Little Luna — Free Crochet Witch Doll Pattern for Halloween
Learn how to crochet a witch doll with this free Halloween pattern: Little Luna, a sweet 4-inch amigurumi witch with a tall pointed purple hat, pumpkin-orange hair, a black dress, and tiny boots. She sits on your shelf looking adorable — she frightens no one.
Confident beginner · one cozy weekend · 3.0 mm hook · US terms · free printable PDF
Read the full 31-page pattern with photos
Flip through every page right here — a photo for each step, from the first magic ring to the finished crochet Halloween witch. Tap the big buttons, use your keyboard arrows, or swipe. Works on phones, tablets, and computers.
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Materials for your crochet witch doll
- Yarn: DK-weight (#3) cotton or acrylic — peach (10–15 g), purple (15–20 g), black (15–20 g), pumpkin orange (10–15 g)
- Hook: 3.0 mm (tight, dense stitches — no stuffing peeking through)
- Face: black embroidery thread (eyes + smile), pink thread (cheeks) — safer than plastic eyes
- Stuffing: polyester fiberfill — one small bag
- Blunt yarn needle, stitch marker, small scissors, measuring tape
Finished size: about 10–12 cm (4–4.75 in) tall including the hat. Time: one cozy weekend or a few happy evenings — one body part per sitting. Cost: under $12–15; most crocheters already own the hook and half the yarn.
How this amigurumi witch is built
This beginner crochet witch pattern uses only one stitch — single crochet — plus its increase and decrease. Six small pieces, then assembly:
- The head: a peach sphere in 17 spiral rounds (6 → 36 → 6 stitches). The face is embroidered before the hair goes on.
- The dress: a flared black skirt in 12 rounds — wide at the bottom, narrow bodice at top, with an optional purple belt.
- Arms & boots: two peach-and-black arms and two black boots, five to six rounds each. Small, quick, satisfying.
- The hat: the star of the show — a tall pointed purple cone built over 16 slow rounds, then a wide brim flared in front loops only, with a black band and orange buckle.
- Hair: pumpkin-orange strands knotted on in two bunches, trimmed to a soft bob.
- Assembly: head sewn to body (stitched twice for strength), arms, boots under the skirt, and the hat sewn on at a jaunty tilt.
The 31-page PDF photographs every round with exact stitch counts — you're never guessing what your work should look like.
Senior-friendly tips
- One stitch, six pieces: if you can single crochet, you can make Luna. Each piece is short enough for one sitting.
- Count out loud: every round ends with a bold stitch count — check yours before moving on.
- Do the face early: embroider eyes and smile while the head is still flat and easy to hold.
- Pin before you sew: pin both arms (and both boots) in place before sewing either — symmetry without tears.
- Tilt the hat: a slight tilt looks charming; a straight hat looks severe. Witches have style.
Make it yours: Halloween variations
The pattern never changes — only the colors do. Try a green witch with a black hat, a pastel Halloween version in lavender and cream, or add the bonus mini broom (full instructions in the PDF) for the complete look. A whole coven of Lunas in different colors makes the cutest October shelf display — and pair her with our mini crochet pumpkin and our friendly little crochet ghost for instant Halloween magic.
How do you crochet a witch doll for beginners?
Crochet the parts separately — a round head, a flared dress body, two arms, two boots, and a pointed hat — then sew them together. This free pattern uses only single crochet plus increases and decreases, with a photo for every step across 31 pages. Expect one cozy weekend of happy crocheting.
How tall is the finished crochet witch doll?
About 10–12 cm (4–4.75 inches) tall including the pointed hat, when made with DK yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook for a larger witch.
How do you crochet a pointed witch hat?
Increase very slowly — just 2 stitches every other round — so the cone grows tall and pointy instead of flat. Then work the brim in front loops only, which flares it out in a crisp ridge. The pattern includes 19 photographed rounds for the hat alone.
What yarn is best for an amigurumi witch doll?
DK-weight (#3) cotton or acrylic in peach, purple, black, and orange. Cotton shows crisp stitch definition; acrylic is softer and cheaper. Keep all four colors the same weight so every piece matches in scale.
Is this crochet witch doll safe for children?
No — this is a decorative doll, not a tested toy. It has embroidered facial features (no plastic eyes) but includes small parts and long yarn hair strands, so keep it away from small children and pets.
Can I sell the crochet witch dolls I make?
Yes! Anything you make from this pattern is yours to keep, gift, or sell — a shelf of Little Lunas makes a wonderful Halloween craft-fair display. Please just don't sell or redistribute the pattern PDF itself.
Honest note: this pattern is AI-designed and has not been physically tested yet. If a stitch count ever looks off, trust your eyes and adjust — and tell us so we can fix it.