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Amigurumi Rosary – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A handmade crochet rosary with pastel-colored beads and a small crocheted figure of a praying person in a purple cloak, displayed on a wooden log slice with a tag reading 'Handmade with love.'
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Create a heartfelt and meaningful piece with this Amigurumi Rosary crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a personal keepsake, a thoughtful gift, or a unique way to express your faith, this free pattern allows you to stitch up a beautiful handmade rosary. With its delicate beads and cross detail, this amigurumi project blends tradition with craftsmanship, making it a special item to cherish. Perfect for quiet moments of reflection or as a comforting token, this crochet rosary is a wonderful project for all skill levels.

Designed for creativity and customization, this pattern lets you personalize each bead with different colors or textures to suit your style. Whether you opt for classic, serene hues or a vibrant, joyful palette, your handmade rosary will be one of a kind. Add embroidery details, metallic threads, or soft embellishments to make your creation even more unique! So grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s craft a rosary filled with meaning and warmth—one stitch at a time. ✨🙏🧶

A handmade crochet rosary with pastel-colored beads and a small crocheted figure of a praying person in a purple cloak, displayed on a wooden log slice with a tag reading 'Handmade with love.'

🙏 Amigurumi Rosary with Virgin Mary & Pastel Beads – Crochet Pattern

Create a heartfelt and spiritual keepsake with this handmade amigurumi rosary. Featuring delicately crocheted pastel beads, a serene Virgin Mary figure, and a dainty cross, this piece is perfect for baptism gifts, baby showers, first communions, or nursery decor.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves working in the round, color changes, and detailed assembly.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–24 inches (50–60 cm) in full length.
Virgin Mary figure is about 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall.
Beads approx. 0.8 inch (2 cm) diameter.

🧶 Materials

  • Cotton yarn (sport or DK weight) in the following pastel colors:
    • Color A: White (Virgin Mary dress, cross, bead highlights)
    • Color B: Soft Lilac
    • Color C: Cream
    • Color D: Baby Pink
    • Color E: Light Yellow
    • Color F: Light Purple (veil)
    • Color G: Beige (skin)
    • Color H: Light Brown (hair)
  • Crochet hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Optional: Keyring or clasp if making as a gift accessory

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🔵 Rosary Beads (Make 53 Total)

Alternate pastel colors of your choice.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
  3. (dec) x6 (6)
    Stuff lightly, FO and weave end to close.

🧩 Assembly Tip:
Use strong cotton thread or yarn to string beads together. Arrange 10 sets of 10 beads (decade beads) with space between, plus 3 beads and 1 Our Father bead near the cross.

✝️ Cross

With Color A (White):

Make 4 petals for the cross arms:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly and FO.
    Sew the 4 pieces together in a cross shape.

Optional center dot:
Make a tiny circle with Color E (Yellow):
MR, 5 sc, FO and sew in center.

👩 Virgin Mary Figure

Head (Color G – Skin):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)
  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly.
  7. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

Body (Color A – White):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–10. sc around (18)
  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, sc x2 (14)
  5. (1 sc, dec) x4, sc x2 (10)
    Stuff.
  6. sc around (10), FO and sew to head.

Arms (Make 2):

  1. MR, 6 sc in Color G
  2. sc x2 rounds
    Switch to Color A
    3–5. sc around
    Lightly stuff, FO and sew to body front in praying pose.

Veil (Color F – Light Purple):
Ch 18

  1. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across
    2–12. sc across in each row (turning)
    FO and drape around head, stitching lightly under chin and at back of head.

Hair Cap (Color H – Light Brown):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. sc around, FO and sew to top of head under veil.

✂️ Assembly & Finishing Touches

  • Arrange and string the beads: 5 decades (10 beads), separated by 1 larger bead (Our Father).
  • At the center, attach 3 beads + 1 Our Father bead leading to the cross.
  • Attach Virgin Mary figure just above the cross with yarn or strong thread.
  • Weave in all ends neatly.
  • Optional: Add tiny embroidered face (eyes closed in prayer) using black thread.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use gold thread for the cross for a luxury touch
  • Add a label or prayer tag like “Handmade with Love”
  • Include a clasp or keychain ring to gift as baptism souvenir
  • Use pastel blues for a Marian theme

This beautiful amigurumi rosary is a meaningful handmade treasure for special occasions. Whether for devotion or decoration, it radiates peace and love. 🕊️💗


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