Step into Tim Burton’s gothic fairytale world with the Amigurumi Victor from Corpse Bride, a hauntingly charming crochet project that brings one of animation’s most beloved characters to life! 🧶🕯️ With his wide, haunted eyes, somber black tuxedo, and flickering candle in hand, Victor captures the delicate balance of eerie and endearing that makes the film so unforgettable. Whether you’re a fan of spooky storytelling or just love crafting expressive characters, this little gentleman is sure to steal your heart.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy intricate details and cinematic inspiration, this pattern invites you to play with moody tones, slender shaping, and a touch of theatrical flair. Display him on your shelf, gift him to a fellow Burton enthusiast, or use him as a centerpiece in your Halloween décor. The Amigurumi Victor from Corpse Bride is a beautiful way to stitch up emotion, elegance, and a dash of the macabre—one loop at a time! 🧵💀
🕯️ Amigurumi Victor from Corpse Bride Crochet Pattern
Bring the gothic charm of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride to life with this photo-accurate crochet pattern of Victor. With his wide eyes, nervous smile, and candle in hand, this amigurumi makes a hauntingly sweet addition to any gothic or Halloween collection.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced Intermediate – requires shaping, sewing multiple parts, and fine detailing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12 in (30 cm) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK yarn:
- Beige (skin)
- Black (suit, shoes, hair)
- White (shirt, cuffs, eyes, candle)
- Brown (candle holder)
- Orange (flame)
- Dark brown/black (eyebrows, mouth embroidery)
- 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Optional: thin wire for fingers or coat tails
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog, invisible preferred)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
FLO – front loop only
FO – fasten off
👤 Head (Beige)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. 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.
Stuff firmly.
👀 Eyes (Make 2, White)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- sl st, FO, leave tail.
- Sew wide apart.
- Embroider thick black outline around each eye.
- Add small black embroidered pupils.
👃 Nose (Beige – stuffed bump)
- MR 5 (5)
- sc around for 1–2 rows.
FO, stuff lightly, sew between eyes.
😶 Mouth & Brows
- Embroider a straight black line across lower face.
- Add two vertical stitches for nervous detail.
- Embroider thin arched eyebrows above eyes.
🦱 Hair (Black)
- Cut 6–7 in strands of black yarn.
- Latch-hook into scalp row by row.
- Twist into messy curls.
- Leave some longer strands in back.
🧥 Body & Shirt
Body Base (Black → White → Black)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–12. sc around (24)
Switch to white (shirt):
13–16. sc around (24)
Switch back to black (jacket):
17–24. sc around (24), FO. Stuff firmly.
Shirt Panel (White)
- Ch 10, sc across 3 rows.
- Add 3 bobble stitches as buttons.
- Sew to chest.
Bow Tie (Black)
- Ch 6, sc 2 rows. FO.
- Pinch center, wrap yarn, sew under chin.
🦵 Legs (Make 2, Black)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–15. sc around (18), FO. Stuff.
Sew to body base.
👞 Shoes (Make 2, Black – fuller shape)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24) → adds fullness - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly, FO, sew under legs.
✋ Arms & Fingers (Make 2)
Hand with Fingers (Beige)
- MR 6 (6)
- sc around (6)
- Finger 1: ch 6, sc back down (5), sl st into next palm st.
- Finger 2: ch 6, sc back down (5), sl st.
- Finger 3: ch 6, sc back down (5), sl st.
- Finger 4: ch 6, sc back down (5), sl st.
- Work sc around palm to secure bases.
- Optionally embroider thin separation lines between fingers.
Cuff & Sleeve
7. Switch to white, sc 1 round (cuff).
8. Switch to black, sc 12–14 rounds for sleeve.
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body.
🧥 Coat Tails (Black)
- Ch 25, hdc back. FO.
- Make 2, sew to back waist, reaching calves.
- Optional: insert wire to shape outward.
🕯 Candle
Holder (Brown)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12), FO.
Candle (White – ribbed)
- MR 6
2–8. sc around in FLO (6)
FO, sew into holder.
Flame (Orange)
- Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc. FO.
Sew to candle top.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach legs and fuller shoes.
- Sew arms slightly bent, right hand holding candle.
- Add shirt panel and bow tie.
- Attach coat tails.
- Style hair messy and curled.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Add light blush or shading with fabric paint/pastels.
- Insert optional wire in coat tails or fingers for poseability.
- Pose Victor with candle close to chest for a dramatic gothic look.
🎃 Your Victor Amigurumi is now complete – pale, nervous, and charming, straight out of Corpse Bride! Perfect as a gothic display piece or Halloween decoration.
