Day of the Dead Amigurumi

Day of the Dead Amigurumi Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in white, black, pink, orange, yellow, green, and other bright colors
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• 12mm safety eyes
• Embroidery thread for details
• Tapestry needle
• Polyester stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Head:
   • With white yarn, start with a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 single crochets in the ring. (6)
   • Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around. (12)
   • Round 3: (1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in next stitch) around. (18)
   • Continue increasing until you reach 42 stitches.
   • Work even for 8 rounds to form the skull shape.
   • Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6.
   • Embroider the nose, mouth, and decorative floral details around the eyes using various colored yarns and threads.
   • Stuff the head firmly and set aside.
2. Body:
   • Start with black yarn.
   • Round 1: Magic ring with 6 single crochets. (6)
   • Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around. (12)
   • Continue increasing evenly until 30 stitches are achieved.
   • Work even for 12 rounds in bright colors (pink, orange, or yellow) to create a decorative, colorful outfit.
   • Stuff the body and attach it to the head.
3. Arms and Legs (make 2 of each):
   • Work in rounds starting with a magic ring in black yarn.
   • Round 1: 6 single crochets. (6)
   • Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch. (12)
   • Work even for 4 rounds in the chosen color.
   • Stuff lightly and sew the arms and legs onto the body.
4. Flower Crown (Optional):
   • Crochet small flowers using bright yarn. Each flower is made by creating a chain of 4, joining it into a loop, and working 6 double crochets inside the loop.
   • Attach the flowers to the top of the head to complete the festive look.
5. Finishing Touches:
   • Sew all parts together.
   • Embroider additional decorative designs, swirls, and patterns to enhance the sugar skull effect.
   • Adjust the flowers and embroidered details to ensure a colorful, vibrant design.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.