Bring a touch of serenity and grace to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Praying Angels pattern! Inspired by the peaceful beauty of angelic figures, this delicate design captures their gentle expressions, flowing robes, and prayerful pose in every stitch. With soft, elegant details and a timeless charm, these crochet angels are perfect for adding a meaningful accent to your handmade creations. Whether you’re crafting for holiday decorations, spiritual keepsakes, or simply enjoy making faith-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a heavenly presence bursting with warmth and devotion! ✨🙏
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of white, gold, or pastel hues for a unique touch. Add embroidered details, tiny accessories like a miniature halo or delicate wings, or even stitch up a full choir of angels for a breathtaking display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a heartfelt accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Praying Angels is a meaningful and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade serenity to every stitch! 🧶💖
😇 Amigurumi Praying Angels Crochet Pattern
Delicate and peaceful, these amigurumi praying angels are a perfect handmade addition for Christmas, christenings, or year-round blessings. Their closed eyes, braided hair, and gentle posture make them elegant and full of serene charm. Create one—or a matching pair! ✨🕊️
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and small part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or sport weight):
- Skin tone (beige or light brown)
- White (dress, wings)
- Yellow or Brown (hair)
- Silver/Gold (halo)
- Peach or Pink (blush)
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes (optional) or black embroidery thread
- Embroidery thread (gold/silver for trim)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Wire (optional for halo)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
st – Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
🧑🦰 Head & Body (Work in continuous spiral)
With skin tone yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12: sc around (30)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 15: sc around (18)
Switch to white for dress.
Dress/Body:
Round 16: BLO sc around (18)
Round 17: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 18: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 19–30: sc around (30)
Round 31: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 32–38: sc around (36)
Round 39: sl st in each st (decorate edge)
FO and weave in.
✋ Praying Arms (Make 2)
Start with skin tone:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3–5: sc around (12)
Switch to white (sleeve):
Rounds 6–11: sc around (12)
Round 12: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Round 13: sc around (9)
FO, lightly stuff, sew both hands together in praying position. Embroider sleeve edge with gold/silver thread.
👣 Feet (Make 2 – Optional if hidden)
With beige or brown:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: sc around (9)
FO and sew to base under dress.
👼 Wings (Make 2 – White)
Chain 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc dec, sc 5, sc dec (7)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across (7)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc dec, sc 3, sc dec (5)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
Round 6: sc evenly around wing to smooth edges
FO and shape into half-heart. Sew to back.
👩 Hair
Base Cap:
MR, 6 sc
Increase each round until it matches head circumference (about 30–36 sts).
Work 3 rounds even. FO.
Braids/Strands:
Attach long strands of yarn along the cap front and sides.
Style into braids (or coils), then sew down in place.
Optional Bangs:
Add short strands or stitch on swirls near the face.
👑 Halo (Gold or Silver)
Ch 40, sl st to form a ring
Round 1: sc around
FO and shape into a halo. Sew or hot glue to top of head.
Optional: Wrap metallic pipe cleaner around yarn for stiffness.
😊 Face Embroidery
- Eyes: Use black thread to embroider closed eyes with lashes
- Blush: Stitch or use pink yarn for cheek circles
- Mouth: Stitch a small smile in soft pink
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Sew arms together, then attach to front of body
- Sew wings to upper back
- Weave in all ends
- Adjust hair and halo for balance
💡 Customization Ideas
- Make angels with different hair colors and styles
- Add tiny stars or bells to the dress hem
- Use metallic thread for sparkle on cuffs or halos
These serene amigurumi praying angels are perfect for bringing light and comfort into any room. Whether on a shelf, tree, or mantle, they radiate peace and handmade love. 😇✨
