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The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

The Little Devil 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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Cute Companion

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

About This The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet little devil amigurumi complete with horns, a tail spike, and optional wings. It uses #4 worsted weight yarn and small crochet hooks for firm, detailed shaping. The instructions are written in US terminology and worked in continuous rounds where noted. You can customize colors, add sequins or embroidery, and choose which features to include.

The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed round-by-round instructions are provided for every piece, plus assembly tips and placement notes. Optional embellishments like sequins or embroidery floss let you personalize your little devil.

Why You'll Love This The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi techniques with playful details that really bring the character to life. I enjoy how easily you can customize the look with color choices, sequins, or a tiny belly button stitched with embroidery floss. Sewing the pieces together is satisfying and the finished toy has a delightful personality. Sharing this pattern lets others create a charming handmade companion perfect for gifts or seasonal decor.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization! You can change the main and accent colors to create a friendlier creature or a spooky monster.

Try using sparkly or metallic yarns for the body or sequins for a festive look that shines under lights.

Want a smaller or larger version? Swap the yarn weight and adjust hook sizes — a thinner yarn with a smaller hook makes a mini keychain-friendly version, while bulky yarn produces a plush giant.

I often add embroidered expressions or freckles to change personalities; move the eyes slightly to create surprised, sleepy, or mischievous looks.

For a posable version, consider adding thin wire inside the limbs before stuffing so you can pose your little devil for display.

Make themed sets — add tiny crocheted accessories like hats, capes, or tiny pitchforks to tell a story or match holiday decor.

If you like texture, swap sections to work in BLO for subtle ridges, or use a loop stitch for fluffy accents on the chest.

Try mixing yarn fibers: pair a cotton body with acrylic details for contrast in sheen and feel.

I sometimes add felt details or tiny beads as accents — felt is great for secure small shapes like teeth or claws if desired.

Don't be afraid to experiment with placement: moving ears, horns, or eyes a few stitches changes the whole character — pin and test before you sew!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds leads to losing track of the round start; place a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Overstuffing small pieces like horns and spikes makes sewing them flat and neat difficult; stuff lightly and add stuffing gradually, leaving flat sections unstuffed if instructed. ✗ Changing hook size mid-section without following the pattern alters gauge and shape; follow the pattern hook recommendations (2.00 mm for horns/spikes, 3.00 mm for body) and only change for deliberate size variations. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails for sewing can make assembly messy and time consuming; always break yarn with a long tail for sewing where the pattern instructs and weave ends securely after attaching. ✗ Trying to sew parts without pinning can cause misaligned placement; use pins or straight pins to position arms, wings, and ears before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement.

The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own little devil amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will work simple amigurumi techniques and shape cute horns, tail, and optional wings for a playful finish. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions and helpful notes so you can follow along with confidence. Perfect for gifting or decorating for Halloween.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    #4 worsted weight yarn (main body color) - approximately 180 yards
  • 02
    #4 worsted weight yarn (accent color) - approximately 50 yards
  • 03
    Embroidery floss (optional) - approximately 9 yards for freckles and belly button
  • 04
    Sequins (optional) - small amount for decoration

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.00 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.00 mm
  • 03
    Poly-fill stuffing
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing
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    Sewing/straight pins for assembly
  • 07
    20.00 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 08
    Scissors
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    Embroidery floss (optional)
  • 10
    Sequins (optional)

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— Ears :

Info :

Use a 3.00 mm crochet hook. Use main body color. The ears are worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial.

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 6 sc into the the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (6 sts)

Round 2-3 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (6 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the ears. Place them aside for now!

— Horns (Option 1) :

Info :

Use 2.00 mm crochet hook. Use accent color. The horns are worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 2 horns.

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 4 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

{sc, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (6 sts)

Round 3 :

{sc 2, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 5 :

{sc 3, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 7 :

Inc, sc, inc, sc 7. Place stitch marker. (12 sts)

Round 8 :

Sc around. (12 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Gently stuff. Set aside for now!

— Horns (Option 2) :

Info :

Use 2.00 mm crochet hook. Use accent color. The horns are worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 2 horns.

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 4 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

{sc, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (6 sts)

Round 3 :

{sc 2, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 5 :

{sc 3, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 7 :

Inc, sc, inc, sc 7. Place stitch marker. (12 sts)

Round 8 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (12 sts)

Round 9 :

Inc, sc 2, inc, sc 8. Place stitch marker. (14 sts)

Round 10 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (14 sts)

Round 11 :

Inc, sc 3, inc, sc 9. Place stitch marker. (16 sts)

Round 12 :

inc, sc 14, inc. Place stitch marker. (18 sts)

Round 13 :

Sc 16. Inc twice. Place stitch marker. (20 sts)

Round 14 :

Sc around. (20 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Gently stuff. Set aside for now!

— Legs :

Info :

Use 3.00 mm crochet hook. Start with accent color! WATCH for directions on when to change color. The legs are worked in continuous round so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 2 legs. Stuff the legs with poly-fill as you go!

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 10 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 2 :

{sc, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (15 sts)

Round 3 :

{sc 2, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (20 sts)

Round 4 :

{sc 3, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (25 sts)

Round 5 :

{sc 4, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (30 sts)

Round 6 :

{sc 5, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (35 sts)

Round 7 :

{sc 6, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (40 sts)

Round 8 :

{sc 6, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (35 sts)

Round 9 :

{sc 3, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (25 sts)

Round 10-12 :

Sc around. Place your stitch marker. (25 sts)

Round 13 :

{sc 2, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (15 sts)

Round 14-24 :

Sc around. Place your stitch marker. (15 sts)

Round 25 :

{sc, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Info :

Do not stuff the last two rounds with poly-fill!

Round 26-27 :

Sc around. Place your stitch marker. (10 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing! Gently stuff the leg. Make sure to leave the last two rounds unstuffed. Set aside for now!

— Tail :

Info :

The tail is optional! Use 3.00 mm crochet hook. Use main body color. The tail is worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for portion of the tutorial. Make 1. Stuff the tail with poly-fill as you go!

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (6 sts)

Round 2-28 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (6 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Set tail aside for now!

— Tail Spike :

Info :

Use 2.00 mm crochet hook. Use accent color yarn. The tail spike is worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 1.

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 4 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

{sc, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (6 sts)

Round 3 :

{sc 2, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 5 :

{sc 3, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 7 :

Inc, sc, inc, sc 7. (12 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Flatten the spike. Do not stuff with poly-fill. Take your tapestry needle and sew the tail spike securely in place on the end of your tail. Break yarn and sew in your ends.

— Body :

Info :

Use 3.00 mm crochet hook. Use main body color. The body is worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 1.

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 10 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (10 sts)

Round 2 :

{sc, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (15 sts)

Round 3 :

{sc 2, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (20 sts)

Round 4 :

{sc 3, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (25 sts)

Round 5 :

{sc 4, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (30 sts)

Round 6 :

{sc 5, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (35 sts)

Round 7 :

{sc 6, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (40 sts)

Round 8 :

{sc 6, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (35 sts)

Round 9-11 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (35 sts)

Round 12 :

{sc 5, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (30 sts)

Round 13-14 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (30 sts)

Round 15 :

{sc 4, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (25 sts)

Round 16-17 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (25 sts)

Round 18 :

{sc 3, dec} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place stitch marker. (20 sts)

Round 19-20 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (20 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Optionally you can use a tapestry needle and embroidery floss/yarn to stitch on a belly button. Gently stuff the body. Set aside for now!

— Arms :

Info :

Use 3.00 mm crochet hook. Use main body color. The arms are worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 2. Stuff the arms with poly-fill as you go!

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 8 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker. (8 sts)

Round 2-22 :

Sc around. Place stitch marker. (8 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Set aside. The arms could be totally done at this point but if you would like to add wings to the arms follow the steps below!

— Wings :

Info :

Use 2.00 mm crochet hook. Use accent color. Make 2. The wings are worked in rows. You will ch 1 before each new row. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch unless stated otherwise.

Row 1 :

Ch 3. Place 1 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Sc across. (2 sts)

Row 2 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st st of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (4 sts)

Row 3 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (4 sts)

Row 4 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st three sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (6 sts)

Row 5 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (6 sts)

Row 6 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 5 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (8 sts)

Row 7 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (8 sts)

Row 8 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 7 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (10 sts)

Row 9 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (10 sts)

Row 10 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 9 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (12 sts)

Row 11 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (12 sts)

Row 12 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 11 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (14 sts)

Row 13 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (14 sts)

Row 14 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 13 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (16 sts)

Row 15 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (16 sts)

Row 16 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 15 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (18 sts)

Row 17 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (18 sts)

Row 18 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 17 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (20 sts)

Row 19 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (20 sts)

Row 20 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 19 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (22 sts)

Row 21 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo sc across. (22 sts)

Row 22 :

Ch 1 and turn your work. In the blo place 1 sc into the 1st 21 sts of the row. In the blo place 3 sc into the last st of the row. (24 sts)

Info :

Break yarn with a long tail for sewing. Your wing is finished. See image below and sew the wing onto the arm. Use sewing pins to hold wing in place while sewing. Do not break yarn after sewing the wing to the arm; use the tail to sew the wing onto the body later in assembly.

— Head :

Info :

Use 3.00 mm crochet hook. Use main body color. The head is worked in continuous rounds so you will need a stitch marker for this portion of the tutorial. Make 1.

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Place your stitch marker! (6 sts)

Round 2 :

Inc into each st of the round. Place your stitch marker! (12 sts)

Round 3 :

{sc 1, inc.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (18 sts)

Round 4 :

{sc 2, inc.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (24 sts)

Round 5 :

{sc 3, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (30 sts)

Round 6 :

{sc 4, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (36 sts)

Round 7-11 :

Place 1 sc into each st of the round. Place your stitch marker! (36 sts)

Round 12 :

{sc 5, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (42 sts)

Round 13 :

{sc 6, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (48 sts)

Round 14 :

{sc 7, inc} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (54 sts)

Round 15-17 :

Place 1 sc into each st of the round. Place your stitch marker! (54 sts)

Round 18 :

{sc 7, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (48 sts)

Round 19 :

{sc 6, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (42 sts)

Round 20 :

{sc 5, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (36 sts)

Round 21 :

{sc 4, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (30 sts)

Round 22 :

{sc 3, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (24 sts)

Info :

Place safety eyes between Round 13 & 14. Place safety eyes 8-9 stitches apart. You can use embroidery floss/yarn to stitch on some freckles. Firmly stuff your head with polyfill.

Round 23 :

{sc 2, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (18 sts)

Info :

Firmly stuff your head with polyfill.

Round 24 :

{sc, dec.} Repeat what's inside the { } for the entire round. Place your stitch marker! (12 sts)

Round 25 :

dec around. (6 sts)

Info :

Add more poly-fill if needed! Use a running stitch to close the remaining hole. Break yarn and weave in your ends. See images in pattern for reference.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place safety eyes between Round 13 & 14 of the head, spacing them 8-9 stitches apart before stuffing; secure backs and add embroidered freckles if desired.
  • Attach head to the top opening of the body using the long tail left on the body: align the neck opening and sew with a yarn needle using a whipstitch, reinforcing with several passes for a secure join.
  • Position arms on either side of the body and sew in place between rounds 12-14 of the body, angling slightly forward for a natural pose; use pins to hold before stitching.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly and ensuring the final two rounds of each leg remain unstuffed for a clean seam; reinforce stitches so the legs are stable.
  • If using wings, sew each wing to the corresponding arm with pins to hold it in place, then use the tail left on the wing to sew the wing onto the body during final assembly for a secure finish.
  • Flatten and sew the tail spike to the end of the tail using the tail left on the spike, then sew the tail to the lower back of the body; weave in all ends neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US crochet terminology and many pieces are worked in continuous rounds, so use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.
  • 💡Stuff pieces firmly but not overpacked; overstuffing can distort shaping and make sewing pieces together difficult.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry and to avoid accidental misalignment during assembly.
  • 💡Leave long tails for sewing where indicated so you have enough yarn to securely attach parts and weave in ends cleanly.

Create a lovable little devil with this charming amigurumi pattern, perfect for gifting or Halloween decor. Customize with sequins, embroidery, or different color combos to make each one truly unique. Happy hooking and enjoy bringing this tiny companion to life! 🧶🎃

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 8-10 inches tall depending on yarn tension and whether you add embellishments like sequins.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and stitch counts will change; adjust hook size accordingly and expect a different finished size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the back loop only is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though the time can vary based on experience level, customization, and assembly complexity.