Cute Gengar Pokémon Amigurumi Free Pattern – Yarn Gems

If you’ve ever wanted to bring one of the most beloved Pokémon to life with your own two hands, this is the project for you. Gengar — that round, grinning, purple ghost — is basically made to be turned into amigurumi. His chubby body, wide smile, and spiky silhouette translate beautifully into crochet, and the finished plushie is equal parts spooky and adorable. Whether you’re a seasoned amigurumi crafter or someone who has only recently picked up a hook, this free pattern from Yarn Gems will walk you through every step of creating your own cute Gengar Pokémon amigurumi.

Get ready to grab your purple yarn and let’s get into it.

Why Gengar Makes the Perfect Amigurumi Project

Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk a little bit about why Gengar is such a fantastic choice for an amigurumi project. First introduced in Generation I of Pokémon, Gengar has maintained a loyal fanbase for decades. He’s the face of Ghost-type Pokémon, frequently shows up in fan art, merchandise, and cosplay, and his design is surprisingly simple despite how iconic it is.

That simplicity is exactly what makes him so approachable as a crochet project. His body is essentially a sphere, his ears are small pointed triangles, and his eyes and mouth are worked in flat pieces that get sewn on. The spikes along his back add a little texture and visual interest without requiring any complicated shaping techniques. Even if you’ve only made a handful of basic amigurumi balls before, you have most of the skills needed to complete this pattern.

The finished Gengar in this Yarn Gems pattern sits at approximately 6–7 inches tall, making him a wonderfully huggable desk companion or shelf decoration. He’s also a great gift for any Pokémon fan, whether they’re a kid or a full-grown adult who still plays Pokémon Go on their commute.

Materials You’ll Need

To make your cute Gengar Pokémon amigurumi, gather the following supplies before you begin. Having everything ready ahead of time makes the whole process so much smoother.

Yarn: You’ll need worsted weight yarn in the following colors. Purple (the main body color — a medium purple similar to lavender works beautifully, though a deeper purple is closer to the original Pokémon design), white (for the eyes and teeth), red (for the inner mouth), and a very small amount of black (for the eye pupils and any detailing you prefer).

Hook: A 3.5mm or 4.0mm crochet hook is ideal for worsted weight yarn in amigurumi work. The tighter your tension, the less fiberfill will show through the stitches. If you naturally crochet loosely, drop down to a 3.5mm hook for better stitch definition.

Fiberfill: Polyester fiberfill stuffing. You’ll use quite a bit of it for the main body, so have a generous bag on hand.

Safety eyes: 12mm black safety eyes work wonderfully here, though you can also embroider the eyes or crochet them separately if you’re making this for a young child (always use sewn or crocheted eyes for children under three).

Yarn needle: A blunt tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.

Stitch markers: A few of these to mark the beginning of your rounds, especially as the body grows larger.

Scissors: Sharp embroidery scissors make clean cuts and help with precision when you’re trimming yarn ends.

Optional: A piece of cardboard or a small plastic canvas square to insert at the base of Gengar’s body if you want him to sit flat and upright on a surface.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here’s a quick reference for the abbreviations used throughout:

MR — Magic ring (also called magic circle)
ch — Chain
sc — Single crochet
inc — Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
dec — Invisible decrease (insert hook through the front loops of the next two stitches and single crochet them together)
sl st — Slip stitch
FO — Fasten off
BLO — Back loop only
[x] — The number of stitches you should have at the end of the round

All rounds are worked in a continuous spiral unless otherwise noted. Do not join rounds unless specifically instructed.

Pattern: Cute Gengar Pokémon Amigurumi

Part One: The Body

The body is the largest and most important piece. Work carefully and count your stitches at the end of each round.

Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close. [6]

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. [12]

Round 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. [18]

Round 4: Sc 2, inc repeat around. [24]

Round 5: Sc 3, inc repeat around. [30]

Round 6: Sc 4, inc repeat around. [36]

Round 7: Sc 5, inc repeat around. [42]

Round 8: Sc 6, inc repeat around. [48]

Round 9: Sc 7, inc repeat around. [54]

Round 10: Sc 8, inc repeat around. [60]

Rounds 11–20: Sc in each stitch around. [60] (10 rounds even)

Round 21: Sc 8, dec repeat around. [54]

Round 22: Sc 7, dec repeat around. [48]

Round 23: Sc 6, dec repeat around. [42]

Round 24: Sc 5, dec repeat around. [36]

Before you continue with the decreases, this is the time to insert your safety eyes. Position them between Rounds 13 and 14, spacing them approximately 8–9 stitches apart. The exact placement will depend on your tension, so hold the piece up and look at it from the front before committing. Once you’re happy with the placement, push the posts through and secure the washers on the inside.

Round 25: Sc 4, dec repeat around. [30]

Round 26: Sc 3, dec repeat around. [24]

Now is the time to stuff the body firmly with fiberfill. Continue to add more stuffing as you work the last few decrease rounds so the body holds its shape without becoming lumpy.

Round 27: Sc 2, dec repeat around. [18]

Round 28: Sc 1, dec repeat around. [12]

Round 29: Dec around. [6]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use your yarn needle to close the remaining 6 stitches by weaving through the front loops and pulling tight. Weave in the end.

Part Two: The Ears (Make 2)

Gengar has two tall, pointed ears. These are worked in rows rather than rounds.

Row 1: Ch 2. Sc in the second chain from the hook. Turn. [1]

Row 2: Ch 1, inc in the stitch. Turn. [2]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each stitch. Turn. [2]

Row 4: Ch 1, inc, sc 1. Turn. [3]

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each stitch. Turn. [3]

Row 6: Ch 1, inc, sc 1, inc. Turn. [5]

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each stitch. Turn. [5]

Row 8: Ch 1, inc, sc 3, inc. Turn. [7]

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each stitch. Turn. [7]

Row 10: Ch 1, inc, sc 5, inc. Turn. [9]

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each stitch. [9]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the ears. Fold them slightly so they have a gentle curve and sew them to the top of the head approximately 7–8 stitches apart, positioned toward the back of the crown.

Part Three: The Spikes (Make 5)

Gengar has a row of spikes running from the back of his head down toward his lower back. Each spike is a small cone.

Round 1: MR, sc 4. [4]

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. [8]

Round 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. [12]

Rounds 4–5: Sc in each stitch around. [12]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff the spikes. Flatten them slightly and pinch the tip before sewing each one to Gengar’s back in a diagonal line, starting from just behind the ears and ending at the lower back. The spikes should decrease slightly in size from back to front, so if you want a more polished look, make the first two spikes with Round 5 included and the remaining three ending after Round 4.

Part Four: The Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: MR, sc 6. [6]

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. [12]

Round 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. [18]

Round 4: Sc 2, inc repeat around. [24]

Rounds 5–7: Sc in each stitch around. [24]

Round 8: Sc 2, dec repeat around. [18]

Round 9: Sc 1, dec repeat around. [12]

Round 10: Sc in each stitch around. [12]

Round 11: Dec around. [6]

Stuff lightly and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the arms to either side of the body, positioned at Rounds 18–20.

Part Five: The Legs (Make 2)

Round 1: MR, sc 6. [6]

Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]

Round 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. [18]

Rounds 4–8: Sc in each stitch around. [18]

Round 9: Sc 1, dec repeat around. [12]

Round 10: Sc in each stitch around. [12]

Stuff and fasten off. Leave a long tail. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body, slightly forward of center.

Part Six: The Mouth and Teeth

For Gengar’s iconic wide grin, you’ll crochet a crescent-shaped mouth piece and a small set of teeth.

Mouth: Using red yarn, ch 15. Sc in each chain. Ch 1 and turn. Sl st in each stitch back across. Fasten off. This creates a flat, slightly curved strip. You can gently shape it into a curved smile before sewing it onto the face. Position it below the eyes and attach it with small, invisible stitches.

Teeth: Using white yarn, ch 4. Sc in the second, third, and fourth chains from the hook. Fasten off. This creates a small block of three stitches that looks like a set of teeth. Tuck it just inside the top edge of the mouth piece before fully sewing the mouth closed. You can make two of these tooth pieces if you’d like a fuller smile.

Part Seven: The Eyes (Optional Crochet Eyes)

If you’d prefer crocheted eyes over safety eyes, here’s a simple version.

Round 1: Using white yarn, MR, sc 6. [6]

Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]

Fasten off. Using black yarn, embroider a small half-moon shape across the upper half of each white circle to create Gengar’s characteristic sleepy, mischievous expression. Sew the eyes onto the face, referring to the safety eye placement described earlier.

Assembling Your Gengar

Assembly is where everything comes together and where your Gengar really starts to come to life. Lay all your pieces out in front of you before you start sewing so you can visualize the final figure.

Start by attaching the ears to the top of the head. Pin them in place first and check from multiple angles. Gengar’s ears angle slightly outward and backward, so avoid placing them too close together or too far forward.

Next, sew on the spikes down the back. Work from the head toward the lower back, securing each spike with several stitches so they stand up slightly rather than lying flat against the body.

Attach the arms at the sides of the body. For the most natural-looking pose, position the arms so they angle slightly forward and downward, as if Gengar is just about to give someone a very creepy hug.

Attach the legs to the bottom of the body. Gengar’s legs are short and stubby, and he doesn’t have defined feet, so just secure them flat against the base of the body.

Finally, sew on the mouth and teeth and any crocheted eyes you’ve made. This last step is always the most satisfying because it’s when your amigurumi goes from being a purple blob to being unmistakably, undeniably Gengar.

Tips for a Polished Finish

A few small details can take your Gengar from cute to truly show-stopping.

Work your decreases as invisible decreases throughout. This single technique makes an enormous difference in the smoothness of your finished surface, especially on a project with a large, round body like this one.

Use a lighter purple for the body if you want a more pastel, kawaii-style Gengar, or go with a deep grape purple for something that’s truer to the original Pokémon sprite. Both look incredible.

Don’t skip the stitch markers. On a 60-stitch round, it’s very easy to lose your place, and miscounting at Round 15 can create headaches by Round 21. A simple split-ring marker at the beginning of each round takes seconds and saves real frustration.

When stuffing, aim for firm but not rock-hard. Amigurumi that are overstuffed lose their shape over time as the seams stretch, while understuffed pieces look deflated. Aim for a satisfying squeeze, like a stress ball at its most comfortable density.

Customization Ideas

One of the best things about crochet is how easy it is to put your own spin on a pattern. Here are a few fun ways to customize your Gengar amigurumi.

Try making a Shiny Gengar by swapping the purple yarn for a steel blue or pale gray. Shiny Gengar has a distinctly ghostly appearance that looks stunning on a shelf.

Add a little glow-in-the-dark embroidery thread to the eyes or outline of the mouth for a Gengar that’s extra spooky in the dark.

Make a miniature Gengar using fingering weight yarn and a 2.0mm hook. The tiny version makes an adorable keychain or bag charm.

If you’re feeling ambitious, position Gengar mid-float by sewing him to a piece of stiff wire or attaching him to a small base that props the body slightly off the surface, with the legs dangling freely.

A Note on Sharing Your Makes

If you use this free Gengar Pokémon amigurumi pattern to create your own plushie, please share a photo on social media and tag Yarn Gems. Seeing your finished projects is one of the greatest joys of sharing free patterns, and the community of Pokémon crochet crafters is wonderfully enthusiastic and supportive. Whether your first attempt comes out perfectly or looks a little more like a purple cabbage than a ghost, every finished project is something to be genuinely proud of.

This pattern is free for personal use. Please do not sell the pattern itself, though you are of course welcome to sell finished items made using it.

Final Thoughts

Making a cute Gengar Pokémon amigurumi is a deeply satisfying project from start to finish. From the first magic ring to the moment you sew on that final grinning mouth, every step feels fun and purposeful. The finished plushie is charming, recognizable, and impossible not to smile at. Whether you’re gifting it, displaying it, or keeping it for yourself, this little purple ghost is going to bring a lot of