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Amigurumi Star Of Bethlehem – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Star Of Bethlehem – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the celestial and radiant world of amigurumi! ⭐✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Star of Bethlehem—a luminous and symbolic creation perfect for holiday décor, nativity scenes, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and elegant plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up festive ornaments, experimenting with shimmering yarns, or simply want to add a guiding star to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with delicate points, radiant texture, and a touch of heavenly charm! 🌟

This design embraces soft golds, bright whites, and intricate shaping to bring a peaceful and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Star of Bethlehem turns out just right—ready to shine in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out luminous hues, and let’s stitch up a stunning Star of Bethlehem! ⭐

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🌟 Amigurumi Star of Bethlehem – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring divine light and celestial charm to your handmade holiday decor with this tender amigurumi inspired by the Star of Bethlehem. With a glowing golden face, soft robe, and radiating spiked halo, this figure is perfect for Christmas nativity sets or year-round spiritual keepsakes. ✨🌌

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, sculptural cape/robe attachment, spike formation, and detailed assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):

    • Gold or tan (head, hands, feet)

    • Light grey or silver (robe and hood)

    • Copper or mustard (halo tips)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • 6–8 mm safety eyes

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Embroidery thread (white, black, peach)

  • Optional: star applique or felt for robe embellishment

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🌞 Head

With gold/tan yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)
    Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, about 8 stitches apart

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close

Embroider:

  • Brows and starburst lashes in black

  • A single large tear or glow under one eye using peach or white thread

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Start with gold/tan yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–3. sc around (6)
    Switch to grey:
    4–10. sc around
    Stuff lightly
    Flatten and sl st to close
    FO and sew to body

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

With gold/tan yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to grey
    6–10. sc around
    Stuff lightly
    FO and sew to lower body

🌠 Body & Robe

With grey yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–12. sc around

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff and FO
    Sew to head
    Optional: stitch small star motif to chest using duplicate stitch or felt

🌟 Spiked Halo Crown

With grey yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    Repeat 1–2 more rounds to form a thick ring
    Spikes (Make 10–12):
    With mustard or copper yarn:

  4. ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, sc, sl st (creates point)
    Sew evenly spaced around halo ring

🧥 Hooded Cape

With grey yarn:

  1. ch 26

  2. sc across (25)
    3–10. sc back and forth in rows
    Continue increasing sides slightly for rounded curve
    Attach to halo back and let fall over shoulders like a cloak

🪡 Assembly

  1. Sew legs and arms to body

  2. Sew body to head

  3. Sew halo crown to top of head

  4. Drape cape over head, stitch base lightly to upper back

  5. Add any final embroidery or detail stitching (stars, shine marks)

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use metallic thread for a glowing edge on the robe

  • Add a soft fiberfill glow from within (with fairy lights)

  • Pair with nativity figures or display solo on a festive cushion

This radiant figure shines with warmth and hope—just like the guiding star that inspired it. A perfect addition to handmade nativity scenes or as a celestial companion on your holiday shelf. 🌟🧶✨


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