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👾 Pattern Peek: Walking Zombie Amigurumi (Before the Hook Hits)

“He’s free, he’s funky, and he might be too good to be true…” 🧟‍♂️🧶

I stumbled across the Walking Zombie Amigurumi while doomscrolling through spooky crochet inspo—and I’ve got questions.

  • Is he as cute in real life as he looks in the photos?
  • Do his limbs stay on?
  • Is this little guy gonna unravel before he even gets out of the grave?

It’s time for another pattern review in two acts—because sometimes you don’t know if a freebie is fabulous or frightening until you start stitching.

💀 First Impressions

  • Pattern Source: Punqa.com – Free Pattern
  • What It Claims: An adorably creepy zombie with a cartoony vibe and great little details (hello, exposed brain 🧠).
  • What I See: Lots of parts, vague instructions (probably), and a finished product that may or may not resemble the photos.


🧠 Why I’m Tempted

  • He’s got big Halloween energy and would look amazing in a spooky shelf display.
  • Pocket-sized means stash-friendly.
  • There’s just something charming about a zombie with one big bug-eye and a goofy little stance.


😬 Why I’m Hesitating

  • The pattern looks… basic. Not necessarily bad, just not super detailed.
  • I’m already predicting a few frogged limbs in my future.

But I’m game. (Because when has that ever stopped me before?)

🧶 What’s Next?

I’ll be hooking him up soon and sharing a full review in Part 2, including:

  • What I used (yarn, hook, stuffing, regrets)
  • Any edits or improvements I had to make
  • How the final monster turned out (and if he can actually stand on his own)
  • Would I recommend it? Would I make him a friend? Would I crochet him again in neon yarn for a disco zombie vibe?


🎥 Coming Soon to a Yarn Pile Near You…

🧟‍♂️ Stay tuned for Part 2: The Stitch Awakens, where I bring this little creeper to life—and spill the real tea.

Until then…
🧵 Keep your hooks sharp and your monsters tiny.

Vintage horror movie poster style graphic of a crochet zombie amigurumi with bold text reading “Tiny Terrors – Pattern Peek – Walking Zombie Amigurumi”
This campy creature feature–inspired graphic kicks off our pre-hook review of the Walking Zombie pattern. Will he be a hit or a hot mess? Let’s see…

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