Welcome to the meaningful and inspiring world of amigurumi! 📖✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Bible—a symbolic and heartfelt creation perfect for faith-based décor, thoughtful gifts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and spiritual plush designs! 🙏 Whether you love stitching up intricate figures, creating textured and lifelike shapes, or simply want to add a cherished Bible to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with detailed pages, a classic cover, and a touch of devotion. 💖
This design embraces soft textures, elegant shaping, and timeless details to bring a peaceful and inspirational presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Bible turns out just right—ready to become a treasured keepsake or a heartfelt handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep reds, rich browns, or classic blacks, and let’s stitch up a beautiful symbol of faith. 📖
📖 Amigurumi Bible – Free Crochet Pattern
Celebrate faith and craftsmanship with this mini soft sculpture Bible. Complete with a cross emblem and elegant border, this amigurumi piece looks beautiful on a shelf or altar setting.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Basic shaping with surface detail techniques and light assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 cm (4–5 inches) tall when using DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm or 3 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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DK or worsted weight yarn:
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Burgundy (main cover)
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Gold (cross, border, and spine stripes)
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Optional: Cream or beige (for page edge look)
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Light cardboard or foam sheet (optional insert for sturdiness)
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Fiberfill stuffing
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR = magic ring
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sc = single crochet
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inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
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dec = decrease (sc2tog)
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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BLO = back loop only
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FO = fasten off
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st = stitch
🟥 Main Bible Body (Make 2 Panels – Front & Back)
With burgundy yarn:
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Ch 21
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Starting in 2nd ch: sc 20
3–26. ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
FO and weave ends.
Make 2 panels (Front Cover and Back Cover).
🟨 Spine and Page Block (Make 1)
With burgundy yarn:
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Ch 8
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Starting in 2nd ch: sc 7
3–26. ch 1, turn, sc across (7)
FO and leave long tail for joining covers together.
Stuff the inside lightly. For a “book” effect, you may optionally cut cardboard to size and slide it between the front and back before closing.
✝️ Cross Appliqué (Front Cover)
With gold yarn:
Vertical Bar:
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Ch 9
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 8
FO and leave tail for sewing.
Horizontal Bar:
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Ch 5
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Starting in 2nd ch: sc 4
FO and sew across row 4–5 of vertical bar.
Sew cross in center of front panel.
🟨 Border Trim (Surface Chain Embroidery or Crochet)
Option 1 – Surface Chain (with yarn needle):
Use gold yarn to stitch around the inner edge of the front cover with surface chain or backstitch to create ornate trim.
Option 2 – Crochet Border (if preferred):
Join yarn at one corner, sc evenly around the edge. Use (sc, ch 1, sc) at corners to maintain shape.
📘 Spine Stripes (Optional)
With gold yarn:
Use surface chain or sl st rows across spine panel (rows 6, 13, 20) for the classic spine stripe effect.
🧵 Assembly Instructions
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Whipstitch the front cover to one long side of the spine panel.
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Do the same with the back cover.
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Seam the top and bottom edges.
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Optionally stuff lightly or insert cut cardboard before closing final seam.
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Weave in all ends.
✨ Final Thoughts
This amigurumi Bible is a meaningful project perfect for spiritual gifts, First Communions, or holiday displays. The elegant design with its golden cross and bordered cover reflects reverence and charm. 💒
