Crochet Chinese Lantern Amigurumi Pattern To Welcome Goodness

Be ready to make something adorable with our easy-to-follow Crochet Chinese Lantern amigurumi pattern! This charming little piece, designed with a soft texture, brings a touch of cuteness to your collection. It comes in a striking red with sunny yellow stripes and a playful tassel dangling beneath. Not only is it fun to make, but the pattern’s simplicity makes it a delightful project for crafters looking to add an elegant and whimsical touch to their amigurumi repertoire.

Crochet Chinese Lantern Amigurumi Pattern

Tools and materials

The yarn size 8/4, in the following colors:

Red
Yellow
Scissors
Fiberfill
Hook number 2.5

Abbreviations

mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet in US (double crochet in UK)
inc – increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
dec decrease (2 single crochet together)
BLO – back loops only
ch – chain

Lantern

Use red color yarn.

1. 6sc in mr (6)
2. inc x 6 (12)
3. ‘1sc, inc’ x 6 (18)
4. ‘2sc, inc’ x 6 (24)
5. ‘3sc, inc’ x 6 (30)
6. ‘4sc, inc’ x 6 (36)
7. ‘5sc, inc’ x 6 (42)
8. – 13. sc around (42)
14. ‘5sc, dec’ x 6 (36)
15. ‘4sc, dec’ x 6 (30)
16. ‘3 sc, dec’ x 6 (24)

Fill the ball with fiberfill

17. ‘2sc, dec’ x 6 (18)
18. ‘1sc, dec’ x 6 (12)
19. dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off, weave in the end.

String

Use yellow color yarn.

1. ch30, leaving a long strings before and after the chain, so you can attatch it to the top cap of the lantern.

Cap x 2

Use yellow color yarn.

1. 6sc in mr (6)
2. inc x 6 (12)
3. BLO! 12sc (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long string for sewing.

Tassel

Using red color yarn, wrap it 10 – 20 times around 3 of your fingers. Or you can use a cartboard around 5-6 cm wide.
Carefully, take it off and cut the bottom ends.