Ready to make a rainbow? Learn how to crochet a rainbow Amigurumi with this free pattern in 2 sizes!
Depending on the yarn and hook you use, the size of the large rainbow Amigurumi will be somewhere between 3.5″ (9 cm) and 5.7″ (12 cm), making it perfect for cute wall-hanging decorations, stuffed toys, baby mobiles, and much more.
On the other hand, the small rainbow Amigurumi is between 2″ (5.2 cm) and 2.8″ (7.2 cm) so it is ideal for making small keychains, backpack charms, stroller toy chains, pacifier clips, etc.
I’m crocheting rainbows and other weather-themed Amigurumi because I want to assemble a weather baby mobile, and I’ll share more about it as soon as I have it ready.
But for now, I hope you’ll enjoy this free pattern for an Amigurumi rainbow in 2 sizes!
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PRINTABLE CROCHET PATTERN
The printable pattern of the rainbow Amigurumi is available in all my online shops. Get your copy on Ravelry HERE, Lovecrafts HERE, or Etsy HERE.
MATERIALS
- Any Yarn
- Appropriate Crochet Hook Size
- Tapestry Needle
- Cotton Stuffing for Amigurumi
SIZE & GAUGE, YARN & HOOK
This pattern is too small to accurately determine the gauge. Find below the approximate sizes of the rainbows made with different yarn and hooks:
- Sport (2, Fine) – Schachenmayr Catania (50 g, 137 yds / 125 m) – 2.5 mm (12 UK) Hook
- DK (3, Light) – Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 (50 g, 115 yds / 105 m) – 3.0 mm (11 UK) Hook
- Aran (4, Medium) – Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100 g, 201 yds / 184 m) – 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Hook
Please, see the below for a detailed list of color shades used for each yarn type.
| Yarn Weight | Hook Size | Small Rainbow Size | Large Rainbow Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (2, Fine) | 2.5 mm (12 UK) | 2” (5.2 cm) by 1.4” (3.5 cm) | 3.5” (9 cm) by 2.4” (6 cm) |
| DK (3, Light) | 3.0 mm (11 UK) | 2.4” (6 cm) by 1.6” (4 cm) | 4.1” (10.5 cm) by 3” (7.5 cm) |
| Aran (4 Medium) | 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) | 2.8” (7.2 cm) by 2” (5 cm) | 4.7” (12 cm) by 3.5” (9 cm) |
Yarn Colors
| Colors | Schachenmayr Catania | Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 | Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | Flieder (226) | Baby Purple (067) | Dusty Lilac (246) |
| Blue | Türkis (397) | Light Sky Blue (071) | Marine Blue (233) |
| Green | Anis (245) | Dusty Light Green (075) | Lime Green (228) |
| Yellow | Sonne (208) | Pastel Yellow (053) | Buttercup Yellow (222) |
| Orange | Orange (281) | Peach (049) | Blood Orange (219) |
| Red/Pink | Kamelie (252) | Light Coral (050) | Bubblegum Pink (250) |
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- Ch – Chain
- Inc – Increase
- Sc – Single Crochet
- St – Stitch
- Yo – Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of 2 sts worked in the same indicated st.
PATTERN NOTES
- If the pattern says “sc 2”, you have to crochet 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat instructions within parentheses for the indicated number of times.
- Crochet in the round in a continuous spiral.
- The st count is indicated within parentheses at the end of each round’s instructions.
- Color changes are always done with the last yo of a sc.
HOW TO CROCHET A Rainbow AMIGURUMI
Small Rainbow Amigurumi
With purple, ch 26. Start the ch with a long tail (you will need it later for sewing).
Round 1. Work round 1 in back bumps of initial ch! Start crocheting in first-made ch to form a ring (photo 1). Pay attention not to twist the ch. *Sc 3, (sc inc 1, sc 2) twice, sc inc 1, sc 3. Repeat from * twice. (32 sts, photo 2 on next page)
Switch to blue (see note below about dealing with your ends).
Round 2. *Sc 2, (sc inc 1, sc 3) 3 times, sc 2. Repeat from * twice. (38 sts, photo 3)
Switch to green.
Round 3. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 4) 3 times. Repeat from * twice. (44 sts, photo 4)
Switch to yellow.
Round 4. *Sc 2, (sc inc 1, sc 5) 3 times, sc 2. Repeat from * twice. (50 sts, photo 5)
Switch to orange.
Round 5. *Sc 5, (sc inc 1, sc 6) twice, sc inc 1, sc 5. Repeat from * twice. (56 sts, photo 6)
Switch to red/pink.
Round 6. *Sc 2, (sc inc 1, sc 7) 3 times, sc 2. Repeat from * twice. (62 sts, photo 7)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (about 1 and a half times the circumference of round 6).
Dealing with the ends
There’s no need to weave in your ends every time you switch colors.
When you’re done with the last round of the rainbow, simply turn your work, pair the ends as shown in photo 8, and knot them together (photo 9).
Remember to leave the first and last ends (indicated by the pink arrows in photo 8) free for sewing your rainbow.
Move on to assembly.
Large Rainbow Amigurumi
With purple, ch 40. Start the ch with a long tail (you will need it later for sewing).
Round 1. Work round 1 in back bumps of initial ch! Start crocheting in first-made ch to form a ring (photo 1, previous page). Pay attention not to twist the ch. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 3) 3 times, sc 4. Repeat from * twice. (46 sts)
Round 2. *Sc 6, (sc inc 1, sc 4) twice, sc inc 1, sc 6. Repeat from * twice. (52 sts)
Switch to blue.
Round 3. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 5) 3 times, sc 4. Repeat from * twice. (58 sts)
Round 4. *Sc 7, (sc inc 1, sc 6) twice, sc inc 1, sc 7. Repeat from * twice. (64 sts)
Switch to green.
Round 5. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 7) 3 times, sc 4. Repeat from * twice. (70 sts)
Round 6. *Sc 8, (sc inc 1, sc 8) 3 times. Repeat from * twice. (76 sts)
Switch to yellow.
Round 7. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 9) 3 times, sc 4. Repeat from * twice. (82 sts)
Round 8. *Sc 9, (sc inc 1, sc 10) twice, sc inc 1, sc 9. Repeat from * twice. (88 sts)
Switch to orange.
Round 9. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 11) 3 times, sc 4. Repeat from * twice. (94 sts)
Round 10. *Sc 10, (sc inc 1, sc 12) twice, sc inc 1, sc 10. Repeat from * twice. (100 sts)
Switch to red/pink.
Round 11. *Sc 4, (sc inc 1, sc 13) 3 times, sc 4. Repeat from * twice. (106 sts)
Round 12. *Sc 11, (sc inc 1, sc 14) twice, sc inc 1, sc 11. Repeat from * twice. (112 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (about 1 and a half times the circumference of round 12).
Move on to assembly.
Assembly of the Rainbow
Fold your rainbow in half so that the red/pink tail sits exactly in the middle on one side (photo 10).
Using the long red/pink tail, sew the outer edge of the rainbow using the whip stitch or your preferred sewing method (photos 11-14).
Then, using the long, initial tail in purple, sew the corresponding sts on the first round of the rainbow (photos 15-16).
Before closing the entire row, stuff your rainbow Amigurumi (photo 17).
Fasten off and weave in your last end.
YOUR CROCHET Rainbow AMIGURUMI IS READY!
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern, and I’d love to see your rainbows! Please, share a pic of your work on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #raffamusadesigns!
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