Who said spooky can’t be cute
With spooky season upon us, what better way to launch yourself into the Halloween spirit than by filling your home with crocheted slasher film characters. Maybe you prefer to float with Pennywise or ‘ghoul’ around with Beetlejuice. Whatever your choice, these five-inch-tall little pals available on Etsy—either pre-made or DIYable—are sure to deliver a fright.
Whether or not you’re a fan of classic horror, you can’t resist the charm of these creepy yet adorable serial killer companions. Crocheted Pennywise and a masked Jason are among the many amigurumi dolls taking over the DIY scene.
Originating in Japan, amigurumi is the traditional art of crocheting a stuffed yarn toy. Check out these spooktacular Jack Skellington plushies, handmade by amigurumi designer Aquariwool. Have they tickled your fancy? If not, here are four reasons why you should get your hands on one of these freaky little dolls!
1. Crafting these ghostly dolls ain’t Child’s Play
Unfortunately, calling out for Beetlejuice three times won’t make one of these scary friends appear. But what will work is a bit of crocheting expertise. Even if you aren’t at an intermediate level in the knitting department, these tiny slashers are a great way to expand your DIY skills. And much like Chucky himself, once made, these little terrors will be “your friend to the end.”
2. They’re sure to slay wherever they stay
From Freddy Krueger to Pennywise, these crocheted spooky buddies complement any living space with a ‘slash’ of colour. In the bedroom? Heck yeah. The living room? You already know it. Even the kitchen? Hey, why not—Jason already comes equipped with a knife.
3. You can’t make an amigurumi Pennywise without snapping a Pic of IT
In true Lydia Deetz fashion, be sure to whip out your cameras and capture your crocheted villains. Then you can post them all over social media and maybe even inspire some of your friends to make their own boo-tiful dolls.
4. If you find yourself in a nightmare, have no fear—options are here
The patterns for all six of these slashers are available on Etsy and go for $8. But if fictional murderers aren’t your thing, shop owner Melanie Mullally offers other crocheting projects sure to thrill.
Once you purchase your design of choice, a PDF instruction kit, complete with pictures, is instantly downloaded to your device. That means you can begin crocheting your own little horror pals right away. Happy crocheting!
Feature Image Courtesy of Mama’s Creations on Etsy
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