Celebrate faith and tradition with the Amigurumi Virgin of Guadalupe, a crochet project that’s both meaningful and beautiful. 🌹🧶 With her flowing robes, gentle expression, and iconic aura, this handmade design captures the essence of the beloved figure in a soft, huggable form. Thoughtfully detailed and full of warmth, she makes a heartfelt addition to any collection, bringing a touch of devotion and artistry into your home.
Perfect as a spiritual keepsake, a thoughtful gift, or a unique décor piece, the Amigurumi Virgin of Guadalupe radiates peace and charm. Fun to stitch and inspiring to display, this project is a joyful way to crochet tradition, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🙏🧵
🌹 Amigurumi Virgin of Guadalupe Crochet Pattern
This beautifully detailed amigurumi Virgin of Guadalupe captures her gentle expression, praying hands, flowing robe, golden halo, and symbolic rosary just as seen in the reference image. The soft pastel colors, embroidered features, and decorative sunburst halo make this piece perfect for devotional décor, gifts, or keepsakes.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
(Requires shaping, color changes, embroidery, and multi-part assembly)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30–34 cm (12–13 inches) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK / light worsted):
- Skin tone (head & hands)
- Brown (hair, feet)
- Soft pink (dress)
- Turquoise blue (mantle)
- Gold / mustard yellow (halo, mantle trim, rosary, cross)
- White (halo rays, collar, cloud base)
Supplies:
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Brown & black embroidery floss
- Pink blush for cheeks
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
( ) = stitch count
🌼 HEAD
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R13: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R9–R10, about 6 stitches apart.
R14: (4sc, dec) x6 (30)
R15: (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
R16: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
R17: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R18: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off.
👩🦱 HAIR (Brown Hood Style)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
Sew hair cap to the back/top of head.
Side Hair Panels (make 2):
Ch 12
Row 1: sc across (11)
Row 2–6: sc across (11)
Sew one panel down each side of face under the mantle, forming straight hair that frames the cheeks.
😊 FACE DETAILS
- Eyebrows: brown embroidery floss, gentle curved lines
- Eyes: safety eyes or embroidered black circles
- Mouth: small red curved smile
- Cheeks: light pink blush
👗 BODY (Pink Dress)
With pink yarn:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–R23: sc around (30)
Stuff gradually.
R24: (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
Fasten off and sew head to body.
🤍 COLLAR (White)
Ch 20
Row 1: sc across
Row 2: (sl st, ch2) repeat for small scalloped trim
Sew around neckline.
🙏 ARMS & HANDS (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–R8: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff.
Flatten slightly and sew the two arms together at the front in a praying pose.
Attach to upper body just below collar.
👣 FEET (Brown, Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R5: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and flatten base.
Sew feet under dress so only the front edges show slightly.
💙 MANTLE (Turquoise Cloak)
Ch 44
Row 1: sc across
Row 2–20: sc across, inc 1 stitch at each end every 2 rows to create a flared cloak shape
Edging: attach gold yarn and sc evenly around the entire mantle.
Gold Stars:
Embroider small star shapes randomly across the mantle using gold yarn or floss.
Wrap mantle around shoulders and stitch in place.
🌞 HALO (Sunburst Frame)
Inner Circle (White)
Ch 60, join in round
R1: sc around
R2: (sc, inc) repeat (90)
Outer Scallop (Gold)
Attach gold yarn:
(5 dc in one stitch, sl st next stitch) repeat around to form scalloped sun rays.
Vertical Rays (Gold)
Surface crochet straight gold lines from inner ring outward between each scallop to mimic sunburst rays.
Sew halo securely behind the head.
☁️ CLOUD BASE (White)
Make 7 cloud puffs:
Each puff:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
R4: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off.
Sew all puffs together in a ring to form a cloud base.
Attach doll centered on top.
📿 ROSARY & CROSS
Rosary Chain:
With gold yarn:
Ch 50
Sl st back along chain for thickness.
Cross:
R1: MR 6
R2–R4: sc around (6)
Create vertical bar first, then add horizontal bar with ch 6, sc back.
Attach cross to rosary and sew rosary into praying hands so it hangs down the front of the dress.
🧵 ASSEMBLY ORDER
- Sew hair onto head
- Embroider face
- Attach head to body
- Sew collar
- Attach praying arms
- Attach feet
- Wrap and sew mantle
- Attach halo
- Sew rosary and cross
- Attach cloud base
🌟 FINISHING TOUCHES
- Shape mantle gently around the face
- Center halo evenly
- Adjust rosary so cross hangs straight
- Secure all yarn ends carefully
💖 Final Thoughts
This Amigurumi Virgin of Guadalupe is a peaceful and meaningful handmade piece, perfect for home décor, prayer spaces, or heartfelt gifts. Her gentle smile, radiant halo, turquoise mantle with golden stars, and symbolic rosary bring warmth and serenity to any space.
May your stitches be filled with patience, love, and devotion. 🌹🙏
