Spooky & Sweet: Crochet Your Own Jack Skellington Amigurumi Pattern

Step into Halloween Town with your very own crocheted Jack Skellington! This detailed amigurumi pattern will guide you through creating the beloved Pumpkin King, perfect for fans of Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or searching for a unique handmade gift, this charming figure is sure to bring a smile to any face.

Crafting the Pumpkin King: A Timeless Amigurumi Project

Bring the iconic charm of Jack Skellington to life with this engaging crochet pattern. Crafting this amigurumi is not just about making a doll; it’s about capturing the spirit of a classic character and creating a cherished item that celebrates the magic of both Halloween and Christmas. It’s a fantastic project for intermediate crocheters looking to add a touch of whimsy to their collection.

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Crochet Pattern: Spooky & Sweet: Crochet Your Own Jack Skellington Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

White worsted weight yarn
Black worsted weight yarn
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten off
BLO: Back Loop Only
st(s): stitch(es)
R: Round

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.

Head (White Yarn)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8-R16: sc in each st around (42)
R17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
R20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R21: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R22: dec in each st around (6)
FO, leave a long tail, weave through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Hide tail.

Body (Black Yarn)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R18: sc in each st around (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing the body.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – White & Black Yarn)

Cuff (White Yarn)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-R3: sc in each st around (6)
Change to Black Yarn.
Arm (Black Yarn)
R4: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R5-R13: sc in each st around (9)
Stuff lightly.
R14: Flatten the opening and sc across through both layers to close (4 sc).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 – Black Yarn)

Foot
R1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: 2 sc, inc (10)
R2: inc, 2 sc, inc x3, 2 sc, inc x2 (16)
R3: sc in BLO in each st around (16)
R4-R5: sc in each st around (16)
R6: 4 sc, dec x4, 4 sc (12)
R7: sc in each st around (12)
Leg
R8-R19: sc in each st around (12)
Stuff lightly.
R20: Flatten the opening and sc across through both layers to close (5 sc).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Bow Tie (Black Yarn)

Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch (5 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat for 3 more rows (4 rows total).
FO, leave a long tail. Pinch the center of the rectangle and wrap the tail around several times to create the bow shape. Secure.

Assembly and Details

Attach Head and Body: Sew the head to the body using the tail from the body.
Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Attach Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Face Details: Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two oval shapes for the eyes and a long, thin smile with short vertical stitches for the mouth.
Suit Details (White Yarn): Using white yarn and a tapestry needle, surface slip stitch or embroider thin vertical stripes all over the black parts of the body, arms, and legs. Create the V-shaped lapels on the chest area by embroidering or surface slip stitching with black yarn.
Attach Bow Tie: Sew the black bow tie to the front of the neck.