Welcome to the crypt-tastic world of horror amigurumi! 💀✨ Tonight, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Crypt Keeper—Tales from the Crypt’s ghoulish host in delightfully creepy yarn form! Whether you’re a horror enthusiast, love crafting spooky characters, or simply want to add some macabre charm to your collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own undead storyteller with his rotting grin, tattered hooded robe, and bony fingers ready to spin some yarn… I mean tales!
This design blends eerie details with playful horror vibes! 🧶🕯️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you create his exposed jawbone, tattered robe with cobweb textures, and optional poseable arms for maximum storytelling drama. Perfect for display, Halloween decor, or keeping watch over your darkest crochet projects! So grab your hooks, pick out grays and decayed greens, and let’s crochet a keeper who’s dying to meet you! ✨
🧙♂️ Amigurumi Crypt Keeper – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a tiny touch of dark magic to your amigurumi collection with this adorable Crypt Keeper! With its oversized wizard hat and hauntingly cute cloak, this ghostly little friend is perfect for Halloween decor or fantasy lovers of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and sewing pieces together.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 15 cm (6 inches) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK yarn in:
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Off-white (Body)
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Purple (Hat & Cloak)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Black embroidery thread or yarn (for mouth)
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12 mm safety eyes (2)
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Yarn needle
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Polyester fiberfill
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten off
🧼 Body (Off-White)
Work in continuous rounds.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
16–20. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff and FO.
🧙 Wizard Hat (Purple)
Worked from the tip down.
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
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sc around (8)
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(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
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sc around (10)
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(4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(5 sc, inc) x2 (14)
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(6 sc, inc) x2 (16)
12–14. sc around (16) -
FLO: (1 sc, inc) x8 (24) – brim
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sc around (24)
FO and stuff lightly.
🧥 Cloak (Purple)
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ch 31
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (30)
3–6. ch 1, turn, sc across (30) -
ch 1, turn, dec, sc to last 2 st, dec (28)
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Repeat row 7 (26)
9–10. sc evenly around the rectangle to create a clean edge, sl st to join, FO.
Wrap around body like a shawl. Sew front sides slightly inward to “close” the cloak.
🖐 Arms (Make 2 – Off-White and Purple)
Start with off-white (hand):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Change to purple (sleeves):
5–7. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly and FO, leaving long tail to sew.
👁 Eyes & Mouth
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Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10 of the body, spaced 6 stitches apart.
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Embroider a straight, small stitched mouth using black thread or yarn just below the eyes.
✂️ Assembly
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Sew the arms to the sides of the body at shoulder height.
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Attach the cloak in place and tack to the arms if desired.
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Place the wizard hat atop the head slightly off-center and secure with a few stitches.
💬 Final Touches
Add mystical personality with a sparkle in the eyes or tiny potion accessories! This Crypt Keeper is perfect for gifting or guarding your yarn stash with spooky style.
🪄 Whether you’re conjuring up spooky-season decor or just love a bit of magical whimsy, this tiny Crypt Keeper will bring a smile to your hook-loving heart.
🧙♂️ Don’t forget to customize the colors or even add a tiny staff or spellbook for extra personality!
🧶 Happy stitching, and may your yarn be tangle-free and your stitches perfectly spooky!
