Get ready to stitch up some monster-sized cuteness with this Amigurumi Dennis from Hotel Transylvania crochet pattern! With his wild red curls, wide-eyed wonder, and playful personality, Dennis brings all the charm of Dracula’s grandson straight into your yarn stash. Whether you’re crafting for a fan of the spooky-fun series, adding to a Halloween display, or simply love bringing animated characters to life, this little vampire-in-training is sure to steal the spotlight—fangs and all! 🧶🧛♂️🧡
Designed for whimsy and detail, this pattern invites you to explore expressive features, vibrant hair, and fun extras like a tiny cape, bat plushie, or even a monster-themed toy. Customize his outfit with bold colors or add embroidered accents to reflect his quirky style. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade monster mash, this Dennis Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one loop at a time! 💖✨🎃
Amigurumi Dennis from Hotel Transylvania Crochet Pattern
Get ready to bring a touch of Hotel Transylvania magic into your crochet corner with this adorable amigurumi Dennis doll! From his bouncy orange curls to his striped tee and signature mini cape, Dennis is sure to win your heart.
🤝 Skill Level: Intermediate
📊 Finished Size: Approximately 26 cm (10″) tall
📅 Estimated Time: 10-12 hours
📏 Materials:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: Light worsted/DK yarn in skin tone (peach), orange, black, white, green, yellow, blue, light pink, and dark brown
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🧸 Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR: Magic Ring
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (SC 2 together)
- BLO: Back Loops Only
- FLO: Front Loops Only
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- CH: Chain
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
🧒 Head:
Yarn: Skin tone (peach)
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC x6 (12)
- (SC, INC) x6 (18)
- (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
- (3 SC, INC) x6 (30)
- (4 SC, INC) x6 (36)
- (5 SC, INC) x6 (42)
8-16. SC around (42) - (5 SC, DEC) x6 (36)
- (4 SC, DEC) x6 (30)
- (3 SC, DEC) x6 (24)
- (2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
- (SC, DEC) x6 (12)
- DEC x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
🧡 Eyes & Face Details:
- Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, 6 stitches apart.
- Embroider brows with orange yarn above the eyes.
- Embroider small smile with black thread.
- Add light pink blush with a little yarn or pastel.
🧀 Ears (make 2):
Yarn: Skin tone
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- SC around (6)
FO, flatten slightly and sew to sides of head.
💇 Curly Hair:
Yarn: Orange
Make 18-22 curly strands:
- CH 20
- 2 SC in each CH back (38)
FO and sew curls randomly on top and back of head to create volume.
👕 Body:
Yarn: Green and Yellow (for shirt)
- With green, MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC x6 (12)
- (SC, INC) x6 (18)
- (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
5-8. SC around (24) - Switch to yellow, SC around (24)
- Green, SC around (24)
- Yellow, SC around (24)
- Green, SC around (24)
- Yellow, SC around (24)
- Green, SC around (24)
- (2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
- SC around (18)
- (SC, DEC) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly and FO, leaving tail to attach to head.
🤾 Legs (make 2):
Yarn: Black and blue
Start with black for shoes:
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC x6 (12)
- SC around (12)
- Switch to blue, SC around (12)
5-10. SC around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO one leg. Do not FO the second; continue to connect to the body. - CH 2, join to first leg, SC around both legs and the CH (28)
12-18. SC around (28)
FO and sew to body if needed for security.
🧳 Arms (make 2):
Yarn: Skin tone and green/yellow for sleeves
- With skin tone: MR, 6 SC (6)
- (SC, INC) x3 (9)
3-5. SC around (9) - Switch to green, SC around (9)
- Yellow, SC around (9)
- Green, SC around (9)
- FO and leave tail to sew. Lightly stuff. Attach to body.
🌈 Cape:
Yarn: Black and purple (inside)
- CH 31
- SC in each CH (30)
- CH 1, turn, SC 28, DEC (29)
- CH 1, turn, SC 27, DEC (28)
5-12. Continue in this pattern decreasing one stitch per row.
FO. Add black trim around edges. Attach behind shoulders.
🙃 Assembly:
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms to sides.
- Add cape and secure below the neck.
- Stitch ears and glue on or stitch the safety eyes.
- Sew hair securely, layering for fullness.
🎉 You Did It!
Now you have your own huggable Dennis from Hotel Transylvania! Display him proudly or gift him to a young fan of the spooky-fun film.
Happy crocheting! 🦋
