Crochet Chess Bishop – Free Amigurumi Pattern (Video + Written)
Here’s the exact written pattern for the Crochet Bishop from our DIY Crochet Chess Set—recreated purely from the video subtitles/notes you see in the tutorial. It uses simple increases/decreases and a couple of FLO/BLO rounds to get the Bishop silhouette just right.
Materials
- 4-ply/DK cotton or acrylic yarn (main color)
- 3 mm hook (or to match yarn)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle & scissors
Abbreviations
- MR magic ring
- sc single crochet
- inc increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- dec invisible decrease
- FLO front loop only
- BLO back loop only
Construction: Work in joined rounds as in the video (end each round with a slip stitch). Stuff gradually as noted.
Written Pattern — Bishop
R1: MR, 6 sc. (6) R2: 1 sc in each st. (6) R3: (1 sc, inc) × 3. (9) R4: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12) R5: (3 sc, inc) × 3. (15) R6: (3 sc, dec) × 3. (12) R7: (2 sc, dec) × 3. (9) R8: (1 sc, dec) × 3. (6) ⟵ head narrows; lightly stuff. R9: FLO inc in each st around. (12) R10: 1 sc in each st. (12) R11: BLO dec × 6. (6) R12: 1 sc in each st. (6) R13: (1 sc, inc) × 3. (9) R14: 1 sc in each st. (9) R15: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12) R16: 1 sc in each st. (12) R17: (3 sc, inc) × 3. (15) R18: 1 sc in each st. (15) R19: (4 sc, inc) × 3. (18) R20: 1 sc in each st. (18) R21: BLO (1 sc, dec) × 6. (12) ⟵ start base shaping; stuff firmly. R22: dec × 6. (6) Fasten off and close the opening neatly. Shape the top with a gentle pinch to mimic the Bishop cut.
Helpful Tips
- Keep your joining slip stitch relaxed to avoid a visible seam.
- Those FLO and BLO rounds create crisp ledges—don’t skip them.
- Make two Bishops in each color to complete your set.