25 Easy Halloween Amigurumi Patterns Free Tutorial

5. Candy Corn Toy

Bring a touch of sweet, festive charm to your autumn decor with this adorable little candy corn amigurumi! Crocheted in three bright, cheerful blocks of color with a friendly embroidered face, it makes a wonderfully quick project for holiday markets or gifting. Measuring about 3 inches tall, this delightful piece works up in just thirty minutes.

Materials You Will Need

• DK weight 100% cotton yarn (Cat. 3): small amounts of White (approx. 5 grams / 12 metres), Bright Orange (approx. 8 grams / 20 metres), and Yellow (approx. 10 grams / 25 metres)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Toy stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
• Black embroidery floss for the facial features
• Embroidery needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Gauge

The first 2 rounds of the base measure approximately 2 cm across. Gauge is not critical for this project, but work your stitches tightly enough to prevent the toy stuffing from showing through.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = single crochet 2 in same stitch
• dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd = round
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• BLO = back loop only
• FO = fasten off

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

Pattern Notes

• The body is worked in continuous spiral rounds from the bottom up without joining. Do not turn at the end of rounds.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
• The number in brackets at the end of each round indicates the exact stitch count for that round.

Instructions

Candy Corn Body – Yellow, Orange, White, make 1

Start with Yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (9)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (12)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 6: (sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (15)
Rnd 7: sc in each st around (15)
Rnd 8: (sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (18)
Rnd 9: sc in each st around (18)
Rnd 10: (sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (21)
Rnd 11: sc in each st around (21)
Change to Orange yarn.
Rnd 12: working in BLO, sc in each st around (21)
Rnd 13: (sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (24)
Rnd 14: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 15: (sc in next 7 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (27)
Rnd 16: sc in each st around (27)
Rnd 17: (sc in next 8 sts, inc in next st) x 3 (30)
Rnd 18: sc in each st around (30)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 19: working in BLO, sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 20: (sc in next 8 sts, dec) x 3 (27)
Rnd 21: (sc in next 7 sts, dec) x 3 (24)
Rnd 22: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff firmly now with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 23: (sc in next st, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 24: dec x 6 (6)
FO, leaving a 20 cm tail. Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tightly to close the top. Weave in the end.

Assembly

No separate pieces need to be attached. All shaping and color blocking is built directly into the main body.

Finishing

Using black embroidery floss and a tapestry needle, embroider two small horizontal sleepy eyes or simple French knots on the orange section, about 3 stitches apart between rounds 14 and 15. Add a small smiling mouth just centered underneath the eyes. Hide all remaining yarn tails inside the body.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Keep your tension even throughout the color changes so the body shape remains symmetrical.
• Do not overstuff the very tip of the white top, or it may round out instead of staying slightly pointed.
• Make sure to anchor your embroidery thread securely on the inside before stitching the face.
• Count your stitches at the end of each increase round to ensure the shape widens correctly.

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 candy corn will turn out slightly larger than 3 inches tall.

Is this pattern safe for a baby or toddler under three years old?
For children under three, embroider all facial features using soft cotton yarn instead of plastic safety eyes or hard notions to ensure complete safety.

How do I get the point at the top of the candy corn to stay sharp?
Decrease evenly and firmly at the end, and avoid pushing too much stuffing into the final top rows.