Amigurumi Skeleton - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Spooky, quirky, and full of handcrafted charm—this Amigurumi Skeleton crochet pattern is a fantastic way to add a touch of eerie fun to your collection! With its bony limbs, hollow eye sockets, and playful stitched details, this design brings a mix of creepy and cute to your amigurumi lineup. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, a gothic-inspired display, or simply love unconventional crochet projects, this FREE pattern is sure to stand out.

Designed for advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in bone structure, facial expressions, and even tiny accessories to enhance its personality. Choose classic white for a traditional skeleton look or experiment with glow-in-the-dark yarn for an extra spooky effect! Whether displayed as part of a haunted setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi skeleton is ready to bring some eerie charm. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this bony buddy to life! 💀✨🧶

💀 Amigurumi Skeleton – FREE Crochet Pattern

Get spooky and stylish with this full-body amigurumi skeleton! With a detailed ribcage, spine, and cheerful skull face, this pattern is perfect for Halloween decorations or gifting to fans of the delightfully macabre. Whether you’re into Day of the Dead, skeleton anatomy, or just love quirky plush toys, this project brings the bony fun to life—without the fright! 🦴🎃

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – shaping, rib assembly, and detailed bone work.

📏 Finished Size

~60–70 cm tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

DK yarn: White (bones), Black (core & background)
2.5–3 mm crochet hook
14–16 mm safety eyes (black)
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers
Pipe cleaners or craft wire (for fingers)
Cardboard or stand base (optional for stability)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only

☠️ Skull

Head (White):

MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–15: sc around (36)
R16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R19: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R20: dec x6 (6), FO.

Eye Sockets (Make 2, Black):

Ch 5
Work sc, hdc, 2 dc in one side, hdc, sc, sl st around foundation.
FO and sew flat ovals. Place safety eyes in center.

Nose:

Embroider upside-down triangle with black yarn.

Mouth:

Embroider a wide curve under nose.
Add 6–7 vertical stitches across to form teeth.

🦴 Spine (Thicker Column)

With black yarn:

MR, 10 sc (10)
R2–30: sc around (10), stuffing lightly.

Vertebrae ridges:

With white yarn, surface stitch 7–8 horizontal bars down spine for vertebra look.

🦴 Ribcage

Ribs (14 pieces = 7 pairs):
With white yarn:

Ch 20
R1: sc 7, hdc 5, dc 8 → curved arc
R2: ch 1, turn, sc BLO across
FO, shape slightly.

Sternum:

Ch 5, sc across
R2–6: sc rows
FO and sew vertically at chest center.

Assembly:

Sew ribs in 7 pairs along each side of spine.
Angle outward and tack down outer arc.
Attach each rib front to sternum.

🦴 Pelvis

MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–7: sc around (24)
Ch 6, skip 6 sts, sc around → creates pelvic hole
R8–9: sc around, FO.
Lightly stuff.

Pelvic Bridge:

Ch 8, sc back (7), FO.
Sew across center of pelvis to divide into two holes.

🦴 Arms (x2)

Upper Arm:

MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–10: sc around (12), FO.

Elbow Joint:

MR, 6 sc
R2–4: sc around (6), FO.

Lower Arm:

MR, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–9: sc around (9), FO.

Hands & Fingers:
Palm: MR, 6 sc → R2: inc x6 (12), R3: sc around (12), FO.
Fingers:

3 short fingers: ch 8, sc back (7).
1 long finger: ch 11, sc back (10).
Thumb: ch 9, sc back (8).
Insert pipe cleaner before sewing. Attach 4 fingers + thumb to palm.

🦴 Legs (x2)

Upper Thigh:

MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–8: sc around (12), FO.

Knee Joint:

MR, 6 sc
R2–3: sc around (6), FO.

Shin Bone:

MR, 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–15: sc around (9) → longer shin
FO.

Feet:

MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
Flatten slightly, FO.

✅ Assembly

Sew skull onto top of spine.
Attach pelvis at base of spine.
Sew ribs to spine in pairs, then anchor to sternum.
Attach arms at ribcage sides.
Sew legs to pelvis.
Add clavicle stitches across shoulders and patella stitches on knees.
Pose fingers with wire if desired.

🎃 Finishing Touches

Outline sockets and rib edges with black yarn.
Mount skeleton on a base for display.
Pose arms and hands for extra personality.

🦴 Final Words

This advanced amigurumi skeleton looks so close to real bone structure, it’ll be the centerpiece of your spooky collection! If you enjoy anatomical builds or Halloween decor, this project is a showstopper.

💀 May your yarn be spooky and your stitches never slip!

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