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The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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About This The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates three small amigurumi witches with interchangeable hair, capes and skirts for charming display pieces. It uses weight 4 yarn and a 3.5mm hook with clear round-by-round instructions for head, body, base and embellishments. You will build each part flat or in the round, sew pieces together and add textured hair and small accessories to finish.

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

The pattern includes variations for red-haired, black-haired and blonde witches with unique color lists for each design. Helpful photos and sewing notes guide placement and assembly for a polished result.

Why You'll Love This The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi shaping with playful details like spiral hair and layered capes that really bring each sister to life. I enjoy the way the textured hair techniques let you create unique silhouettes for each character. The pattern is flexible so I can easily change colors and accessories to make new personalities. Working through the construction from head to body gives consistent results that stand well and photograph beautifully.

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 each sister by swapping colors; try pastels for a soft fairy look or neon brights for a modern twist.

To make a larger doll, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook — test by making the head and body and adjust increases if needed.

I often change the hair texture by making longer texture chains or using boucle yarn for an ultra-curly effect that makes a dramatic silhouette.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a child-safe version or use smaller safety eyes to change expression and scale.

Change the cape length and shape by increasing chain length and adding more rows; you can make a dramatic cloak or a tiny shawl.

Embellish with tiny buttons, ribbon belts, or metallic thread for magical accents that catch the light.

I sometimes add wire inside the arms for posability so the sisters can hold tiny props like brooms or books.

Try felting a small emblem onto the cape or embroidering initials to personalize each doll as a gift.

If you want different poses, adjust arm placement slightly higher or lower on the body and sew at a slight angle for action-ready poses.

Experiment with different closure methods for the cape: a tiny snap, a bead loop, or a stitched tie for removable outfits and playability.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can cause you to lose track of row starts; place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it after completing the round. ✗ Putting in safety eyes too late or in the wrong place may result in uneven faces; insert safety eyes between the specified rounds and double-check spacing before securing. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps or flat spots; stuff a little at a time to maintain smooth shaping and avoid overstuffing the head or body. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning leads to misaligned pieces; pin and check arm, hood and cape placement before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct orientation. ✗ Using inconsistent tension causes parts to be different sizes across dolls; maintain the same hook and tension for all pieces and check gauge by making the head and body to confirm proportions.

The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

Make a set of three charming witch amigurumi dolls with this detailed pattern that guides you through heads, bodies, hair, capes and accessories. You will enjoy clear step-by-step rounds, helpful photos, and construction tips to assemble each whimsical sister. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, these dolls showcase creative colorwork and textured hair for delightful results.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Witchy Sisters Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Cream for faces and hands (small amounts per doll)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Olive Green for cape and accents (small amount)
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Dark Purple for body (Red-haired version)
  • 04
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Orange for hair (Red-haired version)
  • 05
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Dark Orange for sleeves/accents (Black-haired version)
  • 06
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Burgundy for skirt/base (Black & Blonde versions)
  • 07
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Black for hair and accents (Black & Blonde versions)
  • 08
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Light Purple for skirt/wrap accents (Black & Blonde versions)
  • 09
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Red for body or dress (Blonde version)
  • 10
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Yellow for hair (Blonde version)
  • 11
    Worsted weight yarn (Weight 4) - Dark Purple/Dark Orange/Burgundy and other accent colors as listed per sister (small amounts)

— 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
    Pins for assembly

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— Pattern Notes :

Infos :

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, assume you are leaving a long tail for sewing. Have fun!

— Supplies :

Info :

Yarn weight 4 in multiple colors (see materials list). Crochet hook size 3.5mm. Yarn needle. Safety eyes 12mm plastic. Stuffing. Scissors. Pins.

— The Red Haired Witch - Head :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

inc in each sc (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

*sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

*sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6-8 :

sc in each sc (36 sts per row)

Round 9 :

*sc 4, dec* x6 (30 sts)

Round 10 :

*sc 3, dec* x6 (24 sts)

Round 11 :

*sc 2, dec* x6 (18 sts)

Info :

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

Info :

Begin stuffing head to medium firmness.

Round 12 :

*sc, dec* x6 (12 sts)

Round 13 :

*sc 2, dec* x6 (9 sts)

Info :

Do not tie off. Continue to Body.

— The Red Haired Witch - Body :

Info :

Switch to Dark Purple yarn

Round 14-18 :

sc in each sc (9 sts)

Round 19 :

inc x9 (18 sts)

Round 20 :

*sc, inc* x9 (27 sts)

Round 21-25 :

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

— The Red Haired Witch - Body Base :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

inc x6 (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*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.

— The Red Haired Witch - Cape Top :

Info :

In Olive Green Yarn, ch 15

Round 1 :

turn, in second ch from hook, sc across

Round 2 :

turn, *sc, ch 1* x14

Round 3 :

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

— The Red Haired Witch - Cape Bottom :

Info :

In Olive Green Yarn, ch 15

Round 1 :

turn *sc, ch 1* x14

Round 2 :

turn *sc, ch 1* x14

Round 3 :

turn *sc, ch 2* x14

Round 4 :

turn *sc, ch 2* x14

Round 5 :

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.

— The Red Haired Witch - 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 the tail straight through the curl so it doesn't lose its "curliness" and tack down the curl at both ends. Then add 3 spirals to each side of her head as a second layer to create her iconic poofs.

— The Red Haired Witch - Sleeves :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

sc in each sc (5 sts)

Round 2 :

inc x2, sc x3 (7 sts)

Round 3 :

sc, inc x2, sc x4 (9 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc in each sc (9 sts) TIE OFF

— The Red Haired Witch - Arms :

Info :

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

Round 1-2 :

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.

— The Black Haired Witch - Cap :

Info :

Note: for the hair you will be creating a cap and then separately creating the texture and sewing it on top of the cap. Depending on how tight/loose you crochet the texture chain length may need to be adjusted.

Info :

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

Round 1 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Round 2 :

sc, inc, sc, inc (6 sts)

Round 3-4 :

sc in each sc (6 sts per row)

Round 5 :

inc x6 (12 sts)

Round 6-7 :

sc in each sc (12 sts per row)

Round 8 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 9-10 :

sc in each sc (18 sts per row)

Round 11 :

inc x18 (36 sts)

Round 12 :

sc in each sc (36 sts)

Round 13-15 :

9 sc, hdc, 25 dc, hdc (36 sts)

Info :

On last row slip stitch after last hdc, then TIE OFF

— The Black Haired Witch - Texture :

Info :

With Black Yarn, ch 170, turn, sc in each ch. TIE OFF

Info :

NOTE: an alternative way to do this is to do a sc chainless foundation stitch, this is my preferred method because you can add or subtract length easier if needed.

Info :

Sew this long piece around the cap in a swirl, starting in the back and spiraling up to the top.

— The Black Haired Witch - Purple Streak :

Info :

Using a rather 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.

— The Black Haired Witch - Arms :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Info :

Switch to Bright Orange

Round 2 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Round 3 :

inc x4 (8 sts)

Round 4 :

sc in each sc (8 sts) TIE OFF

Info :

To attach to body, pinch R2 and use tail to sew arms to either side of body.

— The Black Haired Witch - Waist Wrap :

Info :

In Light Purple Yarn, ch 10

Round 1 :

starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn (9 sts)

Round 2 :

(sc, ch 3, skip 1) x4, sc in last sc. Ch 3, turn

Round 3 :

(sc in gap, ch 3) x4, ch3, sc in last sc. TIE OFF

Info :

In Olive Green Yarn, ch 10

Round 1 :

starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn (9 sts)

Round 2 :

(sc, ch 3, skip 1) x4, sc in last sc. Ch 3, turn

Round 3 :

(sc in gap, ch 3) x4, ch3, sc in last sc. ch 3, turn

Round 4 :

(sc in gap, ch 3) x4, sc in last gap. TIE OFF

Info :

Sew the green wrap on first, and layer the purple on top. I like to do them off center to the left and not perfectly aligned with one another to give it a more whimsical feel.

— The Blonde Witch - Head :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

inc in each sc (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

*sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

*sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6-10 :

sc in each sc (36 sts per row)

Round 11 :

*sc 4, dec* x6 (30 sts)

Round 12 :

*sc 3, dec* x6 (24 sts)

Round 13 :

*sc 2, dec* x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, about 7 stitches apart. Begin stuffing head to medium firmness.

Round 14 :

*sc, dec* x6 (12 sts)

Round 15 :

*sc 2, dec* x6 (9 sts)

Info :

Do not tie off. Continue to Body.

— The Blonde Witch - Body :

Info :

With Red Yarn

Round 14-17 :

Sc in each sc (9 sts per row)

Round 18 :

*sc 2, inc* x3 (12 sts)

Round 19 :

sc in each sc (12 sts)

Round 20 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 21 :

sc in each sc (18 sts)

Round 22 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)

Round 23 :

sc in each sc (24 sts)

Round 24 :

*sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts) TIE OFF

— The Blonde Witch - Body Base :

Info :

With Red Yarn

Round 1 :

inc in each sc (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

*sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)

Info :

TIE OFF and leave a tail long enough for sewing. Stuff body to medium firmness, sew the base to the bottom of the skirt. Pull the tail from the beginning of the body base up through the middle of the dress so it dips inward. This makes it so the doll can stand on its own.

— The Blonde Witch - Skirt Topper :

Info :

With Purple Yarn, ch 17

Round 1 :

In second ch from hook, sc, then continue sc until end, ch 1, turn

Round 2 :

*sc, ch 1* x16, turn

Round 3 :

*sc in gap, ch 1* x16, turn

Round 4 :

*sc in gap, ch 1* x15, sc, TIE OFF leaving a small tail for sewing

Info :

To attach to the body, sew ch row to body between R19 and R20.

— The Blonde Witch - Belt :

Info :

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

— The Blonde Witch - Hair :

Info :

With Yellow Yarn ch 30

Round 1 :

Turn *inc, sc* x10, sc 9 in last 9 sc. TIE OFF

Round 2 :

With Yellow Yarn ch 30 Turn *inc, sc* x10, sc, sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc. TIE OFF

Round 3 :

[With Yellow Yarn ch 20 Turn *inc, sc* x5, sc 9 in last 9 sc. TIE OFF] make 2

— The Blonde Witch - Cape Hood :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

inc in each sc (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

*sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

*sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6 :

sc 5, inc, *dc 5, inc* x4, sc 5, inc (42 sts)

Info :

Note: In R6 & 7, increase using sc for the first and last increases, and increase using dc for the middle 4 increases.

Round 7 :

sc 6, inc, *dc 6, inc* x4, sc 6, inc (48 sts)

Round 8 :

sc 8, dc 32, sc 8 (48 sts)

Round 9 :

sc 8, dc 32, hdc, sl st. TIE OFF leaving long enough tail for sewing

— The Blonde Witch - Cape Base :

Info :

With Burgundy Yarn, ch 7

Round 1 :

Turn, sc, ch1 x6

Round 2 :

Turn, sc, ch 1 x6

Round 3 :

Turn, sc, ch 2 x6

Round 4 :

Turn, sc, ch 2 x7

Round 5 :

Turn, sc, ch 3 x6, sc TIE OFF

— The Blonde Witch - Arms :

Info :

Make 2 In Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 into second ch from hook. Switch to Red yarn

Round 1 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Round 2 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Round 3 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

Round 4 :

sc in each sc (4 sts)

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. Leave it fairly loose so it has a more 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.

— Pattern Edits and Notes :

Info :

I apologize that these sewing instructions got dropped from this version of the PDF I created.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body base to the bottom of the skirt before finishing stuffing, then use the tail from the beginning to pull the center up into the body for a flat bottom so the doll can stand.
  • Attach the cape top by lining the ch row with the body around R19, join the cape into a circle with the starting tail and tack corners with the tail from the end for secure placement.
  • Pin and sew the hood to the back of the head (bottom edge with only sc), then pull the yarn through the center of the head to tack the top of the hood for a natural shape.
  • Sew the long texture piece around the cap in a spiral starting at the back and spiraling to the top, then weave in light purple streaks through the spiral for detail.
  • Sew arms inside sleeves so the ends pop out like hands, then attach sleeves to sides of body behind the folded cape front; use tails to anchor and weave in ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the 'ch 2, sc in second ch from hook' method if you prefer it over the magic circle for starting rounds.
  • 💡This pattern is written in US terms; an intermediate crocheter will be comfortable with increases, decreases and small shaping.
  • 💡Work tightly for amigurumi so stuffing does not show through, and stuff gradually to maintain smooth shapes.
  • 💡Leave long tails when tying off pieces so you have enough length for sewing and securing parts neatly.

These three little witch sisters are quick to make and full of character — perfect for seasonal gifts or a whimsical shelf display. Each one features textured hair, layered capes and tiny stitched details that bring personality to your handmade collection. Share them with friends or keep them near your knitting basket for inspiration. 🧶🎃

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 10-12 cm tall depending on yarn tension and hook size when using weight 4 yarn and a 3.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but this will change the size; adjust hook size accordingly and test gauge by making the head and body to confirm proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with basic stitches (sc, inc, dec) and simple shaping. Texture work and sewing require moderate experience.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete each doll in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience and the number of accessories you add.