Bring the soft and dreamy charm of a Moon Pillow to life with this Amigurumi Moon Pillow crochet pattern! 🌙✨ With its gentle curves, plush texture, and celestial appeal, this design captures the essence of a cozy nighttime companion in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nursery décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love celestial-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in moon shapes, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered stars or a miniature cloud to enhance its personality. Choose classic soft whites and grays for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a magical twist! Whether displayed as part of a dreamy setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi moon pillow is sure to bring smiles.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cozy celestial piece to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶🌙✨
🌙 Amigurumi Crescent Moon Pillow Crochet Pattern
Add a dreamy touch to your home with this adorable crescent moon pillow! Perfect for nurseries, bedtime snuggles, or celestial-themed decor, this smiling moon will light up any space with its soft charm and plush shape.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, increases, decreases, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 12–14 inches (30–36 cm) tall when using bulky plush yarn and a 4.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Bulky weight yarn (or 2 strands of worsted held together) in:
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Soft yellow or pale beige (moon body)
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Light pink (cheeks)
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Black (eyebrows & mouth embroidery)
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4.5 mm crochet hook
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Two 12–14 mm black safety eyes
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Embroidery needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Wooden display stand (optional, for presentation)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off
sl st – Slip Stitch
🌙 Moon Body (Worked in Spiral)
Begin at the tip of the moon’s top:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
14–20. sc around (42) -
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
22–30. sc around (48) -
dec 2 times, sc in next 44 (46)
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dec 2 times, sc in next 42 (44)
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dec 2 times, sc in next 40 (42)
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dec 2 times, sc in next 38 (40)
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dec 2 times, sc in next 36 (38)
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dec 2 times, sc in next 34 (36)
Stuff firmly as you go and continue shaping the curve.
37–44. Continue decreasing evenly (every 6–7 sts) to gradually taper the moon curve
45. sc around (18)
46. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
47. dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Weave in tail.
😊 Cheeks (Make 2)
With pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Attach to each side of the smile.
👀 Face Embellishment
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Attach safety eyes about 10 rounds from the top curve and spaced approx. 8–10 stitches apart
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Sew on pink cheeks just under each eye
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With black thread, embroider:
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Slight arched eyebrows
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A gentle smile 2 rows below the cheeks
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💡 Optional: Wooden Stand
To create a similar effect as the image, you can craft or purchase a mini moon display stand using balsa wood, mini photo easels, or laser-cut wood pieces.
✂️ Assembly Tips
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Ensure the moon curves as you stuff and shape—firm stuffing helps maintain the crescent.
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Use pins to position the facial features before final sewing.
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Lightly steam block the moon to remove bumps.
This sleepy moon is sure to shine as a comforting pillow, nursery gift, or display companion for starry nights. Sweet dreams! 🌜✨
