Gothic Amigurumi Doll with Voodoo Companion

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Creating Gothic an expressive gothic amigurumi doll is a wonderful project that allows you to combine classic crochet techniques with dark aesthetic elements. This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating a hauntingly beautiful gothic doll complete with a small voodoo companion. Perfect for Halloween decorations, gifts for alternative fashion enthusiasts, or adding a unique piece to your amigurumi collection.

Gothic Materials Needed

For the Gothic Doll:

  • Light beige or cream yarn for body (cotton preferred, medium weight)
  • Black yarn for hair, dress, and boots
  • White yarn for collar, socks, and accents
  • Black tulle fabric for dress layers
  • Safety eyes (12mm black)
  • White felt for eye highlights
  • Stuffing material
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • 3.5mm crochet hook for body
  • 2.5mm crochet hook for details

For the Voodoo Doll:

  • White yarn
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Red embroidery thread
  • Stuffing material

Gothic Skill Level

Intermediate – This pattern requires knowledge of basic crochet stitches, working in the round, and simple embroidery techniques.

Gothic Finished Size

The completed gothic doll stands approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall, while the voodoo companion measures about 4 inches (10 cm).

Gothic Abbreviations

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • INC: Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
  • DEC: Decrease (2 SC together)
  • CH: Chain
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch
  • BLO: Back Loops Only
  • FLO: Front Loops Only
  • ST: Stitch
  • ( ): Repeat instructions inside parentheses
  • [ ]: Number of stitches at end of round

Gothic Gothic Doll Body Pattern

Gothic Head and Torso

  1. With beige yarn, create a Magic Ring
  2. Round 1: 6 SC into the ring [6]
  3. Round 2: INC in each stitch around [12]
  4. Round 3: (SC, INC) repeat around [18]
  5. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) repeat around [24]
  6. Round 5: (3 SC, INC) repeat around [30]
  7. Round 6: (4 SC, INC) repeat around [36]
  8. Round 7: (5 SC, INC) repeat around [42]
  9. Round 8: (6 SC, INC) repeat around [48]
  10. Round 9: (7 SC, INC) repeat around [54]
  11. Rounds 10-18: SC in each stitch around [54]

This is where we’ll place the eyes – between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 8-10 stitches apart.

  1. Round 19: (7 SC, DEC) repeat around [48]
  2. Round 20: (6 SC, DEC) repeat around [42]
  3. Round 21: (5 SC, DEC) repeat around [36]
  4. Round 22: (4 SC, DEC) repeat around [30]
  5. Round 23: (3 SC, DEC) repeat around [24]

Add stuffing firmly to the head before continuing. Make sure the head is well-shaped and firm.

  1. Round 24: (2 SC, DEC) repeat around [18]
  2. Round 25: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around [12]
  3. Rounds 26-30: SC in each stitch around [12] – This forms the neck

Continue with the torso:

  1. Round 31: (1 SC, INC) repeat around [18]
  2. Round 32: (2 SC, INC) repeat around [24]
  3. Round 33: (3 SC, INC) repeat around [30]
  4. Round 34: (4 SC, INC) repeat around [36]
  5. Rounds 35-45: SC in each stitch around [36]
  6. Round 46: (4 SC, DEC) repeat around [30]
  7. Round 47: (3 SC, DEC) repeat around [24]
  8. Round 48: (2 SC, DEC) repeat around [18]
  9. Round 49: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around [12]
  10. Round 50: DEC around [6]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for closing. Stuff the body firmly before closing the opening. Weave in the end securely.

Gothic Arms (Make 2)

  1. With beige yarn, create a Magic Ring
  2. Round 1: 6 SC into the ring [6]
  3. Round 2: INC in each stitch around [12]
  4. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) repeat around [18]
  5. Rounds 4-6: SC in each stitch around [18]
  6. Round 7: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around [12]
  7. Rounds 8-25: SC in each stitch around [12]

For the wrists and hands: 8. Round 26: (2 SC, DEC) repeat around [9] 9. Rounds 27-30: SC in each stitch around [9]

Stuff the arms lightly, more firmly at the hands. Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Gothic Legs (Make 2)

  1. With black yarn for boots, create a Magic Ring
  2. Round 1: 6 SC into the ring [6]
  3. Round 2: INC in each stitch around [12]
  4. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) repeat around [18]
  5. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) repeat around [24]
  6. Rounds 5-10: SC in each stitch around [24]
  7. Round 11: Working in BLO, SC in each stitch around [24]
  8. Round 12: (2 SC, DEC) repeat around [18]
  9. Round 13: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around [12]
  10. Round 14: SC in each stitch around [12]

Switch to white yarn for socks: 11. Round 15: SC in each stitch around [12] 12. Round 16: (1 SC, INC) repeat around [18] 13. Rounds 17-20: SC in each stitch around [18]

Switch to beige yarn for legs: 14. Round 21: SC in each stitch around [18] 15. Rounds 22-35: SC in each stitch around [18] 16. Round 36: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around [12] 17. Round 37: SC in each stitch around [12]

Stuff the legs firmly. Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Gothic Dress

  1. With black yarn, attach to the waist area of the body
  2. Round 1: CH 2 (counts as first HDC), HDC in each stitch around, SL ST to first HDC [36]
  3. Round 2: CH 2, HDC in each stitch around, SL ST to first HDC [36]
  4. Round 3: CH 2, (3 HDC, 2 HDC in next stitch) repeat around, SL ST to first HDC [45]
  5. Round 4: CH 2, (4 HDC, 2 HDC in next stitch) repeat around, SL ST to first HDC [54]
  6. Rounds 5-10: CH 2, HDC in each stitch around, SL ST to first HDC [54]

Fasten off and weave in end.

For the collar:

  1. With white yarn, attach to the neck
  2. Round 1: CH 1, SC in each stitch around, SL ST to first SC [12]
  3. Round 2: CH 1, (SC, INC) repeat around, SL ST to first SC [18]
  4. Round 3: CH 1, SC in each stitch, SL ST to first SC [18]

Fasten off and weave in end.

Hair

  1. Cut approximately 100-120 strands of black yarn, each about 14 inches long
  2. Fold each strand in half
  3. Starting at the center top of the head, use your hook to pull the folded center of a strand through a stitch
  4. Pull the ends of the yarn through the loop created by the fold
  5. Tighten to secure
  6. Continue adding hair around the head, working in concentric circles from the crown to the hairline
  7. Once complete, trim the hair to desired length and style

Voodoo Companion Pattern

Body

  1. With white yarn, create a Magic Ring
  2. Round 1: 6 SC into the ring [6]
  3. Round 2: INC in each stitch around [12]
  4. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) repeat around [18]
  5. Rounds 4-12: SC in each stitch around [18]
  6. Round 13: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around [12]
  7. Round 14: DEC around [6]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for closing. Stuff firmly before closing.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. With white yarn, CH 8
  2. Starting from second CH from hook, SC in each CH [7]
  3. Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching to the body

Legs (Make 2)

  1. With white yarn, CH 10
  2. Starting from second CH from hook, SC in each CH [9]
  3. Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching to the body

Assembly Instructions

  1. Attach the arms to the body at approximately round 32, spacing them evenly
  2. Attach the legs to the bottom of the torso
  3. For the voodoo doll, attach arms and legs to the body
  4. Using black embroidery thread, stitch one closed eye (X) and one open eye (O) on the voodoo doll’s face
  5. Stitch a simple smile
  6. Using red embroidery thread, stitch a small heart on the voodoo doll’s chest
  7. Using black embroidery thread, add stitch marks on arms and legs

Finishing Touches

  1. Cut a piece of black tulle and attach it to the bottom of the dress for added fullness
  2. Add small white felt circles to the large eyes for highlights
  3. Embroider thin black eyebrows above the eyes
  4. Position the voodoo doll in the gothic doll’s arms

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Care Instructions

  • Spot clean with mild soap and water
  • Allow to air dry completely
  • Store away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading

This gothic amigurumi doll with her voodoo companion makes a striking addition to any collection. The contrast of the dark clothing against the light body creates a dramatic effect that truly captures the gothic aesthetic. Feel free to customize elements like hair length, dress details, or facial features to create your own unique character.

Happy crocheting!