Amigurumi Count Dracula – FREE Crochet Pattern

A crocheted vampire doll with pointed ears, green eyes, and sharp fangs, dressed in a black suit with a red bow tie and a cape, standing in a room with lit candles in the background.
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Sink your hook into spooky charm with this Amigurumi Count Dracula crochet pattern! With his flowing cape, pointed collar, and mischievous grin, this fang-tastic vampire is ready to haunt your handmade collection in the most delightful way. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, gifting to a horror movie fan, or simply love bringing iconic characters to life in yarn, Count Dracula is sure to make a dramatic entranceβ€”one stitch at a time. πŸ§ΆπŸ¦‡πŸ©Έ

Designed for flair and fright, this pattern invites you to explore bold colorwork, expressive features, and fun extras like tiny fangs, a bat companion, or even a goblet of β€œred” yarn. Customize his outfit with gothic details or add a spooky backdrop for storytelling flair. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a haunted handmade scene, this Count Dracula Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying projectβ€”perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one loop at a time! πŸ’–βœ¨πŸ•ΈοΈ

A crocheted vampire doll with pointed ears, green eyes, and sharp fangs, dressed in a black suit with a red bow tie and a cape, standing in a room with lit candles in the background.

πŸ¦‡ Amigurumi Count Dracula from Hotel Transylvania 2 Crochet Pattern

Sink your hook into this charming vampire! With his pointed collar, mischievous grin, and sleek black suit, this Dracula amigurumi is the ultimate Halloween (or movie-night) companion. Designed with rich details from the animated character, he’s a fang-tastic project for confident crocheters!


🧢 Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced
Includes facial sculpting, fangs, bowtie, cape, and layered assembly.


πŸ“ Finished Size

Approx. 30–35 cm (12–14″) tall


🧺 Materials

  • DK weight yarn in:
    • Lavender (skin)
    • Black (suit, hair, cape)
    • Red (cape inner lining + bowtie)
    • White (shirt, fangs)
    • Purple (cape edge)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
  • Safety eyes (14–16 mm) or felt for eyes
  • Embroidery floss (black, white, pink)
  • Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Optional: tiny black buttons for jacket

🧡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – magic ring
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • BLO – back loop only
  • FLO – front loop only
  • ch – chain
  • FO – fasten off

πŸ§› Pattern Instructions


🟣 Head (Lavender)

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
    8–18. sc around [42]
  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
  12. (sc, dec) x6 [12]
  13. dec x6 [6]
    FO, close hole, and weave in end. Stuff firmly.

🦷 Facial Features

  • Eyes: Attach safety eyes or felt eyes between Rounds 11–12, spaced ~8 sts apart.
  • Eyebrows: Embroider thick black yarn in an arched shape above each eye.
  • Mouth: Embroider wide smile with black floss.
  • Fangs: With white yarn, embroider two sharp fang shapes below the smile.
  • Tongue: Small pink embroidery inside mouth shape.
  • Nose: Embroider a small triangle just above mouth in lavender yarn. Optional: lightly stuff beneath to give it a bump.

πŸ‘‚ Ears (Make 2 – Lavender)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. (sc, inc) x3 [9]
  3. sc around [9]
  4. (sc, dec) x3 [6]
    Pinch base and flatten slightly into triangle. FO, leave tail to sew on.

Sew to sides of head near eyes, pointed ends up.


🦱 Hair Cap (Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
    8–12. sc around [42]
    FO and pin to top of head.
    Shape widow’s peak by decreasing at the center front and stitching inward. Leave forehead exposed.

πŸ§₯ Body (Black + White)

Start with white (shirt):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
    6–8. sc around [30]
    Switch to black (suit):
    9–16. sc around [30]
  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
  7. sc around [24]
  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
    20–21. sc around [18]
    FO and stuff well.

Optional: embroider or sew tiny black buttons down the shirt front.


πŸ‘” Bowtie (Red)

  1. ch 5
  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (4 sts)
    3–4. sc across [4]
    FO, wrap center with red yarn tightly to form bowtie shape. Sew beneath chin.

🦴 Arms (Make 2 – Lavender + Black)

Start with lavender (hands):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 [12]
    3–4. sc around [12]
    Switch to black (sleeves):
    5–12. sc around [12]
    FO. Lightly stuff.
    Fingers (optional): surface stitch 3 curved finger lines with lavender yarn on each palm.
    Sew to each side of the body slightly angled forward.

🩳 Legs (Make 2 – Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
    4–12. sc around [18]
  4. dec x6, sc 6 [12]
    14–18. sc around [12]
    FO and stuff.

Sew both legs flat to the bottom of the body. Feet should point slightly forward.


πŸ§›β€β™‚οΈ Cape (Black Outside, Red Lining, Purple Edge)

Outer Cape – Black

  1. ch 45
  2. sc across, turn [44]
    3–16. Repeat row (1 sc in each) [44]
    FO.

Inner Cape – Red
Same as outer cape but with 1 row less.

Assembling Cape:

  • Place red and black pieces together, WS touching.
  • Single crochet around the edge with purple to join both layers and create a decorative edging.

Collar:

  • Fold top two ends inward to form Dracula’s high-standing collar.
  • Use a few black stitches to shape and hold form.
  • Stitch to Dracula’s shoulders and back of neck.

🧷 Final Assembly

  1. Sew head to body. Use strong yarn to secure.
  2. Attach arms to sides of upper torso.
  3. Sew on ears and hair.
  4. Stitch bowtie under chin.
  5. Add facial embroidery: eyes, brows, smile, fangs, tongue.
  6. Attach cape around shoulders and neck.

πŸŽ‰ Done!

You now have your own spooky-yet-cute Drac from Hotel Transylvania 2 – complete with pointed collar, fangs, and formal suit! He’s perfect for Halloween decor, movie fans, or as a quirky gift.


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