Crochet Lord Shiva Damarukam Tutorial – Step by Step with Written Pattern

Learn how to crochet a beautiful Lord Shiva Damarukam using simple stitches. This project can be used as a car hanging or keychain and is beginner friendly. The written pattern below is explained purely based on the video tutorial.

Materials Required

4 ply 100% cotton yarn
2.5 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Beads (optional)

Crochet Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Invisible Decrease

Written Crochet Pattern – Damarukam Dome

Base Color (White)

Row 1: MR, 8 sc (8)

Row 2: inc in all stitches (16)

Row 3: (1 sc, inc) × 8 (24)

Row 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) × 8 (32)

Row 5: (3 sc, inc) × 8 (40)

Row 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) × 8 (48)

Row 7: sc in all stitches (48)

Change Color – Brown

Row 8: (Back Loops Only) (5 sc, dec, 5 sc) × 4 (44)

Row 9: sc in all stitches (44)

Row 10: (9 sc, dec) × 4 (40)

Row 11: sc in all stitches (40)

Row 12: (4 sc, dec, 4 sc) × 4 (36)

Row 13: sc in all stitches (36)

Row 14: (7 sc, dec) × 4 (32)

Row 15: sc in all stitches (32)

Row 16: (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) × 4 (28)

Row 17: sc in all stitches (28)

Row 18: (5 sc, dec) × 4 (24)

Row 19: sc in all stitches (24)

Row 20: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) × 4 (20)

Row 21: sc in all stitches (20)

Optional: Stop here for wider center.

Row 22: (3 sc, dec) × 4 (16)

Row 23: sc in all stitches (16)

Slip stitch, ch 1, fasten off leaving a long tail.

Stuffing & Detailing

Stuff firmly with fiberfill. Add zigzag detailing using contrasting yarn by stitching between row 8 and row 23 as shown in the video.

Repeat Second Half

Make another identical dome following the same pattern and stuff it firmly.

Joining Both Parts

Align both domes and stitch together using front loops only. Add extra stuffing at the center before closing completely.

Hanging Chain & Tassels

Keychain: Chain 20
Car Hanging: Chain 100
Tassels: Chain 40–45, add beads and secure

Watch in YouTube

Final Notes

This crochet Damarukam is perfect for spiritual decor, gifts, or personal use. Try this pattern and share your finished project with me on Instagram.

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