Embrace the mysterious and the adorable with the Amigurumi Mothman, a legendary cryptid reimagined in cuddly crochet form! 🧶👀 With its fuzzy body, wide red eyes, and soft little wings, this creature of folklore is more sweet than spooky—perfect for fans of the paranormal, lovers of quirky designs, or anyone who enjoys stitching up something delightfully unexpected. Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a fellow cryptid enthusiast, Mothman is sure to spark curiosity and smiles.
Ideal for crocheters who enjoy character-rich projects and playful details, this pattern invites you to experiment with textures, moody hues, and embroidered accents that bring your Mothman to life. Add a tiny scarf, pose it with other mythical friends, or customize its expression for extra charm. The Amigurumi Mothman is a fun and whimsical way to stitch up mystery—one legendary loop at a time! 🌙🧵
👁️🦋 Amigurumi Mothman Crochet Pattern
The mysterious Mothman has flown off the folklore pages and into your craft basket! With oversized glowing red eyes, shaggy neck fluff, wide black wings, and striped antennae, this amigurumi cryptid is the perfect mix of spooky and cute. Whether you want a Halloween mascot or a year-round guardian cryptid, this plush will steal hearts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires sewing parts, fringe work, and shaping wings and antennae.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall when using super bulky yarn and a 6.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Super bulky yarn in:
- Dark Grey (Head, body, arms, legs)
- Black (Wings, antennae)
- Red (Eye discs)
- Dark Grey/Blue (Neck ruff fringe)
- Small amount of Black felt or yarn (eye centers, mouth)
- 6.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc two sts together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
🪡 Pattern Instructions
Head (Dark Grey)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around (36)
7–16. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) around (30)
- (3 sc, dec) around (24) → begin stuffing
- (2 sc, dec) around (18)
- (sc, dec) around (12)
- dec around (6) → FO, close.
Body (Dark Grey)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around (30)
6–14. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) around (24)
16–22. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) around (18) → stuff firmly
- (sc, dec) around (12) → FO, leave long tail for sewing to head.
Arms (Dark Grey, Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) around (9)
3–11. sc around (9)
Lightly stuff. FO, leave tail.
Legs (Dark Grey, Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
3–15. sc around (12) → longer legs than arms
Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail.
Wings (Black, Make 2 – Rounded Triangle Shape)
- Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next (2)
- ch 1, turn, inc, sc, inc (4)
- ch 1, turn, sc across (4)
- ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2, inc (6)
5–6. sc across (6) - inc, sc 4, inc (8)
8–10. sc across (8) - inc, sc 6, inc (10)
12–15. sc across (10) - sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog (8)
- sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog (6)
FO, leaving long tail.
👉 This gives a softly curved wing with rounded tip.
Antennae (Black with Red Stripes, Make 2)
- Ch 10.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (9).
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (9).
FO, leaving long tail.
👉 Embroider 3–4 horizontal stripes with red yarn across antenna.
Eyes (Red with Black Centers, Make 2)
Red Discs:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
FO, leaving tail.
Pupils (Black):
Cut small circles of felt OR crochet tiny discs (MR, 6 sc, sl st).
Sew or glue to center of red discs.
Neck Ruff (Dark Grey/Blue Fringe)
- Cut ~60 strands of yarn (4–5” each).
- Attach around neckline in 2–3 full rows using lark’s head knots.
- Trim evenly to create fluffy, full ruff.
Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms to sides and legs at bottom.
- Sew wings to back, angled outward.
- Attach antennae to top of head.
- Sew eyes to face, positioned low and wide.
- Embroider small zig-zag mouth.
- Fluff and trim ruff for neatness.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Slightly bend antennae for character.
- Add a tiny bit of blush under eyes with fabric paint or pastel.
- Pose wings open for display.
✅ Your Amigurumi Mothman is now complete! With oversized glowing red eyes, bold striped antennae, and a shaggy cryptid ruff, this handmade plush captures the spooky yet adorable essence of Mothman. Perfect for Halloween shelves, cryptid fans, or anyone who loves a little bit of mysterious charm.
