Amigurumi Prayer Hands – FREE Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Prayer Hands – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the serene and symbolic world of amigurumi! 🙏✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Prayer Hands—a meaningful and heartfelt creation perfect for spiritual décor, thoughtful gifts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and symbolic plush designs! 💖 Whether you love stitching up intricate figures, creating textured and lifelike shapes, or simply want to add a peaceful and meditative touch to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting beautifully sculpted hands in a prayerful pose, capturing a sense of devotion and tranquility. 🌿

This design embraces soft curves, detailed shaping, and elegant simplicity to bring a calming and inspirational presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Prayer Hands turn out just right—ready to become a cherished keepsake or a heartfelt handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks and let’s stitch up a beautiful symbol of peace and reflection. 🙏

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🙏 Amigurumi Prayer Hands – Free Crochet Pattern

Symbolizing hope, peace, and reverence, these crochet prayer hands are a heartfelt creation. With detailed fingers, realistic shaping, and cozy cuffs, they’re perfect for gifting or displaying.


🧵 Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, sculpting fingers, and mirrored construction.


📏 Finished Size

Approx. 20–25 cm tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.


✂️ Materials

  • Worsted-weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (main part)

    • Blue, maroon, white (for cuffs)

  • 3.0 mm crochet hook

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Wire (optional for finger shaping)

  • Hot glue or stitch tack (for stability if desired)


🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: magic ring

  • sc: single crochet

  • inc: increase

  • dec: decrease

  • ch: chain

  • BLO/FLO: back/front loop only

  • FO: fasten off


✋ Hand Base (Make 2)

Using skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc × 6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
    5–12. sc around (24)

  5. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
    14–20. sc around (30)
    Start forming palm shape:

  6. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)

  7. sc around

  8. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)

  9. sc around
    Stuff well.


🖐️ Fingers (Make 8)

Index/Middle/Ring/Pinky:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc × 6 (12)
    3–10. sc around (12)

  3. dec × 6 (6), FO
    Sew fingers closed and attach in slightly curved position on top side of hand base.

Thumb (Make 2):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
    3–8. sc around

  3. dec × 4, FO
    Sew at slight angle on side of hand.


🤲 Assembly (Pose)

  • Place both hands together, palms touching.

  • Use whip stitch or invisible seam to join along inner edge to keep them together.

  • Optional: Lightly stuff any remaining space or use hot glue/wire frame inside.


🧶 Cuffs (Make 2)

Using alternating yarn colors (blue, white, maroon)

  1. Ch 30, join to form ring
    2–4. sc around with blue

  2. Switch to maroon – sc around

  3. Switch to white – [sc, ch 1, skip 1] around (creates texture)

  4. Blue – sc in each stitch

  5. FO and sew to bottom of each wrist


🕯️ Final Assembly & Display Tips

  • Attach finished hands to a wooden or felt base using glue or thread.

  • Pose fingers slightly if using wire inside.

  • Embroider knuckle lines or creases with surface slip stitches for realism.


🌟 Final Blessings

Your Amigurumi Prayer Hands are complete! Whether you gift it as a symbol of peace, create it for meditation spaces, or add it to your spiritual decor, this piece brings warmth and meaning to any setting. 💖


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