Bring a touch of enchantment to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Magic Lamp pattern! Inspired by the legendary lamp from fairy tales, this whimsical design captures its elegant curves, ornate spout, and mystical charm in every stitch. With its intricate details and magical aura, this crochet magic lamp is perfect for adding a dash of fantasy to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for storybook lovers, creating a unique decor piece, or simply enjoy making imaginative amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature lamp bursting with wonder! ✨🪔
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of gold, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature genie or sparkling embellishments for extra flair. Craft a classic magic lamp with rich metallic tones, create a whimsical version with vibrant hues, or even stitch up a full set of fairy tale-inspired amigurumi for a dazzling display! Whether gifted as a mystical keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Magic Lamp is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🧞 Amigurumi Magic Lamp Crochet Pattern
“Wish upon Me” Genie Lamp – Crochet your own magical decor piece!
This enchanting amigurumi magic lamp is perfect as a centerpiece, photo prop, or part of a fairytale-themed collection. With elegant curves, a sturdy base, and golden edging, it’s a spellbinding project you can actually shape using hidden wire for realism.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires confident shaping, simple embroidery, and wire insertion for structure.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted weight):
- Color A: Cream or ivory (main body)
- Color B: Gold or bronze (trim)
- Color C: Brown (embroidery text)
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Pipe cleaner or 16–18 gauge craft wire (for handle and spout)
- Hot glue (optional)
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🔮 Base of Lamp
With Color A
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–10. BLO sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- sc around (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- sc around (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff and FO
Optional: Sew or glue a felt or stiff cardboard disk into the bottom for a flat, firm base.
🛢️ Body of Lamp
With Color A
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- sc around (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- sc around (24)
Stuff and FO
Sew securely on top of base.
🧷 Lid
With Color A
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- sc around (30)
FO and lightly stuff.
Sew to center top of body.
🔁 Lid Handle (Swirled Top)
With Color A
- Ch 40
- sc in each ch
FO, twist the chain into a tight spiral and hot glue or sew to the lid top.
Optional: Insert pipe cleaner or floral wire before coiling to help it hold a defined curl.
☄️ Spout
With Color A
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9) - (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
7–9. sc around (12) - (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
- sc around (15)
Insert wire inside, bend into spout shape
Stuff lightly
FO, sew to side of lamp body
🌀 Handle
With Color A
- Ch 50
- sc in each ch
Insert wire into the chain before curving into spiral
FO and sew securely to opposite side of spout
Wrap gold yarn (Color B) around the base for extra detail
🎀 Decorative Ring & Tassel
Ring (Color B):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO and shape into a ring
Wrap tightly around a small plastic ring or embroidery hoop
Sew gold tassel strands to bottom
Tassel:
Cut 6–8 strands of cream and gold yarn (~6″ long)
Tie tightly and glue or sew to ring
✨ Embroidered Quote
Use Color C and back stitch the words “Wish upon Me” on one side of the lamp body. You may want to lightly sketch the lettering on with disappearing ink or chalk first.
📌 Finishing Touches
- Embellish edges of base, lid, spout, and ring with Color B using surface slip stitch or embroidery
- Add sparkle with gold thread for accents
- Insert fairy lights through bottom if you want it to glow!
💡 Structural Tips with Wire
- Use pipe cleaners for flexibility in the spout and handle
- Use thicker craft wire (16–18 gauge) for long-lasting structure
- Anchor wire ends into the base or body with glue for extra hold
This amigurumi magic lamp is sure to bring a spark of wonder to your shelf, party table, or storytime nook. ✨ Just don’t forget to make a wish! 🧞♂️🌟
