Welcome to the delightfully spooky world of amigurumi! 🪦✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Tombstone—a quirky and eerie addition to Halloween décor, gothic collections, or any handcrafted display that embraces a mysterious aesthetic! 🎃 Whether you love crafting themed decorations, enjoy making unique seasonal accents, or simply want to stitch up a hauntingly fun piece, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully textured tombstone with carved details and a slightly aged look! 🖤
This design embraces playful gothic charm and structured stitches to bring your tombstone to life—perfect for setting the scene in spooky displays, pairing with ghostly amigurumi, or serving as a fun handmade gift for Halloween lovers! 🧶🕷️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Tombstone turns out just right—ready to add a little eerie elegance to your crochet collection! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out stone-gray tones, and let’s stitch up a hauntingly delightful amigurumi tombstone! ✨
🪦 Amigurumi Tombstone – “Rest in Peace” Crochet Pattern
Craft a spooky yet adorable addition to your Halloween décor with this Amigurumi Tombstone! 🧶 Perfect for haunted dioramas, eerie wreaths, or tabletop graveyards, this plush gravestone is stitched with the classic “REST IN PEACE” lettering and surrounded by soft crochet flowers for a whimsical touch. 💀🌸
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping and surface embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–15 cm (5–6 inches) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light gray (tombstone body)
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Black (lettering)
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Pink or purple (flowers)
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Green (grass base or optional edging)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyester stuffing
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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
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧱 Tombstone Panel (Make 2 – Light Gray)
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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)
5–12. sc around (24)
13–20. Work flat: ch 1, turn, 24 sc across (creates the flat bottom portion)
FO and weave in ends.
You should have a rounded rectangular tombstone shape.
🧵 Tombstone Edge (Side Panel – Light Gray)
Ch 40
Row 1: sc in each ch across (39)
Rows 2–3: sc in each st across (39)
FO. This will form the thickness between the two panels.
Sew the side strip evenly between both front and back pieces, stuffing lightly as you go.
✒️ Embroidered Text – “REST IN PEACE” (Black Yarn)
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Use surface slip stitch or chain-stitch embroidery.
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Center the lettering on the front panel before assembly or after light stuffing.
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Use pins to map the letter spacing for better alignment.
🌸 Flowers (Make 3–5 – Pink Yarn)
Basic Petals:
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st
Repeat 5–7 petals into MR
Pull tight, FO and sew at the tombstone base.
Optional: Add green felt or yarn leaves.
🌱 Optional Grass Base
Make a small oval or circle with green yarn.
Attach the tombstone by sewing its bottom securely to the grass patch.
Add a flower or mushroom applique for an extra spooky-cute touch.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Stuff gently to retain shape
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Weave in all ends securely
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Add decorative edging or cobweb stitching if desired
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add spooky names or dates instead of “RIP”
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Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for the lettering
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Make multiples for a haunted graveyard scene
This soft and spooky tombstone is a perfect little Halloween craft to bring creepy-cute vibes to your amigurumi world! 🧵👻
