Say it once, say it twice, say it three times—it’s Amigurumi Beetlejuice time! This mischievous little doll brings the iconic ghost with the most to life in yarn form, complete with wild hair, striped suit, and that unmistakable grin. Whether you’re crafting for a Tim Burton fan, adding a spooky twist to your amigurumi collection, or just love turning quirky characters into cuddly companions, this pattern is a playful way to stitch up some afterlife charm. 🧶🖤👻
Designed for bold detail and eerie fun, this pattern invites you to play with high-contrast colors, expressive features, and extras like mossy textures or a tiny sandworm sidekick. Add a mini tombstone, a stitched-on smirk, or even a little handbook for the recently deceased to complete the look. Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a fellow fan, this Beetlejuice Amigurumi is a delightfully creepy and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade haunt to every stitch! 💀✨🎬
🪦 Amigurumi Beetlejuice Crochet Pattern
Bring the ghost with the most to life (again!) with this detailed amigurumi Beetlejuice pattern. With wild yarn hair, black-and-white stripes, and ghoulish facial details, he’s a spooky-fun project for any crochet fan.
✂️ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, small parts, surface embroidery, and hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 in) tall with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or light worsted weight yarn:
- Skin tone (head, ears, hands)
- Black (stripes, shoes, tie, eyes, brows, smile)
- White (shirt, stripes, eye base)
- Green (moss details)
- Gray (hair)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Black embroidery thread
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip stitch
- BLO – Back loop only
- FLO – Front loop only
🧠 Head
With skin tone yarn:
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. inc × 6 (12)
R3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6–12. sc around (30)
R13. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R14. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Insert safety eyes OR embroider cartoon eyes later.
Stuff.
R15. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R16. dec × 6 → FO, close and weave in.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. sl st around (optional to flatten)
Leave tail and sew between R7–R9 on sides of head.
👃 Nose
With skin tone yarn:
Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next (2 sc)
Turn, ch 1, sc 2
FO with a tail and stitch centered between eyes (rows R10–R11).
👁 Eyes (If embroidered or crocheted)
- White base: MR, 6 sc
- Black pupil: Sew or surface stitch
- Add dark ring and under-eyes with black embroidery thread
- Stitch black eyebrows with a sharp slant for a mischievous look
💇 Hair
With gray yarn:
Cut multiple 10–12 cm yarn strands.
Attach with lark’s head knots around the top of the head.
Style using a pet brush or fingers to fluff and shape the “crazy hair” look.
🧥 Body
Start with white (shirt):
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. inc × 6 (12)
R3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5–7. sc (24)
Switch to black and white stripes:
Alternate black and white every 1 row (stripes).
R8–14. sc (24), changing color each round
Switch to white
R15. dec × 6 (18)
R16. dec × 6 (12)
Stuff and FO.
👖 Legs (Make 2 – Work in Stripes)
With black yarn:
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Switch to black/white alternating stripes:
R3–10. sc (9) alternating color each row
Stuff lightly
FO first leg. Don’t cut yarn on second leg.
Join Legs:
Ch 3, attach second leg, continue in round:
R11. sc around both legs + chain (24)
R12–16. sc around
FO, sew to body bottom.
🥿 Shoes (Part of Legs or Separate)
Optional: embroider small black stitches at toe tip for “shoes” look or use black yarn from foot upward.
👔 Arms (Make 2 – Start with skin tone)**
Hand:
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. inc × 2, sc 4 (8)
R3–4. sc (8)
Switch to black/white stripe (sleeve)
R5–10. sc (8)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew to upper body sides.
✋ Hand & Finger Detail (Optional)
- For each hand, sew 2–3 vertical stitches with skin-tone yarn to represent fingers.
- Optional: Use embroidery thread to add small creases for knuckles.
👕 Jacket Details
Use surface slip stitch in black and white to mimic the jacket’s striped pattern if not crocheted directly in.
Use green yarn to stitch patches of “moss” sporadically over jacket and pants (use chain stitches and French knots).
👔 Tie
With black yarn:
Ch 10, sl st back down to base
Wrap center to form knot and sew to chest over shirt area.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms and legs.
- Sew ears and nose.
- Add eyes, brows, smile with black embroidery or felt.
- Knot and trim hair.
- Embroider green moss patches and clean up.
🎬 Final Touch
Say it once, twice… maybe not three times unless you’re ready for some spooky crochet mischief! Your Beetlejuice amigurumi is now hauntingly complete and ready to steal the spotlight on your spooky shelf.
☠️ Skull Accessory (Optional)
☠️ Skull Base
With ivory yarn:
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. inc × 6 (12)
R3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6–9. sc around (30)
Optional: For a taller skull, add 1 or 2 more rounds of 30 sc.
🪦 Shaping the Jaw
To create the subtle skull taper toward the jaw:
R10. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R11. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Begin stuffing.
R12. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R13. dec × 6 → (6)
FO, weave yarn through last 6 stitches, pull to close, and secure.
🧠 Optional Jawline Indent (for more realism)
After R11 and before closing, you can optionally:
- Stitch a round of BLO sc at R11, then continue working in normal sc.
- This creates a soft ridge to define where the jaw begins.
👀 Eyes and Nose
With black yarn or embroidery thread:
- Eyes: Surface stitch or embroider 2 black circles (each approx. 3–4 mm wide) spaced apart on Rows 6–7.
- Nose: Use black yarn to embroider an upside-down triangle or small “V” shape centered between the eyes on Row 8.
- Optional: Make crocheted eyes as:
- MR, 6 sc in black, FO and sew on.
😬 Mouth / Teeth
Using black yarn:
- Embroider a wide horizontal line across Row 10.
- Stitch vertical lines evenly spaced downward from that line to create a classic skull “toothy grin.”
- You can use 5–6 vertical stitches to mimic teeth.
🧷 Assembly Notes
- Shape gently with your fingers after stuffing.
- Adjust eye size or position for mood: round for cute, oval/slanted for spooky.
🎃 Bonus Ideas
- Stitch a crack detail in gray or black for a weathered skull effect.
- Add a loop to the top to make it a keychain or bag charm.
- Add red felt under the eyes for a haunted look.
