Welcome to the sacred and heartwarming world of amigurumi! ✨🙏 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus—a beautifully symbolic and serene creation perfect for nativity scenes, holiday décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and elegant plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up religious figures, experimenting with flowing robes, or simply want to add a tender Madonna & Baby Jesus to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with gentle expressions, soft drapery, and a touch of divine grace! 🌟
This design embraces soft blues, warm creams, and delicate shaping to bring a peaceful and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus turns out just right—ready to bring warmth to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out serene hues, and let’s stitch up a beautiful Madonna & Baby Jesus! ✨

🌟 Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus – Free Crochet Pattern
Celebrate peace and love with this serene and heartwarming amigurumi of the Madonna cradling Baby Jesus. With flowing robes and gentle expressions, this pattern makes a perfect handmade gift for Christmas or a nativity set. 💙✨
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, garment construction, and doll assembly.
📏 Finished Size
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Madonna: Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall
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Baby Jesus: Approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) tall
(using DK yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK weight):
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Skin tone (Madonna & Baby)
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Brown (hair)
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White (Baby Jesus tunic)
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Red (Madonna inner robe)
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Blue (outer robe/cloak)
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White (cloak edge)
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Safety eyes (6 mm for both) or black yarn for embroidery
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
👩 Madonna – Head
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 9–10 (6 sts apart)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close
💇 Hair Cap & Details
With brown yarn:
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Make a basic cap with same increase pattern as head (up to R13), then FO.
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Sew to top of head and embroider or crochet front curls with short chains (ch 4–5, sc back) and attach.
🧍 Body
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
dec x2, 14 sc (16)
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dec x2, 12 sc (14)
10–15. sc around (14)
Stuff and FO
👐 Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–12. sc around
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body
👗 Robe (Red)
Make as a long tube/dress base starting from bottom:
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ch 36, join
2–20. sc around (36) -
dec x4, sc to end
22–30. sc around (32)
Leave opening for neck, FO
🧥 Cloak (Blue)
Back & hood in one piece:
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ch 30
2–30. sc rows to desired height
31–40. Decrease 1 st each row to taper hood
Attach white edge trim with sc around entire cloak
Drape over head and sew lightly at neck
👶 Baby Jesus – Head & Body
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between R3–4 -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9) – start body
Switch to white yarn
9–14. sc around (9)
Stuff and FO
🧦 Arms & Legs (Make 4 total)
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–6. sc around
FO and sew arms slightly lifted as if cradled
Legs can sit straight or slightly bent
👼 Assembly Tips
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Position Madonna’s arms to cradle Baby Jesus securely
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Drape and stitch robe and cloak loosely for a natural fall
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Use tiny blush or embroidery for facial accents
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add embroidery to Madonna’s robe for a decorative look
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Crochet a halo with gold thread
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Display as part of a full nativity set
Create a peaceful, heartfelt handmade piece that celebrates faith, motherhood, and gentle love 💙👶🌟
