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Amigurumi Buddha Statue – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Buddha Statue – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the serene and mindful world of amigurumi! 🧘✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Buddha Statue—a peaceful and symbolic creation perfect for meditation spaces, spiritual décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and tranquil plush designs! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up meditative figures, creating textured and detailed sculptures, or simply want to add a calming Buddha to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with gentle facial features, flowing robes, and a touch of enlightenment! 💛

This design embraces soft textures, earthy tones, and intricate shaping to bring a sense of harmony and mindfulness to your crochet projects! 🧶🌸 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Buddha Statue turns out just right—ready to inspire peace in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soothing blues, warm browns, or golden accents, and let’s stitch up a serene Buddha statue! ✨

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🧘 Amigurumi Buddha Statue Crochet Pattern

Bring calm and mindfulness into your crochet collection with this serene Amigurumi Buddha Statue. Seated in lotus position with peaceful features and draped robes, this pattern makes a wonderful meditative project or a thoughtful handmade gift.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes detailed shaping, layered robe effect, hand posing, and facial embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 in) tall using worsted weight yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook

🧶 Materials Needed

Yarn (Worsted or DK weight):

  • Skin tone (light beige) – face, hands, feet

  • Dark brown – hair

  • Mauve or lavender – robe

Tools & Notions:

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Black embroidery thread (for facial features)

  • Stitch markers

  • Wire (optional – for shaping fingers or base support)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🔹 HEAD + HAIRBUN

Head (skin tone)

  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)

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

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

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

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

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close.

Haircap (dark brown)

Repeat Rounds 1–7 of Head
8. sc around (36)
FO, leave long tail to sew.
Sew onto head, slightly lower in the back to leave forehead visible.

Top Bun

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
    FO and sew onto top of hair.

🔹 EARS (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around
    FO, flatten into oval and sew to sides of head, just below hairline.

🔹 BODY (skin tone + robe)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–6. sc around
    Switch to robe color:
    7–12. sc around

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

  6. sc around

  7. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly
    FO, leave tail for joining to head.

🔹 LEGS (Make 2 – sitting pose)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    Switch to robe color:
    5–9. sc around
    Bend leg as you stuff
    FO and sew legs criss-crossed for lotus sitting position.

🔹 ARMS (Make 2 – palms up)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc around (hand)
    Switch to robe color
    5–10. sc around
    FO and bend at elbow.
    Sew hands gently cupped together near the belly, as in Dhyana Mudra (meditative gesture).

🔹 ROBE DRAPE

Collar Wrap:

  1. ch 22

  2. sc in each ch
    FO, sew across chest in a diagonal loop, shaping around the neck.

Over-Shoulder Drape:

  1. ch 28

  2. sc across
    FO and drape across shoulder and lap as seen in photo. Sew down loosely.

🎨 Facial Embroidery

  • Use black thread to stitch:

    • closed almond-shaped eyes

    • arched brows

    • simple smile

  • Optional: light blush on cheeks using soft pink yarn or pastel

✂️ Final Assembly & Shaping

  • Attach head to body securely.

  • Position arms with slight curve inward and secure.

  • Attach robe panels for layered effect.

  • Weave in all yarn ends neatly.

  • Place on wooden base for display (optional).

This calming Buddha statue is a mindful addition to your amigurumi projects—perfect for a peaceful corner or a thoughtful handmade gift. 🕊️


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