Drift into a dreamy world of stitches with the Amigurumi Moon Pillow, a soft and snuggly crescent that’s perfect for adding a touch of celestial charm to your space 🌙🧶. With its gentle curve and cozy texture, this moon makes a lovely accent for nurseries, reading nooks, or anywhere you want a little nighttime magic. Whether you’re crafting it in classic yellow or experimenting with pastel hues, it’s a soothing project that’s as comforting to make as it is to cuddle.
This pattern is ideal for crocheters who love simple shapes with big personality. You can add embroidered sleepy eyes, blushy cheeks, or even pair it with star garlands for a full sky-inspired set. Whether you’re gifting it to a little dreamer or keeping it for your own moonlit moments, the Moon Pillow is a beautiful way to stitch serenity into your day—one peaceful loop at a time. 🌌🧵
🌙 Crochet Moon Pillow Amigurumi Pattern
Bring a touch of magic into your home with this soft and whimsical amigurumi Moon Pillow. With its tall crescent shape, blushing cheeks, and sleepy smile, this crochet project makes the perfect nursery décor, photo prop, or cozy gift. The finished pillow is firm enough to sit on a stand, yet soft enough to cuddle.
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create your very own moon friend!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – simple stitches, some shaping required.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12″) tall when made with worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Pale Yellow (moon body)
- Pink (cheeks)
- Black (embroidery for mouth & eyebrows)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- 12 mm black safety eyes (or embroidered eyes)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Optional: Wooden stand for display
🔤 Abbreviations (US terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
- st – stitch
- FO – fasten off
🌙 Moon Body
Using pale yellow:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc around [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
7–16. sc around [36] - (5 sc, inc) × 6 [42]
18–25. sc around [42] - (6 sc, inc) × 6 [48]
27–40. sc around [48]
➡️ This section builds the tall outer curve of the crescent. Begin stuffing firmly as you go. - (6 sc, dec) × 6 [42]
42–50. sc around [42] - (5 sc, dec) × 6 [36]
52–58. sc around [36]
➡️ This narrowing forms the inner dip of the crescent. - (4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]
60–65. sc around [30] - (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
- (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
- dec around [6]
FO, weave in end and close.
📌 Shaping tip: As you stuff, push more fiberfill toward the back curve and less toward the inside edge. This forces the moon into a sharp crescent bend like in the photo.
🌸 Cheeks (Make 2 – Pink)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc around [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
FO, leaving long tail.
Stuff slightly and sew below the eyes on the inside curve.
👀 Eyes
- Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 28–30, spaced 10–12 sts apart, slightly toward the inner curve of the crescent.
- If using embroidery, stitch small round black eyes in the same position.
✨ Face Embroidery
- Eyebrows: With black yarn, embroider two small slanted lines just above the eyes.
- Mouth: Stitch a small curved smile just below the cheeks, following the crescent’s inner edge.
🎀 Assembly
- Finish stuffing firmly and shape into crescent. Pinch and sew the closing edge tightly to reinforce the curve.
- Sew cheeks in place and embroider details.
- Position on a wooden stand or add a hanging loop at the top for wall décor.
🌙 Final Thoughts
And that’s it — your adorable Crochet Moon Pillow is ready to brighten up any space! With its cheerful blush and charming smile, this crescent moon makes a perfect handmade gift or cozy accent for a nursery. You can even play with yarn colors to create a pastel, golden, or even midnight-blue version.
Happy crocheting, and may your moon always shine bright! ✨🌙✨
