Crochet Small Rainbow

Crocheting a small rainbow is a delightful and charming project that can bring joy and color to your space. Using a vibrant array of yarn colors, you can create a mini rainbow that adds a playful touch to your home decor. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a small rainbow is a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to express your creativity.

I used cotton thread and a No 4 hook.

My pattern uses UK crochet terms so if you’re in the USA you need to use single crochet.

Round 1 – Turquoise – Make a magic circle and crochet 6 DC

Round 2 – Purple – Attach new thread, chain 1. Make 1 DC into the next stitch, then 2 x DC into the next four stitches, slip stitch into last stitch of previous round

Round 3 – Green – Attach new thread, chain 1. Make 2 DC into the next stitch followed by 1 DC into the next 2 stitches, repeat sequence 2 DC then 1 DC, 1 DC then slip stitch into last stitch of previous round

Round 4 – Pink – Attach new thread, chain 1. Make 1 DC into the next stitch followed by 2 DC into the next stitch, make 1 DC into the next 3 stitches, continue 2 DC then 1 DC, 1 DC then slip stitch into last stitch of previous round

Round 5 – Yellow – Attach new thread, chain 1. Make 1 DC into the next stitch followed by 2 DC into the next stitch, make 1 DC into the next 3 stitches, continue 2 DC then 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC then slip stitch into last stitch of previous round

Round 5 – Red – Attach new thread, chain 1. Make 1 DC into the next stitch followed by 2 DC into the next stitch, make 1 DC into the next 4 stitches, continue 2 DC then 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC then slip stitch into last stitch of previous round. Pull your yarn through the final stitch to finish off

Sew in your loose ends and voila…. you have a rainbow

I catch my loose ends in as I make each row and carefully cut them so my rows look neat on both sides

I’ll be attaching brooch pins and keyrings to the back of my rainbows so that I can send them to friends to help them smile during these uncertain times. They’ll also look great attached to cards for any occasion or made into decorations to hang up.