Make your own sunshine!
To me, sunshine represents happiness and hope. We could all use a little sunshine with all things happening in the world right now. It’s important to look at the brighter side even at darker times. So I’m here with a cute little amigurumi sun to brighten your day.
It’s a simple and beginner friendly project. You can turn it into a rattle by adding a sound box while stuffing. Let’s see how to make this amigurumi sun.
You can buy the pdf pattern with step by step instructions and detailed pictures from my Etsy shop.
Instructions:
This pattern is written in US English terms and worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- DK weight cotton yarn in yellow, orange and pink.
- 3 mm crochet hook.
- 8 mm flat back or safety eyes.
- Fiberfill for stuffing.
- Tapestry needle.
- Black embroidery thread and needle.
STITCHES/ABBREVIATIONS
- R – round/ row.
- Ch – chain.
- St(s) – stitch(es).
- Sc – single crochet.
- Inc – increase (2sc in one st).
- Hdc – half double crochet.
- Dc – double crochet.
- Trc – triple/ treble crochet.
- Sl st – slip stitch.
- […] – repeat the instructions given in between the brackets.
- (…) – total number of stitches.
Sun (make 2) :
Using yellow yarn,
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
R2: Inc x 6 (12).
R3: [ Sc, inc ] x 6 (18).
R4: [ Sc, inc, sc ] x 6 (24).
R5: [ Sc 3, inc ] x 6 (30).
R6: [ Sc 2, inc, sc 2 ] x 6 (36).
R7: [ Sc 5, inc ] x 6 (42).
R8: [ Sc 3, inc, sc 3 ] x 6 (48).
R9-10: Sc in each st (48).
Fasten off invisibly and weave in the ends.
On the front piece, insert 8 mm safety eyes 4 sts away from magic ring on both sides.
Sew the mouth in between the eyes using black embroidery thread.
Rays:
Place both the front and back piece of sun together with right sides facing out.
Join orange yarn by inserting hook under both loops of front and back piece of sun and,
[ (sc, hdc) in first st, (dc, trc) in next, (trc, dc) in next, (hdc, sc) in next ] x 12
Make sure to stuff with fiberfill when you are three fourths done.
Finish stuffing, sl st to the first sc and weave in the ends . You will have twelve rays in total.
Cheeks (make 2):
Using pink yarn,
6 sc in magic ring and sl st to first st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the cheeks just below the eyes.
And your cute little sun is now done!
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I really hope you enjoyed making this amigurumi sun. I’d love to see your works. Share your makes on instagram @littleloveeveryday using the hashtag #littleloveeveryday.
Looking for more spring makes? Check out Rainbow bee and Easter chick patterns.
