Celebrate a meaningful milestone with this Amigurumi First Communion Doll crochet pattern! Dressed in a delicate white outfit with thoughtful details like a veil, rosary, or prayer book, this sweet doll captures the innocence and joy of a child’s First Holy Communion. Whether you’re crafting a keepsake gift, commemorating a special day, or simply love faith-inspired amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a heartfelt tribute that’s full of grace and charm. It’s a beautiful way to honor a cherished spiritual moment with a handmade touch. 🕊️💒✨
Designed for personalization, this pattern invites you to play with soft pastels, elegant lace-like stitches, and tiny accessories to reflect the uniqueness of the occasion. Add embroidered features, a cross pendant, or even a little bouquet to make your doll truly one of a kind. Whether displayed as a treasured memento or gifted to a loved one, this Amigurumi First Communion Doll is a meaningful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade reverence to every stitch! 🧶💖🌸
✝️ Amigurumi First Communion Doll Crochet Pattern
Create a meaningful keepsake for one of life’s most cherished milestones with this beautiful crochet First Communion doll. With her serene expression, folded hands, scalloped lace dress, floral crown, veil, and rosary, she’s a heartfelt reminder of faith, innocence, and grace. Whether displayed as a home decoration, gift, or cake topper, this handmade doll captures the purity and beauty of a sacred day. 🌿🕊️
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes shaping, lace edging, embroidery, and structured accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials and Yarn Amounts
Use 100% cotton or cotton-blend DK yarn.
- Skin color (head, hands): 10–15 g
- Brown (hair): 15–20 g
- White (dress, veil, flowers): 25–30 g
- Green (floral arch and leaves): 15–20 g
- Dark brown (rosary, embroidery): <5 g
- Beige (base platform): 20–25 g
Other Materials
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
- 6 mm safety eyes or black thread for embroidery
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Stiff wire (for floral arch)
- Optional: hot glue for assembly and name embroidery on the base
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
FO – Fasten Off
👧 Head (Skin Color)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12: sc around (30)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9 or embroider closed eyes for a peaceful expression.
Stuff firmly.
Round 16: dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Lightly blush the cheeks with pink thread or powder.
💇 Hair Cap and Strands (Brown)
Hair Cap
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–10: sc around (30)
FO and sew to head, aligning the front edge along the hairline.
Hair Strands (8–10 pieces)
Ch 35–40, sl st back along chain.
Sew strands from crown downward, layering around sides and back.
Gently twist strands to form soft curls.
🙏 Arms (Make 2 – Skin and White)
Start with skin color:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–4: sc around (6)
Change to white:
Rounds 5–9: sc around (6)
FO, do not stuff.
Sew the two palms together in a praying position and attach to front of body just below the neckline.
👗 Body and Dress (White)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–12: sc around (36)
Round 13: (5 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 14: sc around (30)
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 16: sc around (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rounds 18–22: sc around (18)
FO, stuff firmly, and sew head on top.
Lace Hem Edging
Attach white yarn to bottom edge.
Round 1: Ch 5, skip 1 st, sl st in next st – repeat around.
Round 2: In each loop: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc).
This creates wide scallops like the delicate lace hem in the photo.
🧕 Veil (White)
Ch 32.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (31).
Row 2: ch 1, inc in first st, sc across to last, inc (33).
Rows 3–8: repeat Row 2 to widen slightly.
Edging: (sl st, ch 3, sl st in same st) repeat along edge for a soft lace finish.
Attach veil under the floral crown at back of head.
🌸 Floral Crown
Green Base:
Ch 45, FO.
Mini Flowers (Make 10–12):
MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5 into ring. FO and close.
Sew the flowers edge to edge along the green chain. Wrap gently around the head and stitch ends together for a seamless floral halo.
📿 Rosary Necklace (Dark Brown)
Ch 22.
Every 3 ch, make a small bead: ch 3, sl st in 1st ch, continue chain.
At the end, make a cross:
Cross:
Vertical – Ch 6, sl st back.
Horizontal – Ch 3, sl st back, and attach across 3rd chain of vertical piece.
Attach rosary around the neck, letting the cross hang in front of the dress.
🌿 Floral Arch
Stem:
Ch 75 with green yarn, FO.
Leaves (Make 10–12):
Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, FO.
Flowers (White):
MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x6 into ring. FO and close.
Wrap the crocheted stem around stiff wire and shape into a soft arch.
Attach alternating leaves and flowers evenly along the curve.
Insert each end of the arch into the back of the base platform.
🪑 Base Platform (Beige)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Continue increasing evenly until base measures about 10–12 cm in diameter.
Rounds 8–12: sc around for height.
Stuff moderately firm, creating a gently domed shape.
FO and close the underside neatly.
Optional Personalization:
Using dark brown yarn, embroider the child’s name and Communion date using backstitch or satin stitch.
🌼 Assembly
- Attach arms in praying position to the body.
- Sew the head to the neck area firmly.
- Position and secure the floral crown and veil.
- Drape the rosary over the front of the dress.
- Insert the floral arch into the base behind the doll and secure with glue or stitches.
- Adjust leaves and flowers evenly for balance.
💡 Finishing Touches
- Lightly blush the cheeks with fabric-safe pink.
- Add a subtle smile with black thread.
- For extra detail, add pearl beads or metallic thread accents to the veil edge.
- If desired, place a small Bible or candle beside her as part of a display set.
Your Amigurumi First Communion Doll is now complete — standing gracefully with folded hands, surrounded by flowers and light. 💐
This handmade treasure radiates peace and reverence, making it a timeless gift for a child’s special day. Whether displayed in a family home or gifted as a keepsake, she will be a gentle reminder of faith, love, and devotion for years to come. ✝️💖
