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 Crochet Pattern
Brighten up your day with this cheerful Amigurumi Sun! With its round body, plump rays, embroidered smiling face, and rosy spiral cheeks, it’s perfect as a gift, nursery toy, or simply a cute piece of décor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping with easy 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
- Yellow yarn (DK or worsted) – body & rays
- Pink or rose yarn – spiral cheeks
- Brown or dark yarn – embroidery (eyes, eyebrows, mouth)
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Embroidery needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- 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. Work the second circle but do not fasten off.
👉 Place the first circle behind the second and crochet them together with sc around.
👉 Before closing completely, stuff firmly.
👉 Continue joining and add stuffing as needed until sealed.
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 tail for sewing.
👉 Sew evenly around the body seam.
😊 Face Embroidery
Eyes (2):
- Embroider small curved “U” shapes with brown thread.
- Position evenly near the upper center of the face.
Eyebrows (2):
- Stitch short curved lines directly above eyes (about 2 rows higher).
- This is required for photo accuracy.
Mouth:
- Embroider a wide curved smile between the cheeks.
- Use a single clean line of backstitch or chain stitch.
🌸 Spiral Cheeks (Make 2 – Photo Accurate)
With pink or rose yarn:
- Ch 15.
- Work 2 sc in each ch across (28).
👉 This will curl naturally into a spiral.
FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Stitch one cheek on each side of the smile.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Shape the sun evenly with your hands.
- Adjust the rays so they are symmetrically spaced.
- Embroidery should be expressive: eyebrows arched, eyes curved, and mouth smiling wide.
- Optional: Add a hanging loop for mobiles or window décor.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Your Amigurumi Sun is finished! With its plump rays, curly spiral cheeks, and sweet embroidered expression, it radiates warmth and happiness. Perfect for gifts, nursery décor, or just to brighten your own day.
