Sweetened into this free crochet candy amigurumi pattern are all the sugary scares of Halloween lore—remnants of taffy stuck in your teeth, jack-o-lanterns glowing along a porch as you snatch that last chocolate bar, and distant screaming… but from fun or fright?
With Halloween just around the dark and spooky corner, there’s no better way to celebrate than with this free crochet candy amigurumi pattern!
So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Candy Cutie, part 3 of 6 in the Halloween Cuties collection!
Pattern Information | Free Crochet Candy Amigurumi
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Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Yarn A – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
- Yarn B – light teal (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aruba Sea)
- Yarn C – light green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Honeydew)
- 10mm black safety eyes (x2)
- Black embroidery floss
- Pink embroidery floss (example uses DMC 963 Light Dusty Rose) or pink yarn
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Alternate Yarn Supplies:
Color Variation 2 (as seen on the right in cover photo):
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Yarn A – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
- Yarn B – periwinkle (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Light Jasmine)
- Yarn C – light pink/purple (example uses Big Twist Value: Soft Purple)
Terminology:
This free crochet candy pattern uses English (US) terminology:
- st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
- FLO = front loop only
Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.
In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.
Special Stitch Instructions | Free Crochet Candy Amigurumi
Please read through all special stitch instructions carefully before beginning your project, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.
This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.
Single Crochet:
This pattern uses a variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, sometimes referred to as the YU/YO (yarn under/yarn over) method.
Instead of yarning over before pulling through, this method utilizes a yarn under technique on the first pass of each stitch, as seen below.
Begin by inserting your hook into the next stitch, then yarn under (not over) as shown above. Pull through the stitch, then yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your single crochet.
Using the above technique produces a slightly tighter and stiffer fabric than traditional single crochet stitches. This method minimizes holes between stitches, improves shaping, and decreases stitch slanting.
This pattern will still work with the traditional technique of single crochet stitches, so choose what works best for you—just be wary that your project may result in having slight visual differences than those shown in examples if using the traditional method.
Invisible Decrease:
This pattern uses a variation of the single crochet decrease stitch, often called an invisible decrease. This method produces a tighter stitch that improves shaping and blends in more seamlessly with regular stitches.
Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next stitch, then insert into the front loop only of the second stitch in the same way. Yarn under (not over) as shown above and pull through both front loops. Yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your invisible decrease.
Joining Rounds:
Unless otherwise stated, each round in this pattern is joined at the end with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, followed by one or more chain stitches.
For a cleaner seam, and to ensure that these stitches are not accidentally worked into later, tighten both the slip stitch and chain as shown below.
Hold your working loop firmly on your hook and pull up with your hook until your slip stitch is tight. Then, pull back on your working tail until your loop is back to fitting snugly around your hook. Repeat these steps with the following one or more chain stitches before your next round.
Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Candy Amigurumi
Crochet Candy – Rounds 1 to 17:
With yarn A (white), leave a 12″ beginning tail for sewing and ch 55.
For best results, trying working round 1 into the back bars (not the back loops) of each chain stitch across.
Rnd 1: 1sc into 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, sl st into 1st st to form a circle, ch 1 (54).
Rnd 2: [1sc into next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 18 times, join, ch 1 (36).
Rnd 3: [1sc into next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 12 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 4: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 12 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 5: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).
Fasten off yarn A and leave a short tail for tying.
Join yarn B (light teal) by inserting your hook into the first stitch of the next round. Pull up a loop of yarn B and chain 1.
Tie the tails of both yarn A and yarn B together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Rnd 6: 2sc into FLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 7: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join (18).
Fasten off yarn B and join yarn C (light green) using the same method as before.
Rnd 8: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 9: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join (30).
Fasten off yarn C and join yarn B (light teal) using the same method as before.
Rnd 10: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 11: 1sc into each st around, join (30).
Fasten off yarn B and join yarn C (light green) using the same method as before.
Rnd 12: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 13: 1sc into each st around, join (30).
Fasten off yarn C and join yarn B (light teal) using the same method as before.
Rnd 14: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 15: 1sc into each st around, join (30).
Fasten off yarn B and join yarn C (light green) using the same method as before.
Rnd 16: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 17: [1sc into each of next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (18).
Fasten off yarn C and follow the instructions for adding the eyes, mouth, and blush before continuing.
Adding Eyes:
Rotate your piece so that your stripes are vertical.
Using the example piece below as reference, insert both safety eyes through the front of your piece (on the opposite side from your joining seam).
One safety eye should be inserted between rounds 9 and 10 and the other should be inserted between rounds 15 and 16. Both eyes should sit 6 rounds apart from each other.
Adding Mouth:
Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a mouth using black embroidery floss.
The mouth should be centered 1 stitch below and between the eyes, over top of rounds 12 and 13. The mouth will be 2 rounds wide and 1 stitch tall.
Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 stitch down and 2 rounds to the right from where you’ve inserted the left eye. Pull through and leave some tail for tying later.
Then, insert your needle again, 2 rounds to the right, and out again, 1 stitch down and 1 round to the left from where you’ve just inserted, and pull through.
Pass your needle up and underneath the horizontal strand you’ve just created and pull through. Then, insert your needle back into the same space as you’ve last exited from.
Pull your thread through and tug it down slightly until it forms a V-shape. Gently tie both ends together inside your piece, but take extra care not to pull the threads too tight!
Adding Blush:
Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a blush line using pink embroidery floss or yarn next to each eye.
Each blush line should start 1 stitch down and 1 round outwards from where each eye was inserted, and span 1 round length outwards (away from the center of the face).
Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 stitch down and 1 round outwards from where you’ve inserted the eye.
Pull through, leaving some tail inside for tying later. Then, insert your needle back in, 1 more round outwards.
If using yarn, you may skip ahead to tying both ends together on the inside of your piece.
If using embroidery floss, pass your needle back out through the same space as you’ve last exited from and pull through. Reinsert your needle, again, 1 round outwards in the same place as before.
Repeat these last steps 3 more times, or until you are satisfied with the size of your blush. Then, gently tie both ends together on the inside of your piece, taking extra care not to pull the threads too tight!
Crochet Candy – Rounds 18 to 24:
Stuff your piece and continue stuffing until full as you complete the next two rounds.
Join yarn B (light teal) using the same method as before.
Rnd 18: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 19: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).
Fasten off yarn B and join yarn A (white) using the same method as before.
Rnd 20: 2sc into FLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 21: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 22: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 12 times, join, ch 1 (36).
Rnd 23: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 18 times, join, ch 1 (54).
Rnd 24: 1sc into each st around, join (54).
Fasten off and leave a 12” tail for sewing.
Sewing Ends:
With your needle, thread your end tail through both loops of your last single crochet, from front to back.
Then, count 9 stitches backwards and thread through again, from front to back. Allow your piece to fold outwards as you pull your yarn tight.
Repeat this method through every 9th stitch around until you reach the beginning. Pull tight and secure with a knot. Trim the tail and sew in any excess length.
Repeat on the opposite side of your crochet candy, using your beginning tail.
Conclusion | Free Crochet Candy Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free crochet Candy Cutie pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out all of its companion patterns in the Halloween Cuties collection: the Ghost Cutie, the Candy Corn Cutie, the Candy Apple Cutie, the Potion Cauldron Cutie, and the Witch Hat Cutie!
You can also explore the Cutie Collections and the Pocket Pets archives for more original and free amigurumi patterns, or our Home Decor Patterns for other homemade household goodies!
If you’re looking to cozy up with a longer project, check out our Clothing Patterns, or assemble your own designs from one of our Granny Square Patterns!
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