About This Trick or Treat Sam Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a small amigurumi character named Trick or Treat Sam, complete with ruffled collar, sewn-on button eye, and embroidered details. You will crochet the head, body, legs, arms, and a small patch using single crochet and shaping techniques. The pattern uses simple increases, decreases, and a BLO row to create the collar effect and shaping.
Perfect for Intermediate crocheters who enjoy shaping and assembly work. Follow the rounds in order and refer to the photos for finishing details and loop handling.
Why You'll Love This Trick or Treat Sam Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns basic stitches into a character full of personality and charm. I enjoy how the ruffled collar and button eye give Sam a playful, handmade look that feels unique. The shaping used in the body and head is satisfying to crochet and gives a nice, rounded finish. I also appreciate that the pattern encourages creativity — you can easily change colors or add little accessories. Making Sam is a fun way to practice amigurumi assembly and decorative embroidery.
Switch Things Up
I love how you can change Sam's personality just by swapping yarn colors; try pastel tones for a softer, friendlier look or darker autumn shades for a spooky vibe.
I often make a tiny version for keychains by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a mini Sam perfect for backpacks or gift tags.
You can make Sam chunkier by using a bulkier yarn and a larger hook which gives a cuddlier, more plush result ideal for little hands.
I like to replace the button eye with an embroidered eye or safety eye depending on the recipient; embroidery gives a softer, safer finish for babies.
Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted hat, a little scarf, or a mini burlap sack to match the theme shown in the photos for extra charm.
I sometimes add wired limbs if I want posable arms that can hold small props; just insert thin craft wire before finishing the arm tops and sew closed carefully.
For a rustic look, use natural, textured yarns and finish seams with visible embroidery to mimic stitched repairs and enhance the patch detail.
I recommend experimenting with different collar styles — make the ruffle deeper, or convert it into a flat collar for a simpler silhouette.
If you want a set, make several Sams in coordinating colors and sizes to create a spooky family display or a festive gift set for Halloween.
I always personalize mine with a small embroidered initial or tiny crocheted props (pumpkin, broom) to make each amigurumi uniquely mine.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the instruction to cut the yarn after the BLO round can make it hard to work the remaining loops; cut the yarn as directed and work the remaining loops carefully as shown in the photos.
✗ Not joining the legs correctly when continuing into the body may create gaps or misalignment; follow the join instructions exactly and work the chain joins in order to maintain stitch count.
✗ Overstuffing the head or body can distort the shape and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually and firmly but keep the piece flexible for sewing seams together.
✗ Forgetting to leave a long tail when fastening off will make sewing pieces together harder; always leave the long tail specified for sewing the head and body securely.
✗ Switching colors without weaving in ends neatly results in messy joins; change colors as instructed and weave ends in as you go to keep the finish tidy.
