Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus – FREE Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the sacred and heartwarming world of amigurumi! โœจ๐Ÿ™ Today, Iโ€™m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesusโ€”a beautifully symbolic and serene creation perfect for nativity scenes, holiday dรฉcor, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and elegant plush designs! ๐Ÿงถ 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! ๐ŸŒŸ

This design embraces soft blues, warm creams, and delicate shaping to bring a peaceful and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! ๐Ÿงถโœจ Iโ€™ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus turns out just rightโ€”ready to bring warmth to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! ๐ŸŽ So grab your hooks, pick out serene hues, and letโ€™s stitch up a beautiful Madonna & Baby Jesus! โœจ

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๐ŸŒŸ Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus โ€“ 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. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ


โœจ Skill Level

Intermediate โ€“ Includes color changes, shaping, garment construction, and doll assembly.


๐Ÿ“ Finished Size

  • Madonna: Approx. 10โ€“12 inches (25โ€“30 cm) tall

  • Baby Jesus: Approx. 5โ€“6 inches (13โ€“15 cm) tall

(using DK yarn and 2.5โ€“3.0 mm hook)


๐Ÿงถ Materials

  • Yarn (DK weight):

    • Skin tone (Madonna & Baby)

    • Brown (hair)

    • White (Baby Jesus tunic)

    • Red (Madonna inner robe)

    • Blue (outer robe/cloak)

    • White (cloak edge)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5โ€“3.0 mm

  • Tapestry needle

  • Safety eyes (6 mm for both) or black yarn for embroidery

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing


๐Ÿงต Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR โ€“ Magic Ring
sc โ€“ Single Crochet
inc โ€“ Increase
dec โ€“ Decrease
ch โ€“ Chain
sl st โ€“ Slip Stitch
FO โ€“ Fasten Off
BLO โ€“ Back Loop Only


๐Ÿ‘ฉ Madonna โ€“ Head

With skin tone yarn:

  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)
    7โ€“14. sc around (36)

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

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

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Place safety eyes between Rounds 9โ€“10 (6 sts apart)
    Stuff firmly

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

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close


๐Ÿ’‡ Hair Cap & Details

With brown yarn:

  • Make a basic cap with same increase pattern as head (up to R13), then FO.

  • Sew to top of head and embroider or crochet front curls with short chains (ch 4โ€“5, sc back) and attach.


๐Ÿง Body

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4โ€“7. sc around (18)

  4. dec x2, 14 sc (16)

  5. dec x2, 12 sc (14)
    10โ€“15. sc around (14)
    Stuff and FO


๐Ÿ‘ Arms (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3โ€“5. sc around

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    7โ€“12. sc around
    FO, stuff lightly, sew to body


๐Ÿ‘— Robe (Red)

Make as a long tube/dress base starting from bottom:

  1. ch 36, join
    2โ€“20. sc around (36)

  2. dec x4, sc to end
    22โ€“30. sc around (32)
    Leave opening for neck, FO


๐Ÿงฅ Cloak (Blue)

Back & hood in one piece:

  1. ch 30
    2โ€“30. sc rows to desired height
    31โ€“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


๐Ÿ‘ถ Baby Jesus โ€“ Head & Body

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4โ€“6. sc around
    Insert 6 mm safety eyes between R3โ€“4

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9) โ€“ start body
    Switch to white yarn
    9โ€“14. sc around (9)
    Stuff and FO


๐Ÿงฆ Arms & Legs (Make 4 total)

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2โ€“6. sc around
    FO and sew arms slightly lifted as if cradled
    Legs can sit straight or slightly bent


๐Ÿ‘ผ Assembly Tips

  • Position Madonna’s arms to cradle Baby Jesus securely

  • Drape and stitch robe and cloak loosely for a natural fall

  • Use tiny blush or embroidery for facial accents


๐Ÿ’ก Customization Ideas

  • Add embroidery to Madonnaโ€™s robe for a decorative look

  • Crochet a halo with gold thread

  • Display as part of a full nativity set


Create a peaceful, heartfelt handmade piece that celebrates faith, motherhood, and gentle love ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‘ถ๐ŸŒŸ


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