Amigurumi: Voodoo Doll (Pin Cushion)
Intro: Amigurumi: Voodoo Doll (Pin Cushion)
Make your own Amigurumi Voodoo Doll and use it as a pin cushion, or in your next ritual to bring misery to your mortal enemy. This is my own, original crochet pattern, and is suitable for beginner crocheters. I have included a photo for each round in the pattern, so you should find it very easy to follow, but if you have any questions, feel free to let me know in the comments section.
If you're a total newbie to crocheting, you may find my Instructable on How To Crochet: Amigurumi Basics very helpful. If you do not know how to make an adjustable Magic Ring, then click on the text link to learn how. You will need to make one for this instructable, but don't worry because they are super easy to make!
Lets continue on shall we?
If you're a total newbie to crocheting, you may find my Instructable on How To Crochet: Amigurumi Basics very helpful. If you do not know how to make an adjustable Magic Ring, then click on the text link to learn how. You will need to make one for this instructable, but don't worry because they are super easy to make!
Lets continue on shall we?
STEP 1: Tools & Materials
50g (Medium Weight #4) Yarn, off-white (there will be some left over)
Small amount Red & black yarn
100% Polyester Fiber fill
Crochet Hook Size H (5mm) for main body, limbs and head
Crochet Hook Size E (3.5mm) for heart
2 small buttons for eyes
Safety Pin (for marking rounds)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Small amount Red & black yarn
100% Polyester Fiber fill
Crochet Hook Size H (5mm) for main body, limbs and head
Crochet Hook Size E (3.5mm) for heart
2 small buttons for eyes
Safety Pin (for marking rounds)
Yarn needle
Scissors
STEP 2: Voodoo Doll: Legs
Use an "H" (5mm) Crochet Hook.
Pattern - Legs (Make 2):
SC 8 in a Magic Ring
Round 1: SC INC around (16 total)
Round 2-4: SC around (16 each round)
Round 5: SC 2, DEC around, repeat (12 remain)
Round 6-7: SC around (12 each round)
Round 8: SC 2, DEC around, repeat (9 remain)
Round 9-16: SC around, FO (9 each round)
Stuff Legs: Evenly fill legs with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
Sew Legs Together: Thread needle with yarn and sew together legs (see photo 6 for reference), finish off yarn end.
Pattern - Legs (Make 2):
SC 8 in a Magic Ring
Round 1: SC INC around (16 total)
Round 2-4: SC around (16 each round)
Round 5: SC 2, DEC around, repeat (12 remain)
Round 6-7: SC around (12 each round)
Round 8: SC 2, DEC around, repeat (9 remain)
Round 9-16: SC around, FO (9 each round)
Stuff Legs: Evenly fill legs with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
Sew Legs Together: Thread needle with yarn and sew together legs (see photo 6 for reference), finish off yarn end.
STEP 3: Voodoo Doll: Arms
Use an "H" (5mm) Crochet Hook.
Pattern - Arms (Make 2):
SC 5 in a Magic Ring
Round 1: SC INC around (10 total)
Round 2-3: SC around (10 each round)
Round 4: SC2, DEC around (8 remain)
Round 5-14: SC around, FO (8 each round)
Stuff Arms: Evenly fill arms with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
Pattern - Arms (Make 2):
SC 5 in a Magic Ring
Round 1: SC INC around (10 total)
Round 2-3: SC around (10 each round)
Round 4: SC2, DEC around (8 remain)
Round 5-14: SC around, FO (8 each round)
Stuff Arms: Evenly fill arms with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
STEP 4: Voodoo Doll: Head
Use an "H" (5mm) Crochet Hook.
Pattern - Head:
SC 6 in a Magic Ring
Round 1: SC INC around (12 total)
Round 2: SC INC, SC 2, repeat around (16 total)
Round 3: SC INC, SC 2, repeat around (22 total)
Round 4-9: SC around (22 each round)
Round 10: SC 2, DEC, repeat around (17 remain)
Round 11: SC1; (DEC, SC 2 repeat around) (13 remain)
Round 12: SC1, DEC, repeat around, FO (9 remain)
Stuff Head: Evenly fill head with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
Pattern - Head:
SC 6 in a Magic Ring
Round 1: SC INC around (12 total)
Round 2: SC INC, SC 2, repeat around (16 total)
Round 3: SC INC, SC 2, repeat around (22 total)
Round 4-9: SC around (22 each round)
Round 10: SC 2, DEC, repeat around (17 remain)
Round 11: SC1; (DEC, SC 2 repeat around) (13 remain)
Round 12: SC1, DEC, repeat around, FO (9 remain)
Stuff Head: Evenly fill head with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
STEP 5: Voodoo Doll: Body, Sew on Arms & Head
Use an "H" (5mm) Crochet Hook.
Pattern - Body:
SL Knot yarn (from ball) onto hook.
Round 1: SC around legs (16 total)
Round 2-3: SC around (16 each round)
Round 4: SC 2, DEC, repeat around (12 remain)
Round 5-8: SC around (12 each round)
Round 9: SC2, DEC, repeat around, FO (9 remain)
Sew Arms to Body: Using a yarn needle, sew arms to body (see photo 4 for reference).
Stuff Body: Evenly fill body with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
Sew Head to Body: Using a yarn needle, sew head to body (see photos for reference).
Pattern - Body:
SL Knot yarn (from ball) onto hook.
Round 1: SC around legs (16 total)
Round 2-3: SC around (16 each round)
Round 4: SC 2, DEC, repeat around (12 remain)
Round 5-8: SC around (12 each round)
Round 9: SC2, DEC, repeat around, FO (9 remain)
Sew Arms to Body: Using a yarn needle, sew arms to body (see photo 4 for reference).
Stuff Body: Evenly fill body with polyester fiber (do not overstuff).
Sew Yarn Ends: Using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends.
Sew Head to Body: Using a yarn needle, sew head to body (see photos for reference).
STEP 6: Voodoo Doll: Heart
For the heart use an "E" (3.5mm) Crochet Hook.
Heart:
Step 1-2: SL knot yarn onto hook and CH 4
Step 3: DC 3 in the 1st CH
Step 4: SC 1 in the 1st CH
Step 5: CH 2
Step 6: SC 1 in the 1st CH
Step 7: DC 3 in the 1st CH
Step 8: CH 3
Step 9: Join with SL ST through center, FO.
Step 10: Pull yarn end through to back (from center)
Finish off heart: Knot yarn ends together, and using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends to back of heart. Trim excess.
Sew Heart to Body: Using a yarn needle, sew heart to body (at center-right of chest).
Heart:
Step 1-2: SL knot yarn onto hook and CH 4
Step 3: DC 3 in the 1st CH
Step 4: SC 1 in the 1st CH
Step 5: CH 2
Step 6: SC 1 in the 1st CH
Step 7: DC 3 in the 1st CH
Step 8: CH 3
Step 9: Join with SL ST through center, FO.
Step 10: Pull yarn end through to back (from center)
Finish off heart: Knot yarn ends together, and using a yarn needle, weave in (hide) yarn ends to back of heart. Trim excess.
Sew Heart to Body: Using a yarn needle, sew heart to body (at center-right of chest).
STEP 7: Voodoo Doll: Features
Eyes: Sew on buttons for eyes using the same color yarn as body.
Mouth: Using black yarn, sew on a mouth.
Additional "Voodoo" Characteristics: Using black yarn, sew an "X" onto each hand and foot.
Ta-Da! Your Voodoo Doll is now complete!
Time to unleash some revenge on that mortal enemy of yours (ha, ha) or just use it as your new pin cushion.
Mouth: Using black yarn, sew on a mouth.
Additional "Voodoo" Characteristics: Using black yarn, sew an "X" onto each hand and foot.
Ta-Da! Your Voodoo Doll is now complete!
Time to unleash some revenge on that mortal enemy of yours (ha, ha) or just use it as your new pin cushion.
41 Comments
Dianekalinoski 4 years ago
canucksgirl 4 years ago
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Crochet-Amigurumi-Basics/
Dianekalinoski 4 years ago
evildrneil 8 years ago
Adorably malevolent :)
WUVIE 11 years ago
One day I will learn to crochet. Sigh.
I just adore all of your projects!
canucksgirl 11 years ago
If you want to learn, check out my ible on How to Crochet. Its actually much easier to do than you might think. Just start with a larger hook and thicker yarn to practice the basic stitches, and if you need help, just ask! I'd be happy to help you out.
I just finished a hat and mittens for a Christmas present. :-)
bajablue 11 years ago
canucksgirl 11 years ago
iceng 12 years ago
But to work on the Dark Arts ª § Scary ;-þ
{As I'm tossing salt from the Utah flats over my shoulder }
Your juju is powerful indeed for such young fingers.
Of course the workwomenship and photo documenting is Outstanding.
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canucksgirl 12 years ago
I hope my efforts and luck are worthy for the Amigurumi Challenge (otherwise my new friend may prove handy if I lose). ;)
bajablue 12 years ago
canucksgirl 12 years ago
iceng 12 years ago
canucksgirl 12 years ago
Patience truly is a virtue...
iceng 12 years ago
canucksgirl 12 years ago
iceng 12 years ago
Been here since 2006 and never got close...............
canucksgirl 12 years ago
bajablue 12 years ago
Dusk Shadows 12 years ago