Chills & Thrills Blog Hop – Day 10
Looking for the perfect crochet project to guard your yarn stash—or maybe your candy bowl? Meet the Gargoyle Amigurumi, a mischievous little guardian who’s equal parts spooky and adorable!
This crochet pattern lets you create your very own tiny gargoyle, complete with wings, fangs, and a personality that’s sure to charm. Whether perched on your shelf or hiding among your Halloween decorations, this little creature is always watching… in the cutest way possible. 😈💀
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
🧶 Fun and fast to make – great for spooky-season stitching!
🪨 Perfect Halloween décor or year-round gothic charm
🎁 Great gift idea for fantasy lovers or amigurumi fans
💀 Beginner-friendly pattern with clear step-by-step instructions
A Guardian with Personality
Your gargoyle can be fierce, friendly, or downright goofy depending on your yarn choices and facial expressions. Try gray for a classic stone look, or go wild with unexpected colors for a whimsical twist!
Handmade Halloween Magic
From haunted mantels to cute crypt corners, this little gargoyle adds handmade magic wherever it lands. Crochet one for yourself—or make a whole clan to protect your spooky setup!
🎃 Grab your yarn, hook, and a bit of Halloween spirit—it’s time to bring your own crochet gargoyle to life!
Materials:
LBY Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn:
100 yards Grey Marble
1 yard Scarlet
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Polyfil
2 red safety eyes 12 mm
10” chain (optional)
Measures approximately 6.5” tall
Alternatively, use a double strand of worsted yarn and a K (6.5 mm) hook for a gargoyle measuring 10” tall.
Use blanket yarn with a M (9.0 mm) hook for a plush toy measuring approximately 12” tall.
Directions:
HEAD AND BODY (start at top):
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnds 5-8: Sc in each st. Insert safety eyes at Rnd 5 approximately 2 sts apart.
Rnd 9: *Inv dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat twice (21 sc).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st.
Rnd 11: *Inv dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat twice (18 sc).
Rnds 12-13: Sc in each st. Stuff head and neck firmly.
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (24 sc).
Rnd 15: Sc in each st.
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 17: Sc in each st.
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnds 19-28: Sc in each st.
Rnd 29: Working in BLO, *inv dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 30: Working in both lps, *inv dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 31: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc). Stuff firmly.
Rnd 32: *Inv dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 33: Inv dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Close with ult fin. (Thread remaining length through needle and pick up outer lp of each of the 6 sc. Pull tight to close opening.)
HIND LEGS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnds 3-8: Sc in each sc. Stuff.
Rnd 9: Dec around (6 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc). Mark beg of rnd.
Rnds 11-12: Sc in each sc. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 12.
Rnd 13: Fold foot flat to work toes through both thicknesses. Sl st through both sides of Rnd 12, *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st through both sides of Rnd 12,” repeat twice (3 toes).
Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew legs to sides of body at Rnds 27-29 of body with toes facing front.
FRONT LEGS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).
Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st.
Rnds 5-6: Sc in 1st st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next 3 sts (9 sts).
Rnds 7-8: Sc in each st (9 sc). Join with sl st at end of Rnd 8. Stuff lightly.
Toes: Fold in half to work through both sides of Rnd 8. Turn, sl st through both thicknesses, *ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st through both thicknesses of front leg,* repeat twice (3 toes). Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length. Sew arms to sides at Rnds 12-18 of body.
See Horny Toad Toes tutorial on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FicL6j9YJDQ
SNOUT:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3:*Sc in next st, fpdc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 8 sts. (12 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in next st, fpdc in next st, 2 sc in next st, fpdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts (12 sts).
Rnd 5: Sc in next st, fpdc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, fpdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts (12 sts). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.
Use red yarn to make 2 French knots in Rnd 2 for nostrils.
Stuff snout and sew to center of face just below the eyes.
EARS: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook (1 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next st (2 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st (3 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length. Sew ears to sides of head at Rnds 4-6.
WINGS: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 11 lps (25 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in sc at tip of wing, sc in next 12 sts (27 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in 13 sts, 3 sc in sc at tip of wing, sc in next 13 sts (29 sc).
Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew to back of gargoyle with both wings touching at the top of the wings, then angled downward to approximately Rnd 23. Weave in all ends.
OPTIONAL: Attach chain around gargoyle’s neck. For a Christmas gargoyle, crochet a scarf instead.
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* A collection of 12 Halloween amigurumi crochet patterns
* Step-by-step instructions with helpful photos
* Beginner-friendly to intermediate designs
* Perfect projects for décor, gifts, and trick-or-treat fun
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