Divine Ganesha Amigurumi Crochet
Part 1 – Head, Trunk, Ears & Crown
Head
Begin with a Magic Ring.
R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6)
R2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
R4: (sc, inc, sc) × 6. (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
R6–R13: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
R14: (3 sc, inv dec) × 6. (24)
R15: (sc, inv dec, sc) × 6. (18)
Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
R16: (sc, inv dec) × 6. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Trunk
Begin with a Magic Ring.
R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6)
R2–R4: Sc around. (6)
R5: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
R6–R8: Sc around. (9)
R9: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12)
R10–R14: Sc around. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape the trunk with a gentle curve towards the left.
Right Ear
Ch 3
R1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, 2 sc in last chain. (3)
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (3)
R3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc, inc in last stitch. (4)
R4: Sc across. (4)
R5: 3 sc, inc. (5)
R6: 4 sc, inc. Work sc evenly around the outer edge and finish with 1 inv dec at the foundation chain.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Left Ear
Ch 3
R1: Inc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in last chain. (3)
R2: Sc across. (3)
R3: Inc, 2 sc. (4)
R4: Sc across. (4)
R5: Inc, 3 sc. (5)
R6: 4 sc, inc. Work sc evenly around the outer edge and finish with 1 inv dec at the foundation chain.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Crown
Begin with a Magic Ring.
R1: 6 sc. (6)
R2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
R3: Sc around. (12)
R4: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
R5: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
R6: Sc around. (24)
R7–R8: Hdc in each stitch around. (24)
Fasten off. Embellish the edge with metallic thread using slip stitches.
Assembly
• Sew the trunk to the center of the head.
• Attach the ears evenly on both sides.
• Position the crown circle on top of the head and stitch the crown over it.
• Secure all parts neatly using a yarn needle.
Part 2 – Hands, Legs & Body
Hands
Work in continuous rounds with the right side facing out. Stuff lightly—just enough to help the hands retain
their shape.
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
R2: Sc around. (6)
R3–R5: Sc around. (6)
R6: FLO – (sc, inc) × 3. (9) (Creates the palm fold.)
R7–R15: Sc around. (9)
Pause midway to add a small amount of stuffing. Do not overstuff.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape the palm using the FLO ridge.
Bracelet
Using metallic thread, make a chain of approximately 10 stitches (or enough to fit around Round 6). Tie
securely, optionally secure with a small dab of glue, and hide the thread ends inside the stuffing.
Repeat to make the second hand.
Legs
Work in continuous rounds. Keep stuffing very light to maintain flexibility.
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
R2–R4: Sc around. (6)
R5: Change yarn colour. (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
R6–R8: Sc around. (9)
R9: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12)
R10–R12: Sc around. (12)
R13: (3 sc, inc) × 3. (15)
R14–R16: Sc around. (15)
Slip stitch, ch 1 and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Lightly stuff the legs to help them hold their shape.
Anklet
Using metallic thread, make a chain of approximately 10 stitches to fit around Rounds 4–5. Knot securely,
hide the ends inside the stuffing, and add a tiny dab of glue if desired.
Body
Begin with green yarn. Change to cream after Round 10.
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
R2: Inc around. (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
R6–R10: Sc around. (30)
Change to cream yarn.
R11–R16: Sc around. (30)
Stuff the body firmly.
R17: (3 sc, inv dec) × 6. (24)
R18: (2 sc, inv dec) × 6. (18)
R19: (sc, inv dec) × 6. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Keep the colour change positioned at the back of the body.
Waist Belt
Using metallic thread, make a foundation chain long enough to fit comfortably around the waist. Secure
neatly during assembly.
Necklace
Front Motif
Ch 21, then ch 1 to turn.
Work:
2 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 tr, (2 tr, picot, tr) in the centre stitch, then mirror the pattern:
2 tr, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc.
Back Ties
Continue making chains from both ends until the necklace comfortably reaches around the neck. Leave a
little extra length for adjustment during assembly.
Crochet Laddu
Using yellow yarn:
Make a slip knot and ch 3.
Work into the first chain:
Yarn over, insert the hook, draw up a loop to the height of ch 2. Repeat this process 4 more times.
Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook. Ch 1.
Leave a 4–5 inch tail at both ends. Tie the tails together firmly and trim to create a small rounded laddu.
Tips
• Stuff the hands and legs lightly to keep them flexible.
• Stuff the head and body firmly to maintain their shape.
• Hide all yarn and metallic thread ends neatly inside the crochet pieces during assembly.
• Sew all components securely to complete your Crochet Bala Ganesha.