Embrace the spooky charm of crochet with this Amigurumi Coffin with Skeleton pattern! ⚰️💀✨ With its eerie yet adorable design, this project brings a playful twist to classic Halloween and gothic-inspired creations. Whether you’re crafting for seasonal décor, a quirky gift, or simply love character-driven amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in coffin details, skeleton features, and even tiny accessories like a miniature candle or a bat companion to enhance its eerie personality. Choose deep blacks and grays for a traditional gothic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a spooky setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi coffin with skeleton is sure to enchant. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this hauntingly cute creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
⚰️ Amigurumi Coffin with Skeleton Crochet Pattern
Bring a spooky touch to your Halloween décor with this eerie but charming Amigurumi Coffin and Skeleton set! Featuring a cuddly skeleton posed in a plush coffin, this project is perfect for seasonal displays or gothic crochet lovers. 💀🧶
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and embroidery for the skeleton bones.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Burgundy or Dark Red (coffin body)
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Black (coffin base and skeleton shadow)
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White (skeleton)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Cardboard (optional, for coffin shape structure)
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
⚰️ Coffin Body (Front Shell)
With burgundy yarn:
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ch 10
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, ch 1, turn
3–40. sc across (9), ch 1, turn
Shape sides with sc increases until trapezoid form is achieved (approx. 15 rows wider at top than base)
Work around with single crochet border
FO and set aside
⚰️ Coffin Back (Base Panel)
With black yarn:
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Repeat front panel steps
Optional: Insert cardboard cutout slightly smaller than back panel for rigidity
FO and weave in ends
⚰️ Coffin Side Walls
With burgundy yarn:
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ch 6
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sc rows to match perimeter of coffin shape (approx. 90–100 rows depending on your panel size)
Join edges to form a loop
Sew or sc to front panel first, then attach back panel
Stuff lightly if desired for firmness
💀 Skeleton Skull
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
6–8. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
Face Details:
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Embroider eye sockets with black yarn
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Add a stitched nose and smile
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Optional: Use black felt circles for more definition
🦴 Skeleton Body (Flat Panels)
Work in white yarn, embroidery-style flat pieces:
Ribcage:
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ch 12, sc 11
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ch 1, turn, repeat for 5 rows
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Add thin vertical bars between rows to mimic ribs using surface crochet or chain embroidery
Arms & Legs (Make 2 each):
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ch 14, sl st across
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Surface crochet white bones or embroider
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Add small round hands and feet
Pelvis & Spine:
Use simple bone shapes with 3 round holes for pelvis
Spine can be represented with chain-stitched center line
Sew all pieces to black inner backing layer of the coffin in anatomical positions
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Secure skeleton pieces to black panel using invisible stitch
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Attach skull last and align top edge
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Stitch or glue final coffin to base
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Add any optional embellishments like spiders, nameplate, or cobwebs
This spooky but adorable Amigurumi Coffin & Skeleton is sure to become the star of your Halloween crochet collection. A fun mix of eerie and endearing! 🕷💀🧵
