Welcome to the refined world of Renaissance-inspired amigurumi! 🏛️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Raphael—the brilliant Italian painter and architect who left an indelible mark on the High Renaissance! 🎨 Whether you admire classical art, enjoy crafting historical figures, or simply want to celebrate the beauty of fine composition through crochet, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a miniature tribute to the master behind masterpieces like The School of Athens and Madonna of the Chair! 🖌️
This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters, incorporating intricate details and shaping techniques to bring Raphael’s elegance to life! 🧶🖼️ I’ve carefully structured each section with clear instructions to ensure your creation captures the essence of this legendary artist—perfect for history lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone inspired by the grandeur of the Renaissance! 🌟 So grab your hooks, choose rich earth tones and painterly hues, and let’s stitch up a tribute to one of the most celebrated visionaries in art history! ✨🏰
🧔♂️ Amigurumi Raphael Crochet Pattern
Bring Renaissance charm to life with this stately Raphael amigurumi! With elegant features, curled hair, and period clothing, he’s a perfect piece for collectors, history lovers, and crochet enthusiasts alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes garment shaping, surface detailing, and structured assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 14–16 inches (35–40 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Beige (Skin)
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Light Grey (Hair, beard)
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Plum, Teal, Soft Blue (Renaissance robe)
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White (Shirt collar, tights)
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Black (Shoes)
Other:
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Polyfill stuffing
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Wire (optional for armature)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧔 Head
With beige yarn:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Rounds 9–20: sc around (48)
21. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
22. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 13–14, 9 stitches apart.
23. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
24. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
25. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
26. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
27. dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💇 Hair & Beard
Use light grey yarn.
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Hair: Crochet short tubes and spirals and sew around the crown.
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Beard: Crochet a rectangular base, then add surface chains or fringe for detail.
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Mustache: ch 6, sc back; create 2 and sew over the mouth area.
🧍♂️ Body
With plum yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
6–18. sc around (36)
Switch to striped robe pattern (alternate soft blue and teal every 2 rows)
Rounds 19–40: sc around (36)
Stuff body firmly. FO.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With white yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–10: sc around (18)
Switch to black yarn for shoes.
Rounds 11–14: sc around (18)
Stuff and sew to body.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with beige yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–6: sc (12)
Switch to plum yarn.
Rounds 7–20: sc (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to shoulders.
👕 Robe Sleeves & Torso Detail
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Use striped pattern with plum, teal, and soft blue.
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Sleeves: Crochet flat in rows, then stitch into tubes and attach at shoulders.
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Collar: With white yarn, ch 30, sc across. FO and sew around neckline.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use a tapestry needle to embroider eyebrows and nostrils.
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Lightly needle-shape the brow and cheeks with extra yarn tension.
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Weave in all ends securely.
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Gently shape arms and legs for seated posture.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a miniature sketchbook or brush to his hand
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Create a backdrop of a Renaissance studio
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Embroider a monogram “R” on the robe hem for flair
Bring this wise and noble Renaissance master into your crochet collection—he’s the perfect blend of history and handmade heart. 🎨📜🧶
