Welcome to the eerie and enchanting world of amigurumi! 🖤✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Possessed Doll—a hauntingly beautiful creation perfect for spooky décor, gothic collections, or adding a touch of mystery to your handmade lineup! 🕸️ Whether you love crafting eerie character dolls, enjoy making horror-inspired designs, or simply want to stitch up a chilling yet charming figure, this pattern will guide you through creating a uniquely detailed possessed doll with expressive, unsettling features! 🖤
This design embraces dark aesthetics, intricate textures, and eerie charm to bring an otherworldly presence to your crochet work! 🧶🕷️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your possessed doll turns out just right—ready to haunt shelves, star in mysterious tales, or become a treasured piece in your creepy-cute collection! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out faded, gothic hues, and let’s stitch up a doll that carries an air of mystery and enchantment! 🧵✨
🧟♀️ Amigurumi Possessed Doll Crochet Pattern
Bring a spooky charm to your amigurumi collection with this eerie yet adorable Possessed Doll! 👁️👁️ With her haunting red eyes, long black braids, and polka-dotted dress, she’s perfect for Halloween decor or horror-themed gifts. This pattern combines classic shaping with fun finishing touches to give her an unforgettable personality. 🖤🪑
🧶 Whether you’re crafting for a gothic friend or just love dolls with a twist, this project is a must-make. Her creepy-cute expression will make her a conversation starter wherever she sits!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, assembly, braiding yarn hair, and attaching safety eyes.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn (4):
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Skin tone (Main body)
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Black (Hair and shoes)
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White (Top of dress)
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Fabric or cotton yarn for polka-dotted skirt
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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18 mm red safety eyes with black pupils
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧍♀️ Head (Skin Tone Yarn)
Work in continuous rounds.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
7–15. 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)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, about 7 stitches apart
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💪 Body (Skin Tone Yarn)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
12–18. sc around (18)
FO, stuff and set aside.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Skin Tone and Black for Shoes)
With black yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to skin tone:
5–20. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew to bottom of body.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–12. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew to sides of body.
👗 Dress Bodice (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)
4–6. sc around (18)
FO and sew to top of body.
Skirt:
Use polka dot fabric (cut into a rectangle approx. 25 x 8 cm). Sew into a loop, gather one edge with running stitch, and attach it to the waist under the bodice.
🖤 Hair (Black Yarn)
Cut approx. 40–50 strands of 30 cm black yarn.
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Use latch-hook method across head
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Braid in sections and secure with small knots
Trim as needed for even ends.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider subtle eyebrows and a stitched nose using black thread.
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Adjust hair placement for symmetry.
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Position doll seated or standing with support.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a stitched mouth or fangs for a scarier look
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Use glow-in-the-dark safety eyes
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Create a matching haunted friend in different dress colors
This spooky cutie is perfect for year-round gothic decor or Halloween gifting. Add her to your creepy crochet collection! 🕸️🪡
