How to Crochet Smiling Sun Amigurumi for Baby Mobile

In this post, you’ll find a tutorial on how to crochet a Sun Amigurumi, which is a part of Cute Crochet’s set that also includes moon, rainbow, and bee. This cute sun amigurumi features a beautiful face, too, making it perfect gift for any little one or a nursery decor. You can also crochet the other amigurumi of this set and including the Sun, you can crochet a super adorable baby mobile.

Crocheting it involves making a center and spikes separately, so accurate sewing is must. The tutorial is designed for those familiar with basic crochet techniques, though the focus on continuous rounds might be a bit challenging for complete beginners.

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Crochet Sun Amigurumi Pattern

This step-by-step guide for crocheting a Crochet Sun Amigurumi is perfect for beginners. As the pattern goes, it explains the fundamental techniques, including magic rings, single crochets, and increases, to crochet a cheerful sun design. Creative elements like embroidered details and customizable rays make this project versatile and fun. It will certainly a big gift for any little one.

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Crochet Sun Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn:
    • Yellow (face, sun) – 4-ply or worsted weight
    • Orange (sun rays) – same as above
    • Pink (cheeks) – scrap, same weight
    • Black (smile embroidery) – scrap
  • Hook: 3 mm crochet hook (smaller than recommended for tight stitches)
  • Safety Eyes: 6 mm (or beads/embroidery for eyes)
  • Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
  • Stitch marker
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Fabric glue (optional, for attaching beads)
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Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
inc increase (2 sc in same stitch)
sl st slip stitch
MR magic ring (magic circle)
st(s) stitch(es)

Special Notes

  • Pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.
  • Always use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round.
  • Safety eyes are best for child-safe toys; alternatively embroider eyes.
  • Use a smaller hook for tighter stitches so stuffing is not visible.

Pattern

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Sun Face (Make 2)

With yellow yarn:

  1. Magic Ring:
    • Make a magic ring (MR), ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
  2. Round 1:
    • Work 8 sc into MR. Pull tail to close ring. (8 sts)
  3. Round 2:
    • Inc in each st around (2 sc in each st). (16 sts)
  4. Round 3:
    • (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
  5. Round 4:
    • (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (32 sts)
  6. Round 5:
    • (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (40 sts)
  7. Round 6:
    • (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (48 sts)
  8. Round 7:
    • Sc in each st around. (48 sts)
  9. Round 8:
    • Sc in each st around. (48 sts)
  10. Finishing:
    • Sl st in next st, ch 1, fasten off with a LONG tail (enough to sew around the edge).
    • Make two face pieces.

Assembly: Face & Eyes

  1. Add Safety Eyes:
    • Attach eyes between rounds 4 & 5, spaced about 10 stitches apart.
    • If embroidering, do so after stuffing.
  2. Join Faces:
    • Place both face pieces back-to-back.
    • Sew together through back loops only using the long tail.
    • When nearly closed, stuff lightly (flattened shape); sew shut.

Sun Rays (Make 8)

With orange yarn:

  1. Magic Ring:
    • MR, ch 1.
  2. Round 1:
    • 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2:
    • Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
  4. Round 3:
    • (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (9 sts)
  5. Round 4:
    • Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
  6. Round 5:
    • (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (12 sts)
  7. Finishing:
    • Sl st in next st, ch 1, fasten off with tail for sewing.
    • Pinch to form a triangle shape (cone flattened).
    • Make eight rays.

Attach Sun Rays

  • Sew rays to the front loops of the edge round of the face. Use six stitches on each ray, sewing one face stitch to one ray stitch.
  • Attach all eight rays evenly around the sun face, with no gaps.
  • Turn the work over and sew the remaining six stitches from the back of each ray to the corresponding stitches of the back piece.

Cheeks (Make 2)

With pink yarn:

  1. Magic Ring:
    • MR, ch 1.
  2. Round 1:
    • 6 sc in ring.
  3. Finishing:
    • Pull tail tight to close. Sl st to first st, fasten off with tail for sewing.
    • Make two cheeks.
    • Bring tail to back for easy sewing.

Attach Cheeks

  • Sew cheeks symmetrically under the eyes on the face, using hidden stitches and tacking the tails at the back.

Smile Embroidery

  • Embroider a smile with black yarn between rounds 2 and 3, centered between the eyes.
  • Bring yarn from the back, make a straight line, then tack down the middle for a curved smile.
  • Tie off yarn tails at the back and hide the knot inside.
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Conclusion

Your miniature sun amigurumi is now finished! This pattern builds both the basic crochet skills and the confidence to assemble and embellish amigurumi. The sun is perfect for mobiles, ornaments, or cute gifts.

Pattern Correction

  • If your stitch counts do not match at end of rounds, check for missed increases or mistakes.
  • Use a longer sewing tail than shown, especially for assembling the face and rays.

Tips

  • Work increases and decreases at the right spot to maintain round shape.
  • Stuff lightly for a puffy but not overly firm sun.
  • Use a smaller hook to ensure tight stitches.
  • Safety: For children’s toys, always use safety eyes or securely embroidered eyes.

Video Guide

https://youtu.be/bNeZNriP3Ck

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