Add a touch of elegance and tradition to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Bishop pattern! Inspired by the dignified presence of a bishop, this charming amigurumi captures the essence of wisdom and grace in every stitch. With its detailed robes, classic mitre, and intricate accents, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a meaningful touch to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for religious celebrations, gifting a special keepsake, or simply enjoy making unique amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature bishop bursting with character! ✨🙏
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature staff or decorative cross for extra charm. Craft a classic bishop with traditional hues, create a whimsical version with soft pastels, or even stitch up a full set of faith-inspired amigurumi for a heartfelt display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a spiritual accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Bishop is a meaningful and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade devotion to every stitch! 🧶💖
✝️ Amigurumi Bishop Crochet Pattern
Bring solemn grace to your handmade nativity or liturgical display with this beautifully adorned amigurumi bishop. Featuring a rich crimson robe, golden cross embellishments, and a traditional mitre hat, this figure symbolizes peace and blessing.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes garment layering, surface embellishment, and mitre construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or worsted yarn:
- Light beige/peach – Skin (Color A)
- Burgundy/Crimson – Outer robe & mitre (Color B)
- White – Sleeves/inner robe (Color C)
- Gold – Trim, crosses, accents (Color D)
- Dark brown – Hair (Color E)
- Black – Shoes (Color F)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- 6–8 mm safety eyes or black yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: small gold sequins or metallic embroidery thread
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
👤 Head (Color A – Skin tone)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO and weave shut
Face details:
- Place eyes between R8–9, 5–6 sts apart
- Embroider brows using Color E
- Embroider smile in red or brown
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Color A)
- MR, 5 sc
- sl st to join, FO
Sew to sides of head between R9–10
💇 Hair Cap (Color E)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc around
FO and sew onto head leaving crown open for mitre
🧍 Body (Start Color A for neck, switch to B)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–7. sc around - Switch to Color B (robe)
9–20. sc around - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- sc around
Stuff and FO, attach head.
👞 Shoes / Base (Color F)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around
- dec 3x, sc rest
- sc flat to shape
FO and sew to base
🙏 Arms with Folded Hands (Make 2 – Color A to C)
- MR, 5 sc (Color A)
2–4. sc around - Switch to Color C (sleeves), sc 5–6 rounds
- Flatten two arms, sew tips together in praying pose
- Attach to front chest below neck
🧥 Outer Robe Overlay (Color B + D)
- Ch 40
- sc 8 rows to form a rectangular back panel
- Add sleeves with ch 15 on each side and 6 rows
- sc around entire border with Color D (gold)
- Add vertical gold rows with surface crochet or embroidery
- Embroider crosses in the center and on sleeve cuffs
Sew overlay onto back and let it hang over front.
🎩 Bishop Mitre Hat (Color B + Trim D)
Panels (Make 2):
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
- sc in rows to form a tall arch (~7–8 rows total)
- sc both panels together around edge
- Add gold trim with reverse sc or surface stitch
- Stitch cross design in gold
- Stuff lightly and sew to top of head
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Add gold buttons with small beads or French knots
- Optionally edge the hem with small sequins
- Shape the hands together into a “praying” posture
- Weave in all ends securely
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use white + gold to turn this bishop into a pope variation
- Add a gold staff (crozier) using pipe cleaners and yarn
- Use darker skin tones and hair colors to represent saints or specific clergy
This stately bishop brings dignity and devotion to your amigurumi collection — perfect for nativity displays, church gifts, or faith-based storytelling. ⛪🙏
