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Celebrate tradition, artistry, and vibrant storytelling with this stunning Amigurumi Day of the Dead Doll Duo crochet pattern! 💀🌸 Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Día de los Muertos, these dolls are adorned with intricate details—from floral crowns and embroidered smiles to colorful outfits that honor the beauty of remembrance. Whether you’re crafting for a seasonal display, a cultural celebration, or simply love expressive designs, these dolls bring heart and history to every stitch.

With endless opportunities for personalization, you can mix bold colors, add tiny accessories like candles or marigolds, and even create a whole family of festive figures. Their elegant skeleton-inspired features and joyful expressions make them perfect for honoring loved ones or adding a handmade touch to your altar. Whether gifted, displayed, or cherished as part of your crochet collection, these Day of the Dead Amigurumi Dolls are a meaningful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little love, one loop at a time! 🧶🕯️🎉

Two crocheted dolls inspired by Day of the Dead, featuring colorful clothing, floral headbands, and decorative face paint, seated on a vibrant knitted mat with candles and flowers in the background.

💀🌸 Amigurumi Día de los Muertos Doll Duo Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the beauty of Día de los Muertos with these stunning amigurumi dolls! Dressed in colorful outfits with embroidered skull face details and flower crowns, these dolls make the perfect handmade decoration or keepsake for honoring this vibrant tradition.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves color changes, embroidery, and small detailing.

📏 Finished Size

Dolls: approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm)
Mandala Base: approx. 9 inches (23 cm) diameter

🧶 Materials

Worsted weight cotton yarn in white, black, red, pink, blue, green, yellow, orange, and other bright shades
Mandala yarn colors: purple, pink, orange, teal, green, yellow (or mix-and-match)
Crochet hook: 2.5 mm (for dolls) & 3 mm (for mandala)
Fiberfill stuffing
Embroidery thread in multiple colors
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
12 mm safety eyes

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
tr – Treble Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only

🪡 Dolls Pattern

Head (White)

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]
👉 Insert 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 11–12, 10 stitches apart.
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly.
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
dec x6 [6] → close and fasten off.

Face Embroidery:

Nose: black triangle on center between eyes.
Mouth: stitch a wide smile with black thread.
Teeth: add vertical lines across the smile for “skull teeth.”
Decorative flowers & swirls: embroider with red, turquoise, green, and yellow threads around the eyes and forehead.

Body (White, base color)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–12. sc around [30]
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly.
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
Fasten off.

Arms (make 2, White + outfit color)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
3–12. sc around [12]
Change color to match outfit sleeve.
13–18. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly.
Flatten and close.

Legs & Shoes

Shoes (Bright red or colorful):

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18]
(7 sc, dec) x2 [16]
7–8. sc around [16]
Switch to white for stockings.
9–18. sc around [16]
Stuff and set aside. Make 2.

Join legs together with sc and continue for body attachment.

Outfits

👧 Girl Doll (Dress)

Attach yarn in bright colors for skirt. Work in BLO around waist.
R1: (2 sc, inc) repeat [24]
R2–5: change color every row, sc around, creating striped/patchwork effect.
Finish with scalloped edge in contrasting yarn.

👦 Boy Doll (Overalls)

Work overalls directly into body:
Attach blue yarn at waist, sc around.
Chain straps over shoulders and sew to back.
Embroider or crochet a small yellow/orange heart patch on chest.

Flower Crowns

Crochet small roses:

Ch 25, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch.
Roll into rose shape and sew.

Make 5–6 per crown in different colors.
Sew across forehead line.

Assembly

Sew head to body.
Attach arms at sides.
Add shoes/legs.
Embroider additional details on face (swirls, hearts, dots).
Stitch flower crowns to head.

🌼 Tips for Accuracy

Use a smaller hook for tight stitches (helps keep stuffing invisible).
When embroidering skull decorations, use contrasting bright thread for the Día de los Muertos look.
Place dolls on a colorful crochet mandala base for display.

🌈 Crochet Mandala Base Pattern

This mandala is crocheted in the round, changing colors every row to create a festive layered look.

R1: With yellow yarn, MR, 12 dc into ring. sl st to join. [12]

R2: Switch to orange. (2 dc in each st) around. sl st. [24]

R3: Switch to pink. (dc, inc) repeat around. sl st. [36]

R4: Switch to teal. (2 dc, inc) repeat around. sl st. [48]

R5: Switch to purple. (3 dc, inc) repeat around. sl st. [60]

R6 (Scallop Round): Switch to green. Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next – repeat around. Creates decorative scalloped edge.

Optional Embellishment: For extra detail, crochet small circles (mini “confetti” motifs):

MR, 6 sc, sl st to join. Fasten off.
Make several in different colors and sew around the mandala edge.

🧵 Assembly

Place both dolls on the center of the mandala.
Sew or tack them down lightly if using as a display (optional).
Add crocheted candles or flowers to complete the Día de los Muertos altar effect.

🎉 Final Touch

And there you have it—your own Amigurumi Día de los Muertos Dolls! With their vibrant flower crowns, painted skull faces, and playful clothing, they make the perfect keepsakes or festive decorations for the holiday. These little dolls truly capture the joyful spirit of remembering loved ones with love and color.