Crochet Lord Shiva Lingam Tutorial | Step by Step Beginner Pattern

Looking for a meaningful crochet project for your puja room or a spiritual handmade gift? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a Lord Shiva Lingam using a step-by-step beginner-friendly method. This project is perfect for devotional decor, gifting to family, or festive handmade collections.

This written crochet pattern is created purely from the video subtitles and follows the exact stitch counts, rows, and techniques shown in the tutorial.

Materials Required

4 Ply 100% Cotton Yarn (Black or Gray for tutorial clarity)
2.5 mm Crochet Hook
Stitch Marker
Fiber Filling / Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
White Yarn (for horizontal lines)
Red Yarn (for tilak)
Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
DEC – Decrease
INV DEC – Invisible Decrease
SL ST – Slip Stitch
HDC – Half Double Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only

Written Crochet Pattern – Shiva Lingam Base

Round 1

6 SC into Magic Ring (6)

Round 2

INC in each stitch around (12)

Round 3

(1 SC, INC) × 6 (18)

Round 4

(1 SC, INC, 1 SC) × 6 (24)

Rounds 5–10

1 SC in each stitch around (24)

Round 11 (BLO)

SL ST (not counted), SC in BLO of each stitch (24)

Round 12

1 SC in each stitch around (24)

Round 13

(3 SC, INC) × 6 (30)

Round 14

(2 SC, INC, 2 SC) × 6 (36)

Round 15

(5 SC, INC) × 6 (42)

Round 16 (BLO)

SL ST, SC in BLO of each stitch (42)

Round 17

1 SC in each stitch (42)

Round 18 (BLO)

(5 SC, DEC) × 6 (36)

Round 19

(2 SC, INV DEC, 2 SC) × 6 (30)

Round 20

(3 SC, INV DEC) × 6 (24)

Stuffing

Stuff the top portion firmly for structure. Stuff the bottom loosely to maintain a flat base.

Round 21

(SC, INV DEC, SC) × 6 (18)

Round 22

(SC, INV DEC) × 6 (12)

Round 23

INV DEC × 6 (6)

SL ST, CH 1, Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Front Loop Decorative Section (From Round 11)

Row 1

Attach yarn to front loops of Round 11. SC in each stitch except last (23 SC). SL ST, CH 5, SC in next 4 chains. SL ST in same stitch.

Row 2

CH 1 (not counted). HDC INC in each of 23 stitches. Work 3 HDC across chain, HDC inc*2, 3 HDC, SL ST.

Row 3 (Border)

SC evenly around entire edge. Fasten off neatly.

Finishing & Detailing

Add 3 horizontal lines using white yarn
Create tilak using red yarn knot technique
Pull all knots into stuffing for clean finish
Flatten base by pulling yarn through center and securing

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

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