Good Witch Mini Amigurumi Free Pattern: Cast a Spell With Your Crochet Hook

There is something undeniably magical about amigurumi. The way a simple hook and a ball of yarn can transform into a tiny, expressive character sitting in the palm of your hand never gets old, no matter how many years you spend crocheting. And when that tiny character happens to be a good witch — pointy hat, flowing robes, and all — the magic doubles. This free pattern will walk you through every step of creating your very own good witch mini amigurumi, whether you are a seasoned crafter or someone who has only recently discovered the irresistible world of yarn toys.

Before we dive into the actual pattern, let’s talk a little bit about why the good witch is such a beloved amigurumi subject and why this design is worth adding to your project list right now.

Why a Good Witch Amigurumi?

Witches have captured human imagination for centuries, but the good witch — think Glinda from The Wizard of Oz, or the gentle hedge witches of folklore who healed rather than harmed — represents something particularly warm and whimsical. She carries wisdom, creativity, a deep connection to nature, and just enough mystery to make her endlessly interesting.

As an amigurumi subject, the good witch checks every box. She has a distinctive silhouette (that iconic hat!), she lends herself to colorful yarn choices, and she can be customized endlessly. Want an autumn witch dressed in burnt orange and deep burgundy? Done. A pastel springtime witch with flower details? Absolutely. A classic Halloween witch in black and green? She’s ready. The good witch amigurumi is as versatile as the character herself.

This particular pattern is designed to produce a mini figure — roughly 4 to 5 inches tall depending on your yarn weight and tension — making her perfect as a keychain charm, a bag accessory, a holiday ornament, a desk companion, or a gift for the witch-loving person in your life.

Materials You Will Need

Getting your supplies together before you start is one of the best habits you can build as a crafter. Here is everything you need for this project.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn works beautifully for this pattern. You will need small amounts in the following colors: skin tone (peach, tan, medium brown, or whichever shade suits your vision), black or deep purple for the hat and dress, a contrasting color for the hat band and dress trim, and optionally a hair color of your choice. If you want a truly mini witch, you can substitute fingering or sport weight yarn and adjust your hook size accordingly.

Hook: A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook is recommended for worsted weight yarn. Going down to a 2.75mm or 2.5mm hook will give you tighter stitches that keep the stuffing from showing through, which is worth the extra effort for mini projects.

Safety Eyes: Two 6mm black safety eyes are perfect for this size. If you are making this for a child under three years old, embroider the eyes with black yarn instead, as safety eyes pose a choking hazard.

Polyfill Stuffing: A small amount is all you need. You want her to feel firm but not stretched.

Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.

Stitch Markers: At least two, to mark the beginning of each round and any other important positions.

Scissors: Sharp embroidery scissors make a real difference when you are working at this scale.

Optional: A small piece of wire armature if you want her to be posable, fabric stiffener for the hat, and a jump ring with a keychain clip if she is destined to be a bag charm.

Abbreviations and Stitches Used

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology. Here is a quick reference:

MR — Magic ring (also called a magic circle or adjustable ring)

ch — chain

sl st — slip stitch

sc — single crochet

inc — increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)

dec — decrease (invisible decrease: insert hook through the front loops of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops)

BLO — back loop only

FLO — front loop only

st(s) — stitch(es)

rnd — round

If you are new to amigurumi, the magic ring and the invisible decrease are the two techniques most worth practicing before you begin. There are wonderful video tutorials available for both, and once you have them down, every amigurumi pattern becomes significantly more approachable.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Do not join at the end of each round unless the pattern specifically instructs you to. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round so you always know where you are.

Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but consistency within your own work matters. Try to keep your tension even, and err on the side of slightly tighter than you think you need — this prevents the stuffing from peeking through the fabric.

All pieces except the hat are worked from the bottom up unless otherwise indicated.

The Pattern

Part One: The Head and Body (worked as one piece)

The good witch’s head and body are crocheted together in a single continuous piece, which gives her a clean, seamless look and saves you one of the more finicky sewing steps.

Start with your skin tone yarn.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5–9: sc in each st around. (24 sts) — 5 rounds even
Rnd 10: sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)

At this point, insert your safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, spaced about 6 stitches apart. If you are embroidering eyes, do that after the head is complete and stuffed.

Rnd 11: sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

Stuff the head firmly. Continue stuffing as you go.

Rnd 12: dec around. (6 sts)

Do not fasten off. Switch to your dress color yarn (black or deep purple).

Rnd 13: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 14: sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 15: sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 16–20: sc in each st around. (24 sts) — 5 rounds even

If you would like to add a colored trim to the dress hem, switch to your trim color for the last round of the body.

Rnd 21: working in BLO, sl st in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stuff the body firmly before closing.

Part Two: The Arms (make two)

Use skin tone yarn for the hands and dress color for the sleeves.

With skin tone:
Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc into ring. (5 sts)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around. (5 sts)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (5 sts)

Switch to dress color:
Rnd 4–8: sc in each st around. (5 sts) — 5 rounds

Do not stuff the arms. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers to close (3 sc). Leave a tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Sew the arms to the sides of the body at approximately round 14, one on each side. Position them so they hang naturally downward, or angle them slightly forward for a more dynamic pose.

Part Three: The Legs and Shoes (make two)

Use black yarn for the shoes and your skin tone or stocking color for the legs.

With black yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts) — this creates the toe of the shoe
Rnd 4: sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 5: sc 1, dec repeat 6 times, then sc in remaining sts. (12 sts)
Rnd 6: sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec. (10 sts) — this narrows into the ankle

Switch to skin tone or stocking color if desired:
Rnd 7–11: sc in each st around. (10 sts) — 5 rounds

Stuff the shoe lightly. Do not stuff the leg portion. Flatten and close with sc through both layers. Leave a tail for sewing.

Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, slightly forward so she can “sit” or stand with stability.

Part Four: The Hair

Hair can be added in two ways: crocheted as a separate piece that you sew onto the head, or added using the loop method directly onto the head. Both produce lovely results. Here is the crocheted piece method, which gives a neater finish for mini figures.

Use your chosen hair color.

Ch 10, turn.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (9 sts) ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc across. (9 sts) ch 1, turn.
Row 3: sc across. (9 sts) ch 1, turn.

This creates a basic hair panel that sits on top of the head. For longer hair, add rows or crochet an additional strip to drape down the back.

Optionally, cut lengths of yarn and loop them through the edge stitches of your hair panel for a fringe or flowing-hair effect. Trim to your desired length.

Sew the hair panel to the top of the head, centered, with the front edge sitting at approximately round 3 or 4.

Part Five: The Witch Hat

The hat is the crowning glory of this project — literally — and it deserves a little extra attention.

Use black yarn (or whichever color your witch wears).

Brim:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: working in BLO, sc in each st around. (24 sts) — this creates the brim fold

Crown (continuing from round 5):
Rnd 6: sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
Rnd 7: sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Rnd 8–11: sc in each st around. (12 sts) — 4 rounds even (the crown shaft)
Rnd 12: sc 1, dec repeat around. (8 sts)
Rnd 13: dec around. (4 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a small tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the tip of the hat.

Hat Band: With your trim color, work a row of sc or sl sts around the hat at approximately round 6, where the brim meets the crown. You can also use a length of yarn or a thin ribbon and simply tie it around this point.

Lightly stuff the hat crown so it holds its shape, then sew the hat to the top of the head, slightly tilted to one side for personality.

Part Six: Optional Details and Embellishments

This is where your good witch really comes to life, and where you can let your creativity loose.

Face embroidery: Use a strand of pink or red yarn to embroider a small curved smile below the safety eyes. A tiny “V” shape in a slightly deeper skin tone can suggest a nose. Keep embroidery minimal at this scale — a few well-placed stitches do more than many.

Rosy cheeks: Use a dry cosmetic brush and a tiny amount of pink or blush-colored eyeshadow to dust the cheeks. This creates a sweet, soft look and is surprisingly effective on yarn.

Star or moon embellishments: Embroider small stars on the dress using metallic or gold yarn. A chain stitch moon on the hat brim is a beautiful touch.

Cape: Cut a small semi-circle of felt, fleece, or fabric and tie it around her neck for a dramatic finishing flourish. You can also crochet a simple cape using a half-circle construction.

Broomstick: Twist a short pipe cleaner into a broom shape and wrap the top with tan or brown yarn. Fluff a small piece of natural fiber twine at the base for the bristles. It is a quick accessory that looks absolutely charming.

Wand: A short wooden toothpick wrapped in metallic yarn with a tiny felt star glued to the tip is a perfect wand for her hand.

Tips for a Polished Finish

After years of making amigurumi, the difference between a figure that looks hand-crafted and one that looks professionally made usually comes down to a handful of finishing habits.

Weave in your ends meticulously. On a mini figure, any loose end can create a bump or a hole that is very noticeable. Use your yarn needle to weave ends through multiple stitches in different directions, then give the yarn a gentle tug before snipping close.

Take your time positioning facial features before you commit. With safety eyes, you have a little flexibility before the washers are snapped on the inside, so experiment with placement and step back to look at the overall expression. A millimeter can make the difference between a witch who looks curious and one who looks startled.

Use pins generously when sewing pieces together. Pin the arms, legs, and hat in place and check the overall look from multiple angles before you sew. Amigurumi assembly is one of those steps where a few extra minutes of positioning saves a great deal of re-doing.

Match your tension on pieces that need to be paired. When making two legs or two arms, try to work them back to back so your tension stays consistent between them.

Sizing Variations

As mentioned earlier, this pattern is sized for worsted weight yarn and produces a figure of approximately 4 to 5 inches. Here is how to scale her up or down.

For a larger witch (around 7 to 8 inches), use bulky weight yarn with a 5mm or 5.5mm hook. The pattern stays exactly the same — the finished size simply scales with the yarn.

For a truly tiny witch (perfect for keychain use at around 2.5 to 3 inches), use fingering or sock weight yarn with a 1.5mm to 2mm hook. This requires more precise stitching but produces an incredibly charming miniature.

For a large decorative witch (around 10 to 12 inches), use super bulky yarn or hold two strands of worsted weight together with a 6mm hook, and add extra rounds to the body section to elongate the figure.

Sharing Your Work

One of the great joys of the amigurumi community is sharing finished projects and inspiring others. When you finish your good witch, share her on Instagram, Pinterest, Ravelry, or any of the wonderful crochet communities on social media. Use hashtags like #amigurumi, #goodwitch, #crochetwitch, #amigurumiwitch, and #freecrochetpattern so other makers can find your work. The feedback and encouragement you receive from fellow crafters is genuinely one of the most motivating parts of the hobby.

If you make modifications — a different color palette, added details, a resized version — please share those too. Pattern variations and creative interpretations are what keep the crochet community vibrant and endlessly inspiring.

A Few Final Thoughts

This good witch mini amigurumi pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly in its construction while leaving plenty of room for experienced makers to add complexity and personalization. The techniques involved — magic ring, single crochet increases and decreases, working in continuous rounds — are the foundational vocabulary of amigurumi, which means that completing this project will strengthen skills you will use in virtually every amigurumi pattern you tackle in the future.

Whether you are making her as a Halloween decoration, a birthday gift, a holiday ornament, a creative outlet for a rainy afternoon, or simply because you wanted a tiny