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Amigurumi Praying Hands – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Praying Hands – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Create a heartfelt and symbolic piece with this Amigurumi Praying Hands crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for personal reflection, a special gift, or a meaningful addition to your handmade collection, this free pattern allows you to stitch up a beautiful representation of faith, hope, and peace. With delicate shaping and serene details, these hands serve as a gentle reminder of devotion, gratitude, and moments of quiet prayer. Perfect for spiritual spaces, thoughtful presents, or simply as a comforting project, this crochet creation embodies tranquility in every stitch.

Designed with customization in mind, this pattern lets you explore different yarn textures and colors to suit your style. Choose classic tones for a traditional look, soft pastels for a calming touch, or even add embroidered accents for extra detail. Whether displayed in a peaceful corner, gifted to someone in need of encouragement, or kept as a personal keepsake, these amigurumi praying hands are a beautiful way to weave mindfulness and creativity together. So grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s craft a symbol of unity and faith—one stitch at a time. ✨🙏🧶

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🙏 Amigurumi Praying Hands Figure Crochet Pattern

Create a peaceful and reverent presence with this amigurumi figure, posed in prayer. With folded hands and a flowing cloak, this design radiates calm and simplicity.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Basic shaping, sculpted hands, seamless cloak design.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧵 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Skin tone (for head and hands)

    • Soft beige or cream (cloak and body)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm, optional)

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Optional: brown or black thread to embroider eyelids or lashes

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head (Skin Tone)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–15. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO, close and weave end

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, spaced 6–8 stitches apart.
Optional: embroider sleeping lids.

🧍 Body + Cloak (Beige/Cream)

Worked top-down in one piece.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    16–25. sc around (42)

  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    27–35. sc around (48)
    FO and leave open bottom (do not stuff too firmly).

🙌 Arms (Make 2 – Beige/Cream)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around (9)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x2, 1 sc (7)
    7–15. sc around (7)
    Stuff lightly and FO.
    Sew each arm slightly upward on body sides, pointing toward front.

👐 Praying Hands (Join at Wrists)

Work each hand identically:

Palm + Fingers (Make 2 Total)

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–3. sc around (6)
    Do not stuff fully; keep soft.
    Sew fingers together flat across palms.
    Join hands: whip stitch palm edge to palm edge (prayer pose).
    Attach this piece to the ends of both arms so they meet in front of the chest.

🧣 Hooded Cloak Extension (Beige/Cream)

Work as a wide rectangle for draped look, attached from head base:

Hood Section:

  1. Ch 28
    2–16. sc across (27), ch 1, turn
    FO, fold in half and seam back side to form hood.

Cloak Side Panels:
Ch 20, attach along neck edge, sc in rows for 5–6 rows each side
FO and weave into cloak edges

Sew entire cloak piece around head and back shoulders. Let it drape.

🧷 Assembly

  1. Sew head securely onto body

  2. Attach arms angled forward

  3. Stitch praying hands to arm ends

  4. Drape and stitch cloak/hood into place

  5. Add facial embroidery if desired

✨ Finishing Touches

  • Add fringe to cloak edge for texture

  • Place figure on a wooden or felted base

  • Optional: use metallic thread for halo or star embroidery

This peaceful praying figure brings a spiritual calm to nativity scenes or special spaces. A beautiful handmade gift for reflection, devotion, or prayer corners. 🕊️🧶


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