lavender)
This head is slightly elongated to match the photo.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
Rounds 8–18: sc around (42) — these extra rounds create the taller face
Round 19: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
Round 20: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Round 21: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Round 22: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Round 23: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff head firmly.
Round 24: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👃 3D NOSE (Lavender)
Round 1: MR, 5 sc
Round 2: inc ×5 (10)
Round 3: sc around (10)
Round 4: (3 sc, dec) ×2 (8)
FO, lightly stuff, sew centered between eyes.
👂 EARS (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: sc around (6)
Flatten, sew level with the center of the eyes.
Add a small lavender ring stitch at the base for earrings.
👁 EYES (White)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4: sc around (18)
Round 5: sc around (18) — adds dome depth
Lightly stuff.
Sew close together, angled slightly upward for expression.
Pupils & Makeup
- Sew large black oval pupils close to the inner edges.
- Embroider thick purple eyeshadow along top half of eye.
- Add curved lashes in black.
- Embroider long angled brows (thin + sharp).
- Add a small red smile with a slight upward curve.
🦳 HAIR CAP & CURLS (Light Gray)
Hair Cap
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Round 7–8: sc around (36)
FO.
Hair Strands (Make 18–24)
Each strand needs to be thick, matching the chunky curls in the photo.
Round 1: MR, 9 sc
Rounds 2–18: sc around (9) for medium strands
Rounds 2–22: sc around (9) for long strands
Rounds 2–14: sc around (9) for short strands
Stuff lightly but consistently.
Sew densely onto cap with curls pointing upward and backward.
Place longest curls at the crown, medium ones around center, shortest near sides.
Sew the finished hair onto the head.
🦴 NECK (Very Small, Almost Hidden)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–3: sc around (6)
FO, do NOT over-stuff.
Attach head almost flush to body so neck is barely visible.
🖤 FITTED BODY + DRESS (Black)
This is a mermaid-style fitted silhouette — narrow at bust, gently widening to hip level.
Round 1: MR, 8 sc (8)
Round 2: inc ×8 (16)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×8 (24)
Rounds 4–9: sc around (24) — bust width
Round 10: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rounds 11–18: sc around (30) — torso
Round 19: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rounds 20–26: sc around (36) — hips, where tentacles emerge
FO and stuff firmly.
💃 BUST CUPS (Make 2 – Black)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Round 4: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
Round 5: sc around (15)
FO, sew to form a sweetheart neckline.
🐙 TENTACLES (Make 8 – Black)
Each tentacle attaches to FLO of Round 20 (36 sts).
Work 8 tentacles = one every 4–5 stitches.
For each tentacle:
Round 1: pick up 8 consecutive FLO stitches (8)
Rounds 2–22: sc around (8) — long, even thickness
Round 23: (2 sc, dec) ×2 (6)
Rounds 24–28: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly.
Curl ends into spirals.
Optional: Insert thin wire into the last ⅓ of each tentacle.
✋ ARMS (Make 2 – Lavender)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc ×6 (12)
Round 3: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
Rounds 4–22: sc around (9)
Leave top 2 rounds unstuffed for flexible shaping.
FO.
Sew arms on Rounds 18–19 of body so they sit at shoulder height, pointing slightly outward.
🧩 FINAL ASSEMBLY
- Attach the neck to the top of the dress.
- Sew head snugly so the neck is barely visible.
- Sew arms evenly to upper torso.
- Attach bust cups smoothly across front.
- Arrange tentacles evenly around hip line and curl tips.
- Adjust hair curls upward for the sweeping flame-like look.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Add a tiny embroidered beauty mark if desired.
- Lightly steam curls and tentacle ends from a distance to help set shape.
- Ensure bust cups align and tentacles form a balanced circular layout.
🖤 Ready to Rule the Deep
With her powerful presence and swirly tentacles, this Ursula amigurumi is a stunning tribute to the queen of the sea—perfect for storytelling shelves, fan art displays, or wicked handmade gifts! 🖤🐚
