Zombie Girl

Zombie Girl Amigurumi Doll

What Is Being Made

The Zombie Girl is a crocheted amigurumi doll designed by Deja Joy, standing approximately 6 inches tall when completed. This is an intermediate-level crochet project perfect for crafters looking to create a finished decorative doll or soft toy with a zombie-themed character design.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction methods, working in continuous spirals rather than joining rounds at the end of each row. A stitch marker is essential for tracking round progression throughout the project. The pattern incorporates single crochet stitches worked tightly to ensure the stuffing does not show through the finished fabric. The doll is constructed in separate pieces that are assembled together, with specific instructions for attaching elements to edges as detailed in the pattern instructions.

Stitches and Stitch Details

• Single Crochet (SC): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, worked at a gauge of 12 single crochets and 14 rows per 2 inches
• Spiral Construction: Rounds are worked continuously without joining, creating seamless transitions between rows
• Edge Attachment: Single crochet stitches are worked to edges for securing doll components

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Yarn Weight and Type: This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, specifically Knit Picks Brava Worsted, which features 100 grams and 218 yards per skein. Any medium weight yarn may be substituted if exact yardage matching is maintained.

Yarn Colors and Quantities:

• 25 yards of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove (CA) for the base skin tone
• 15 yards of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Black (CB) for details
• 5 yards of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White (CC) for accents
• 5 yards of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Red (CD) for zombie-themed elements
• 20 yards of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Cornflower (CE) for additional design features

Tools and Notions: A 3.5mm crochet hook (US size E) is recommended for achieving the proper gauge. A stitch marker is necessary for tracking spiral rounds. Fiberfill stuffing is required to fill the completed doll pieces.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 single crochets and 14 rows per 2 inches. However, exact gauge matching is optional—crafters may adjust hook size to maintain tight stitches that prevent stuffing visibility, allowing for flexibility in final doll dimensions while maintaining the intended 6-inch finished height as a reference.

Pattern Preparation Notes

Designers recommend reading through all pattern instructions before beginning the project. Understanding the spiral construction method and edge attachment techniques prior to starting ensures smoother execution of this intermediate-level amigurumi design.