Welcome to Grandma’s Crafts! If you love seasonal crochet projects with plenty of personality, this Crochet Witch on a Broomstick Pattern is such a fun choice for Halloween. With her pointed hat, colorful hair, striped legs, tiny shoes, and handmade broom, this little witch makes an adorable decoration that can instantly bring a playful Halloween touch to your home.

One of the most enjoyable parts of this project is seeing the character slowly come together from several simple crochet pieces. The head, body, arms, legs, hat, hair, and broom are worked separately before being assembled, which makes the project easier to manage and allows you to focus on one small section at a time.

The pattern uses familiar amigurumi techniques such as working in continuous rounds, increasing, decreasing, stuffing, changing colors, and sewing pieces together. Even if you are still building confidence with amigurumi, the step-by-step construction makes it much easier to understand how each piece should look before moving on to the next one.

There is also plenty of room to customize your witch. You can keep the traditional Halloween combination of black, purple, orange, and green, or choose your own color palette. The hair can be bright orange, gray, brown, purple, or even multicolored, while the stockings and hatband are perfect places to add contrasting shades.

Small details can completely change the personality of the finished doll. You can embroider eyelashes, eyebrows, freckles, rosy cheeks, or a tiny smile, and even adjust the angle of the hat or broom to give your witch a slightly different expression and pose. No two finished versions have to look exactly the same.

The broomstick is another charming feature of this project. Instead of being only an accessory placed beside the doll, it becomes part of the final pose, with the witch sitting across the handle and her hands positioned as though she is ready to fly. This gives the finished piece much more movement and makes it especially fun to display.

This Crochet Witch on a Broomstick Pattern would look wonderful as part of a Halloween centerpiece, on a shelf, near a fireplace, or alongside pumpkins and other handmade decorations. You can also add a hanging loop and turn it into a whimsical hanging ornament for your seasonal décor.

Because the project is made from relatively small crochet pieces, it can also be a great way to use leftover yarn from previous projects. Small amounts of contrasting colors are perfect for the hair, stockings, hat details, shoes, and broom, making this a creative stash-busting project as well.

Before sewing everything permanently, arrange all the finished pieces together and experiment with the positioning. Small adjustments to the arms, legs, hat, and broom can make a big difference in the final appearance, so taking a few extra minutes during assembly is definitely worthwhile.

Want to see how the project comes together? Watch the video tutorial below for a closer look at the crochet process and final assembly.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

This adorable Crochet Witch on a Broomstick is a fun Halloween amigurumi project made from several simple pieces that are assembled at the end. The witch has a rounded head, dress-shaped body, long striped legs, tiny arms, a pointed hat, yarn hair, and a fully crocheted broomstick.

The instructions below use US crochet terminology.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in:
- Skin tone
- Black
- Purple
- Orange or rust for the hair
- Brown for the broom handle
- Mustard, tan, or golden yellow for the broom bristles
- Optional contrasting colors for striped stockings
3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook, or a size suitable for your yarn
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
6–8 mm safety eyes, optional
Black embroidery thread for facial details

For a decoration intended for a small child, embroidered eyes are preferable to plastic safety eyes.

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec – invisible decrease
BLO – back loop only
st / sts – stitch / stitches
Rnd – round
FO – fasten off

Numbers in parentheses indicate the stitch count at the end of the round.

Important Pattern Notes

The head, body, arms, legs, hat, hair cap, and broom handle are worked in continuous spiral rounds unless stated otherwise.

Do not join the rounds. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round and move it upward as you work.

Use fairly firm tension so the stuffing does not show between the stitches.

Stuff gradually rather than filling a piece all at once.

Before sewing the finished pieces permanently, pin or arrange them together to check the proportions and positioning.

Head

Using skin-tone yarn:

Rnd 1

6 sc in MR.
(6)

Rnd 2

Inc in each st around.
(12)

Rnd 3

[Sc in next st, inc in next st] ×6.
(18)

Rnd 4

[Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] ×6.
(24)

Rnd 5

[Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] ×6.
(30)

Rnds 6–11

Sc in each st around.
(30)

If using safety eyes, insert them approximately between Rounds 8 and 9, leaving about 5 stitches between the eyes.

Rnd 12

[Sc in next 3 sts, dec] ×6.
(24)

Rnd 13

[Sc in next 2 sts, dec] ×6.
(18)

Begin stuffing the head firmly but evenly.

Rnd 14

[Sc in next st, dec] ×6.
(12)

Add more stuffing and shape the cheeks and forehead with your fingers.

Rnd 15

Dec ×6.
(6)

FO, leaving a long tail.

Thread the tail through the remaining front loops and pull gently to close the opening.

Hair Cap

Using orange, rust, brown, gray, or your preferred hair color:

Rnd 1

6 sc in MR.
(6)

Rnd 2

Inc around.
(12)

Rnd 3

[Sc, inc] ×6.
(18)

Rnd 4

[2 sc, inc] ×6.
(24)

Rnd 5

[3 sc, inc] ×6.
(30)

Rnds 6–7

Sc around.
(30)

FO, leaving a long tail.

The piece should resemble a shallow cap.

Place it over the upper and back portion of the head. The front edge should sit slightly above the eyes.

Sew the cap securely to the head.

Adding the Hair Strands

Cut several yarn strands approximately 6–8 inches long.

Fold one strand in half.

Insert the hook through a stitch along the lower edge of the hair cap, catch the folded center of the strand and pull it partially through.

Pass the two loose ends through the loop and tighten gently.

Repeat around the sides and back of the head.

Trim the hair only after the hat has been positioned.

Body and Dress

Using black, purple, or your main dress color:

Rnd 1

6 sc in MR.
(6)

Rnd 2

Inc around.
(12)

Rnd 3

[Sc, inc] ×6.
(18)

Rnd 4

[2 sc, inc] ×6.
(24)

Rnds 5–8

Sc around.
(24)

This creates the wider lower section of the dress.

Rnd 9

[Sc in next 2 sts, dec] ×6.
(18)

Rnds 10–11

Sc around.
(18)

Rnd 12

[Sc, dec] ×6.
(12)

Rnds 13–14

Sc around.
(12)

Lightly stuff the body.

Keep the lower dress softer than the torso so the finished witch can sit naturally over the broom.

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms

Make 2.

Begin with skin-tone yarn.

Rnd 1

6 sc in MR.
(6)

Rnds 2–4

Sc around.
(6)

Change to the dress color.

Rnds 5–10

Sc around.
(6)

Add only a very small amount of stuffing to the lower half of the arm.

Do not overstuff.

Flatten the open end.

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs and Shoes

Make 2.

The shoe and leg are made as one continuous piece.

Begin with black yarn.

Rnd 1

Ch 5.

Beginning in the second ch from the hook:

Sc in next 3 ch.

Work 3 sc in the final ch.

Rotate the foundation chain so you can work along the opposite side.

Sc in next 2 ch.

Work 2 sc in the final ch.

You should now have crocheted around both sides of the chain.

(10)

Rnd 2

Sc around.
(10)

Rnd 3

Working in BLO, sc around.
(10)

This creates the edge between the sole and upper shoe.

Rnd 4

Sc in next 3 sts, dec ×2, sc in next 3 sts.
(8)

Rnd 5

Sc in next 2 sts, dec ×2, sc in next 2 sts.
(6)

Lightly stuff the toe of the shoe.

Change to the stocking color.

Rnds 6–13

Sc around.
(6)

For striped stockings, change between purple, black, orange, green, or another contrasting color every 1–2 rounds.

Add only a tiny amount of stuffing to the upper portion of the leg.

FO, leaving a long tail.

Shaping the Shoe

Pinch the front tip of the shoe slightly upward.

Using a small matching yarn stitch, secure the curve if you want the classic pointed witch-shoe appearance.

Repeat for the second leg.

Pointed Witch Hat

Using black yarn:

Rnd 1

4 sc in MR.
(4)

Rnd 2

Sc around.
(4)

Rnd 3

[Sc, inc] ×2.
(6)

Rnd 4

Sc around.
(6)

Rnd 5

[2 sc, inc] ×2.
(8)

Rnd 6

Sc around.
(8)

Rnd 7

[3 sc, inc] ×2.
(10)

Rnd 8

Sc around.
(10)

Rnd 9

[4 sc, inc] ×2.
(12)

Rnd 10

Sc around.
(12)

Rnd 11

[5 sc, inc] ×2.
(14)

Rnd 12

Sc around.
(14)

Rnd 13

[6 sc, inc] ×2.
(16)

Rnd 14

Sc around.
(16)

Rnd 15

[Sc, inc] ×8.
(24)

Rnd 16

[2 sc, inc] ×8.
(32)

The pointed crown is now complete.

Hat Brim

Rnd 17

Working in BLO:

[3 sc, inc] ×8.
(40)

Rnd 18

Sc around.
(40)

Sl st in the next stitch.

FO and weave in the end.

Do not stuff the hat.

Gently bend the point toward one side for a whimsical shape.

Optional Hat Band

Using purple, orange, or another contrasting yarn:

Ch enough stitches to fit comfortably around the base of the hat crown.

Beginning in the second chain from the hook, sl st across.

FO.

Wrap the strip around the hat and sew the ends together at the back.

You can also simply make a long chain and use it as a narrow hatband.

Crochet Broom Handle

Using brown yarn:

Rnd 1

6 sc in MR.
(6)

Rnds 2–32

Sc around.
(6)

Do not stuff heavily.

Instead, place a few thin strands of scrap yarn inside as you work if you want the handle to feel slightly firmer.

FO, leaving a yarn tail.

The finished piece should be a long, narrow crocheted tube.

Crochet Broom Bristles

Using mustard, tan, golden yellow, or light brown yarn:

Attach the yarn to one end of the broom handle.

First Bristle

Ch 14.

Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sl st back down all 13 chains.

Sl st into the end of the broom handle.

Remaining Bristles

Repeat:

Ch 14, sl st back along the chain, sl st into the broom end

until you have approximately 10–14 bristles distributed around the end of the handle.

FO securely.

Arrange the strands together with your fingers.

Wrap a short piece of brown yarn firmly around the base of the bristles several times and knot securely.

This creates the tied broom appearance without requiring loose cut strands.

Facial Details

Using black embroidery thread, embroider a small curved mouth below the eyes.

Optional details include:

Tiny eyelashes
Eyebrows
A small nose
Freckles
Rosy cheeks embroidered with pink yarn

Keep these details small so they do not overpower the face.

Assembly

This is the most important stage for giving the witch the correct pose.

Attach the Head

Place the head directly over the narrow upper opening of the body.

Make sure the eyes face forward.

Using the long yarn tail from the body or head, sew around the neck several times.

Check the head from the front and side before tightening the final stitches.

It should sit straight without wobbling.

Attach the Hair

If you have not already sewn the hair cap to the head, do so now.

Arrange the yarn strands around the face.

Keep most of the hair toward the sides and back so the facial features remain visible.

Do not trim the final hairstyle until the hat has been attached.

Attach the Legs

Position the two legs underneath the lower dress.

Leave a small space between them.

Sew the top of each leg securely to the underside of the body.

Angle the legs slightly outward rather than straight downward.

This will make it much easier to position the witch over the broom later.

Attach the Arms

Position one arm on each side near the upper body.

Do not sew the hands to the body.

The arms need to angle forward so the witch can appear to hold the broomstick.

Sew only the upper end of each arm securely at the shoulder.

Position the Hat

Place the hat over the hair.

Tilt it slightly backward or toward one side.

Make sure the eyes and most of the face remain visible.

Using black yarn, sew several small hidden stitches around the underside of the brim to secure the hat to the hair and head.

You do not need to sew around the entire brim.

A few well-spaced stitches are enough.

Positioning the Witch on the Broom

Place the broom horizontally.

Set the witch approximately over the center of the handle.

The broom should pass beneath the lower body, between the legs.

Position one leg naturally on each side of the handle.

Before sewing anything, look at the project from the front and side.

The witch should appear to be sitting astride the broom, rather than simply lying on top of it.

Secure the Body to the Broom

Using matching yarn, make several small hidden stitches between the bottom of the dress and the broom handle.

These stitches should be strong enough to hold the witch firmly but discreet enough that they are not obvious from the front.

Position the Hands

Bring both arms forward.

Curve each hand gently toward the broom handle.

Secure the lower end of each arm to the handle with 1–2 small stitches.

Do not sew the entire arm down.

Leaving most of the arm free creates a much more natural pose.

Final Shaping

Gently bend the tip of the hat.

Shape the shoes upward slightly.

Arrange the hair.

Separate and straighten the broom bristles.

Check that the witch sits centered over the broom.

If one side feels heavier, reposition the legs or arms slightly before securing the last yarn ends.

Finally, weave all loose ends securely into the nearest crocheted piece.

Optional Hanging Loop

To turn the project into a hanging Halloween decoration, attach a strong yarn loop behind the upper part of the head or hat.

Before tying it permanently, hold the project by the loop and test the balance.

Move the attachment point slightly forward or backward until the broom hangs approximately horizontally.

Beginner Assembly Tip

Do not sew each piece immediately after crocheting it.
Finish the head, body, hat, legs, arms, and broom first. Then lay everything together and experiment with the positioning.
The individual pieces may look strange by themselves, that is completely normal with amigurumi. The character really appears during assembly.

We hope you have fun making this charming Halloween project and adding your own creative touches along the way. Handmade seasonal decorations always bring something special to a home, and this little witch is full of character from her pointed hat all the way down to her broomstick.

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