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Stitch up some gothic charm with this Amigurumi Mavis from Hotel Transylvania crochet pattern! With her jet-black hair, quirky style, and sweet vampire grin, Mavis brings a playful twist to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for a fan of the spooky-fun film, decorating for Halloween, or simply love bringing animated characters to life in yarn, this doll is a fang-tastic way to celebrate personality and flair—one loop at a time. 🧶🦇🖤

Designed for detail and attitude, this pattern invites you to explore expressive features, bold colorwork, and fun extras like striped tights, bat accessories, or even a tiny backpack. Customize her outfit to reflect her signature look or add your own twist for extra flair. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade monster mash, this Mavis Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one stitch at a time! 💖✨🕸️

A handmade crochet doll with large blue eyes, black hair, and a black dress, standing in a hallway with arched windows and lit wall sconces. The doll also wears red and black striped stockings and red shoes.

🦇 Amigurumi Mavis from Hotel Transylvania Crochet Pattern

This goth-girl sweetheart from Hotel Transylvania comes to life in yarn form! Mavis is stylish, spooky, and oh-so-sweet. With her signature black dress and striped leggings, this amigurumi is a must-have for Halloween or movie lovers.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate

Includes shaping, color changes, and assembly of multiple small parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 30 cm (12”) tall

🧶 Materials

DK weight yarn:
- Skin: Pale pink or light peach
- Hair & dress: Black
- Leggings: Red and Black
- Boots: Red + Black (sole)
- Eyes: Blue, white, black, small bit of light blue for iris
Hook: 2.5–3 mm
Safety eyes or felt eyes (18–20 mm)
Embroidery thread: brown (brows), black (eyelashes, smile)
Stuffing
Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

🧵 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 (Skin tone)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–16. sc around [42]
(5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
dec x6 [6]
FO, close and weave in. Stuff firmly.

👃 NOSE

Use skin-tone yarn:

MR, 5 sc
sc around [5]
FO, leave a long tail.
Sew it centered between rounds 12–14. Lightly stuff before attaching.

👁️ FACIAL EMBROIDERY & EYES

Eyes: Use safety eyes or layered felt circles (white → blue → black) ~2 cm wide
- Place between R10–12, spaced ~6 sts apart
Brows: Embroider angled dark brown lines over eyes
Eyelashes: Add 3 black lashes above and below each eye
Mouth: Small stitched smile under nose
Add light blush to cheeks with soft pink pastel or blush

👂 EARS (Make 2 – Skin tone)

MR, 4 sc
(sc, inc) x2 [6]
sc around [6]
FO, flatten slightly and shape into subtle elf-pointed tips.
Sew on sides of head at R9–11.

🦱 HAIR (Black Yarn)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–14. sc around [42]
FO and pin to head like a wig cap.

Fringe & Strands:

Chain lengths (15–25 ch) and surface slip stitch to attach.
For bangs: Cut short black strands and latch hook in triangle pattern.
For curls: Use short chains (ch 15, sc back) and sew to sides.

🖐 ARMS (Make 2 – Skin + Dress)

Start with skin:

MR, 6 sc
inc x2, sc 4 [8]
3–5. sc [8]
Switch to black (sleeve):
6–14. sc [8]
FO. Do not stuff arms tightly.

Optional: Embroider 3 tiny vertical stitches on hands for fingers.

🖤 BODY (Start with skin, then dress)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–7. sc around [30]
Switch to black (dress):
8–15. sc [30]
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
sc [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
20–22. sc [12]
FO and stuff firmly.
Sew arms to sides of torso.
Sew head to body securely.

🖤 SKIRT EXTENSION

Join black yarn to FLO of Round 8.

sc in each st around [30]
2–5. sc around to lengthen skirt [30]
FO and weave in. Optional: Slight increase each row for flare.

🦵 LEGS (Make 2 – Red and Black Stripes)

Start with red:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 [12]
3–4. sc [12]
Switch to black
5–20. Alternate 2 rows black, 2 rows red for striping
(you can surface stitch tiny red hearts later if desired)
21–24. Black sc [12]
FO. Stuff lightly. Sew legs to underside of body.

👢 BOOTS (Red + Black Sole)

Sole (Black)

ch 6, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, rotate, sc 3, 2 sc in last [12]
inc around heel, sc sides, inc around toe [16]
FO.

Boot Top (Red)
Join red to sole, sc in BLO around
Next 3–4 rounds: sc [16]
Last round: ch 2, sc around to form slight ruffle
FO. Sew to bottom of legs.

🧷 FINAL ASSEMBLY

Attach head to body using reinforced yarn tail
Sew ears at sides of head
Stitch arms to body (slightly forward facing)
Add boots to feet
Attach hair wig and stitch down if needed
Shape hair fringe & curls

🎉 Done!

You now have your very own spooky-cute Amigurumi Mavis doll! Pair her with Dracula to complete the Hotel Transylvania family. She’s a perfect companion for Halloween or a special gift for fans.

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