25 Easy Halloween Amigurumi Patterns Free Tutorial

20. Poison Apple Amigurumi

Add a touch of wicked charm to your spooky season décor with this glossy poison apple amigurumi! Featuring a deep plum-purple body, a rustic dark brown stem, and an embroidered neon green skull silhouette on the front, this plush treat measures three inches tall and works up in just one hour.

Materials You Will Need

• DK weight cotton yarn (Category 3): Plum Purple (30g, 75m), Dark Brown (5g, 12m), Neon Green (small scrap)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Polyfill fiberfill stuffing (15g)
• Yarn needle for weaving ends and embroidery
• Stitch marker

Gauge

First 3 rounds of Apple measure approximately 2.5 cm across. Gauge is not critical for this project, but work stitches firmly and evenly to prevent the stuffing from showing through.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – single crochet increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – single crochet decrease (work 2 sc together through front loops)
• BLO – back loop only
• Rnd – round
• st(s) – stitch(es)

UK terms: sc = dc, hdc = htr, dc = tr.

Pattern Notes

• The apple body is worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining; do not slip stitch at the end of each round unless instructed.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
• Stitch counts for each round are shown in brackets at the end of the line.

Instructions

Apple Body – Plum Purple, make 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 sts, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 sts, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9-15: sc in all 48 sts around (48)
Rnd 16: (sc in next 6 sts, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 17: (sc in next 5 sts, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 18: (sc in next 4 sts, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 19: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff firmly with fiberfill now, shaping the apple into a round sphere with slight flattening at top and bottom.
Rnd 20: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 21: (sc in next st, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff any final gaps.
Rnd 22: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off, leave a 30 cm tail, and use a yarn needle to weave through front loops of remaining 6 sts to close tightly.

Stem – Dark Brown, make 1

Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
Rnd 2-5: sc in all 5 sts around (5)
Fasten off, leave a 15 cm tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Center the dark brown stem on top of the apple body (covering the magic ring center) and sew securely using the remaining yarn tail.
2. Using the neon green yarn and a yarn needle, embroider a small skull silhouette onto the front center of the apple body, positioned between Rnds 10 and 14.

Finishing

Weave in all remaining loose yarn ends securely inside the body of the apple. Smooth out the stuffing and mold the apple with your hands to create the characteristic indented top and bottom shapes.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Make sure your tension is tight enough so the white stuffing does not peek through the dark purple stitches.
• Do not overstuff the stem; it should remain narrow and straight.
• When embroidering the neon green skull, keep your stitches small and neat for a crisp silhouette.
• Count your stitches at the end of each increase and decrease round to ensure the apple maintains its symmetrical spherical shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of DK?
Yes, you can use worsted weight yarn with a 4.0 mm hook, but your finished poison apple will turn out slightly larger than three inches.

How do I get the classic apple indentation on the top and bottom?
When weaving the tail to close the top and bottom, pull the yarn thread tightly all the way through the center to pull both poles inward slightly before securing the knot.

Can I make this for a baby to play with?
Yes, this pattern is completely baby-safe as long as you embroider all facial features instead of using plastic buttons or safety eyes.