Brighten up your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Sun pattern! Whether you’re crafting for cheerful decor, playful gifts, or simply love creating adorable celestial designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a radiant sun full of warmth and personality. With its soft, rounded shape and charming embroidered details, this crochet sun brings a touch of sunshine to any space. Perfect for nursery accents, seasonal decorations, or gifting to someone who could use a little extra brightness, this amigurumi creation is a joyful reminder that sunny days are always just a stitch away! ☀️✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of yellow and orange, textured stitches for a fluffy sunbeam effect, or even tiny accessories like smiling faces or dangling rays for extra charm. Craft a classic golden sun, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a set of celestial bodies to complete a cosmic theme! Whether displayed as a whimsical accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Sun is a bright and uplifting project—perfect for bringing warmth and happiness to every stitch! 🧶🌞
☀️ Amigurumi Sun – FREE Crochet Pattern
Brighten your day with this cheerful Amigurumi Sun! With its sweet embroidered smile and plump rays, this little sun makes a perfect gift for babies, kids, or anyone who needs a little extra sunshine. Its simple, seamless design makes it a relaxing and rewarding project for all skill levels!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping and simple embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) in diameter using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted):
- Yellow (Main body & rays)
- Pink or Rose (Cheeks)
- Brown or Black (Face embroidery)
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Embroidery needle & black/brown thread
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🌞 Sun Body (Make 2)
With yellow:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10–16. sc around (54)
FO the first circle. Make a second but do not fasten off.
Place the first circle behind the second, start joining with sc around both layers.
At about ¾ of the way, stuff firmly.
Continue sc and stuff more as needed.
Sl st, FO, and weave in ends.
🌟 Sun Rays (Make 12)
With yellow:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9) - (1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a long tail to sew.
Sew evenly spaced around the body seam.
😊 Face Embroidery
- Use black or brown thread to embroider:
- Eyes: two small “U” shapes
- Smile: curved line between eyes
- Eyebrows: optional short curved lines above eyes
🌸 Cheeks (Make 2)
With rose or pink:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Sl st, FO, and leave a tail.
Sew on both sides of the smile.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Gently shape the sun with your hands.
- Add a hanging loop if you’d like to make it a mobile or window decor.
- Optional: Add a bell or rattle insert inside for a baby toy.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use pastel yarns for a dreamy nursery sun
- Make a set with a smiling moon and cloud
- Add safety eyes instead of embroidery for a different look
- Stitch a name or date on the back for personalization
This little sun brings warmth and smiles wherever it goes—perfect for gifts, décor, or just a pick-me-up project to crochet on a rainy day! 🌈💛
