The amigurumi Santa Muerte is a stunning representation of this iconic figure, capturing the intricate details of her revered image through the art of crochet. This delicate piece stands out for its precise stitching, vibrant colors, and symbolic elements, making it a treasured item for both collectors and those devoted to Santa Muerte.
Crafting Your Own Amigurumi Santa Muerte
Creating an amigurumi da Santa Muerte requires attention to detail and patience, but the result is a truly unique piece of crochet art. Follow this comprehensive pattern to bring this spiritual figure to life with your crochet skills.
Yarn in white, black, red, gold, and green (100g each)
Crochet hook compatible with the yarn (2.5 mm or 3.0 mm recommended)
Polyester stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Small beads or embroidery floss for detailing the face and decorations
Abbreviations:
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
Head and Body:
Head:
Start with white yarn. Round 1: MR with 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3:1 sc, inc around. (18)
Continue increasing until you reach 42 stitches in the round.
Rounds 8-15: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
Begin decreasing: Round 16:5 sc, dec around. (36)
Round 17:4 sc, dec around. (30)
Round 18:3 sc, dec around. (24)
Stuff the head firmly and continue decreasing until closed.
Body:
Start with black yarn at the base of the neck. Round 1: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24)
Rounds 2-8: Continue with 1 sc in each stitch to form the body’s cylinder shape.
Round 9: Change to red yarn and continue with 1 sc in each stitch.
Round 10-12: Continue with 1 sc in each stitch, changing to green yarn on the last round for the bottom of the robe.
Round 13:2 sc, dec around. (18)
Round 14:1 sc, dec around. (12)
Close the bottom, leaving a small opening to stuff the body before finishing.
Arms:
Arms:
Use white yarn. Round 1: MR with 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch around. (6)
Rounds 3-10: Continue in the same manner to form the arm. Finish with a sl st and leave a long tail for sewing.
Make two arms and attach them to the sides of the body.
Hood and Cape:
Hood:
Use black yarn. Row 1: Ch 40, join with a sl st to form a loop.
Rows 2-5: Work 1 sc in each ch across.
Row 6:3 sc, dec around.
Row 7:2 sc, dec around.
Decrease until the top closes, then attach the hood to the head, leaving it slightly loose around the face.
Finishing Touches:
Face and Decorations:
Use gold yarn to create small flowers around the hood’s edge with simple picot stitches.
Embroider the face with black and red thread, adding details like eyes, nose, and mouth to resemble a traditional Santa Muerte visage.
Optional: Add a small crochet scythe using gray and black yarn, and place it in one of the hands.
Conclusion: Your amigurumi Santa Muerte is now complete, ready to serve as a symbolic and artistic representation of this revered figure. This creation will be a meaningful addition to any collection.
