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Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern

Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a Death's Head Hawk Moth amigurumi featuring a skull-style hat, a striped caterpillar body and a removable wing suit. It includes detailed rounds for the head, body, skull mask, antennae and both large and small wings with assembly notes. The instructions include color-change tips and tutorials for invisible decreases and finishing techniques to help you achieve clean results.

Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will need sport/baby weight yarn and a small hook to get the recommended size and detail. Photos and tutorials are included for tricky steps such as color carrying and invisible finishes.

Why You'll Love This Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines sweet amigurumi styling with striking wing details that make it unique. I enjoy the challenge of the color changes and the layered wings—the contrast is so satisfying. The skull hat is playful and gives the moth a lot of character, which always delights people who see the finished toy. I also love how the wing suit is removable, so you can turn the caterpillar into a butterfly-like creature for imaginative play.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern through color choices and yarn types; try soft pastels for a dreamy version or deep jewel tones for a dramatic effect.

Want a bigger or smaller moth? Use a thicker or thinner yarn and adjust the hook size accordingly to create chunky or miniature versions for keychains or cuddly toys.

I often replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy and to give the face a different expression—experiment with placement to change personality.

Try different textures on the wings by using a slightly fuzzier yarn or by adding surface embroidery to mimic natural wing patterns.

I sometimes add a tiny loop to the top of the skull so the finished moth can be hung as an ornament or mobile—this makes it great for seasonal decor.

For a posable effect, insert thin wire into the wing seams before sewing them onto the belt so you can arrange the wings in different poses.

If you want a set, crochet several caterpillars in complementary colors and swap wing suits to create a collection of playful characters.

I recommend trying a monochrome palette with a bright accent stripe for a modern look—switch the yellow to a neon for high contrast.

Make the belt wider by adding more rows of slip stitches if you plan to attach heavier wing pieces or to create a stronger elastic hold for play.

When changing colors frequently, keep your color threads tidy by weaving them inside the body between color zones; I always carry the main color diagonally when instructed to avoid messy floats.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in a continuous spiral can displace your beginning of round; place a marker at the start of every round to keep orientation consistent. ✗ Changing colors without carrying threads carefully can create bulky joins and loose ends; carry yarn neatly and use diagonal carrying as described in the pattern. ✗ Not stuffing evenly will distort the shape of the head and body; stuff gradually and firmly, using small amounts to fill corners and shape. ✗ Working too tightly with fine yarn and a small hook causes very stiff fabric that hides detail; use the recommended hook size and relax tension for smoother results.

Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Death's Head Hawk Moth amigurumi with this detailed pattern. You will create a skull-like hat, a striped caterpillar body and a removable wing suit with layered wings. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, color-change tips and assembly guidance so you can create a unique collectible or gift. Perfect for crafters who enjoy small, detailed amigurumi projects.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Death's Head Hawk Moth Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport/Baby weight yarn size 2 - fine
  • 02
    100% mercerized cotton, 50g / 125m (2oz / 137yd) - example: Yarn and Colors Must Have or Scheepjes Catona or Schachenmayr Catania
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    Yarn And Colors Must Have: A white 002 Cream 10g, B sand 003 Ecru 10g, C beige 007 Cigar 10g, D black 099 Anthracite 10g, E yellow 015 Mustard 10g, F blue 061 Denim 5g
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    Scheepjes Catona alternatives: A white 130 Cream 10g, B sand 505 Linen 10g, C beige 254 Moon Rock 10g, D black 110 Jet Black 10g, E yellow 208 Yellow Gold 10g, F blue 247 Bluebird 5g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.25 mm (UK: 13) or 2.5 mm (US: C/2, UK: 12)
  • 02
    2 black eyes (glass or safety eyes), Ø 7 mm / 0.28 inch
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    Polyester stuffing (e.g., Polyfiber Fill)
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    Darning needle for sewing ends and details
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    Pins for assembly
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors

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— Tutorials :

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A Invisible SC-Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loop of the 1st stitch and then directly also into the front loop of the 2nd stitch (3 loops on the hook). Single crochet as usual: Yarn over, draw through both front loops on the hook (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over, draw yarn through both loops on the hook. Note: Works for taller stitches as well.

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B Changing yarn to a new color: Join new color during the final step of the last stitch in the old color so the next stitch will be first in the new color.

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C Front loop, back loop, back bump: Work into the front loop or back loop as indicated; some instructions call for working into back bumps on the backside of a foundation chain.

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D Join yarn with a slip knot: Place slip knot onto hook and insert into indicated stitch, pull slip knot through stitch and proceed; you may also insert hook and pull yarn through without a slip knot.

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E Standing stitch join: Standing sc: with slip knot on hook insert into indicated stitch, yarn over draw through, pull through both loops, finish sc. Standing slst: similar but pull loop through in one go.

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F Invisible fasten off: Skip one stitch, insert needle into next stitch, pull yarn through, insert needle into back loop of same stitch and pull gently to create a false closing stitch that mimics the skipped stitch.

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G Close remaining stitches through the front loops: Pull yarn tail through last stitch and with yarn needle draw yarn through every remaining front loop from outside to inside; pull gently to close the gap.

— Head :

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Make a magic loop from sand and work in a continuous spiral.

Round 01 :

sc 7 into magic loop (7)

Round 02 :

[inc] 7x (14)

Round 03 :

[sc 1, inc] 7x (21)

Round 04 :

sc 1, inc, [sc 2, inc] 6x, sc 1 (28)

Round 05 :

[sc 3, inc] 7x (35)

Round 06 :

sc 35

Round 07 :

sc 2, inc, [sc 4, inc] 6x, sc 2 (42)

Round 08-13 :

(6 rnds) sc 42

Round 14 :

sc 2, dec, [sc 4, dec] 6x, sc 2 (35)

Round 15 :

[dec, sc 3] 7x (28)

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Place the eyes between rounds 12 and 13 with a distance of 8 sts between the eyes.

Round 16 :

sc 1, dec, [sc 2, dec] 6x, sc 1 (21)

Round 17 :

[dec, sc 1] 7x (14)

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Slst 1 into the next stitch, cut the yarn and fasten off invisibly (→ Tutorial F). Stuff the head well.

— Body :

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At the open end of the head find the stitch that is standing in the middle between the eyes. Starting in this stitch count 8 sts (any direction) along the open end to find the stitch that is standing in the middle of the back side of the neck.

Round 18 :

Join black with a standing slst (→ Tutorial E) into the indicated 8th stitch, slst 13 (14)

Round 19 :

[sc-blo 1, inc-blo] 7x (21)

Round 20 :

change to yellow (→ Tutorial B), cut black: [sc 2, inc] 3x, sc 1, change to blue. sc 1, inc, change to yellow, [sc 2, inc] 3x (28)

Round 21 :

sc 13, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, sc 12

Round 22 :

sc 13, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, sc 12

Round 23 :

change to black, sc 28

Round 24 :

change to yellow (cut black), sc 13, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, sc 12

Round 25 :

dec, sc 2, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 2, dec, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, [dec, sc 2] 3x (21)

Round 26 :

[sc 1, dec] 3x, change to blue, sc 1, dec, change to yellow, [sc 1, dec] 3x (14)

Round 27 :

change to black (cut blue and yellow), slst 14

Round 28 :

[sc-flo 1, inc-flo] 7x (21)

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Slst 1, cut black and close rnd invisibly (= closing stitch → Tutorial F). Stuff the upper part of the body now.

Round 29 :

Join yellow with a standing sc into the closing st (→ Tutorial E). Place marker (= new beginning of following rnds), sc 1, inc, [sc 2, inc] 2x, change to blue (carry yellow here and throughout), sc 3, change to yellow, [inc, sc 2] 3x (27)

Round 30 :

sc 12, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, sc 12

Round 31 :

change to black, sc 27

Round 32 :

change to yellow (cut black), sc 12, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, sc 12

Round 33 :

[sc 2, dec] 3x, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, [dec, sc 2] 3x (21)

Round 34 :

change to black, [dec, sc 1] 7x (14)

Round 35 :

slst 14

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Stuff the middle part of the body.

Round 36 :

change to yellow (cut black), [sc-flo 1, inc-flo] 3x, change to blue, sc-flo 3, change to yellow, [inc-flo, sc-flo 1] 2x, inc-flo (20)

Round 37 :

sc 9, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, sc 8

Round 38 :

[sc 1, dec] 3x, change to blue, sc 3, change to yellow, [dec, sc 1] 2x, dec (14)

Round 39 :

[dec] 3x, change to blue, sc3tog, change to yellow, [dec] 2x, sc 1 (7)

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Stuff the lower body part, then cut the yarn. Close the remaining 7 stitches through the front loops (→ Tutorial G) and weave in the ends.

— Skull Mask :

Info :

Make a magic loop from white.

Round 01 :

sc 7 into magic loop (7)

Round 02 :

[inc] 7x (14)

Round 03 :

[sc 1, inc] 7x (21)

Round 04 :

sc 1, inc, [sc 2, inc] 6x, sc 1 (28)

Round 05 :

[sc 3, inc] 7x (35)

Round 06 :

sc 35

Round 07 :

sc 2, inc, [sc 4, inc] 6x, sc 2 (42)

Round 08 :

[sc 13, inc] 3x (45)

Round 09-13 :

(5 rnds) sc 45

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After rnd 13, pull the hat straight onto the head. The rim should be 2 rnds above the eyes; add an extra rnd with 45 sc if the hat is too short.

Round 14 :

sc 15, slst 6, sc 3, slst 6, sc 15 (51)

Round 15 :

sc 15, ch 7, sk 6, dc 1, into the next stitch: °dc 1 + ch 2 + dc 1°, dc 1, ch 7, sk 6, sc 15 (51)

Round 16 :

sc 14, sk 1, sc 8 into ch7sp, sk 2, °sc 3° into ch2sp, sk 2, sc 8 into ch7sp, sk 1, sc 14 (47)

Round 17 :

sc 14, sk 1, slst 7, into next st: °slst 1 + ch 1 + sc 1°, sc 1 into next st: °sc 1 + ch 1 + slst 1°, slst 7, sk 1, sc 14 (47)

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Slst 1 into the next stitch, cut the yarn and fasten off invisibly (→ Tutorial F).

— Antennae (MAKE 2) :

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Make a foundation chain of 4 ch from beige. Work into bumps on the back of the chain, starting in the 2nd back bump (→ Tutorial C): sc 2, slst 1.

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Cut the yarn and fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the antenna onto the skull hat. Sew antennae onto the hat between rnds 08 and 09 with a distance of 2 sts between the antennae.

— Details :

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With pink yarn, embroider CHEEKS onto the skull hat as shown. Embroider a bright spot onto each large wing using sand colored yarn and add black lines and spots as indicated in the photos.

— Wing Suit :

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Each large wing is made from 2 layers - PIECE 1 and PIECE 2 - assembled to become a left or right wing.

— PIECE 1 (MAKE 2) :

With beige make a foundation chain of 15 ch.

Round 01 :

Starting in the 5th ch from hook, work along the chain: °dc 2° into the 5th ch, dc 1, hdc 3, sc 3, slst 3, turn (13)

Round 02 :

ch 1, slst 3, sc 3, hdc 3, dc 2, °dc 2° into the next st, °dc 1 + tr 1° into the last st (= into top of the beginning ch-4), turn (15)

Round 03 :

ch 4, dc 1 into the st at the base of the turning ch-4, °dc 2° into the next st, dc 1, hdc 3, sc 3, slst 2, leave remaining sts unworked, turn (14)

Round 04 :

ch 1, slst 3, sc 3, hdc 3, dc 2, °dc 2° into the next st, °dc 1 + tr 1° into last st, turn (15)

Round 05 :

ch 3, dc 1 into the st at the base of the turning ch-3, °dc 2° into the next st, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 6, along the remaining sts of row 02: hdc 1, sc 2, slst 1 (21). Cut the yarn and fasten off.

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Rotate so long side is up and top side is on the left. Join black with a standing sc (→ Tutorial E) into end of first row, °sc 2° into same space, °sc 3° into end of each of next 4 rows. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. Make another piece the same way.

— PIECE 2 (MAKE 2) :

Follow instructions given for PIECE 1 until end of row 05. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Turn the piece with the backside facing you and rotate 90° so that long side is up and top side on right. Join black with a standing sc into end of the first row, °sc 2° into same space, °sc 3° into the end of each of the next 4 rows. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in all ends. Make another piece the same way.

— Assembling PIECE 1 and PIECE 2 to make one large wing (LEFT WING) :

Hold PIECE 1 and PIECE 2 together, PIECE 1 on top of PIECE 2 so both black rows visible outside. Rotate 180° so bottom side up. Crochet the sts of the following rnd into corresponding sts or spaces on both layers to connect them. On the bottom side of the wing, join beige with a standing sc (→ Tutorial E) into the first remaining loop of the foundation chain. Along the bottom side: sc 10 along remaining loops of foundation chains. Rotate 90° along long side into black sts: sc 1, °sc 2°, sc 12, °sc 2 + ch 1°. Rotate 90° along top side: hdc 1 into same space as black sts, sc 19, into last st: °sc 1 + ch 1 + sc 1°. Rotate 90° along short side: sc 1 into end of the row in the center, sc 1 into same spot as 1st stitch of rnd. Cut yarn with a long rest and close invisibly into first st (standing sc) → Tutorial F.

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Make the RIGHT WING by holding PIECE 1 and PIECE 2 together so PIECE 2 on top of PIECE 1 and follow same joining method. Cut yarn and fasten off.

— Small Wings (MAKE 2) :

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Each small wing is made from 2 layers of PIECE 3 assembled to become a left or right wing.

PIECE 3 (MAKE 4) :

With yellow make a foundation chain of 10 ch.

Round 01 :

Starting in the 4th ch from hook, work along the chain: hdc 2, sc 3, slst 2, turn (8)

Round 02 :

ch 1, slst 2, sc 2, hdc 3, °hdc 1 + dc 1° into the last st (= into the top of the beginning ch-3), turn (9)

Round 03 :

ch 3, hdc 1 into the st at the base of the turning ch-3, hdc 1, sc 2, slst 2, leave remaining sts unworked, turn (7)

Round 04 :

ch 1, slst 2, sc 2, hdc 2, °hdc 1 + dc 1° into last st. Cut the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends. Make 3 more C-pieces.

Assembling two pieces to make one small wing (LEFT WING) :

Hold two wing pieces (PIECE 3) together so they lay flat on top of each other — rotate 180° so top side is down and the short side is on the right. Crochet sts of following rnd into corresponding sts or spaces on both layers to connect them. On the bottom side of the wing join yellow with a standing sc into the first stitch, sc 6 along the bottom side, change to black (→ Tutorial B, photo 35). Rotate 90° along long side into ends of rows: °sc 1 + hdc 4° into first row, skip end of second row, °hdc 2 + dc 2° into end of third row, °dc 3 + hdc 1 + sc 1° into end of last row, change to yellow. Rotate 90° along top side: sc 7 then into remaining sts of row 03: dc 1, hdc 1, °sc 1 + ch 1 + sc 1° into last st. Rotate 90° along short side: sc 1 into same spot as first st of rnd, slst 1 to close rnd. Cut yarn with a long rest and fasten off.

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Make the RIGHT WING the same way by holding pieces so top side up and short side to the right. Finish and fasten off.

— Details and Mini Skull :

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Embroider a bright spot onto each large wing using sand colored yarn. Add a black line next to the bright spot. On the small wings embroider three black spots as shown in the photos.

Mini Skull :

Make a magic loop from sand. 01: ch 3, into the loop: dc 4, ch 4, hdc 1, ch 1, hdc 1, ch 4, close rnd with a slst into 3rd beginning-ch. 02: sc 4, sc 5 into the ch4sp, into the ch1sp: °slst 1 + ch 2 + hdc 2 + ch 2 + slst 1°, sc 5 into the ch4sp (→ photo 42). Cut the yarn with a long rest and close the rnd invisibly (→ Tutorial F).

— Wing Belt :

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The wing belt is a crochet rectangle finished into a ring that the wings attach to. Work rows of slip stitches to build an elastic, stable ribbed belt.

Make the belt :

With black make a foundation chain of 12 ch. Crochet along the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook. 01: slst-blo 11, turn (11). 02–35: (34 rows) ch 1, slst-blo 11, turn. Do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn the rectangle into a ring by holding first and last rows next to each other. Crochet together the remaining loops of the foundation chain at the bottom of the first row with corresponding back loops of stitches on last row to form seam (→ photo 44). Slst the ends together stitch by stitch. Break yarn and fasten off. Weave in ends on inside of the belt.

— Assembling the Wing Suit :

01 MAKING TWO PAIRS OF WINGS :

Sew the top side of the small wing in front of the large wing so their edges lay one above the other. Weave in the ends and make a second pair of wings the same way.

02 SEWING THE WINGS ONTO THE BELT :

With the backside of the wings facing, sew one wing pair next to the seam of the belt. Sew the second pair onto the other side of the seam.

03 ATTACH THE SKULL :

Cover the point where the wings join with the mini skull. Sew the skull onto the wings inserting the needle around the posts of the stitches of the skull (→ photo 50).

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the top opening of the body by aligning the neck opening with the head opening and sew securely using a whipstitch through the final rounds.
  • Sew each small wing onto the front of its corresponding large wing so their edges overlap, then stitch each wing pair to the belt at the seam so the wings sit evenly on either side.
  • Place the mini skull over the point where the wings meet on the belt and sew around the skull stitches to cover and secure the join.
  • Sew the antennae onto the skull hat between rounds 08 and 09, spacing them two stitches apart and using the long tails to anchor securely.
  • Weave in and hide all color-change ends inside the body and belt, carry the yellow thread diagonally when changing to blue as described to avoid loose floats.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral for most parts and mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but evenly; stuff a little at a time to avoid overfilling and to better shape the head and body.
  • 💡Carry color threads diagonally when instructed to prevent bulky joins and to keep the color stripes neat and tidy.
  • 💡Use the tutorials for standing joins and invisible finishes when starting and ending colors to get clean edges and seamless joins.

This Death's Head Hawk Moth amigurumi adds a touch of gothic whimsy to your handmade collection. The removable wing suit and skull hat give it playful character and plenty of display potential. Make one as a unique gift or keep it for your own quirky shelf — happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished caterpillar measures approximately 11 cm (4.3 inches) tall for the caterpillar body when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can, but the final size and stitch definition will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect larger or smaller results.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to color changes, shaping and assembling layered wings; basic knowledge of crochet stitches and techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, color changes and assembly time.