Welcome to the darkly enchanting world of amigurumi! 🖤✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Gothic Doll—a beautifully eerie and stylish creation perfect for gothic aesthetics, Halloween lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and dramatic plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up unique characters, experimenting with intricate details, or simply want to add a hauntingly elegant gothic doll to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with flowing black attire, delicate lace accents, and a touch of mysterious charm! 🦇
This design embraces deep tones, intricate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a moody and captivating presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Gothic Doll turns out just right—ready to add a touch of gothic beauty to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks and let’s stitch up a stunning gothic doll! 🖤
🖤 Amigurumi Gothic Doll Crochet Pattern
Embrace the charm of the spooky and sweet with this Amigurumi Gothic Doll! Dressed in her iconic black dress with a crisp white collar and matching shoes, this doll makes a perfect gift for lovers of gothic aesthetics or fans of classic characters. Her expressive brows and flowing black yarn hair add to her moody yet adorable personality. 💀🪄🧶
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, shaping, clothing assembly, and yarn hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–13 inches (28–33 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
- Skin tone (head, arms, legs)
- Black (hair, dress, shoes)
- White (collar, socks, buttons)
- Crochet hook (2.5–3.5 mm)
- 10 mm safety eyes or black buttons
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Black embroidery thread (for eyebrows and mouth)
- Optional: felt for backing collar or adding face details
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
Use skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, spaced 6 stitches apart
– Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Embroider brows and a small straight mouth with black thread.
💇 Hair
Use black yarn.
Cut 40–60 strands approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) long. Attach strand by strand using a lark’s head knot around a central part line.
- Style hair by dividing and lightly curling strands.
- Tie or leave free-flowing for a gothic vibe.
- Optional: lightly mist with water and shape for defined waves.
🧍 Body
Start with skin tone:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24)
Switch to black for dress:
9–18. sc around (24) - (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
20–25. sc around (30)
– Stuff body and FO.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with white for socks:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to black for shoes:
5–6. sc around (12) - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly and FO.
Sew both legs to base of the body. Embroider white strap across top of each shoe.
🦶 Arms (Make 2)
Use skin tone:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
Switch to black for sleeve:
7–10. sc around (12) - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly and FO. Sew to body sides.
👗 Skirt (Worked Separately)
Use black yarn:
- ch 40 and join to form ring
- sc around (40)
- (4 sc, inc) x8 (48)
- (5 sc, inc) x8 (56)
5–10. sc around (56)
FO and sew around the waist.
🤍 Collar
Use white yarn:
- ch 16
- sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (15)
- ch 1, turn, dec, 11 sc, dec (13)
- ch 1, turn, dec, 9 sc, dec (11)
- ch 1, turn, sc across (11)
FO and shape into rounded collar ends. Attach around neck.
🧷 Buttons (Optional)
Sew 2–3 white yarn buttons on the front of the dress. You can crochet tiny circles or use felt/fabric buttons.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Shape hair and trim ends if needed
- Use light blush or thread for cheeks
- Add a tiny bat or spider applique for extra spooky flair
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add lace trim to collar or hemline
- Use gray yarn for a more ghostly version
- Stitch her a tiny stuffed animal companion (black cat, raven, etc.)
This gothic girl is equal parts spooky and sweet, perfect for a Halloween decoration or a quirky handmade gift! 🕷️🖤🎀
