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Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a set of three wise men amigurumi figures, complete with crowns, turbans or headscarves, beards, mantles, and tiny gifts. Each figure is built in pieces and assembled for a polished, professional finish. Techniques used include working in the round, color changes, front/back loop work, and surface slip stitch edging. Great as decorative figures or thoughtful handmade gifts for the holiday season.

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern provides step-by-step round counts and clear finishing instructions for eyes, facial sculpting, and decorations. You will learn how to join arms to the body, add cardboard bases, and apply faux rhinestones and halfbeads for elegant detail.

Why You'll Love This Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with decorative finishing that truly elevates each figure. I enjoy the balance of simple rounds for the body with creative details like crowns, turbans, and bead trims that make each wise man unique. The step-by-step head sculpting and beard pieces let me personalize expressions and hair styles every time. Sharing these handmade figures as seasonal gifts brings me joy, and I hope you feel the same satisfaction finishing them.

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization! You can change the yarn colors to create different cultural looks for the wise men or to match your holiday palette.

Want smaller or larger figures? Change your yarn weight and hook size and adjust the amount of stuffing to keep proportions correct.

I often swap the faux rhinestones for embroidered accents or tiny buttons for a vintage look — try metallic threads for extra shine.

Experiment with beard shapes and lengths: shorter mustaches or fuller beards change each character's personality instantly.

Try crocheting the mantle in contrasting textures, like boucle or fluffy yarn for the trim, to add tactile interest and depth.

I like to add posability by inserting thin wire into the arms before stuffing; it helps pose the hands at different angles with the gifts.

For a portable ornament, reduce stitch counts slightly and use a finer yarn with a 1.5 mm hook to make mini versions perfect for tree decorations.

Personalize the gifts by crocheting tiny symbols or beads that represent different meanings (pearls, gold-tone beads, small embroidered stars).

If you want a cohesive set, use the same base yarn and only change the accent colors for crowns and mantles — it ties them together beautifully.

I also recommend trying different edging techniques for the mantle — picot, single crochet scallops, or surface slip stitch rows for varied looks and textures.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can cause you to lose track of the beginning of each round; place a marker at the start of every round and move it each round to stay aligned. ✗ Not stuffing as you go leads to lumps and uneven shape; add stuffing gradually while shaping and check the form frequently for smoothness. ✗ Changing color by cutting too short leaves too many ends to weave; change color at the last step of the previous stitch and leave a moderate tail to weave in neatly. ✗ Joining arms without counting placement results in asymmetry; count stitches and mark positions on both sides before joining to the body for balanced placement. ✗ Overtightening decreases can distort shaping and size; work decreases evenly and maintain consistent tension to keep round counts and silhouette correct. ✗ Neglecting to secure decorative beads or rhinestones can make them loose later; sew or glue decorations securely and hide thread tails inside the mantle or body.

Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming set of three wise men amigurumi figures with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will create fully dressed characters with crowns, headscarves or turbans, beards, and tiny gifts — perfect for holiday displays or handmade gifts. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, color notes, and finishing tips so you can follow along with confidence. Create beautiful, collectible decorations while sharpening your amigurumi and finishing skills.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Three Wise Men Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight / 4 ply yarn (Jeans by YarnArt recommended), 55% cotton, 45% polyacrylic, 50 g / 160 m
  • 02
    Balthazar colors: burgundy (66) - for arms, body and headscarf; beige (07) - for head and arms; mustard (84) - for mantle; yellow (35) - for crown; white (62) - for beard; fluffy yarn Alize Softy white (55) - for mantle trim; yarn 70% acrylic/30% viscose 50 g/190 m, olive - for gift
  • 03
    Melchior colors: turquoise (81), lavender (72) - for arms and body; purple (50) - for mantle and roll headpiece; beige (07) - for head and arms; emerald (63) - for turban; brown (70) - for beard and hair; YarnArt Christmas 100% polyamide beige (05) - for decorations; YarnArt Etamin 100% acrylic 30 g/180 m, olive (452), yellow (439) - for gift
  • 04
    Caspar colors: mustard (84) - for arms and body; green (69) - for body; beige (07) - for head and arms; blue (17) - for mantle; purple (50) - for headscarf; yellow (35) - for crown; brown (40) - for beard and hair; YarnArt Christmas 100% polyamide beige (05) - for decorations; YarnArt Etamin 100% acrylic 30 g/180 m olive (452), yellow (439) - for gift
  • 05
    Fluffy yarn Alize Softy white for mantle trims
  • 06
    YarnArt Etamin and YarnArt Christmas yarns for fine decorative details and gifts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hooks: 1.5 mm, 1.75 mm, 2.00 mm, 2.25 mm, 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Black safety eyes 7 mm (2 pcs) for each wise man
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing / fiberfill
  • 04
    Thin white, black and brown threads for facial embroidery
  • 05
    Thick cardboard cut into a 6 cm diameter circle for the base
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 07
    Scissors and stitch markers
  • 08
    Artificial rhinestones, beads and halfbeads for decoration (various sizes 4 mm - 12 mm)
  • 09
    Glue for fixing cardboard and decorations
  • 10
    Pins for assembly and positioning pieces while sewing

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— Arms (Balthazar) :

Info :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

5 sc in MR (5)

Round 2 :

5 inc (10)

Round 3-6 :

10 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Change to burgundy yarn. Cut the beige yarn. (fig.1)

Infos :

Useful tips: Always change the color of yarn at the last step of the last stitch of the previous color.

Round 7-9 :

10 sc (3 rounds)

Round 10 :

BLO - 10 sc

Round 11-20 :

10 sc (10 rounds)

Info :

Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers 5 sc. (fig.2) Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Info :

Sleeves decoration: Hold the arm with the hand pointing up, attach burgundy yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 9. (fig.3)

Round 1 :

(1 sc, inc)*5 (15)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc)*5 (20)

Round 3 :

20 sc

Info :

Change to mustard yarn. Cut the burgundy yarn.

Round 4 :

(1 sc, ch 1)*20, slst

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.4)

— Body (Balthazar) :

Info :

Start with burgundy yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 5 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 6 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 7 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Info :

Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out. (fig.5)

Round 8 :

BLO - 45 sc

Info :

Change to mustard yarn. Do not cut the burgundy yarn.

Round 9 :

45 sc

Info :

Change to burgundy yarn.

Round 10 :

45 sc

Info :

Change to mustard yarn.

Round 11 :

45 sc

Info :

Change to burgundy yarn. Cut the mustard yarn. (fig.6)

Round 12-15 :

45 sc (4 rounds)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Round 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece. (fig.7)

Round 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Round 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Start stuffing as you go.

Round 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Round 32 :

27 sc

Info :

Join the arms to the body in next round symmetrically on the sides. (fig.8-9)

Round 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27)

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21)

Info :

Change to beige yarn. Cut the burgundy yarn.

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 37 :

18 sc

Info :

Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head beige yarn.

— Head :

Round 38 :

18 inc (36)

Round 39 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 40 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Round 41-47 :

45 sc (7 rounds)

Round 48 :

(7 sc, dec)*5 (40)

Round 49 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (35)

Info :

Insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 sts apart. (fig.10)

Round 50 :

(5 sc, dec)*5 (30)

Round 51 :

(4 sc, dec)*5 (25)

Round 52 :

(3 sc, dec)*5 (20)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 53 :

(2 sc, dec)*5 (15)

Round 54 :

(1 sc, dec)*5 (10)

Info :

Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.11-12)

Round 1 :

FLO - (1 sc, ch1)*45, slst (fig.13)

Info :

Hold the body upside down, and attach burgundy yarn to the first unused front loop of round 7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Infos :

Make the head sculpting. Embroider highlights around the eyes with white thread. Pull the thread ends and tie a knot. (fig.14-17) Embroider eyelashes with black thread. (fig.18-19) Embroider the nose between rounds 43 and 44 with beige yarn. (fig.20-21) Embroider eyebrows with brown thread. Fasten off and cut the thread. (fig.22-24)

— Beard (Balthazar) :

Info :

Use white yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

ch 24. Start in the second chain from the hook: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 4 dc, 3 tr, 4 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc. (fig.25)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the top part of the beard to face. (fig.26-27)

Info :

Embroider the mustache with three stitches long. Fasten off. (fig.28-29)

— Headscarf (Balthazar) :

Info :

Use burgundy yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Round 9-12 :

48 sc (4 rounds)

Round 13 :

FLO - 48 sc

Info :

Continue crocheting in turning rows.

Row 14 :

28 sc, ch 1, turn (28)

Row 15 :

1 sc, inc, 24 sc, inc, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (30)

Row 16-20 :

30 sc, ch 1, turn (5 rows)

Row 21 :

30 sc

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.30)

— Crown (Balthazar) :

Info :

Use yellow yarn, hook 2.0 mm

Round 1 :

ch 54, crochet sl st to connect the round. (fig.31)

Round 2-4 :

54 sc (3 rounds)

Round 5 :

10 sc, (skip 1 sc, into the next sc: (3 dc, ch 3 and work sl st into the first ch, 3 dc), skip 1 sc, 2 sc)*7 , 8 sc, 1 sl st. (fig.32-34)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

— Mantle (Balthazar) :

Info :

Use mustard yarn. Crochet in turning rows, at the end of the row, do ch 1 and turn. Hook 2.5 mm

Row 1 :

ch 17, start in the second chain from the hook: 16 sc (16)

Row 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Row 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*2, 16 sc, (1 sc, inc)*2 (28)

Row 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*2, 16 sc, (2 sc, inc)*2 (32)

Row 5 :

inc, 4 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc (36)

Row 6-7 :

36 sc (2 rows)

Row 8 :

inc, 6 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc (40)

Row 9-10 :

40 sc (2 rows)

Row 11 :

inc, 38 sc, inc (42)

Row 12-13 :

42 sc (2 rows)

Row 14 :

inc, 40 sc, inc (44)

Row 15-16 :

44 sc (2 rows)

Row 17 :

inc, 42 sc, inc (46)

Row 18-19 :

46 sc (2 rows)

Row 20 :

inc, 44 sc, inc (48)

Row 21-24 :

48 sc (4 rows)

Info :

Change to white yarn Alize softy. Cut the mustard yarn.

Round 25 :

48 sc. In the corner sc 3 in same stitch and continue crocheting sc around the mantle. In the last stitch sc 3 and sl st in the first ch. (fig.35) Fasten off white yarn.

— Gift (Balthazar) :

Info :

Use olive yarn, hook 2.00 mm

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

BLO - 12

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Round 5 :

(4 sc, inc)*3 (18)

Round 6 :

18 sc

Round 7 :

BLO - (1 hdc, dec-hdc)*6 (12), stuff lightly

Round 8 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Decorate with artificial beads on top. (fig.36)

Info :

Put the headscarf on head. Decorate the crown with faux rhinestones. Put it on the head. (fig.37-38) Sew the gift to Balthazar's hands. (fig.38) Pin and then sew the mantle in several places to the body. (fig.39)

— Arms (Melchior) :

Info :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

5 sc in MR (5)

Round 2 :

5 inc (10)

Round 3-6 :

10 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Change to turquoise yarn. Cut the beige yarn.

Round 7-9 :

10 sc (3 rounds)

Round 10 :

BLO - 10 sc

Round 11-20 :

10 sc (10 rounds)

Info :

Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers 5 sc. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Info :

Sleeves decoration: Hold the arm with hand pointing up, attach turquoise yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 9.

Round 1 :

ch 3, (inc-dc, dc)*4, inc-dc (15)

Info :

Change to YarnArt Christmas beige yarn. Cut the turquoise yarn.

Round 2 :

(1 sc, ch 1)*20, slst

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.1)

— Body (Melchior) :

Info :

Start with lavender yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 5 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 6 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 7 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Info :

Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out.

Round 8 :

BLO - 45 sc

Round 9-10 :

45 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change to turquoise yarn. Cut the lavender yarn.

Round 11-15 :

45 sc (5 rounds)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Round 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece.

Round 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Round 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Start stuffing as you go.

Round 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Round 32 :

27 sc

Info :

Join the arms to the body in next round symmetrically on the sides. (fig.3)

Round 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27) (fig.3)

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21)

Info :

Change to beige yarn. Cut the turquoise yarn.

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 37 :

18 sc

Info :

Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head beige yarn.

— Beard (Melchior) :

Info :

Use brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

ch 24. Start in the second chain from the hook: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 4 dc, 1 tr, 1 inc-tr, 1 tr, 4 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc. (fig.7)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the top part of the beard to face. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (fig.8)

Info :

Embroider the mustache with three stitches long. (fig.7)

— Turban (Melchior) :

Info :

Use emerald yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Round 9-12 :

48 sc (4 rounds)

Round 13 :

FLO - 48 sc

Info :

Continue crocheting in turning rows.

Row 14 :

26 sc, turn (26)

Row 15 :

ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 22 sc, inc, 1 sc, turn (28)

Row 16 :

ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 24 sc, inc, 1 sc, turn (30)

Row 17-21 :

30 sc, ch 1, turn (5 rows)

Round 22 :

30 sc (fig.9)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

— The second piece of the turban - Roll headpiece (Melchior) :

Info :

Use purple yarn, hook 1.75 mm. (do not stuff)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Info :

Then continue crocheting 6 sc without counting the rows. Crochet a tube around the circumference of the head (example tube 23 cm long). (fig.12) Wrap the tube with gold thread or other contrasting threads. (fig.13)

— The third piece on the turban (Melchior) :

Info :

Use purple yarn, hook 1.75 mm (do not stuff)

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc)*2 (10)

Round 4-5 :

10 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

(3 sc, dec)*2 (8)

Round 7 :

8 sc

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Decorate as desired (example: cut a detail from foamiran in the form of a drop). (fig.14) Put the turban on head. The back side of the hair should be placed lower than the front side. Sew on or glue. (fig.15-16) Sew on the second piece around the turban. Fasten the third part on top of second piece. (fig.17-18)

— Mantle (Melchior) :

Info :

Use purple yarn. Crochet in turning rows, at the end of the row, do ch 1 and turn. Hook 2.5 mm

Row 1 :

ch 17, start in the second chain from the hook: 16 sc (16)

Row 2 :

16 inc (32)

Row 3-4 :

32 sc (2 rows)

Row 5 :

5 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 5 sc (34)

Row 6-7 :

34 sc (2 rows)

Row 8 :

1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc (38)

Row 9-10 :

38 sc (2 rows)

Row 11 :

1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc (42)

Row 12-14 :

42 sc (3 rows)

Row 15 :

1 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 1 sc (46)

Row 16-18 :

46 sc (3 rows)

Row 19 :

1 sc, inc, 42 sc, inc, 1 sc (48)

Row 20-22 :

48 sc (3 rows)

Row 23 :

1 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 1 sc (50)

Row 24-26 :

50 sc (3 rows)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the ends. Attach beige yarn YarnArt Christmas. Now we need to crochet a round of surface slip stitches (sl st) along the edge of the mantle. To do so insert the hook into the loop as shown on figure 20. Connect beige yarn, yarn over and pull up a loop. (fig.21-22) Crochet slip stitches (sl st) until you reach the end.

Info :

Decorate the edges of the mantle (except for the neck part) with gold or other halfbeads. (fig.23-24) Pin and then sew the mantle in several places to the body. (fig.25)

— Gift (Melchior) :

Info :

Use YarnArt Etamin olive, hook 1.5 mm

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO - 18 sc

Round 5 :

18 sc

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 7-8 :

24 sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, dec)*3 (15)

Round 11 :

(3 sc, dec)*3 (12), lightly stuff

Round 12 :

(2 sc, dec)*3 (9)

Info :

Change to yellow yarn. Cut the olive yarn.

Round 13-14 :

9 sc (2 rounds)

Round 15 :

(1 sc, dec)*3 (6) (fig.26)

Info :

Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. Sew the gift to Melchior's hands. (fig.27)

— Arms (Caspar) :

Info :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

5 sc in MR (5)

Round 2 :

5 inc (10)

Round 3-6 :

10 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Change to mustard yarn. Cut the beige yarn.

Round 7-10 :

10 sc (4 rounds)

Round 11 :

BLO - 10 sc

Round 12-20 :

10 sc (9 rounds)

Info :

Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers 5 sc. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Info :

Sleeves decoration: Hold the arm with the hand pointing up, attach mustard yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 10.

Round 1 :

ch 3, (inc-dc, dc)*4, inc-dc (15)

Round 2 :

15 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, ch 1)*15, slst

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.1)

— Body (Caspar) :

Info :

Start with mustard yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 5 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 6 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 7 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Info :

Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out.

Round 8 :

BLO - 45 sc

Info :

Change to green yarn. Do not cut the mustard yarn.

Round 9 :

45 sc

Info :

Change to green yarn.

Round 10 :

45 sc

Info :

Change to mustard yarn.

Round 11 :

45 sc

Info :

Change to green yarn. Cut the mustard yarn. (fig.2)

Round 12-15 :

45 sc (3 rounds)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Round 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece.

Round 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Round 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Round 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Start stuffing as you go.

Round 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Round 32 :

27 sc

Round 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27) (fig.3)

Round 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21)

Info :

Change to beige yarn. Cut the green yarn.

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 37 :

18 sc

Info :

Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head beige yarn.

— Head (shared) :

Round 38 :

18 inc (36)

Round 39 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 40 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Round 41-47 :

45 sc (7 rounds)

Round 48 :

(7 sc, dec)*5 (40)

Round 49 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (35)

Info :

Insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 sts apart. (fig.10)

Round 50 :

(5 sc, dec)*5 (30)

Round 51 :

(4 sc, dec)*5 (25)

Round 52 :

(3 sc, dec)*5 (20)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 53 :

(2 sc, dec)*5 (15)

Round 54 :

(1 sc, dec)*5 (10)

Info :

Using yarn needle, weave yarn through the front loops and pull it tight to close the hole. Weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. (fig.4)

Round 1 :

FLO - (1 sc, ch1)*45, slst (fig.5)

Info :

Hold the body upside down, and attach mustard yarn to the first unused front loop of round 7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by continuing the FLO round on the body and securing the head opening; weave in the tail and ensure the head sits centered on the neck.
  • Join each arm to the body on the next round symmetrically: 4 sc on the body, crochet through both stitches of the arm and body as instructed, following Round 33 for balanced placement.
  • Sew the beard to the face with a long tail, aligning the top edge to cover the lower face between the eye row and nose area; embroider the mustache and facial details before final fastening.
  • Pin the mantle on the shoulders and sew in several places to the body for a secure fit; add surface slip stitch edging and attach halfbeads along the mantle edges as shown.
  • Place the cardboard circle inside the bottom, glue if needed, then fasten the bottom and continue stuffing the body so the figure stands firm and stable.
  • Attach crowns, turbans, or headscarves and decorate with faux rhinestones, beads, or chains; sew or glue decorations and weave in all thread tails neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral unless otherwise specified and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping to avoid overstuffing and to maintain the correct silhouette of the arms, head and body.
  • 💡Change color at the last step of the previous stitch and leave a tail to weave in, which makes joins neat and reduces loose ends.
  • 💡Trace and cut the cardboard base to the indicated 6 cm diameter and glue it inside the bottom before finishing to ensure stability.
  • 💡Pin pieces like the mantle and headscarf in place before sewing to check symmetry and final positioning.

These three wise men are designed to become a charming seasonal display or a special handmade gift you will treasure. With crowns, turbans and intricately edged mantles, each figure is full of personality and handcrafted detail. Enjoy decorating with faux rhinestones and beads to make each piece uniquely yours. 🧶✨🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 19 cm height when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes and following the pattern instructions.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect variation in stature and stitch counts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic crochet knowledge (working in the round, increases/decreases, front/back loop work) is recommended to complete the figures.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters may spend 12-15 hours to complete all three figures, depending on experience level, amount of detailing, and assembly time.

How do I finish and secure decorative beads or rhinestones?

Sew or glue beads securely, hiding thread tails in the mantle or headpiece, and pin decorations first to find the best placement before permanent attachment.