The Witch Amigurumi on Pumpkin is a delightful crochet creation, perfect for the Halloween season. With her whimsical hat, tiny spellbook, and cozy pumpkin seat, this little witch is both cute and festive, making it an ideal decoration for Halloween.
How to Make Your Own Witch Amigurumi on Pumpkin
Crafting your own Witch Amigurumi on Pumpkin involves basic crochet techniques, allowing you to create a unique piece by customizing details like the broom, hat, and pumpkin. This is a fun project that will add a magical touch to your holiday décor. This lovely Witch Amigurumi on Pumpkin is a fantastic handmade decoration for Halloween or a unique gift for crochet lovers who appreciate seasonal crafts!
Materials:
- Beige yarn (for the witch’s face and hands)
- Black yarn (for the shoes)
- Dark purple yarn (for the hat and dress)
- Orange yarn (for the pumpkin)
- Brown yarn (for the broom handle and spellbook)
- Green yarn (for the pumpkin stem)
- Grey yarn (for the hair)
- Small black beads or safety eyes (6-8mm) for eyes
- Black and pink embroidery thread (for facial details)
- Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
- Yarn needle
- Keychain ring (optional)
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (depending on your yarn size)
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
Head (Beige Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, spaced evenly.
- Round 11: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 12: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Begin stuffing the head with fiberfill.
- Round 13: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Body (Dark Purple Yarn for Dress):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rounds 4-8: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
- Round 9: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill.
- Round 10: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige Yarn for Hands, Dark Purple Yarn for Sleeves):
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Switch to dark purple yarn for the sleeves.
- Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Lightly stuff the arms.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2 – Black Yarn for Shoes, Dark Purple Yarn for Dress):
- Round 1: With black yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Switch to dark purple yarn for the dress.
- Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Lightly stuff the legs.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Witch Hat (Dark Purple Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 4 sc in the ring. (4 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (8 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (16 sts)
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc repeat around. (20 sts)
- Rounds 6-8: Sc in each stitch around. (20 sts)
- Round 9: 4 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 10: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the hat to the top of the witch’s head.
Pumpkin (Orange Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rounds 4-6: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
- Round 7: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 8: Dec repeat around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail. Stuff lightly and close the hole.
- With a long piece of orange yarn, wrap around the pumpkin from top to bottom several times, creating grooves to give it a realistic pumpkin shape. Tie off securely.
Pumpkin Stem (Green Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 4 sc in the ring. (4 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (4 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail. Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Broom (Brown Yarn):
- Broomstick: Ch 10, sc in each chain. FO.
- Broom Bristles: Cut several pieces of brown yarn (about 3-4 inches each). Fold each in half, and tie them securely around one end of the broomstick. Trim to desired length.
- Attach the broom to one of the witch’s hands or position it next to her.
Hair (Grey Yarn):
- Cut several strands of grey yarn (about 6-8 inches each).
- Attach each strand to the head by pulling the yarn through and securing in a knot.
- Style the hair and trim as desired.
Assembly:
- Head to Body: Sew the head securely onto the body.
- Arms and Legs: Attach the arms to the sides and legs to the bottom of the body.
- Hat: Attach the hat to the top of the head.
- Pumpkin: Position the witch on top of the pumpkin and secure in place if desired.
- Face Details: Embroider small eyes, mouth, and cheeks with black and pink thread.
Final Touches:
- Make sure all parts are securely sewn, and adjust stuffing as needed.
- Shape and arrange the details as desired.
Congratulations! Your Witch Amigurumi on Pumpkin is now complete. This cute Halloween decoration is perfect as a centerpiece, a gift, or a fun seasonal decoration for your home!