This charming Frankenstein crochet doll brings a spooky but sweet touch to your Halloween decor. Crafted in soft yarn with an expressive face, signature bolts, and a pumpkin bucket in hand, this amigurumi captures the iconic look of the famous monster in a cute and cuddly way. Its detailed design, from the stitched brow scar to the tiny jacket, makes it a perfect addition to any seasonal collection, gift basket, or key display on October nights.
This Frankenstein crochet doll is ideal for intermediate crocheters looking to add a festive flair to their handmade collection. Its compact size makes it a great option for table decor or Halloween giveaways. The pumpkin bucket accessory adds extra charm and can be customized in other spooky colors. Whether you’re making it as a decoration, toy, or collectible, this doll is guaranteed to delight both kids and adults.
Pattern Here
Final Size: approx. 14 cm (5.5 inches) tall
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet Terms: US Terminology
Techniques Used: Magic ring, single crochet (sc), increase (inc), invisible decrease (dec), color change, surface embroidery, sewing parts.
Materials
- Yarn:
- Light green (skin): DK cotton or acrylic
- Black (hair, suit, shoes): DK weight
- Dark purple (shirt): DK weight
- Orange and green (pumpkin basket): DK cotton
- Pink (tongue – optional): DK
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Black embroidery thread (eyebrows and smile)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: 2 small silver beads (for bolts)
Head (with light green yarn)
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. 36 sc (6 rounds) - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, 6 sts apart
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
- (sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
Fasten off, weave in. Stuff firmly.
Hair Cap (with black yarn)
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–8. 36 sc
Fasten off, sew to the head. Embroider jagged edges using surface slip stitches if desired.
Body (start with purple)
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–8. 30 sc - Switch to black (jacket), 30 sc
10–13. 30 sc - (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly - (sc, dec) x6 [12]
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing
Legs (make 2 – with black yarn)
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- 12 sc
- (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
5–7. 9 sc
Stuff and sew to the body
Arms (make 2 – start with green)
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- 12 sc
- (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
5–8. 9 sc - Switch to black (jacket cuff), 9 sc
10–11. 9 sc
Stuff lightly and sew to body
Ears (make 2 – green)
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- (sc, inc) x3 [9]
- Fold flat and sew to sides of the head
Eyebrows, Mouth & Scar
- Embroider eyebrows above the eyes with black thread
- Stitch a curved smile between rounds 7–9
- Use purple or black yarn to embroider a little scar on the forehead
Bolts (optional, or use small silver beads)
- Sew small silver beads to each side of the neck
- OR: crochet 4 sc in magic ring and do 3–4 rows, stuff lightly and attach
Pumpkin Basket (orange + green)
Pumpkin:
- Magic ring, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–5. 18 sc - (sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
Fasten off and stuff. Embroider eyes and mouth in black.
Green Stem:
Chain 4, sl st back
Sew to top of pumpkin.
Handle:
Chain 15, sew ends on each side of the pumpkin. Stitch to Frankenstein’s hand.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body
- Attach arms and legs securely
- Sew ears, embroider details
- Sew or glue hair cap
- Attach the bolts
- Add pumpkin basket
