Sink your hook into something delightfully spooky with the Amigurumi Vampire Couple, a hauntingly romantic pair that’s perfect for Halloween crafting! 🧛♂️🧛♀️ With the Count’s dramatic cape, sharp widow’s peak, and mysterious charm, and his bride’s flowing hair, black dress, and striking red corset, this duo brings gothic elegance to life in yarn. Whether you’re decorating for a party or creating a seasonal centerpiece, these two are sure to steal the spotlight.
Perfect for crocheters who love character-driven designs and festive flair, this pattern invites you to play with rich colors, expressive details, and a touch of theatrical drama. Surround them with pumpkins, candles, and a single red rose to complete the scene, or add your own spooky accents for a personalized twist. The Amigurumi Vampire Couple is a fang-tastic way to stitch up romance, mystery, and a whole lot of handmade Halloween magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🕯️🌹
🧛 Amigurumi Vampire Couple Crochet Pattern
Step into the gothic romance of Halloween with this enchanting Vampire Couple! The Count, with his dramatic cape and widow’s peak, pairs perfectly with his elegant bride in her black dress, red corset, and flowing hair. Complete with pumpkins, candles, and a single red rose, this duo is the perfect handmade centerpiece for your spooky season.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – shaping, color changes, embroidery, and accessory details.
📏 Finished Size
- Count: ~10 in (25 cm) tall
- Bride: ~10 in (25 cm) tall
- Pumpkins: 2–3 in (5–8 cm)
- Candles: 1.5–2.5 in (4–6 cm)
🧶 Materials (with amounts)
- Beige yarn – 50 g (skin)
- Black yarn – 100 g (hair, cape, pants, shoes, dress, crown/veil)
- White yarn – 40 g (shirt, fangs, candles)
- Red yarn – 50 g (cape lining, bow tie, corset, dress trim, rose)
- Green yarn – 10 g (rose stem, leaves, pumpkin stems)
- Orange yarn – 30 g (pumpkins)
- Yellow yarn – small amount (pumpkin variation)
Other supplies:
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Amber/golden safety eyes – 8–10 mm (2 pairs)
- Black embroidery thread (mouth, brows, lashes)
- Fiberfill stuffing (~100 g)
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers
- Optional: felt, pipe cleaner, or wire for cape collar stiffness; LED tea lights for candles
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
BLO = back loop only
FO = fasten off
🧛 Vampire Count
Head (Beige)
- MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12) – insert amber safety eyes between R10–R11, ~7 sts apart. Stuff firmly.
- dec x6 (6). FO.
Hair (Black)
- Crochet a cap: MR 6, inc to 30 over 5 rounds. Work 3–4 more rounds.
- Embroider or surface-crochet widow’s peak triangle at front.
- Sew cap to head.
Ears (x2, Beige)
MR 5, 1 round sc, FO. Flatten and sew slightly below eyes.
Face Details
- Nose: MR 5, sew under eyes.
- Smile: embroider wide curve in red.
- Fangs: add two small white triangles at corners.
- Brows: embroider black angled brows for stern look.
Body (White Shirt, Black Pants)
- With white: MR 6, inc to 24 over 3 rounds.
- 5 rounds sc.
- Switch to black, sc 8 rounds.
- Divide for 2 legs, each 12 sts worked separately for 6 rounds. Stuff firmly.
Arms (x2)
- Beige: MR 6, 3 rounds (hands).
- White: 4 rounds (sleeves).
- FO, stuff lightly, sew to body.
Shoes (x2, Black)
- MR 6, inc to 18, 3 rounds sc. Stuff, sew to legs.
Bow Tie (Red)
- Ch 8, 2 rows sc, cinch in middle, sew to neck.
Cape with Upright Collar
Cape Body (Red lining, Black outside)
- With red: ch 31.
- Row 1: dc across (30).
- Row 2: (dc, inc) across to ~38.
- Switch to black: dc rows, increasing every 5th st until semi-circle shape forms.
Collar
- Work 2–3 rows of tall sc/dc along top edge.
- Back is black, inner side red.
- To keep it upright and dramatic, line with stiff felt or pipe cleaner.
- Sew cape around Count’s shoulders.
🧛♀️ Vampire Bride
Head & Hair
- Same head pattern as Count.
- Attach black yarn strands one by one around hairline for straight long hair.
- Keep neat parting at center front for accuracy.
Eyes: amber safety eyes, placed between R10–R11.
Crown/Veil Options
- Crown: ch 30, [dc, ch 1] repeat across. FO, form lace crown, sew on.
- Veil: ch 40, dc across 2 rows, sew lightly to back of head.
Body & Dress
- Beige: MR 6, inc to 24.
- Black: sc 6 rounds (bodice).
- Skirt: BLO, (sc, inc) x12 (36).
- Next round: (2 sc, inc) (48).
5–8. sc around (48). - Final round: switch to red, sc or picot edging for trim.
Corset Embroidery
- Using red yarn, stitch 3–4 “X” crosses vertically across bodice.
Arms (x2)
- Beige, 6 rounds.
- Add black cuff (2 rounds). FO, sew.
Shoes (Black)
Same as Count.
Rose Accessory
- Red: ch 30, hdc in each st, roll into spiral and sew into rose.
- Green: ch 12, sc back, add 2 leaf chains. Sew rose to stem.
🎃 Accessories
Pumpkins (Orange)
- MR 6, inc to 30 over 4 rounds.
- 6 rounds sc.
- Decrease back to 6, FO.
- Use long orange yarn to stitch vertical ridges.
- Add green stem.
Candles (White with Black Base)
- White: MR 6, inc to 8–10 sts circumference.
- 6–8 rounds sc.
- Black base: MR 6, inc to 10–12 sts, 2 rounds. Sew bottom to candle.
- Optional: add yellow yarn tuft for flame, or insert LED tea light.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew heads to bodies.
- Attach Count’s cape with stiff collar. Add bow tie.
- Dress Bride with crown or veil. Add corset embroidery and rose in hand.
- Sew arms and shoes to both dolls.
- Arrange pumpkins and candles around dolls for display.
🎉 Finishing Touches
✔ Add a little blush under the eyes for warmth.
✔ Position Bride’s hair so it frames the face symmetrically.
✔ Make Count’s collar stiff so it stands tall.
✔ Embroider tiny lashes on Bride for expression.
✔ Use different pumpkin sizes for a fuller scene.
🌙 Closing
Your Amigurumi Vampire Couple is complete! With their spooky charm, detailed costumes, and haunting accessories, they make a magical centerpiece for Halloween. Whether displayed with pumpkins and candles or gifted to a fellow horror fan, this handmade pair will steal the spotlight every time.
