This quirky Beetlejuice Amigurumi Crochet is a fun and spooky crochet project perfect for fans of the classic movie. With his signature black and white striped suit, wild hair, and iconic creepy smile, this doll is sure to stand out in any collection!
Crochet Your Own Beetlejuice Amigurumi Crochet Doll
Follow this detailed crochet pattern to create your own Beetlejuice doll. The mix of striped details, shaggy hair, and striking facial features makes this a perfect crochet project for movie lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike.
Yarn in cream, black, white, and gray (DK or sport weight)
Yarn for hair (gray or white, fluffy or textured yarn)
10mm safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
2.5 mm crochet hook
Black felt (for eye details)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Optional: wire for poseable limbs
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
Head
Using cream yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24)
Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30)
Round 6-11: Sc around (30)
Round 12: 3 sc, dec around (24)
Round 13: 2 sc, dec around (18)
Attach safety eyes and sew black felt circles around them for the iconic Beetlejuice eye look.
Round 14: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Round 15: Dec around (6)
Fasten off and stuff the head firmly.
Body
Using black and white yarn (for the striped suit):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24)
Continue alternating between black and white every two rows to create the striped effect.
Round 5-14: Sc around (24)
Round 15: 2 sc, dec around (18)
Round 16: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the body to the head. Stuff the body as you go.
Arms (Make 2)
Using cream yarn (for hands):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2-4: Sc around (6)
Switch to black and white yarn (for the striped sleeves).
Round 5-10: Alternate black and white every two rows.
Fasten off and sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2)
Using black and white yarn (for the striped pants):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3-8: Alternate black and white every two rows.
Fasten off and sew the legs to the body.
Hair
Using gray or white fluffy yarn:
Cut multiple strands of yarn for Beetlejuice’s wild hair. Attach them to the head using a latch hook technique, concentrating on the top and sides of the head.
Trim and fluff the yarn to give Beetlejuice his iconic messy look.
Face Details
Using black felt:
Cut circles for the large black eye rings and sew them around the safety eyes.
Using black yarn, embroider a wide, creepy smile under the eyes.
Bow Tie and Collar
Using black yarn:
Chain 20, and sl st into the first chain to form a ring.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew it onto the front of the body as Beetlejuice’s bow tie.
For the collar:
Use white yarn to crochet a small piece to sew around the neck area for the shirt collar.
Final Assembly
Sew the head onto the body securely.
Adjust the hair, trim as necessary, and style it to mimic Beetlejuice’s wild look.
Add any extra accessories, such as the mini crocheted burger seen in the image or other movie-inspired items.
Your Beetlejuice amigurumi is now complete and ready to add some fun and fright to your crochet collection!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
