Brighten up any space with a cute, smiling sun plushie made from super bulky yellow and orange yarn. The sun features a round shape with charming flame-like spikes around the edges. It’s a wonderful way to practice your crochet skills and makes a lovely gift or cheerful decor. This pattern is perfect for beginners and requires basic materials like a 5mm hook, bobby pin, and darning needle. With simple stitches and clear instructions, you’ll enjoy crafting this adorable crochet mini plushie in no time!
Why Love This Pattern?
- Beginner-Friendly Instructions: The pattern offers a clear and detailed step-by-step tutorial, making it accessible even for beginners. The video provides guidance on each row and includes helpful tips, such as working in the back loop only and using a magic ring without snapping the yarn.
- Versatility of Use: The mini Amari Sun pattern can be used for different projects, like creating space-themed decorations or giving as gifts. The pattern also includes instructions for the flames surrounding the sun, adding an extra touch of creativity.
- Detailed Tutorial Support: The video and its companion PDF guide are comprehensive, covering all necessary terminology and abbreviations. This detail ensures you can follow along confidently and reference the material as needed.
- Professional Finish: The final result is well-defined and aesthetically pleasing, with well-constructed instructions ensuring a polished and professional finish.
How To Crochet Mini Amari Sun Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (bobby pin can be used)
- Darning needle
- Super bulky yarn in yellow and orange
Terminology:
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
Instructions:
Sun Body
- Create a Magic Ring:
- Using the yellow yarn, create a magic ring. (You may close the ring before working into it to prevent it from snapping.)
- Row 1:
- Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Total stitches: 8.
- Row 2:
- Work 8 increases (inc) around. (2 sc in each stitch)
- Total stitches: 16.
- Row 3:
- [1 sc, 1 inc] repeat around (8 times).
- Total stitches: 24.
- Row 4:
- Work in the back loops only.
- [1 sc, 1 dec] repeat around (8 times).
- Total stitches: 16.
- Row 5:
- Work 8 decreases (dec) around.
- Total stitches: 8.
- Fasten Off:
- Slip stitch into the next stitch to fasten off.
- Cut a short tail.
- Close the Opening:
- Using the darning needle, sew the opening closed by weaving through the front loops only of the remaining stitches.
- Pull tight to close the opening and tie a knot to secure.
- Weave in the ends and cut off any excess yarn.
Sun Flames
- Attach Orange Yarn:
- Attach orange yarn to the front loop only of Row 3.
- Create Flames:
- Chain 3.
- In the second chain from the hook, do 1 slip stitch (sl st).
- In the next chain, do 1 single crochet (sc).
- Going back into the front loop only of Row 3, do 2 slip stitches (sl st).
- Repeat chain 3, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next chain, 2 sl st in front loop only a total of 12 times to create 12 flame spikes.
- Finish and Weave Ends:
- After the last slip stitch, cut a short tail.
- Weave in the ends using the darning needle into the center of the Sun.
- Cut off any excess.
Your finished mini Amari Sun should now be complete!
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