Ready to stitch up something spine-tinglingly adorable? 🧶👻 Meet the Amigurumi Annabelle Creepy Doll, a hauntingly cute crochet creation inspired by the infamous horror icon. With her porcelain-pale skin, vintage dress, and eerie stitched smile, this doll is the perfect blend of spooky and sweet—ideal for Halloween décor, horror-themed gifts, or just adding a little mischief to your amigurumi lineup. Whether you’re a thrill-seeking crocheter or a fan of creepy-cute aesthetics, Annabelle is sure to cast a spell on your hook and your heart. 🩸🎀
This pattern invites you to play with texture, expression, and mood—think dramatic braids, haunting eyes, and a dress that whispers of ghost stories past. Customize her look with blood-red accents, aged lace, or even a tiny crocheted chair to complete the haunted vibe. Whether she’s perched on a shelf or peeking out from a yarn basket, this eerie little doll is a conversation starter and a delightfully wicked project to sink your stitches into. Dare to crochet… if you’re brave enough. 😈🪡🕯️
👻 Amigurumi Annabelle-Inspired Creepy Doll Crochet Pattern
If you’re a fan of horror movies and adore crocheting spooky creations, this Annabelle-inspired amigurumi doll is just the project for you! With her hauntingly large eyes, stitched smile, and signature white dress with red accents, she’s the perfect Halloween or horror-collection addition. This pattern combines classic doll construction with creepy-cute flair, making it a fun challenge for intermediate crocheters.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, and facial embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–12 inches (23–30 cm) tall, depending on yarn and hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Yarn:
- Skin tone (light beige)
- White (dress)
- Red (trim & belt)
- Brown (hair)
- Pink, black, green, purple (for facial embroidery)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5mm–3.0mm
- Safety eyes (optional, or use embroidery)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Embroidery needle
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO – Back Loops Only
- FLO – Front Loops Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🧵 Head
With skin tone yarn:
- 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)
7–15. sc around (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.
Face Embroidery Tips:
Use black, red, and pink yarn to create:
- Black stitched mouth and cheek slashes
- Pink around the eyes
- Stitched scar on the forehead
- Embroidered nose (pink)
- Optional: Use felt or crochet circles for big green eyes
💇♀️ Hair Cap and Braids
With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–11. sc around
FO and sew to the head.
Braids (Make 2):
Cut 12 strands of yarn (~12” long), attach 6 on each side, braid tightly, and tie off with red yarn bows.
👗 Dress (Made Separately, then Sewn On)
With white yarn:
- ch 30, sl st to form a ring
2–4. sc around - (sc in next 4, inc) around
- (sc in next 5, inc) around
7–15. sc around
Switch to red yarn for scalloped trim: - (sc, ch 2, sc in same st), skip 1 around
FO and weave in ends.
Belt:
With red yarn, ch enough to wrap around waist, sew in place. Add a red flower or circle at center front.
🎀 Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–8. sc around - Switch to white (sleeve), sc around
10–12. sc around
FO, stuff lightly, and sew to body.
Add red trim bow to outer sleeve using red yarn.
👚 Upper Body
With skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around
Switch to white yarn (shirt):
8–12. sc around
FO and stuff.
👖 Legs (Make 2) and Join for Body
With skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around
Switch to red (shoes):
7–10. sc around
FO first leg, do not cut second leg.
Join Legs:
11. ch 3, connect to first leg, sc around both legs and across the ch (total ~24–26 sc)
12–18. sc around
Switch to white yarn (body):
19–22. sc around
Stuff and sew to upper body.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew head onto body securely
- Attach arms to the sides
- Place dress over the body and sew gently at neckline and waist
- Embroider or attach eyes and facial details if not already done
- Add final spooky facial stitches using red and black yarn
🪡 Finishing Touches
- Optional: Add black yarn to accentuate eye outlines
- Add red headband with ch 40 and sl st across the top of the head
- Style the braids and make sure they stay in place with bows
🎃 Final Thoughts
Your Annabelle-inspired amigurumi doll is now complete! She’s both eerie and endearing, and makes for an eye-catching piece for your handmade doll collection or Halloween display. With her haunting gaze and stitched smile, she’s sure to be a conversation starter!
🧵 Don’t forget to share your finished doll with your fellow crochet horror fans—because cute and creepy belong together too!
