Crochet Rainbow Appliques

Crochet rainbow appliques are a delightful way to add a pop of color and whimsy to your projects. These charming little embellishments can brighten up anything from a plain sweater to a simple tote bag in no time. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these cute rainbows is a fun and relaxing way to unleash your creativity. From adorning children's clothing to adding a playful touch to your home decor, the possibilities are endless. So grab your hook, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and let your imagination run wild as you crochet your way to a brighter, more colorful world!

Materials

Small amounts of Dk / weight 3 yarn

3mm crochet hook I use this set from Amazon*

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK

sc = single crochet (double crochet in UK)

ch = chain

* * = repeat between

inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)

ch = chain

Small Rainbow

Chain 10 with blue

Row 1: 2 sc in the second chain from hook, sc 3, 2 sc in the next, sc 3, 2 sc in the last. (12)

Change to green

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc 2, 2 sc in the next, sc 4, 2 sc in the next, sc 3. (14)

Change to yellow

Row 4: ch1, 2 sc in the same, sc 3, 2 sc in the next, sc 1, 2 sc in the next twice, sc 1, 2 sc in the next, sc 3, 2 sc in last. (20)

Change to red

Row 5: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (20) Fasten off.

Cloud

Make two

Row 1: 8 sc in a magic circle. (8)

Row 2: *3 dc in the same, slst to the next* x 4. Fasten off.

Medium Rainbow

Chain 14 with purple

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 12. (13)

Change to blue

Row 2: ch1, 2 sc in the same, sc 4, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, 2 sc in the last. (17)

Change to green

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc 3, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 4. (19)

Change to yellow

Row 4: ch1, 2 sc in the same, sc 4, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 4, 2 sc in last. (23)

Change to red

Row 5: ch1, 2 sc in the same, sc 8, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 8, 2 sc in the last. (27)

Cloud

Make two

Row 1: 5 sc in a magic circle. (5)

Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch. (10)

Row 3: *3 dc in the same, slst to the next* x 5. Fasten off.

Large Rainbow

Ch20

Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook, sc 18. (19)

Row 2: Ch1, sc in the same, sc 3, *inc, sc 4* x 3. (22)

Row 3: Ch1, sc in the same, sc 4, *inc, sc 5* x 3, (25)

Row 4: Ch1, sc in the same, sc 5, *inc, sc 6* x 3, (28)

Row 5: Ch1, sc in the same, sc 6, *inc, sc 7* x 3, (31)

Row 6: Ch1, sc in the same, sc all, (31)

Cloud

Make two

Row 1: 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)

Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch. (12)

Row 3: *3 dc in the same, slst to the next* x 6. Fasten off.