Amigurumi Wraith – FREE Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Wraith – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Step into the realm of mystery and folklore with this Amigurumi Wraith crochet pattern! Whether you’re inspired by eerie legends or simply love crafting hauntingly beautiful creatures, this free pattern lets you stitch up a spectral figure full of ethereal charm. With flowing, tattered robes and a shadowy presence, this ghostly wraith is perfect for adding a touch of spooky elegance to your collection. Whether displayed as part of a themed decor, used as a unique keepsake, or gifted to a fellow fan of the supernatural, this little phantom is sure to captivate!

Designed for creativity and customization, this pattern allows you to play with eerie color gradients, wispy textures, and dramatic embellishments to bring your wraith to life. Add glowing embroidery for an otherworldly aura, delicate lace for a spectral effect, or tiny chains for an ominous touch! Whether you craft a lone wandering spirit or an entire ghostly gathering, this amigurumi creation is a perfect blend of haunting and handmade magic. So grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s weave a legend from the shadows—one stitch at a time! 👻🧶✨

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👁️ Amigurumi Wraith Crochet Pattern

Bring a haunting figure to life with this mysterious Wraith! With its deep hood, eerie alien eyes, and flowing ruffled cloak, this crochet project makes a dramatic handmade decoration for fantasy or Halloween displays.


✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – includes shaping, ruffles, cloak increases, and hood assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.


🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Gray (head, hands)

    • Burgundy / maroon (cloak and hood)

    • Black & white thread or felt (eyes)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

  • Optional: sparkle thread for edging, or glow-in-the-dark yarn accents


🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc two together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FLO – Front Loop Only

  • FO – Fasten Off


🧩 Pattern Instructions

👽 Head (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  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)
    7–15. sc around (36)
    👉 Leave front surface clear for embroidered or felt eyes – slanted black almond shapes with a small white highlight.

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

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

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

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

  11. dec x6 (6) – FO, close, stuff firmly.


🧤 Hands (Make 2 – Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
    2–4. sc around (6)
    Stuff lightly, FO.
    👉 Sew just inside the cloak front opening so they peek out subtly.


🧥 Cloak (Worked in the round – Burgundy/Maroon)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  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)
    7–20. sc around (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. sc around (42)

  9. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    24–28. sc around (48)
    👉 This creates a gradual flared cloak that drapes naturally.

Ruffled Edging:
Attach yarn at cloak bottom. (sc, ch 2) in each st around for wavy edge.
Repeat along cloak front opening if you want extra drama.


🎀 Front Ruffles (Optional, for extra texture)

Ch 40, work 2 sc in each ch (80).
Row 2: 2 sc in each st (160). FO.
Make 2 and sew vertically down each front edge.


🧢 Hood (Burgundy/Maroon)

  1. Ch 36, turn
    2–18. sc across, ch 1, turn (35)

  2. inc at both ends (37)
    20–25. sc across (37)
    👉 Fold in half lengthwise, seam across top.
    FO and sew around head opening.
    ➡️ The extra width/depth gives the oversized drape that shadows the face.


👁️ Eyes

  • Felt option: Cut 2 black almond shapes, sew or glue onto face, add tiny white stitched highlight.

  • Embroidery option: Satin stitch elongated black eyes with a single white stitch highlight.


✂️ Assembly

  1. Sew head securely inside cloak neckline.

  2. Position hands inside front opening and stitch firmly.

  3. Sew cloak around shoulders and drape naturally.

  4. Attach hood around head, folding forward for dramatic shadow.

  5. Add front ruffles if desired.


💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for eye highlights.

  • Add sparkly yarn to cloak edging for a magical aura.

  • Crochet a small staff or orb accessory for extra mystique.


🌌 Final Touch

Your Wraith is complete – a cloaked, watchful figure with shadowed eyes and flowing robes. Perfect for Halloween, fantasy roleplay displays, or guarding your yarn stash in haunting style. 👁️🪐


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