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The Zombie Amigurumi is a perfect project for Halloween or for fans of the spooky and fun side of crochet. With its wide eyes, tattered clothes, and adorable yet eerie appearance, this amigurumi is sure to stand out in your collection.
How to Make Your Own Zombie Amigurumi
Creating your own Zombie Amigurumi requires simple crochet techniques, and you can add your personal touch with accessories like a beanie hat or torn clothing to capture the classic zombie look. This delightful and creepy Zombie Amigurumi is an excellent way to get into the Halloween spirit and makes a great handmade gift for lovers of quirky crochet projects!
Materials:
- Green yarn (for the zombie’s skin)
- Black, white, and red yarn (for the eyes and mouth)
- Dark green yarn (for the jacket)
- Blue yarn (for the pants)
- Black yarn (for shoes)
- Purple and pink yarn (for the beanie)
- Small scraps of red yarn (for scars and details)
- 10-12mm safety eyes (or you can crochet the eyes)
- Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
- Yarn needle
- 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 (Green 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 5-12: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, spaced evenly.
- Round 13: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
- Begin stuffing the head with fiberfill.
- Round 14: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 15: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Body (Blue Yarn for Pants, Green Yarn for Body):
- Round 1: Make a MR with blue yarn, 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)
- Switch to green yarn for the upper body.
- Rounds 7-12: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
- Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill.
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 14: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Green Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Rounds 3-8: 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, Blue Yarn for Pants):
- Round 1: With black yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Switch to blue yarn for the pants.
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Lightly stuff the legs.
- FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Jacket (Dark Green Yarn):
- Row 1: Ch 30 (or adjust for your zombie’s body size).
- Row 2: Starting from the second ch, sc in each stitch across. (29 sts)
- Rows 3-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across.
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the jacket around the body and sew it in place. You can leave it open in the front for a ragged zombie look.
Beanie (Purple Yarn for Hat, Pink Yarn for Trim):
- Round 1: With purple yarn, 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)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-8: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Switch to pink yarn for the trim.
- Round 9: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the beanie to the top of the zombie’s head. Optionally, add a small yarn pompom on top for extra detail.
Mouth and Scars (Black, White, and Red Yarn):
- Mouth: With black yarn, embroider a wide, jagged smile on the face, or use a small piece of black felt.
- Teeth: Use white yarn to add a few crooked stitches for teeth along the mouth.
- Scars: Use red yarn to add small “X” shaped stitches on the head and body to represent scars or zombie wounds.
Assembly:
- Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
- Arms and Legs: Attach the arms to the sides of the body and the legs to the bottom.
- Jacket: Attach the jacket around the body, leaving it open or sewing it in place.
- Beanie: Attach the beanie to the top of the head.
- Face Details: Use black, white, and red yarn to create the facial features and scars.
Final Touches:
- Ensure all parts are securely sewn and adjust stuffing as needed.
- Add extra details such as torn edges on the jacket or facial expressions for a more customized look.
Congratulations! Your Zombie Amigurumi is now complete. This adorable yet spooky creation is perfect for Halloween or as a fun addition to your amigurumi collection!