Halloween crow
This beginner-friendly pattern lets you create a delightfully eerie version of a cozy crow — complete with a stitched beak, button eye, and a messy tuft that gives it that “back-from-the-grave” look. Perfect for Halloween displays or quirky gifts, this soft little creature blends creepy and cute in the best way. Hang it by your window, perch it on a bookshelf, or even dangle it from your car’s rear-view mirror for a playful gothic twist. Use dark yarns for a classic undead style or add pops of color for your own spooky signature. A quick, fun project that’s just as charming as it is chilling!
This handmade Halloween crow brings together spooky and adorable in one small package. With its messy tuft of feathers, button eye, and stitched beak, it looks like it just crawled out of a Tim Burton movie.
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What You'll Need
- Dark grey Jeans yarn, red Baby Cotton, and light grey Baby Cotton (about 50g each)
- 2.00mm (B/4) crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing, sewing needle, scissors, pins, and two small buttons for eyes
Get the complete materials list with exact quantities in the app
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- ✓ Quick 3-hour project that's perfect for a cozy afternoon
- ✓ Makes a fun Halloween decoration or gift for gothic decor fans
- ✓ Great practice for shaping techniques and surface details
Common Questions
What skill level do I need for this pattern?
This is an intermediate pattern. You should know basic amigurumi techniques like magic ring, single crochet, and increases/decreases. The Crochet App includes photos for every round to help you follow along, plus tips for shaping and assembly.
How do I access the full pattern?
Download the Crochet App to get this free pattern with complete instructions, a built-in row counter, and step-by-step photos. The app works offline once you've downloaded the pattern, so you can crochet anywhere.
How Crochet App Helped
This Halloween crow comes together in just 3 hours, but keeping track of the stitches across the body, wings, and head is where things get tricky. The Crochet App helps you stay organized so you can focus on bringing this spooky little friend to life.
PDF Import
Drop your Halloween crow pattern into the app and it automatically formats it for your phone or tablet. No squinting at tiny text or flipping between pages while your hands are covered in yarn. Just tap through each step as you go.
Yarn Warehouse
Before you start, check your stash to see what black, gray, and orange yarn you have on hand. The Yarn Warehouse shows your quantities so you know whether you can pull off that classic undead look or need to pick up more dark yarn for this intermediate project.
