Illuminate your festive celebrations with this Amigurumi Diwali Lamp crochet pattern! 🪔✨ With its elegant shape, glowing flame, and rich cultural significance, this design captures the essence of Diwali in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for holiday décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love symbolic amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a radiant addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in lamp textures, flame details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered embellishments or decorative beads to enhance its festive charm. Choose classic maroon and gold for a traditional look or experiment with vibrant hues for a personalized twist! Whether displayed as part of a Diwali setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Diwali lamp is sure to spread warmth and joy.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this luminous creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🪔 Amigurumi Diwali Lamp (Diya) – Free Crochet Pattern
Celebrate Diwali with this charming handmade diya! Symbolizing hope and positivity, this amigurumi Diwali lamp makes for a thoughtful gift or centerpiece for your festive decorations. Let’s light up our hooks! ✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic color changes and shaping involved.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4.5 in (11 cm) diameter and 6 in (15 cm) tall including flame, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
-
Worsted weight yarn in:
-
Maroon or Brick Red (Base)
-
Golden Yellow (Trim & Flame Accent)
-
-
3.0 mm crochet hook
-
Tapestry needle
-
Stitch marker
-
Fiberfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
-
MR – Magic Ring
-
sc – Single Crochet
-
inc – Increase
-
dec – Decrease
-
sl st – Slip Stitch
-
BLO – Back Loop Only
-
FO – Fasten Off
🪔 Bowl Base (Main Body)
With maroon/red yarn:
-
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)
-
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
-
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–13. sc around (48) -
BLO sc around (48)
15–17. sc around in both loops (48)
FO, weave in ends.
🧵 Rim Trim
Attach golden yellow yarn to round 14 (BLO):
-
sc around in FLO of round 14 (48)
-
sl st around for a clean edge (optional)
FO and weave in ends.
🔥 Flame (Make 2 Panels)
With golden yellow yarn:
-
MR, 6 sc
-
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
-
sc around (9)
-
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
-
sc around (12)
-
(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
-
sc around (15)
-
(4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
-
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
-
(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
-
dec x4 (4)
FO.
Make 2 of these. Place together and sc around through both layers using golden yellow. Lightly stuff before closing top.
🔥 Flame Insert
Optional: Using maroon/red yarn and same increases, make a smaller flame panel and sew on one side of the yellow flame for a “burning” effect.
🪡 Assembly
-
Sew the flame into the center top edge of the bowl.
-
Secure it tightly using a tapestry needle and maroon yarn.
-
You may reinforce with hot glue (if decorative only).
-
Optionally add embroidery or sequins for extra sparkle!
🌟 Finishing Touches
-
Embroider or surface crochet gold V or diamond shapes on the bowl for a traditional diya look.
-
Add glitter thread or beads for festive sparkle.
-
Create multiples in different colors to make a beautiful Diwali centerpiece!
This little diya will never burn out, making it a perfect symbol of light and joy for your home or gifts! 🧶🪔
