This crochet potion bottle amigurumi is a small desk decoration with a rounded-square plum body, tapered shoulders and a cork-colored top that is permanently sewn closed. A sage patch embroidered with a cream crescent gives it a label without printed words, beads or liquid.
Start with an eight-stitch magic ring and enlarge four marked corners to form a rounded-square base. Stop increasing to turn the walls upward, then use counted decreases to form the shoulders and eighteen-stitch neck. The separate tan topper and embroidered label are securely stitched in place.
Pattern Details
- Hook Size: 3 mm, adjusted for dense fabric
- Finished Size: Target about 2.5 inches across the widest body and 5 inches tall including sewn topper
- Gauge: Target 20 sc and 24 rounds = 4 inches; dense fabric must conceal stuffing
- Estimated Time: 4-6 hours
- Construction: Four-corner base, constant-count walls, decreased shoulders, narrow neck and sewn tan cap
- Skill level: Intermediate
Why You’ll Love This Project
The silhouette carries the Halloween idea without borrowing a character. A firm gauge and light, even stuffing keep the corners visible. Its label is small enough for a simple embroidered moon, and the closed construction has no removable pretend cork.
Materials
- Estimated 100 yards plum, 20 yards tan, 15 yards sage and 3 yards cream smooth DK cotton
- 3 mm hook; five markers; tapestry needle; scissors; tape measure
- Small quantity of washable polyester fiberfill; no pellets, wire, glass insert or liquid
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
A forty-stitch circumference at five stitches per inch is about eight inches, or about 2.55 inches in diameter after the sides round out. The square base is softer, not a rigid cube. Measure the body before shoulder decreases. Stuff gradually so the base remains level rather than ball-shaped. The height is a planning target; vary neither stitch count nor stuffing pressure to imitate an illustrative photo.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
- BLO: back loop only
- inc: 2 stitches in one stitch
- sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together
Special stitch guidance: For an invisible decrease, insert under the front loop of each of the next two stitches, yarn over and pull through both loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. A corner increase is 3 sc in one stitch: mark its middle new stitch. Work continuously without turning or joining until a step explicitly finishes a piece.
Important Notes
- Pattern development note: stitch arithmetic and written construction have been reviewed computationally; this design has not been physically sample-tested. Gauge, yardage and finished measurements are planning targets, not a tested guarantee. Swatch and check fit before making a gift.
- Beginning ch 1 or ch 2 and joining slip stitches never count as stitches. Mark the first counted stitch of each round and move the marker after completing the round.
- On flat rows, turn after each row and work the first stitch into the last stitch of the previous row. On joined rounds, join to the first counted stitch and do not turn unless specifically instructed.
- Change color on the final yarn-over of the stitch before the new color is needed. Leave a 6-inch tail and weave it back and forth through same-color stitches after construction.
- Use the written stitch counts for structure and your washed gauge for dimensions. Do not silently add shaping increases to correct a measurement; make a fresh swatch with a different hook first.
- Images are AI-generated visual illustrations, not stitch charts or photographs of a physically tested sample. Follow the written counts and the supplied chart where provided.
Complete Instructions for Crochet Potion Bottle Amigurumi with Embroidered Label
Shape the Base and Plum Body
- Rnd 1 with plum: work 8 sc in a magic ring; close ring, mark first stitch and mark stitches 2, 4, 6 and 8 as corners. (8 sts)
- Rnd 2: [sc in next stitch, 3 sc in next marked corner] four times. Move each corner marker to the middle stitch of its new three-stitch group. Keep a separate round-start marker. (16 sts)
- Rnd 3: sc in next 2 stitches, 3 sc in next corner; [sc in next 3, 3 sc in next corner] three times; sc in final stitch. Move corner markers to the new middle stitches. (24 sts)
- Rnd 4: sc in next 3, 3 sc in next corner; [sc in next 5, 3 sc in next corner] three times; sc in final 2. Move corner markers. (32 sts)
- Rnd 5: sc in next 4, 3 sc in next corner; [sc in next 7, 3 sc in next corner] three times; sc in final 3. Move corner markers. (40 sts)
- Rnd 6: sc BLO in each stitch to make the base-to-wall fold. Remove the four corner markers; retain the round-start marker. (40 sts)
- Rnds 7-18: sc once in every stitch, continuously without joining or turning. Do not increase at the old corners. (40 sts)
- Place a thin even layer of stuffing against the base, then add small amounts around the body walls. Keep the four base corners gently defined and the base level. Stop if stuffing shows between stitches; remake with a smaller hook rather than overfilling.
Decrease the Shoulders and Make the Neck
- Rnd 19: [sc in next 3, invisible decrease over next 2] eight times. (32 sts)
- Rnd 20: sc in each stitch. (32 sts)
- Rnd 21: [sc in next 2, invisible decrease over next 2] eight times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 22: [sc in next 2, invisible decrease over next 2] six times. (18 sts)
- Rnds 23-27: sc in every stitch. After Round 27, sl st into the next stitch and fasten off. The joining slip stitch does not add a stitch. (18 sts)
- Add the final small tufts of stuffing through the neck, using a blunt tool. Keep the shoulders smooth without stretching their decrease stitches. Do not close the neck with decreases; its eighteen open stitches match the cap.
Make the Permanently Sewn Cork-Colored Cap
- With tan, Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [sc in next, 2 sc in next] six times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: sc BLO in every stitch. Rnds 5-6: sc through both loops in every stitch. Sl st into next stitch, fasten off with a 24-inch sewing tail. (18 sts)
- The tan circle is the top, with its three straight rounds pointing down as sides. Lightly stuff and sew the open edge to the plum neck as described under Assembly. Do not leave it removable.
Crochet and Embroider the Sage Label
- With sage, ch 10. Row 1: sc in second chain and each remaining chain; ch 1, turn. (9 sts)
- Rows 2-10: sc in all nine stitches, ch 1 and turn except after the last row. Fasten off with a 24-inch sewing tail. (9 sts)
- With cream yarn on the right side, outline a small crescent using six short backstitches: begin at column 6, Row 8; curve left through columns 4 and 3 to column 6, Row 3; return up a tighter inner curve through column 5. Fill between curves with four short satin stitches. Secure ends on the back without puckering.
- Sew all four sides of the patch to the body with short stitches, hiding cream tails between patch and bottle. Check the topper seam and patch edges with a gentle pull. Keep the finished display away from small children, pets and flames.
Assembly and Shaping
Sew the embroidered sage label centrally on one broad side of the plum body, with its lower edge around Body Round 9. Keep the panel upright with the moon near its center; attach every edge using short sage whipstitches. Lightly stuff the tan cap, then match its eighteen open-edge stitches to the eighteen neck stitches. Sew through corresponding loops all the way around twice, knot securely and bury tails inside. The cap is permanently attached. This piece is an adult display gift, not a baby toy, food container or working bottle.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Fasten off with a 6-inch tail; weave through three separate groups of stitches, changing direction twice.
- Damp-block gently according to the fiber label, check the intended shape, and dry fully before assembly or use.
- Inspect both sides, all joins, and every decorative attachment; resecure a loose stitch before gifting.
- Include the fiber content and washing instructions with the finished item. Keep the item away from candles and other heat sources.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Count in small marked sections instead of counting an entire dark-colored edge repeatedly.
- Use a pale working surface behind black yarn so both loops of the stitch remain visible.
- Keep a row tally and record your swatch measurements beside the size you selected.
- If shaping ripples or pulls, stop at that checkpoint and compare counts and gauge before progressing.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the colors?
Yes. Keep the yarn weight and fiber behavior consistent and use enough contrast for the decorative detail. Make a washed swatch with every major yarn substitution.
Is this pattern physically tested?
No physical sample test is claimed. The stitch counts are computationally checked and the written construction is reviewed. Make a gauge swatch, use the measurement checkpoints, and test fit or assembly before gifting.
Can a beginner make this?
This is an intermediate project because shaping and assembly require careful counting. Practise the named special stitches in a small swatch before working the main piece.
Conclusion
Keep the completed measurements and your yarn details with your pattern notes. The finished piece should match the described construction before it is styled or gifted. If a checkpoint does not match, correct the underlying count or gauge instead of concealing the difference during finishing.
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Project: Crochet Potion Bottle Amigurumi with Embroidered Label
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 3 mm, adjusted for dense fabric Yarn: DK
Finished size: Target about 2.5 inches across the widest body and 5 inches tall including sewn topper
Card Materials
- Estimated 100 yards plum, 20 yards tan, 15 yards sage and 3 yards cream smooth DK cotton
- 3 mm hook; five markers; tapestry needle; scissors; tape measure
- Small quantity of washable polyester fiberfill; no pellets, wire, glass insert or liquid
Card Instructions
- Shape the Base and Plum Body: Four-corner base 8, 16, 24, 32, 40; BLO fold at Round 6, then 40 sc through Round 18.
- Decrease the Shoulders and Make the Neck: Decrease to 32, keep 32 for one round, decrease to 24 then 18; neck Rounds 23-27 stay at 18.
- Make the Permanently Sewn Cork-Colored Cap: Tan cap 6, 12, 18; three straight rounds at 18; match and sew to 18-stitch neck.
- Crochet and Embroider the Sage Label: Sage label 9 sc by 10 rows; embroider cream crescent, then sew all four edges to body.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
