Bring a sense of serenity to your stitches with the Amigurumi Meditating Buddha, a peaceful crochet creation that radiates calm and mindfulness. 🧘🧶 Featuring a gentle facial expression, closed eyes, a cross-legged lotus pose, and a beautifully draped robe, this soft sculpture is perfect for adding a touch of tranquility to your meditation corner, yoga space, or as a heartfelt handmade gift for someone on a spiritual journey.
Ideal for crocheters who enjoy meaningful projects and soothing details, this pattern invites you to slow down and stitch with intention. Choose calming colors, add subtle embellishments, or pair it with other zen-inspired designs to create a harmonious display. The Amigurumi Meditating Buddha is a joyful way to stitch up balance, beauty, and a sprinkle of handmade mindfulness—one loop at a time. 🧵🌿✨
🧘 Amigurumi Meditating Buddha Crochet Pattern
Bring peace and mindfulness into your home with this serene Amigurumi Meditating Buddha. Featuring a calm facial expression, closed eyes, a cross-legged lotus pose, and a beautifully draped robe, this piece radiates balance and tranquility — perfect for a meditation corner, yoga space, or thoughtful handmade gift.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — involves shaping, color changes, and small details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 16–18 cm (6–7 inches) tall when using 2.5–3.0 mm hook and worsted-weight yarn.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted-weight yarn:
• Cream / beige – skin (≈ 25 g)
• Deep red / burgundy – robe (≈ 20 g)
• Black / dark gray – hair bun (≈ 10 g)
• Pink – nose and lip embroidery -
Crochet hook 2.5 mm – 3.0 mm
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle & stitch marker
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Optional: small blush, fabric paint, or pink thread for cheeks
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Optional: wooden display base (10–12 cm)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
( n ) – Number of stitches at end of round
🪷 Pattern Instructions
Head
With cream yarn:
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – 6 inc (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7 – (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8–R14 – sc around (42)
R15 – (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R16 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R17 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R18 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R19 – (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R20 – 6 dec (6)
FO, close.
Facial embroidery:
Use black thread for closed eyes and eyebrows (gentle curve).
Add a small pink embroidered nose/lip area.
Lightly blush cheeks.
Hair & Top Bun
With black yarn:
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – 6 inc (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – sc around (30)
R7 – (4 sc, dec) × 5 (25)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Sew to top center of head.
Optional – surface stitch spirals for textured look.
Ears × 2
With cream yarn:
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – 6 inc (12)
R3 – sc around (12)
Flatten, FO leaving tail.
Sew on each side at eye level.
Body & Seated Pose
With cream yarn:
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – 6 inc (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7 – R10 – sc around (36) → torso.
Switch to deep red yarn for robe base.
R11 – (5 sc, dec) × 5 (30)
R12 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Legs ( Make 2 )
With cream yarn:
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – 6 inc (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–R7 – sc around (18)
Stuff lightly.
Flatten ends, FO leaving tails.
Assembly: Cross legs at ankles to form lotus base; sew to lower torso angled outward for natural curve.
When joined, cover joins with robe lap later.
Arms × 2
With cream yarn:
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3–R8 – sc around (9)
Slightly stuff upper arm only.
Flatten palms and shape tips.
For finger definition: use a thread to stitch three small divisions across the end.
FO leaving tail.
Position arms frontally in prayer mudra and stitch palms together, then attach to body.
Robe ( Shaped Wrap )
With deep red yarn:
Ch 16 to start (≈ 5 cm width).
R1–R12 – sc across each row, turn.
At row 13, increase 1 sc at each edge every second row until row 20 (to widen lap area).
FO.
Drape robe from left shoulder across front and over lap; tack lightly for natural folds.
Optional – embroider gold edge or add texture with front-post stitches.
Assembly
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Sew head securely to torso.
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Attach ears evenly.
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Position arms in front and stitch palms together.
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Drape and sew robe in place.
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Weave in all ends neatly.
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Attach to a wooden base if desired.
🌿 Finishing Touches
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Add a small pink embroidery for nose/lips.
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Lightly brush cheeks with blush.
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Optionally embroider a tiny smile or leave neutral for calm expression.
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For display, place on a circular wooden platform and surround with mini lotus or tea light for ambiance.
🕊️ Closing Note
Your handmade Buddha radiates calm and compassion — a gentle reminder of mindfulness in every stitch.
Whether as a gift or personal creation, this peaceful figure will bring warm energy to any space.
