Amigurumi Star Of Bethlehem - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the celestial and radiant world of amigurumi! ⭐✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Star of Bethlehem—a luminous and symbolic creation perfect for holiday décor, nativity scenes, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and elegant plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up festive ornaments, experimenting with shimmering yarns, or simply want to add a guiding star to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with delicate points, radiant texture, and a touch of heavenly charm! 🌟

This design embraces soft golds, bright whites, and intricate shaping to bring a peaceful and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Star of Bethlehem turns out just right—ready to shine in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out luminous hues, and let’s stitch up a stunning Star of Bethlehem! ⭐

🌟 Amigurumi Star of Bethlehem Crochet Pattern

Bring divine light and celestial charm to your handmade holiday decor with this tender amigurumi inspired by the Star of Bethlehem. With a glowing golden face, soft robe, and radiating spiked halo, this figure is perfect for Christmas nativity sets or year-round spiritual keepsakes. ✨🌌

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and sculptural assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

Tan / light gold – head, hands, feet
Light grey – tunic, crown hood, cape
Warm tan / mustard – crown spike tips
Gold or brown – small chest star
Black embroidery thread – eyebrows
Soft pink thread or pastel – cheek blush

Other:

6–8 mm safety eyes
Crochet hook 2.75–3.5 mm
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten off

🌞 Head (Tan)

MR 6 (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 7–8 stitches apart.

(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.

Facial embroidery (photo-accurate)

Embroider thin curved eyebrows above eyes
Add soft blush to one cheek only
Do NOT embroider a mouth

🧸 Body / Tunic (Light Grey)

MR 6 (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
12–13. sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.

Sew body to head.

⭐ Chest Star Applique

With gold or brown yarn:

MR 5
sl st in each st (5)
FO and flatten slightly.

Sew to the center of the chest.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Start with tan:

MR 6 (6)
2–3. sc around (6)

Change to grey:

4–10. sc around (6)

Stuff lightly.
Flatten top and FO.

Sew to each side of body just below head.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with tan:

MR 6 (6)
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)

Change to grey:

6–9. sc around (9)

Stuff lightly.
Flatten and FO.

Sew to lower front of body so doll sits upright.

🌟 Crown Hood (Light Grey)

This is a hood-shaped crown that fits over the head.

MR 6 (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
sc around (24)

Do not stuff.
Slip over head like a cap and stitch in place around hairline.

Crown Spikes (Make 10–12)

With warm tan / mustard yarn:

For each spike:

ch 5
sc in 2nd ch from hook
hdc
sc
sl st
FO

Sew evenly around the outer edge of the crown hood.

🧥 Cape (Light Grey)

Worked flat and attached under crown hood.

ch 26

Row 1: sc across (25)
Rows 2–12: sc across

For gentle flare (photo-accurate drape):

Add 1 inc at each end every 3rd row

FO.

Sew cape under the back edge of the crown hood so it falls over the shoulders and behind the body.

🪡 Assembly

Sew head to body
Attach arms and legs
Place crown hood on head and stitch securely
Sew cape under crown hood
Attach crown spikes
Sew chest star
Embroider eyebrows and blush

🌷 Photo-Accurate Summary

✔ Sitting doll posture
✔ Tan face with safety eyes
✔ Thin embroidered eyebrows
✔ One blush cheek
✔ Grey tunic with star applique
✔ Long flowing cape
✔ Crown hood with tan spike tips
✔ Soft rounded limbs
✔ No mouth embroidery

✨ Final Thoughts

Your Star of Bethlehem Amigurumi Doll is now fully photo-accurate — serene, radiant, and full of gentle symbolism 🌟
Perfect for nativity displays, Christmas décor, or as a meaningful handmade keepsake, this peaceful figure brings warmth and light wherever it sits.

Happy crocheting, and may your stitches shine bright 🧶✨