In this free Amigurumi pattern I show you how to crochet an Amigurumi sun. The crocheted sun is a great toy, but can also be used as a pendant or for a mobile.
Introduction: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Sun “Sunshine”
Knowledge: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Sun “Sunshine”
- Crochet Chain Stitches
- Crochet Double Crochet Stitches (UK!)
- Crochet Double Treble Crochet Stitches (UK!)
- Crochet Half Treble Crochet Stitches (UK!)
- Crochet Lifting Chain Stitches
- Crochet Magic Ring
- Crochet Slip Stitches
- Crochet Treble Crochet Stitches (UK!)
Supplies: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Sun “Sunshine”
Crochet Hook
You will need a crochet hook with a size of 12 (british). For converting to other sizes, the crochet hook size converter will help you.
Darning Yarn
- Colour: black
- Help? View example
Filling
For filling, I used synthetic stuffing made of 100% polyester. However, there are numerous alternatives for filling material. If you’ve run out of filling, I’ve prepared a refill for you here.
Paint
- Material: Acrylic Paint
- Colour: rose
- Alternatives? Paint Amigurumis
Safety Eyes
- Amount: 2
- Colour: black
- Size: 1/3inch
- Alternatives? Amigurumi Eyes
- Help? View example
Scissors
Wool Needle
Yarn
I used yarn in the shade Light Yellow. The material is 100% cotton. The yardage is 137yds / 1.75oz. If you want to replenish your supply, I’ve already picked out the matching yarn for you here.
Yarn
I used yarn in the shade Yellow. The material is 100% cotton. The yardage is 137yds / 1.75oz. If you want to replenish your supply, I’ve already picked out the matching yarn for you here.
Size: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Sun “Sunshine”
Here you find the size specifications for the crocheted sun.
| Needle Size | Yarn | Diameter |
| 12 (shown example) | 137yds / 1.75oz, 100% cotton | 12cm |
Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Sun “Sunshine”
For the Amigurumi Sun we first crochet two parts for the center. Then crochet one border around the center, while crocheting both pieces together. If you want you can make a face for the Amigurumi sun and of course the crocheted sun will be filled and stuffed.
Crochet Sun Center (2x)
Crochet the center for the sun two times from inside to outside in spiral rounds with double crochet stitches (UK!).
- light yellow:
- 1st round: magic ring + 6 double crochet stitches (UK!) = 6 stitches
- 2nd round: double every stitch = 12 stitches
- 3rd round: double every 2nd stitch = 18 stitches
- 4th round: double every 3rd stitch = 24 stitches
- 5th round: double every 4th stitch = 30 stitches
- 6th round: double every 5th stitch = 36 stitches
- 7th round: double every 6th stitch = 42 stitches
- 8th round: double every 7th stitch = 48 stitches
- 9th round: double every 8th stitch = 54 stitches
- 10th round: double every 9th stitch = 60 stitches
- 11. + 12th round: (= 2 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 60 stitches
- beyond the end of the round: 1x 1 slip stitch into one stitch
- Attach Safety Eyes, Position:
- after the 5th round
- 14 stitches distance
- cut the thread, pull off the loop
Crochet Sun Border
Now let’s crochet a border around the sun, which has the shape of sun rays. We crochet both parts together and of course the sun is still filled.
You start anywhere and always stitch into both loops of the front and back sides.
- yellow:
- 1 slip stitch + 1 lifting-chain stitch
- repeat:
- into every 1st stitch:
- 2 chain stitches + 1 slip stitch into the 1st chain stitch
- into every 2nd stitch:
- into every 3rd stitch:
- cut the thread, pull off the loop, secure and weave in the thread end
You simply repeat the sun rays until the end of the round and continue to stitch into both loops of the front and back sides.
Shortly before the end of the round, the sun is completely filled and stuffed.
Then you just crochet until the border is completely closed.
Finish Amigurumi Sun
This way is your crocheted Amigurumi sun actually already finished. If you want you can still embroider a mouth with black darning yarn and paint a few cheeks with pink acrylic paint.
I wish you a sunny day!
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