Crochet Demogorgon Amigurumi Pattern (Free Guide)

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The Demogorgon amigurumi is a bold and detailed crochet project inspired by the iconic creature design. With its layered body structure, sharp petal-like head, and textured finish, this pattern is perfect for crocheters who enjoy character-based projects with a bit of challenge.

This is an intermediate-level amigurumi that combines shaping, color changes, and assembly techniques to create a striking collectible piece.

Skill Level

Intermediate

You should already be comfortable with:

  • Magic ring
  • Single crochet (sc)
  • Increases and decreases
  • Working in rounds
  • Basic sewing and assembly

Materials Needed

Yarn

  • Gray yarn → body, arms, legs, head base
  • Red yarn → petals
  • Black yarn → center head detail
  • White yarn → teeth embroidery

Hooks

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook → red petals
  • 3.0 mm crochet hook → gray body parts

Other Tools

  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Optional wire (for shaping petals)
  • Optional hot glue gun

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • inc = increase
  • dec = decrease
  • BLO = back loop only

Step 1: Legs (Make 2)

Start each leg separately using gray yarn.

Round 1:

Magic ring, 5 sc
(5 sts)

Round 2:

Inc in every stitch
(10 sts)

Round 3:

Work in BLO: 10 sc
(10 sts)

Round 4:

3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc
(8 sts)

Rounds 5–8:

Sc in each stitch around
(8 sts per round)

👉 Finish first leg, fasten off.
👉 Do NOT fasten off second leg.

Joining Legs:

  • On second leg, add 2 extra sc to align position
  • Join both legs together

Round 9:

Work around both legs + joining space
Total: 18 sts

Step 2: Body

Rounds 10–12:

Sc in each stitch around
(18 sts each round)

Round 13:

4 sc, 1 dec (repeat)
(15 sts)

Round 14:

3 sc, 1 dec (repeat)
(12 sts)

Stuffing:

Start filling body with fiberfill as you go.

Round 15 (Neck shaping):

1 sc, 1 dec (repeat)
(8 sts)

Pull tight and secure using tapestry needle.

Step 3: Arms (Make 2)

Round 1:

Magic ring, 7 sc
(7 sts)

Rounds 2–6:

Sc in each stitch
(7 sts each round)

Flatten arm and close opening:

  • Work 2–3 sc across folded edge
  • Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing

Attach arms to body later.

Step 4: Head

Base Neck

Round 1:

Magic ring, 5 sc
(5 sts)

Round 2:

Inc in each stitch
(10 sts)

Rounds 3–7:

Sc around
(10 sts)

👉 Turn piece inside out

Head Expansion

Round 8:

BLO inc in every stitch
(20 sts)

Round 9:

1 sc, 1 inc repeat
(30 sts)

Rounds 10–16:

Sc in each stitch
Add stuffing gradually

Head Closing

Round 17:

3 sc, 1 dec repeat
(24 sts)

Round 18:

2 sc, 1 dec repeat
(18 sts)

Round 19:

1 sc, 1 dec repeat
(12 sts)

Finish stuffing and close tightly.

Step 5: Petals (Make 5)

Each petal has red front + gray back

Red Section

Row 1:

Ch 3, 2 sc

Row 2:

Inc in both stitches
(4 sts)

Row 3:

1 sc, inc, inc, 1 sc
(6 sts)

Rows 4–5:

Sc across

Shaping Decrease:

Row 6: 2 sc, dec, 2 sc
Row 7: 2 sc, dec, 1 sc
Row 8: 2 dec

Gray Section

Repeat same shape in gray yarn.

👉 Stitch red + gray together
👉 Optional: insert wire for structure

Make 5 petals total

Attach them in a star shape on head.

Step 6: Face Details

Center Black Circle:

  • Small black crochet circle
  • Sew into center of petals

Teeth Embroidery:

  • Use white yarn
  • Stitch zig-zag teeth around red petals

Finishing

  • Attach head to body securely
  • Adjust for bobble or fixed position
  • Weave in all ends neatly

Final Thoughts

This Demogorgon crochet pattern is a creative and detailed amigurumi project that combines structure, shaping, and character design. The layered petals and textured body make it a standout piece for fans of fantasy-inspired crochet figures.

Perfect for display, gifting, or collection pieces.

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