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The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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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 Little Devil amigurumi pattern brings a playful supernatural character to life with incredible detail and customization options. The pattern includes instructions for two different horn styles, optional wings that can be attached to the arms, and a distinctive spiked tail. What makes this pattern special is its flexibility - you can create a classic devil, transform it into a Krampus with strategic modifications, or even adapt it into a general Halloween monster.

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

The finished devil stands approximately 8-10 inches tall and features safety eyes, stuffed limbs, and intricate details. The pattern uses continuous rounds for most components, requiring intermediate-level skills in amigurumi construction and assembly.

Why You'll Love This The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it perfectly balances cuteness with just the right amount of mischief! The customization options mean you can create a whole family of unique devils, each with their own personality. I'm particularly fond of how the optional wings add such dramatic flair, and the two horn options let you choose between subtle or bold looks. The detailed assembly instructions make even the complex parts manageable, and there's something so satisfying about bringing this little character to life stitch by stitch.

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 this pattern lets you completely customize your little devil's personality! You can swap out the safety eyes for embroidered ones using colorful thread to create different expressions - maybe sleepy eyes or winking ones. Try using sparkly or metallic yarn for the horns to make them really pop, or experiment with different color combinations like purple and silver for a more mystical vibe.

The horn options alone give you so much creative freedom, but you can also modify the ears by making them pointier or rounder. I've seen makers add tiny felt teeth or use fuzzy yarn for a different texture. Some crafters even make seasonal versions - imagine Christmas colors for a holiday devil or pastels for a softer, friendlier look!

Don't forget about embellishments either - small beads sewn onto the body, embroidered symbols, or even tiny crocheted accessories like a mini pitchfork can transform this basic pattern into something completely unique and personal.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to use stitch markers in continuous rounds leading to miscounted stitches ✗ Stuffing too firmly making it difficult to shape and position limbs properly during assembly ✗ Not leaving yarn tails long enough for sewing which creates weak attachment points ✗ Rushing through the wing attachment process resulting in uneven or poorly secured wings

The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable little devil with this intermediate-level amigurumi pattern! This charming creature features customizable horns, optional wings, and a spiked tail. Perfect for Halloween or year-round mischief, this pattern includes detailed instructions for every component. With options for embellishments like sequins or embroidered details, you can make each devil uniquely yours.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for The Little Devil Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    #4 worsted weight yarn in main body color (180 yards required)
  • 02
    #4 worsted weight yarn in accent color (50 yards required)
  • 03
    Optional: 9 yards embroidery floss for freckles and belly button details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.00 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    2.00 mm crochet hook
  • 03
    20.00 mm safety eyes
  • 04
    Poly-fill stuffing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Tapestry needle
  • 07
    Sewing/straight pins
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Optional: sequins for embellishment
  • 10
    Optional: embroidery floss

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— Ears :

Round 1 :

Ch 2. Place 6 sc into 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 :

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)

— Horns Option 2 :

Round 1-8 :

Same as Option 1

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)

— Legs :

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)

Info :

Switch to main body color yarn!

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7-8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-12 :

Sc around. Place your stitch marker. (20 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)

— Tail (Optional) :

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)

— Tail Spike :

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)

— Body :

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)

— Arms :

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)

— Wings (Optional) :

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)

Info :

Continue pattern increasing every other row until Row 22 with (24 sts)

— Head :

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 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-17 :

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.

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.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head to body by centering and pinning in place, then sew securely around the neck opening
  • Sew ears onto head positioned 7 stitches away from the safety eyes using the yarn tails
  • Attach horns to the top of the head in desired position and sew securely in place
  • Pin and sew legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring they are evenly spaced
  • If including tail, attach to the back center of the body at the base
  • Sew arms to the sides of the body, stuffing firmly but leaving last two rounds unstuffed
  • If using wings, curve them into a C-shape and sew to the body behind the arms for proper fit

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the invisible decrease method in front loops only to avoid bumps and gaps in finished work
  • 💡Always use stitch markers for continuous rounds to maintain accurate stitch counts throughout
  • 💡Stuff components firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper shaping and proportions
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails for sewing to ensure strong, secure attachment of all components
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before final sewing to ensure correct positioning and alignment
  • 💡Exercise adult supervision when using safety eyes, or substitute with felt/embroidered alternatives
  • 💡Take your time during assembly as sewing quality is equally important as crochet technique

This enchanting Little Devil pattern transforms simple stitches into a character brimming with personality and charm. Whether you choose the compact Option 1 horns or the dramatic Option 2 design, add mystical wings, or keep it simple, each devil becomes a unique creation. The detailed instructions guide you through every step, from the tiniest ear to the final assembly. This pattern celebrates the joy of bringing imagination to life, one stitch at a time. 🧶 Happy hooking! 🧵✨

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FAQs

Can I make this pattern without the wings?

Absolutely! The wings are completely optional. Simply follow the arm instructions and attach them directly to the body without the wing components.

What's the difference between Horn Option 1 and Option 2?

Option 1 creates shorter, more subtle horns (12 stitches final), while Option 2 makes longer, more dramatic horns (20 stitches final) for a bolder look.

How can I make this child-safe?

Replace safety eyes with embroidered or felt eyes, ensure all parts are securely sewn, and consider omitting small decorative elements that could pose choking hazards.

Can I use different yarn weights?

The pattern is designed for #4 worsted weight yarn. Using different weights will change the final size, so adjust your hook size accordingly and expect size variations.

How should I clean my finished devil?

Due to the delicate wings and safety eyes, spot cleaning is recommended rather than machine washing to preserve the shape and components.