Welcome to the sacred and heartwarming world of amigurumi! โจ๐ Today, Iโm excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesusโa beautifully symbolic and serene creation perfect for nativity scenes, holiday dรฉcor, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and elegant plush designs! ๐งถ 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! ๐
This design embraces soft blues, warm creams, and delicate shaping to bring a peaceful and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! ๐งถโจ Iโve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Madonna & Baby Jesus turns out just rightโready to bring warmth to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! ๐ So grab your hooks, pick out serene hues, and letโs stitch up a beautiful Madonna & Baby Jesus! โจ
๐ 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. ๐โจ
โจ Skill Level
Intermediate โ Includes color changes, shaping, garment construction, and doll assembly.
๐ Finished Size
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Madonna: Approx. 10โ12 inches (25โ30 cm) tall
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Baby Jesus: Approx. 5โ6 inches (13โ15 cm) tall
(using DK yarn and 2.5โ3.0 mm hook)
๐งถ 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: 2.5โ3.0 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
๐งต 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
๐ฉ Madonna โ 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)
7โ14. 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 9โ10 (6 sts apart)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close
๐ 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 4โ5, sc back) and attach.
๐ง 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)
4โ7. sc around (18) -
dec x2, 14 sc (16)
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dec x2, 12 sc (14)
10โ15. sc around (14)
Stuff and FO
๐ Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3โ5. sc around -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7โ12. sc around
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body
๐ Robe (Red)
Make as a long tube/dress base starting from bottom:
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ch 36, join
2โ20. sc around (36) -
dec x4, sc to end
22โ30. sc around (32)
Leave opening for neck, FO
๐งฅ Cloak (Blue)
Back & hood in one piece:
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ch 30
2โ30. sc rows to desired height
31โ40. 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
๐ถ Baby Jesus โ 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)
4โ6. sc around
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between R3โ4 -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9) โ start body
Switch to white yarn
9โ14. sc around (9)
Stuff and FO
๐งฆ Arms & Legs (Make 4 total)
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2โ6. sc around
FO and sew arms slightly lifted as if cradled
Legs can sit straight or slightly bent
๐ผ 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
๐ก Customization Ideas
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Add embroidery to Madonnaโs 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 ๐๐ถ๐