Step into the world of spooky charm with this Amigurumi Jack Skellington crochet pattern! 🎃✨ With his signature pinstripe suit, skeletal grin, and mischievous personality, this design brings The Nightmare Before Christmas’s Pumpkin King to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween décor, a Tim Burton fan, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, outfit embellishments, and even tiny accessories to enhance Jack’s eerie elegance. Choose classic black and white for an authentic look or experiment with bold hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a spooky setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Jack Skellington is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this iconic skeleton to life—one stitch at a time! 🦴✨🧶
🎃 Jack Skellington Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
A spooky yet stylish Halloween favorite! This Jack Skellington doll features his signature bony limbs, stitched grin, and bat bow tie, perfect for Halloween décor or gifting.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, fine details, and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall with worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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White (head, hands, and arms)
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Black (legs, feet, suit, bow tie)
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Thin black & white striped fabric (or use black yarn for faux stripes)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Safety eyes (optional) or black yarn for embroidery
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Felt (optional for bat bow tie)
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Embroidery needle & black thread
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
☠️ Head (White)
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(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)
Stuff firmly and FO.
Facial features:
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Eyes: Embroider or felt large teardrop shapes in black
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Nostrils: Two small vertical lines
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Smile: Stitch a curved mouth with vertical stitches for teeth marks
🧍 Body (Black or Striped Yarn)
Use black yarn or attach thin white surface slip stitches or fabric later.
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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)
5–10. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
12–14. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6) → top of shoe
Switch to striped yarn or black:
6–18. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly
FO, leave long tail to sew
🧦 Feet (Black – Optional separate)
Make oval:
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ch 5, sc 3, 3 sc in last, rotate and sc down other side, 3 sc in end → 10
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inc around to 14
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sc around
FO and sew to bottom of leg
💪 Arms (Make 2 – White)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–15. sc around (9)
FO and stuff lightly
Bend gently at elbow when attaching
✋ Hands (White)
Optional shaping:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Add a few stitches for 4 fingers using chain 3, sl st back.
Sew to arms.
🦴 Neck Collar / Shirt Front (White triangle)
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ch 7
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sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc
Shape into pointed triangle, sew to center of chest
🦇 Bat Bow Tie (Black Felt or Yarn)
Yarn version:
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ch 12
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sc 2 rows
FO and cinch in center
Create bat “wings” with ch 6 loops from each side, sl st back
Sew under head
🧵 Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms to shoulder sides
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Attach legs sitting or dangling
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Add suit stripes with white yarn (or stitch on thin white fabric strips)
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Sew on bat bow tie
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Finish facial embroidery with bold black stitching
🎃 Your spooky and dapper Amigurumi Jack Skellington is ready to take over Halloween Town and your crochet shelf!
