Minecraft Zombie Crochet Doll: A Blocky Halloween Fan Project
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Build a pixel-faced zombie with a square head, blue trousers and a turquoise shirt. This article uses the zombie head and arms plus the shared leg/body construction from the Steve & Zombie source. It is a fan craft project.
Project at a glance
| Detail | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Experienced |
| Finished size | Not specified in the source |
| Pattern language | English; stitch terms explained below |
| Construction | See the component and assembly sections |
Materials and tools
- Fine four-ply Gazzal or YarnArt Jeans yarn: dark green, green, black, dark gray, blue and turquoise
- 2 mm hook, stuffing, tapestry needle and markers
Stitches and pattern notes
Unless stated otherwise, this article uses US crochet terms. ch = chain; sl st = slip stitch; sc = single crochet; hdc = half double crochet; dc = double crochet; inc = 2 stitches in one stitch; dec = work 2 stitches together; MR = magic ring; BLO/FLO = back/front loop only. Numbers in the final column are the finished stitch counts.
The source uses yarn-under single crochet to limit stitch drift on the pixel face. Use that method consistently if following its color map. Here, “3-in-1” means three sc in one stitch; sc3tog means decrease three sc together. Both change the count by two. Read each color segment in the order written. The last source neck row is a partial finish, not a complete counted round.
Square head foundation
| Round / row | Instructions | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark green: 8 sc in MR | 8 |
| 2 | (sc, 3-in-1) × 4 | 16 |
| 3 | 2 sc, (3-in-1, 3 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, sc | 24 |
| 4 | 3 sc, (3-in-1, 5 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, 2 sc | 32 |
| 5 | 4 sc, (3-in-1, 7 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, 3 sc | 40 |
| 6 | 5 sc, (3-in-1, 9 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, 4 sc | 48 |
| 7 | 6 sc, (3-in-1, 11 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, 5 sc | 56 |
| 8 | 7 sc, (3-in-1, 13 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, 6 sc | 64 |
| 9 | BLO: sc around | 64 |
| 10 | Sc around | 64 |
Zombie face color map
In the table, D = dark green, G = green and K = black. Every number is a run of sc in that color. Change color on the final pull-through before the new run.
| Round / row | Instructions | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 11–12 | 32D, 4G, 28D | 64 |
| 13–14 | 25D, 15G, 24D | 64 |
| 15–16 | 23D, 19G, 22D | 64 |
| 17–18 | 18D, 3G, 2D, 2G, 6K, 3G, 6K, 2G, 2D, 3G, 17D | 64 |
| 19 | 18D, 7G, 6K, 3G, 6K, 7G, 17D | 64 |
| 20–21 | 18D, 29G, 17D | 64 |
| 22–23 | 18D, 10G, 2D, 5G, 2D, 10G, 17D | 64 |
| 24 | 15D, 13G, 9D, 13G, 14D | 64 |
| 25 | 15D, 13G, 9D, 27G | 64 |
Round 25 is asymmetric in the original; it is retained rather than silently mirrored. Keep the starting marker on the same corner so the face stays centered.
| Round / row | Instructions | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Green: 7 sc, (sc3tog, 13 sc) × 3, sc3tog, 6 sc | 56 |
| 27 | 6 sc, (sc3tog, 11 sc) × 3, sc3tog, 5 sc | 48 |
| 28 | 5 sc, (sc3tog, 9 sc) × 3, sc3tog, 4 sc | 40 |
| 29 | 4 sc, (sc3tog, 7 sc) × 3, sc3tog, 3 sc | 32 |
| 30 | 3 sc, (sc3tog, 5 sc) × 3, sc3tog, 2 sc | 24 |
| 31 | 2 sc, (sc3tog, 3 sc) × 3, sc3tog, sc | 16 |
| 32 | Sc, (sc3tog, sc) × 3, sc3tog | 8 |
Stuff while maintaining the six flat faces of the head. Draw the final eight loops closed and secure.
Two block-shaped legs
Dark gray: R1, 8 sc in MR; R2, (sc, 3-in-1) × 4 = 16; R3, 2 sc, (3-in-1, 3 sc) × 3, 3-in-1, sc = 24; R4, 24 sc BLO; R5–6, 24 sc. Change to blue for R7 and work 24 sc BLO; R8–15, 24 sc. On the first leg work 17 sc of R16 and cut the yarn. On the second work all 24 sc of R16 and keep the yarn attached.
Sew six inner stitches of each leg together, lining up the square soles. This leaves 36 perimeter stitches. The joining body round adds four extra corner/bridge stitches to reach 40; do not count the sewn inner stitches again.
Body and shirt
For this table B = blue trousers, T = turquoise shirt and G = green skin. The two “extra” pairs in round 1 are the additional bridge/corner stitches specified by the source, worked into the join spaces.
| Round / row | Instructions | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4B, 2 extra B, 13B, 2T, 3B, 2 extra B, 14B | 40 |
| 2 | 19B, 2T, 19B | 40 |
| 3–4 | 17B, 6T, 17B | 40 |
| 5 | All T: BLO over previous blue stitches, both loops over the six old turquoise stitches. | 40 |
| 6–14 | 40T | 40 |
| 15–16 | 24T, 4G, 12T | 40 |
| 17–18 | 22T, 8G, 10T | 40 |
| 19 | 6T only, then move the starting marker. | Partial positioning |
| 20 | T: 5 sc, sc3tog, 3 sc, sc3tog, sc; G: 10 sc; T: sc, sc3tog, 3 sc, sc3tog, 5 sc. | 32 |
| 21 | T: 4 sc, sc3tog, sc, sc3tog, 10 sc, sc3tog, sc, sc3tog, 4 sc. | 24 |
| 22 | 4 sc, sc3tog, 10 sc, sc3tog, sl st; stop. | Partial finishing row |
Round 22 uses 20 of the old 24 sc before its finishing slip stitch. It is not a conventional full decrease round. Preserve the remaining edge and shape it when sewing the head to the neck. Add the body stuffing before closing the seam.
Two zombie arms
Use green: R1, 8 sc in MR; R2, (sc, 3-in-1) × 4 = 16; R3, 16 sc BLO; R4–13, 16 sc. Change to turquoise for R14–19 and work 16 sc. After positioning and attaching each arm, close with (sc, sc3tog) × 4 = 8 and draw the opening shut. The zombie version does not use Steve’s separate palm pieces.
Assembly
Pin the head with its face centered over the turquoise shirt front. Sew the neck edge carefully, supporting the square head with stuffing. Position both arms around body rounds 18–19, with the top attachment roughly two rows below each arm’s open edge. The source uses eye-and-washer hardware for articulated joints; a sewn attachment is an editorial alternative and gives a fixed arm position. Match both sides before securing.
Tips for a neat finish
- Keep a marker at the same head corner throughout the color work.
- Check each face run adds up to 64 stitches.
- Stuff the square shapes gradually rather than rounding them out.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include Steve too?
No. Only the shared body/legs and the zombie-specific head and arms are used.
Can I use ordinary single crochet?
It can alter stitch lean and move the pixels. The source uses yarn-under stitches; sample your technique before following the full face map.
More Halloween crochet ideas
Build a coordinated seasonal display with our Halloween crochet collection. For another small project, explore the crochet ghost tutorial or browse these Halloween coaster ideas.
Pattern source and credit
This article is based on Steve _ Zombie.pdf. Designer not named in the readable source text. The project photographs come from that source and show its original samples. The text has been organized into an article with additional explanations; any editorial clarification is identified where it matters. This is a document-based adaptation, without a claim that we physically tested the finished project.
Open the original pattern reference for the source photographs and original layout.
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