Looking for a fun and easy Halloween crochet project? This Grumbling Orc Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for beginners! This orc crochet toy is designed to be made almost in one piece, making it a simple and quick project. The toy features a thick body and large head, with prominent white skin and large teeth that give it a grumpy, yet charming appearance. The design is reminiscent of the orcs from Warcraft, with small ears and a large nose that add to its unique character.
Crochet Grumbling Orc Halloween Toy
While orcs in The Lord of the Rings movie don’t have horns, the design of this orc allows for creative freedom, as you might see similar horned creatures in other games and movies. Once you have your plush yarns ready, this easy-to-follow pattern will guide you through creating your own Grumbling Orc amigurumi just in time for Halloween.
Ready to start crocheting your Grumbling Orc for Halloween? Let’s get crafting!
Designer: handmade.emilciak
Abbreviations:
• MR — MAGIC RING
• SC — SINGLE CROCHET
• CH — CHAIN
• ST — STITCH
• INC – INCREASE (2 SC IN THE SAME ST)
• FLO – FRONT LOOP ONLY
• SLST — SLIP STITCH
• BBL (5 DC) – BOBBLE STITCH (5 UNFINISHED DOUBLE CROCHETS)
• BBL (4 DC) – BOBBLE STITCH (4 UNFINISHED DOUBLE CROCHETS)
• DC – DOUBLE CROCHET
• DEC – DECREASE (SINGLE CROCHET 2 STITCHES TOGETHER)
• CC – COLOR CHANGE
Materials:
• HOOK: 4MM
• YARN: 3 COLORS GREEN, BROWN, AND WHITE (HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY)
• 9MM SAFETY EYES
Start in green
R1. SC 6MR (6)
R2. (INC) X6 (12)
R3. (SC, INC) X6 (18)
R4. (2SC, INC) X6 (24)
R5. (FLO: SC, CH4, IN THE SECOND ST FROM HOOK SLST, SC, SC, SC TO FLO), 11 SC, (FLO: SC, CH4, IN THE SECOND ST FROM HOOK SLST, SC, SC, SC TO FLO), 11 SC (24)
R6. FLO SC, 11 SC, FLO SC, 11 SC (24)
R7. 6 SC, BBL, 17 SC (24)
R8. BBL, 11 SC, BBL, 11 SC (24)
Add safety eyes between rounds 6-7, 2 stitches from the nose.
R9. SC, ON LAST ST CC: BROWN (24)
R10. (2 SC, DEC) X6 (18)
RII. 2 SC, BBL, 5 SC, BBL, 9 SC (18)
Stuff
R12. (1 SC, DEC) X6 (12)
R13. (DEC) X6 (6)
Cut the yarn, stuff more if you need to, and use the needle to go through the front loops of the last 6 stitches and close the hole.
Tooth white yarn
Place your hook under the left side of the nose, ch 2, sc in the second st from hook, slst back to where you started.
Make the second one under the right side of the nose.
Eyebrows & Mouth
Using black yarn or embroidery thread, add eyebrows between rounds 5 and 6. Mouth between the tusks.
