Embrace tranquility and mindfulness with this Amigurumi Buddha crochet pattern! 🧘♂️✨ With its serene expression, seated pose, and peaceful presence, this design captures the essence of meditation and harmony in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a spiritual décor piece, a meaningful gift, or simply love symbolic amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a beautiful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in robe textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature lotus flower or a meditative hand gesture to enhance its calming aura. Choose classic earthy tones for a traditional look or experiment with soft pastels for a gentle, modern twist! Whether displayed in a meditation space or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Buddha is sure to bring a sense of peace. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this serene figure to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🧘♂️ Amigurumi Buddha Crochet Pattern
Create your own meditative mini Buddha with this calming amigurumi pattern. Designed in a seated lotus pose with a gentle smile and robe details, it makes for a thoughtful gift or home altar decor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, working in the round, and sewing parts together.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
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Light beige (skin)
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Deep burgundy (robe and bun)
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Navy or gray-blue (hair)
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Mustard yellow (pants)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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6–8 mm safety eyes (optional; embroidery shown)
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Embroidery thread (black, for facial details)
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Tapestry needle
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Stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Pins for assembly
🧵 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 (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FLO – Front Loop Only
🪷 Head
With beige:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–14. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close and weave in.
Optional: Embroider closed eyes and smile before attaching head.
🌀 Hair Cap
With navy/gray-blue:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–10. sc around [36]
FO, leave long tail and sew onto head.
🔴 Top Knot Bun
With burgundy:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–4. sc around [12] -
dec x6 [6]
FO, stuff lightly, sew to top of head.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With beige:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–4. sc around [9] -
(1 sc, dec) x3 [6]
Flatten and FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Attach to sides of head.
🙏 Body
Start with mustard (pants):
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
5–6. sc around [24]
Switch to beige (torso): -
BLO, sc around [24]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [20]
9–12. sc around [20] -
(3 sc, dec) x4 [16]
– Stuff -
(2 sc, dec) x4 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With burgundy (pants):
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12] -
(1 sc, dec) x4 [8]
7–8. sc around [8]
FO, stuff, sew in crossed position to base of body.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With beige:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–6. sc around [9] -
(1 sc, dec) x3 [6]
8–9. sc around [6]
FO, lightly stuff.
Sew arms angled inward toward the lap in meditative gesture.
🧣 Robe Wrap
With burgundy:
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Ch 24
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Row 1: sc in each ch [23]
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FO
Wrap over one shoulder and around torso. Secure ends.
✂️ Final Assembly
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Sew head to body.
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Position and attach arms.
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Add top knot.
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Embroider eyebrows and mouth with black thread.
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Wrap and tack robe piece around body.
🪷 Your Amigurumi Buddha is complete! Place this little figure in a cozy corner for a calm and peaceful vibe. A perfect piece for thoughtful gifting, yoga spaces, or spiritual decor.
