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Amigurumi Walking Zombie – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Walking Zombie – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Are you ready to bring a touch of the undead to your crochet collection? This Amigurumi Walking Zombie pattern is perfect for adding a quirky, eerie charm to your handmade creations. With its mismatched limbs, textured stitches, and hauntingly adorable details, this little zombie is a fun challenge for intermediate crocheters who love experimenting with shaping and colorwork. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, a spooky decor project, or just want a zombie companion to brighten your day, this pattern will bring a playful twist to your amigurumi lineup!

Designed with creativity and character in mind, this amigurumi zombie captures all the creepy-cute vibes you love. The flexible arms and frayed stitches add personality, making each zombie unique in its own way. Customize with different yarn textures and color variations for a totally one-of-a-kind look! This FREE crochet pattern guides you step by step, ensuring you can crochet your very own adorable undead friend with ease. Grab your hook, summon your stitching magic, and let’s get crocheting! 🧶🧟‍♂️✨

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🧟‍♂️ Amigurumi Walking Zombie Crochet Pattern

This creepy-cute amigurumi zombie is shambling straight off your hook and into your Halloween collection! With ragged clothes, one wild eye, stitched-up scars, and lurching limbs, this handmade monster is the perfect blend of horror and huggable. 🧠🧵

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, limb construction, and detail embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 26–30 cm (10–12 inches) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Green (skin)

    • Gray (pants, hair)

    • Beige (shirt)

    • Burgundy/red (scars and stains)

    • White, yellow, and black (eyes)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 12 mm black safety eye (1)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

🧠 Head (Green)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)
    – Place 1 black safety eye between Rounds 10–11
    – Crochet or embroider the second “popped” eye (see Eyes section)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    – Stuff firmly

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🧓 Hair Patch (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around
    FO and sew to one side of the head in a ragged shape. Embroider edge “tears” if desired.

👕 Body (Green → Beige for Shirt)

Start with green:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–8. sc around (30)
    Switch to beige (shirt):
    9–16. sc around

  6. sc around with torn effect: randomly ch 3, skip 2 sts
    – Stuff body

  7. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    FO and sew to head.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Green and Beige)

Green part (hands to elbow):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–6. sc around

Beige torn sleeve:

7–10. sc around
– Optional: ch 3 gaps or skip stitches to create jagged ends
– Do not stuff tightly
FO and sew to upper body sides.

🖐 Hands (Make 2 – Green)

These hands are shaped as three stubby fingers at the end of each arm. You can make them as three tiny tubes attached together, or crochet them into the arm directly.

Option A: Attach Fingers Separately

Make 3 fingers per hand:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–3. sc around (5)
    FO first two, do not FO third.

Join:

  1. Join all 3 fingers by crocheting around them (approx. 15–18 sc)
    5–6. sc around to shape the palm
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to arm end.

Option B: Simpler Flat Claw (No Assembly)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around

  4. ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next – repeat x2 more for 3 small finger points
    FO, leave tail and sew to end of arm

✔ Recommendation

If you’re aiming for simplicity, Option B looks great and matches the creepy aesthetic!

👖 Legs (Make 2 – Green and Gray)

Green part (lower leg):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to gray (pants):
    6–12. sc around
    – Random sl sts or ch gaps for rips
    – Stuff lightly
    FO and sew to lower body.

🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Green)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    – Stuff firmly

  5. sc around (12)
    FO, flatten slightly, and sew to bottom of legs at slight angles to mimic a walking stance.

👁 Eyes and Face Details

  • Left Eye: 12 mm safety eye

  • Right Eye:

    • With white yarn: MR, 6 sc

    • With yellow yarn: stitch a small circle

    • With black yarn: embroider a dot pupil

    • Attach to head slightly popped out

Other Features:

  • Embroider scars and stitches across face and body with red/burgundy yarn

  • Mouth: stitch 3–4 black “teeth” or crooked smile

  • Optional: add a blood drip under mouth

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Weave in all ends securely

  • Angle arms slightly forward

  • Position legs for a lumbering pose

  • Add dirt, stitch, and blood effects with embroidery for realism

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add an optional detachable brain hat

  • Give him a sidekick zombie pet or pumpkin

  • Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for a spooky twist

This huggable horror is a total scream – perfect for Halloween lovers, spooky shelves, or a haunted gift basket! 🧶🧟‍♂️💀


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