Meet the Amigurumi Grim Reaper, a spooky-sweet crochet creation that’s more charming than chilling! 💀🧶 With his soft round skull, deep black eye sockets, and long pointed teeth, this little reaper brings a playful twist to the traditionally eerie figure. Wrapped in a dramatic hooded cloak with striking red lining and clutching a cute green-and-red “soul orb” between his bony fingers, he’s the perfect blend of gothic flair and handmade whimsy.
Designed to sit perfectly on a shelf or stool, this pint-sized reaper makes a delightful addition to Halloween décor, fantasy-themed displays, or quirky gift collections. Whether you’re a fan of spooky-cute crafts or just love stitching up unique characters, the Amigurumi Grim Reaper is a joyful way to crochet a little mischief, mystery, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🌑
💀 Amigurumi Grim Reaper Crochet Pattern
This cute-creepy Grim Reaper features a deep hood, red cloak lining, bony hands, and a chunky soul orb. He’s spooky, soft, and perfect for Halloween shelves, gothic décor, or anyone who loves adorable dark-themed amigurumi. 🖤✨
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, sewn pieces, and constructing a deep lined hood.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 23–25 cm (9–10 in) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK Yarn:
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⚫ Black – 60–70 g (body, legs, cloak, hood)
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🤍 Bone/off-white – 25–30 g (skull, teeth, hands)
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❤️ Dark red – 20–25 g (cloak lining & hood trim)
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💚 Olive green – 10 g (orb)
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🔥 Warm red – 5 g (orb center)
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Crochet hook 2.5–3.0 mm
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Fiberfill stuffing
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10–12 mm safety eyes OR black felt
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Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
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Optional: fabric glue for face details
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
💀 Skull
Yarn: bone/off-white
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
R6–12: sc around (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
R15: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
Stuff firmly.
R16: dec ×6 → 6
FO and close.
👁 Eye Sockets & Nose
Cut two black felt eye patches, asymmetrical and irregular like in the photo.
Cut a small triangular/narrow nose shape.
Attach between R7–10.
🦷 Teeth (Make 6)
Each tooth:
Ch 5
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc
FO.
Sew 6 teeth in a curved arc under the skull.
🖤 Body
Yarn: black
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5–12: sc around (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
R14–15: sc around (18)
FO, stuff, and sew skull on top.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Yarn: black
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5–7: sc around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
R9: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
R10: dec ×6 → 6
Stuff firmly.
FO and sew legs at body base for seated pose.
✋ Hands & Arms
🦴 Fingers (Make 6)
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2–5: sc around (4)
FO.
🦴 Palms (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 → 9
R3–4: sc (9)
FO.
Attach 3 fingers to each palm, curling them inward.
🖤 Upper Arms (Make 2)
Yarn: black
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2–5: sc around (6)
FO and lightly stuff.
💚❤️ Soul Orb
Outer Green Lobes (Make 3)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3–4: sc (12)
R5: (2 sc, dec) ×3 → 9
FO, stuff lightly.
Inner Red Core
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 → 9
R3: sc (9)
FO and stuff.
Sew the red center to one lobe, then attach other lobes to form a tri-cluster.
🧥 Cloak (Outer Layer)
Yarn: black
Ch 60
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch → 59
Rows 2–6: sc across
Widen drape:
Row 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat → ~69
Row 8: sc across
Row 9: (6 sc, inc) repeat → ~79
Row 10: sc across
FO.
❤️ Cloak Lining
Yarn: dark red
Repeat the cloak but stop after Row 8 so the lining is slightly smaller.
Sew lining neatly inside black cloak so red peeks around all edges.
🧛 Deep Hood With Face Opening
This hood matches the photo exactly.
Yarn: black
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
R7–16: sc around (36) ← gives the deep hood
Back panel shaping:
R17: ch 1, turn, sc 28
R18: ch 1, turn, sc 28
R19: ch 1, turn, sc 28
FO.
Fold the back panel and sew into a hood shape.
(Optional) Add a red trim around face opening for the dark red accent seen in the photo.
🪡 Assembly
🧥 Attach Cloak
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Wrap cloak around the back of the body.
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Sew the top edge of cloak to back of neck and shoulders.
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Leave the front open to show the red lining.
🧛 Attach Hood
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Place hood so it sits low on the skull, almost touching top of eye sockets.
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Sew hood to cloak’s upper edge and lightly to the sides of the skull.
✋ Attach Arms & Orb
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Sew upper arms to body sides.
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Attach palms with curled fingers so they hold the orb at chest level.
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Stitch orb securely between the hands.
🦵 Final Adjustments
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Shape hood rim and teeth.
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Confirm the reaper sits evenly.
🖤 Your Grim Reaper Is Complete!
Cute, spooky, and full of personality, your amigurumi reaper is ready to add a gothic charm to your home. Whether he’s holding a heart, soul orb, or tiny pumpkin, he’s guaranteed to steal hearts—not souls! 💀🖤🌙
