Honor a legacy of compassion and kindness with this Amigurumi Mother Teresa Doll crochet pattern! Featuring her iconic blue-and-white sari, gentle expression, and humble posture, this heartfelt design captures the spirit of one of the world’s most beloved humanitarians. Whether you’re crafting a meaningful gift, creating a piece for a faith-based collection, or simply inspired by her life of service, this pattern lets you stitch up a tribute that radiates warmth and reverence. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate love, humility, and the power of selfless care. 🕊️💙✨
Designed for thoughtful details, this pattern invites you to play with soft neutrals, delicate embroidery, and tiny accessories like a rosary or sandals to bring her character to life. Add a peaceful smile, gentle hands, or even a miniature book to reflect her mission of hope. Whether displayed as a symbol of inspiration or gifted to someone who admires her legacy, this Amigurumi Mother Teresa Doll is a meaningful and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade grace to every stitch. 🧶💖🌼
🕊️ Amigurumi Mother Teresa Doll Crochet Pattern
Celebrate compassion and peace with this beautiful amigurumi Mother Teresa doll. Dressed in her iconic white sari with blue borders, this doll is perfect as a keepsake, gift, or faith-inspired project.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, embroidery, and assembling multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
- Skin: Light beige
- Robe: White
- Trim: Blue
- Sandals: Brown
- Embroidery thread: Black or dark brown (brows, mouth)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 8 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loop Only
🧑 Head
With light beige:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rows 9–10, about 6 sts apart. - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly. Embroider smile and brows.
🧍 Body (Robe)
Start with beige (feet):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Switch to white (robe):
6–20. sc around (18)
21. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
22. sc around (12)
FO and stuff. Embroider bottom trim with blue or work one round in blue.
🦶 Feet (Make 2)
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to brown: - sc around (12)
- sl st around front half to form sandal straps
FO, stuff lightly and sew to base of robe.
🙏 Arms (Make 2)
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc
2–6. sc around (6)
Switch to white:
7–12. sc around (6)
FO and stuff lightly. Sew together in praying position and attach to front torso.
🧣 Veil & Sari Wrap
With white:
- Ch 25 (or more for desired length), sc in 2nd ch and across
2–8. sc rows to create a long rectangular veil - Switch to blue, sc border around
- Optional: Use blue to embroider or surface crochet triple stripes on one side
FO and sew gently over head and shoulder to mimic the sari wrap.
👣 Sandals
You can simply embroider two brown horizontal lines across each foot or create small separate flat soles (ch 7, sc around) and stitch to bottom of feet.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew the head to body securely.
- Attach arms in front, palms together.
- Drape and stitch veil over the head and shoulder.
- Add final trim lines on the sari using blue thread or yarn.
- Make sure all parts are secure and ends are woven in.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a small rosary made of embroidery thread and seed beads
- Create a base or stand for display
- Use lighter weight yarn for a smaller figurine
This heartfelt Mother Teresa doll is a meaningful tribute to kindness and humility. It makes a thoughtful handmade gift for spiritual celebrations, teaching tools, or personal inspiration. 🕊️💙
