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. As you work on each colorful arc, you can't help but feel a sense of warmth and happiness, knowing that you are creating something special with your own hands. Once completed, your crochet small rainbow can brighten up any corner of your home, serving as a cheerful reminder of the beauty that can be found in handmade crafts.

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.