Tasbih Crochet

 Hi friends, assalamu alaikkum. This I have already done, but a subsciber requested it personally. So making this Tasbih crochet tutorial.

A tasbih crochet is a beautiful handmade craft inspired by the traditional Islamic prayer beads known as a tasbih or misbaha. A tasbih is commonly used by Muslims for dhikr, the remembrance of Allah, by reciting prayers and praises. Crochet tasbih designs combine spirituality with creativity, turning simple yarn into meaningful and decorative prayer accessories.

To create a crochet tasbih, crafters usually use soft cotton yarn and a small crochet hook to make individual beads or bead covers. Some designs are fully crocheted using techniques like amigurumi, where small round shapes are made and lightly stuffed to resemble beads. Other styles wrap crochet work around wooden or plastic beads for a textured and elegant finish. The beads are then connected together with yarn or thread, often arranged in sets of 33 or 99 beads, following traditional tasbih patterns.

One of the most attractive features of a crochet tasbih is its customization. Makers can use different colors, decorative tassels, or metallic threads to create unique and personalized designs. Soft pastel shades, white, green, gold, and black are especially popular because they reflect elegance and spirituality. Crochet tasbihs are lightweight, reusable, and comfortable to hold during prayer or meditation.

Besides their religious purpose, crochet tasbihs are also appreciated as handmade gifts and decorative keepsakes. Overall, a tasbih crochet beautifully blends faith, craftsmanship, and artistic expression, making it both meaningful and visually appealing.

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Crochet Terminology:

sl st - slip stitch 

sc- single crochet 

dc- double crochet 

tr- treble crochet 

hdc- half double crochet

ch- chain

 

Things needed:

1. Yarns

2. Darning Needle 

3. Scissors

4. Stitch marker

5. Thermocol ball/bead

 

Hook : 

2mm 

Written Pattern: 

Step 1 : Magic ring.

Step 2 : R1: 4 Scs in that ring. Will work in rounds, so no slst. Use stitch marker.

Step 3 : R2 : 2 Scs on each. Tot 8 Scs.

Step 4 : R3 : 1 Sc on each.

Step 5 : Continue increasing the number of rows with step 4 pattern, till the bead or thermocol ball gets covered.

Step 6 : sc2tog*4 times.

Step 7 : ch 1, cut off & sew ends.

Step 8 : Repeat steps 1 to 7, as many balls as you want. I did 33 balls.

Step 9 : Make tassels

Step 10 : along with tassels, string all the balls, again make a knot with tassel.

Step 11 : cut off & sew ends.

Step 12 : Tasbih is ready for use. 

Hope it was easy to understand and crochet. Please share your valuable comments which would help me a lot.

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