Free Crochet Pattern Pumpkin Dragon: Spooky Cute Amigurumi Charm
Level: Beginner-friendly · Time: ~2-3 hours · Finished size: ~12 inches hanging
If you are obsessed with “spooky-cute” handmade decor, get ready for your next favorite project.
Crafted with extra soft yarn, this silly pumpkin dragon charm is guaranteed to spook up any space!
Whether you want to deck out your craft room, prep unique items for a
fall craft fair,
or share a standout piece on your social media feeds, this project has everything you need to charm your followers.
The design features a playful combination of seasonal elements that makers love, highlighted by a
friendly Derpy Pumpkin Face with a goofy expression, perfectly proportioned
Bat Wing Details, a bouncy Twisted Halloween Spiral body patterned
in orange and black with candy corn appliques, and a festive Ready for Hanging base
featuring a top hook and dual pom-poms.
Materials & Tools Needed
To recreate this exact look using extra-soft chenille or plush yarn, gather the following supplies:
- Plush/Chenille Yarn: Orange, Black, Green, Yellow, and White
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety Eyes: 1 pair of 10 mm black safety eyes
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, hanging cord, and a pom-pom maker
New to some of these techniques? Check out my
Magic Ring & Flat Circle tutorial
or my Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Crochet first.
Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern Instructions
1. The Head (“Derpy Pumpkin Face”)
Using your Orange plush yarn, work in continuous rounds:
- Round 1: 6 Single Crochets (SC) in a Magic Ring (6)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)
- Round 3: [1 SC, INC] × 6 (18)
- Round 4: [2 SC, INC] × 6 (24)
- Rounds 5–8: SC in all 24 sts. (Insert 10mm safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced 4 stitches apart)
- Round 9: [2 SC, DEC] × 6 (18)
- Round 10: [1 SC, DEC] × 6 (12) — stuff firmly
- Round 11: DEC × 6 (6). Fasten off and close.
Embroider a small oval snout and a cute smiling expression.
2. Little Green Horns (Make 2)
Using Green yarn:
- Round 1: 4 SC in a Magic Ring (4)
- Round 2: [1 SC, INC] × 2 (6)
- Round 3: SC in all 6 sts (6). Fasten off and sew securely to the top crown.
3. The Wings (“Bat Wing Details”)
Using Black yarn:
- Chain 7, work 6 SC starting in the 2nd chain from hook. Chain 1, turn (6)
- Row 2: 6 SC. Chain 1, turn (6)
- Row 3: Work
[Slip Stitch, (1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 HDC in same stitch), Slip Stitch]× 2 across to form scalloped bat-wing tips. Fasten off and sew securely to the upper back beneath the head.
4. The Body (“Twisted Halloween Spiral”)
Using Orange and Black yarn:
- Foundation: Chain 70 (alternating blocks of 10 chains in orange and 10 in black)
- Row 1: Work 3 Double Crochets (DC) into every single chain stitch across. Working 3 DCs into every chain naturally forces the strip to coil into a spring-like spiral!
- Candy Corn Appliques: Crochet tiny triangle motifs switching from yellow to orange to white, and sew them along the black segments of the spiral.
5. Finishing (“Ready for Hanging”)
- Anchor a strong hanging cord or ribbon through the top center of the head.
- At the bottom tail end of the spiral, attach 1 black pom-pom, 1 orange pom-pom, and 1 mini stuffed crocheted pumpkin to weight the charm properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular yarn instead of chenille/plush?
Yes — any worsted weight (4) yarn works, just adjust your hook size slightly if your gauge feels too loose.
How long does this pattern take to complete?
Around 2-3 hours total for someone comfortable with basic single and double crochet stitches.
Can I skip the safety eyes and embroider them instead?
Absolutely — embroidered eyes work great and are a safer option if this will be around small children or pets.
Share Your Creation!
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