Perfect Crochet Candy Corn Amigurumi Pattern for Fall Decor

Hook some seasonal sweetness with this Crochet Candy Corn Amigurumi Pattern, the perfect quick and cozy handmade treat for your fall decor.

Materials

To begin this project, gather the following supplies:

• Yarn: Medium weight (Number 4) yarn in white, orange, and yellow. For a plush version, use bulky (Number 6) yarn.

• Hooks: A 4.25 mm hook for the small version or a 5.5 mm hook for the plush version.

• Safety Eyes: 10 mm for the keychain size or 14 mm for the plush size.

• Notions: A stitch marker, polyester fiberfill (stuffing), and a tapestry needle.

• Details: Scraps of pink yarn for cheeks and black yarn for the mouth.

Step-by-Step Details

1. Row 1 (White): Start with a magic ring or chain two. Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the loop and pull tight [01:33].

2. Row 2: Work a sequence of 1 sc followed by 1 increase (inc) around for a total of 12 stitches [03:05].

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3. Rows 3-4: Crochet 12 sc in each row. Change to orange yarn on the final stitch of Row 4 [04:14].

4. Row 5 (Orange): Work 2 sc then 1 inc around (16 stitches) [07:02].

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5. Rows 6-7: Crochet 16 sc in each row. Change to yellow yarn on the final stitch of Row 7 [08:16].

6. Row 8 (Yellow): Work 3 sc then 1 inc around (20 stitches) [10:57].

7. Row 9: Crochet 20 sc around [12:08].

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8. Row 10: Work 4 sc then 1 inc around (24 stitches) [13:21].

9. Row 11: Crochet 24 sc around [14:46].

10. Face Assembly: Insert safety eyes between the first two rows of the yellow section, about three stitches apart. Embroider pink cheeks and a black V-shaped mouth [16:01].

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11. Row 12: Work 2 sc then 1 decrease (dec) around (18 stitches). Note: Use the back loops only if you want a flat bottom [21:24].

12. Row 13: Stuff the top firmly. Work 1 sc then 1 dec around (12 stitches) [23:29].

13. Row 14: Finish stuffing. Work 6 dec around. Fasten off and weave the tail through the remaining stitches to close the hole [25:20].

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Special Features

• No-Sew Design: The body is crocheted in one continuous piece, eliminating the need to sew separate sections together.

• Visual Aids: The video includes a helpful drop-down pattern guide at the top of the screen for every row [00:49].

• Customizable Base: You can choose between a rounded bottom for keychains or a flat bottom for a sitting plushie [20:29].

Level of Difficulty

This project is an easy beginner pattern. The tutor uses basic stitches (single crochet, increase, and decrease) and performs every stitch on camera to ensure beginners can keep up.

Tutor's Suggestions

• Color Changes: Tie the new color securely to the old yarn with at least three knots to ensure the transition remains tight [06:08].

• Stuffing: Use the back of a crochet hook to push stuffing into the narrow point of the candy corn [23:19].

• Facial Details: Leave a little slack in the yarn when embroidering the cheeks and mouth so they don't pull tight when you add the final stuffing [18:27].

Uses

• Keychains: The small version is ideal for bag charms or keyrings.

• Holiday Decor: Multiple candy corns can create a festive garland or bowl filler.

• Plush Toys: Using thicker yarn creates a soft, huggable version for seasonal gifts.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you create a charming and versatile seasonal decoration. This project serves as an excellent introduction to amigurumi shapes and color transitions.

Pro-Tip

When closing the bottom of the candy corn, be extremely gentle if you are using plush yarn. This type of yarn can snap easily when pulled tight to close the final ring [27:19].