Stitch up a symbol of serenity and devotion with this Amigurumi Nun Doll crochet pattern! With her gentle expression, traditional habit, and peaceful presence, this sweet little doll brings a sense of calm and grace to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting a thoughtful gift, creating a piece for a faith-inspired display, or simply love meaningful amigurumi, this pattern lets you crochet a figure full of heart and humility. It’s a beautiful way to honor simplicity, kindness, and the quiet strength of spiritual life. 🕊️🧵✨
Designed for personalization, this pattern invites you to play with soft neutrals, delicate embroidery, and tiny accessories like a rosary, cross pendant, or even a miniature book. Add a peaceful smile, gentle hands, or a pop of color in the trim to reflect your own creative touch. Whether displayed on a shelf, gifted to someone special, or made just for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Nun Doll is a heartfelt and inspiring project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade grace to every stitch! 🧶💖🌼
🙏 Amigurumi Nun Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
This sweet amigurumi nun doll makes a thoughtful gift, a spiritual desk companion, or a unique handmade decor piece for anyone inspired by peace, prayer, and devotion. With her classic black habit, white wimple, and a dainty rosary in hand, she’s both adorable and symbolic.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, embroidery, part assembly, and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
- Skin tone (beige or light tan)
- Black (habit and veil)
- White (wimple and collar)
- Red (mouth embroidery)
- Light beige (rosary & cross)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Black thread or yarn for eyebrows and lashes
- Stitch marker
- Optional: Small white beads for rosary
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loop Only
👩 Head
With 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)
Insert safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, about 6–7 sts apart.
Embroider lashes, brows, and red smile. - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
🖤 Body (Dress)
With black:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–20. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
FO and stuff. Sew to base of head.
🤲 Arms (Make 2)
Start with skin tone:
- MR, 6 sc
2–5. sc around (6)
Switch to black:
6–10. sc around (6)
FO. Lightly stuff. Sew hands together in praying pose and attach to upper body.
⛪ Wimple (White Collar)
With white:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
FO and shape into a flat disc. Place under the chin and secure to shoulders.
🕊️ Veil
With black:
- Ch 21
- Starting in 2nd ch: sc across (20)
3–18. Turn and sc across (20)
FO and weave ends. Drape over head, curving it around the wimple and back of head. Sew sides lightly to shoulders.
✝️ Rosary
With beige or white yarn:
- Chain 20 (or use small pearl beads on thread)
- Make a small cross:
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch and next 3 sts
- Ch 3, sl st back down
FO and attach cross to rosary chain. Wrap around hands or sew to chest.
🧷 Final Assembly
- Attach head securely to body.
- Sew arms to sides of the body and shape them to meet in prayer.
- Attach veil, letting it drape naturally behind and over the shoulders.
- Secure wimple and veil at the base of the neck.
- Add rosary to hands or neck area.
- Weave in all yarn tails.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use different skin tones or facial expressions
- Add a tiny Bible or candle accessory
- Embroider a name or message on the dress hem
This graceful little nun is a symbol of devotion, humility, and peace. Whether you’re gifting it to someone in the faith or creating it for your own prayer space, she’s a meaningful and gentle companion. 🖤⛪
