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The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a trio of tiny witch dolls with distinct hair styles and layered skirts. Youll crochet heads, bodies, skirts, capes, hair pieces and small accessories with clear shaping rounds. The pattern includes alternate color notes to make each sister unique and charming.

The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters, the dolls use simple amigurumi shaping and small sewn-on details. The instructions guide placement of safety eyes and assembly for a tidy, durable finish.

Why You'll Love This The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful character design with compact amigurumi techniques IUse to teach shaping and texture. I enjoy making small sets so each doll can be customized with hair and color choices. The layered skirts and tiny capes create delightful visual interest that makes each sister feel unique. I find the hair texture and spiral curls especially satisfying to attach and style.

The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these dolls by changing colors; try pastel palettes for a soft, modern witch set or bold jewel tones for dramatic flair.

If you want a larger doll, I recommend switching to a bulky yarn and increasing hook size—this will give you a chunkier finished doll that still uses the same stitch logic.

To make a miniature keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook, reduce the number of skirt rounds and use 6-8mm safety eyes instead of 12mm.

I often swap the spiral hair for straight lengths or looped textures by varying chain lengths and attaching them in rows instead of spirals for a different hairstyle effect.

Try adding embroidered facial features instead of safety eyes for a softer, vintage look—use black embroidery thread and small French knots or satin stitch for the eyes.

Personalize outfits by crocheting tiny props like brooms, hats, or tiny scarves; these addables make each sister feel like a unique character.

To make the dolls more poseable, consider sewing a small piece of wire into the arms before stuffing or using pipe cleaners for a safe, simple option.

I sometimes add beads or a tiny ring stitch at the top of the cap to make a hanging ornament—perfect for holiday decorations or gift tags.

Layer different skirt colors and textures by adding picot edges or shell stitches on the topper for a more whimsical look.

When in doubt, experiment with contrast: a bright belt or a light streak in the hair can change the doll’s personality instantly, so have fun and try multiple versions.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the recommended tight tension when crocheting amigurumi results in visible stuffing and loose stitches; maintain a tight, even tension and use smaller hook size if needed. ✗ Not placing safety eyes between the correct rounds leads to uneven facial placement; insert safety eyes between the specified rounds and count stitches to keep them symmetrical. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body can distort shaping and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually to medium firmness and adjust while shaping for a smooth finish. ✗ Failing to leave long tails when tying off makes sewing pieces together harder; always leave a long tail for sewing and finishing to ensure secure attachment. ✗ Ignoring stitch counts after increases and decreases causes uneven rows and mismatched seams; count stitches after each round, especially following shaping rounds.

The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

Make a set of charming witch amigurumi dolls featuring layered skirts, tiny capes, and playful hair textures. This pattern walks you through head, body, skirts, capes, hair and small details so you can create each sister in different colors. Youll enjoy detailed shaping and simple assembly that brings each little character to life.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Cream (head and hands) - approx 25-50g per doll
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Olive Green (cape and accents) - approx 10-25g
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Dark Purple (body and skirt) - approx 25-50g
  • 04
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Orange (curly hair spirals) - approx 15-30g
  • 05
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Dark Orange (body accent for Black haired witch) - approx 15-25g
  • 06
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Burgundy (skirt layers and hood) - approx 25-50g
  • 07
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Black (cap, hair for Black witch) - approx 15-30g
  • 08
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Light Purple (skirt/wrap) - approx 10-25g
  • 09
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Red (blonde witch dress accent) - approx 10-25g
  • 10
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Yellow (blonde hair) - approx 15-30g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Safety eyes, 12mm plastic (2 per doll)
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 07
    Pins for assembly

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— Pattern Notes :

Info :

I use the *ch 2, sc in second ch from hook* method to crochet in the round. You can substitute for the magic circle, it just isn't my preferred method. This pattern is written in US terms and is advanced beginner skill level. When working with amigurumi, be sure to crochet tightly unless otherwise specified in the pattern. When tying off ends, you should assume that you are leaving a long tail for sewing. Have fun!

— Head :

Info :

With Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook

Round R1 :

inc in each sc (12 sts)

Round R2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round R3 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)

Round R4 :

*sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)

Round R5 :

*sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)

Round R6-8 :

sc in each sc (36 sts per row)

Round R9 :

*sc 4, dec* x6 (30 sts)

Round R10 :

*sc 3, dec* x6 (24 sts)

Round R11 :

*sc 2, dec* x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, about 7 stitches apart. You will want the eyes on the opposite side of the head from where the rows start so color changes are not on the front of the doll.

Info :

Begin stuffing head to medium firmness.

Round R12 :

*sc, dec* x6 (12 sts)

Round R13 :

*sc 2, dec* x6 (9 sts)

Info :

Do not tie off. Continue to Body.

— Body :

Info :

Switch to Dark Purple yarn

Round R14-18 :

sc in each sc (9 sts)

Round R19 :

inc x9 (18 sts)

Round R20 :

*sc, inc* x9 (27 sts)

Round R21-25 :

sc in each sc (27 sts per row) TIE OFF

— Body Base :

Info :

In Dark Purple Yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook

Round R1 :

inc x6 (12 sts)

Round R2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round R3 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts) TIE OFF

Info :

Sew to the bottom of the body (stuffing before you finish), inside the last row of the skirt. Use the tail from the beginning to tug the center up into the body so it's a flat bottom.

— Cape Top :

Info :

In Olive Green Yarn, ch 15

Round R1 :

turn, in second ch from hook, sc across

Round R2 :

turn, *sc, ch 1* x14

Round R3 :

turn, *sc in gap, ch 1* x13, sc in last stitch TIE OFF

— Cape Bottom :

Info :

In Olive Green Yarn, ch 15

Round R1 :

turn *sc, ch 1* x14

Round R2 :

turn *sc, ch 1* x14

Round R3 :

turn *sc, ch 2* x14

Round R4 :

turn *sc, ch 2* x14

Round R5 :

turn *sc, ch 2* x13, sc. TIE OFF

Info :

To sew Cape top to body, line ch row along R19 of Body. Use the tail from the beginning to join the cape into a circle and stitch onto body piece. Use tail from end to tack down corresponding corner, sew through the body to tack down the other corner.

Info :

To sew Cape Bottom on, use tail from beginning to join cape into a circle around R20 of Body and tack to body. Weave in end tail.

— Hair :

Info :

In Orange Yarn, ch 31, turn *sc 2, sc 1* x15, tie off. Make 16

Info :

To attach hair, first sew 10 of the spirals evenly along the head like a wig cap, giving her a middle part. Sew tail straight through curl so it doesn’t lose its curliness and tack down curl at both ends. Then add 3 spirals to each side of her head as a second layer to create poofs.

— Sleeves :

Info :

*Make 2* In Olive Green Yarn, ch 2, sc 5 in second ch from hook

Round R1 :

sc in each sc (5 sts)

Round R2 :

inc x2, sc x3 (7 sts)

Round R3 :

sc, inc x2, sc x4 (9 sts)

Round R4 :

Sc in each sc (9 sts) TIE OFF

— Arms :

Info :

*Make 2* In Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 in second ch from hook

Round R1-2 :

sc in each sc (4 sts per row) TIE OFF

Info :

Sew arms inside of sleeves so the ends pop out like hands. Then attach the arms to the sides of the body behind the folded cape front.

— Alternate Body & Head Variations (Black Haired Witch) :

Info :

Head rounds repeat as earlier with cream yarn; R1 inc in each sc (12 sts), R2 *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts), R3 *sc2, inc* x6 (24 sts), R4 *sc3, inc* x6 (30 sts), R5 *sc4, inc* x6 (36 sts), R6-10 sc in each sc (36 sts per row), R11 *sc4, dec* x6 (30 sts), R12 *sc3, dec* x6 (24 sts), R13 *sc2, dec* x6 (18 sts), insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, begin stuffing head to medium firmness, R14 *sc, dec* x6 (12 sts), R15 *sc2, dec* x6 (9 sts). Do not tie off. Continue to Body.

Info :

Body (Black haired witch): Switch to Dark Orange Yarn. R16 sc in each sc (9 sts), R17 *sc 2, inc* x3 (12 sts), R18 *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts), R19-20 sc in each sc (18 sts per row), R21 *sc, dec* x6 (12 sts). Switch to Burgundy Yarn. R22 *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts), R23 *sc2, inc* x6 (24 sts), R24 *sc3, inc* x6 (30 sts), R25 *sc4, inc* x6 (36 sts), R26-28 sc in each sc (36 sts per row) TIE OFF.

Info :

Body Base (Black haired witch) In Burgundy Yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook. R1 inc x6 (12 sts), R2 *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts), R3 *sc2, inc* x6 (24 sts), R4 *sc3, inc* x6 (30 sts), R5 *sc4, inc* x6 (36 sts) TIE OFF and leave a tail long enough for sewing.

— Cap (Black Yarn) :

Info :

With Black Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 into second ch from hook

Round R1 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Round R2 :

sc, inc, sc, inc (6 sts)

Round R3-4 :

sc in each sc (6 sts per row)

Round R5 :

inc x6 (12 sts)

Round R6-7 :

sc in each sc (12 sts per row)

Round R8 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round R9-10 :

sc in each sc (18 sts per row)

Round R11 :

inc x18 (36 sts)

Round R12 :

sc in each sc (36 sts)

Round R13-15 :

9 sc, hdc, 25 dc, hdc (36 sts) On last row slip stitch after last hdc, then TIE OFF

— Texture :

Info :

With Black Yarn, ch 170, turn, sc in each ch. TIE OFF. NOTE: an alternative way to do this is to do a sc chainless foundation stitch; preferred if you want to add or subtract length. Sew this long piece around the cap in a swirl, starting in the back and spiraling up to the top.

— Purple Streak :

Info :

Using a long piece of light purple yarn, start at the top of the hair and weave in and out of the spiral until you reach the bottom, then weave back up to the top. Add as many streaks as you like.

— Arms (Black witch) :

Info :

*Make 2* With Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 in second ch from hook

Round R1 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Info :

Switch to Bright Orange. R2 sc in each sc (4 sts), R2 inc x4 (8 sts), R3 sc in each sc (8 sts) TIE OFF. To attach to body, pinch R2 and use tail to sew arms to either side of body.

— Waist Wrap :

Info :

In Light Purple Yarn, ch 10. R1 starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn (9 sts). R2 (sc, ch 3, skip 1) x4, sc in last sc. Ch 3, turn. R3 (sc in gap, ch 3) x4, ch3, sc in last sc. TIE OFF.

Info :

In Olive Green Yarn, ch 10. R1 starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn (9 sts). R2 (sc, ch 3, skip 1) x4, sc in last sc. Ch 3, turn. R3 (sc in gap, ch 3) x4, ch3, sc in last sc. R4 (sc in gap, ch 3) x4, sc in last gap. TIE OFF. Sew the green wrap on first, layer purple on top, slightly off center for whimsical feel.

— Skirt Topper :

Info :

With Purple Yarn, ch 17. R1 In second ch from hook, sc, then continue sc until end, ch 1, turn. R2 *sc, ch 1* x16, turn. R3 *sc in gap, ch 1* x16, turn. R4 *sc in gap, ch 1* x15, sc, TIE OFF leaving a small tail for sewing. To attach to the body, sew ch row to body between R19 and R20.

— Belt :

Info :

With Black Yarn, ch 15, sew to waist along top of skirt topper. Adjust ch length if necessary.

— Blonde Witch Hair & Hood Sections :

Info :

Hair With Yellow Yarn ch 30. Turn *inc, sc* x10, sc 9 in last 9 sc. TIE OFF. With Yellow Yarn ch 30 turn *inc, sc* x10, sc, sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc. TIE OFF. With Yellow Yarn ch 20 Turn *inc, sc* x5, sc 9 in last 9 sc. TIE OFF make 2. (These produce different hair strip/textures for blonde curls)

Info :

Cape Hood With Burgundy Yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook. R1 inc in each sc (12 sts). R2 *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts). R3 *sc2, inc* x6 (24 sts). R4 *sc3, inc* x6 (30 sts). R5 *sc4, inc* x6 (36 sts). R6 sc 5, inc, *dc 5, inc* x4, sc 5, inc (42 sts). Note: In R6 & 7, increase using sc for the first and last increases, and increase using dc for the middle 4 increases. R7 sc 6, inc, *dc 6, inc* x4, sc 6, inc (48 sts). R8 sc 8, dc 32, sc 8 (48 sts). R9 sc 8, dc 32, hdc, sl st. TIE OFF leaving long enough tail for sewing.

— Cape Base (Blonde Hood) :

Info :

With Burgundy Yarn, ch 7. R1 Turn, sc, ch1 x6. R2 Turn, sc, ch1 x6. R3 Turn, sc, ch2 x6. R4 Turn, sc, ch2 x7. R5 Turn, sc, ch3 x6, sc TIE OFF.

Info :

Arms (Blonde set) Make 2. In Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 into second ch from hook. Switch to Red yarn. R1 sc in each sc (4 sts). R2 sc in each sc (4 sts). R3 sc in each sc (4 sts). R4 sc in each sc (4 sts).

— Cape Base (General) :

Info :

To attach the hood sew the bottom of the hood (the side with only sc) to the base of the back of the head, then pull the yarn up through the middle of the head to tack the top of the hood down so it has a natural hood shape. To attach the cape, sew the initial ch7 to the base of the back of the head where you attached the bottom of the hood.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body base to the bottom of the skirt: line the body base inside the last row of the skirt and stitch around, stuffing before you finish so the tail from the beginning can be pulled through to make a flat bottom.
  • Attach cape top to body: line the chain row of the cape top along Round 19 of the body, join the cape into a circle with the starting tail and stitch onto the body, then tack down both corners with the end tail.
  • Attach cape bottom by joining its starting tail into a circle and stitching it around Round 20 of the body, then tack to the body and weave in the tail.
  • Sew hair spirals: sew 10 spiral curls evenly along the head as a base wig cap, then add 3 spirals to each side for the poofs; tack down ends and weave tails through the curls to secure.
  • Attach arms inside sleeves so the hands pop out, then sew the assembled arms to the sides of the body behind the folded cape front for a neat finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds, especially when switching colors and shaping the head and body.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between the rounds specified (between R7 and R8 on the head) so eye placement matches the photo reference.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape as you go to avoid overstuffing which can cause distortion of the dolls features.
  • 💡Leave long tails when tying off pieces so you have enough yarn to sew parts together securely.

Create your own coven of tiny witchy sisters with this playful amigurumi pattern that is perfect for gifting or collecting. Each sister can be made unique with color choices and hair styles so your creativity really shines. Happy crocheting and may your yarn always be tangle-free! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 10-12 cm tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook, though size will vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; use a suitable hook for your yarn and expect to adjust stitch counts for proportion.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and reading round counts is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single doll in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and how many color changes and hair details you add.