Crochet Sunflower Buddy Amigurumi

The Crochet Sunflower Buddy Amigurumi is an adorable and cheerful creation that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. This little amigurumi sunflower buddy is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your space or making a thoughtful gift for a loved one. With its bright colors and cute design, this crocheted sunflower buddy is a delightful addition to any collection of amigurumi. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a fun new project or a beginner wanting to try your hand at creating something unique, this sunflower buddy pattern is a great choice. So pick up your crochet hook, grab some yarn, and get ready to bring a little bit of sunshine into your life with this charming amigurumi creation.

Materials-

• Worsted weight yarn
  • Light and dark green, yellow, brown, black, and pink
• Hook size 3.5mm (E)
• 10mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
• Stitch Marker
• PolyFill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Sewing Pins

US Terminology-

Abbreviations-

• Rd(s)- Round(s)
• MR- Magic Ring
• St(s)- Stitch(s)
• Sc- Single Crochet
• Hdc- Half Double Crochet
• Dc- Double Crochet
• Tc- Triple Crochet
• P- Picot
  • Ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from the hook.
• Inc- Increase
• Tc Inc- Triple Crochet Increase
• Dec- Invisible Decrease
  • In front loops only pick up the next 2 loops, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops.
• YO- Yarn Over
• Ftc- Foundation Triple Crochet
  • Ch 2 (for this pattern you will ch 3), *YO 2, insert hook into the 3rd ch from the hook (into the ch space), YO, pull through, YO, pull through 1 loop to create the ch space, YO, and pull through 2 loops, YO, and pull through 2 loops, YO, and pull through 2 loops, repeat from * for the desired number of ftc, but insert hook into the ch created before.
  • Adjust the st for fsc, fhdc, and fdc.
• Tcs- Triple Crochet in the Ch Space
• Dcs- Double Crochet in the Ch Space
• FO- Fasten Off
• FLO- Front Loop Only- for closing up the holes.

Notes-

• Magic Ring Alternative- chain 2 and single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.
• This will be crocheted in the round.
• If not specified or in () repeat to the end of the round.
• Stuff as you go.

Sunflower Head-

Petal- (make 12)

Yellow

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR

Rd 2: sc around (6)

Rd 3: inc (12)

Rds 4-12: sc around (12) (9 rounds)

Rd 13: dec (6) Don’t stuff.

Row 14: fold in half and sc through both sides. Sc 3 times to close. (3)

FO, leaving a short tail that will be weaved in later.

Head-

Brown

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR

Rd 2: inc (12)

Rd 3: sc, inc (18)

Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)

Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)

Rd 6: sc 4, inc (36)

Rds 7-8: sc around (36) (2 rounds)

Rd 9: this is where you will add the 1st petal, insert your hook through the 1st st of the petal and head by doing a (sc 3) x12 (with all petals, with no sts between petals)

Rds10-14: sc around (36) (5 rounds) Insert the eyes between rds 4 and 5, 6 sts apart.

Rd 15: sc 4, dec (30)

Rd 16: sc 3, dec (24)

Rd 17: sc 2, dec (18) Stuff

Rd 18: sc, dec (12)

Rd 19: dec (6)

FO, leaving a tail to sew the top closed. Add a mouth and cheeks.

Wait to attach the head until after you add the dark green necklace.

Arms- (make 2)

Light Green

Rd 1: sc 5 in MR

Rd 2: inc (10)

Rd 3: sc, inc (15)

Rds 4-7: sc around (15) (4 rounds)

Rd 8: sc, dec (10)

Rd 9: sc, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2 (8)

Rds 10-20: sc around (8) (11 rounds) Stuff the hand firm and the arm loosely.

Rd 21: fold in half and sc through both sides. Sc 4 times to close. (4)

FO leaving a tail for sewing. Sew a seam between rds 13 and 14 to create an elbow.

Body-

Light green

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR

Rd 2: inc (12)

Rd 3: sc, inc (18)

Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)

Rds 5-6: sc around (24) (2 rounds)

Rd 7: BLO sc around (24)

Rds 8-9: sc around (24) (2 rounds)

Rd 10: sc 2, dec (18)

Rd 11: sc around (18)

Rd 12: sc, this is where you will add the 1st arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body by doing a (dec, sc) x2, dec, sc (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body by doing a (dec, sc) x2 (as you continue to crochet, weave in your ends), dec (12)

Rd 13: sc around (12) Stuff

FO leaving a tail for sewing on the head.

Foot- (make 2)

Light green

Ch 6

Rd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc 3, 4 sc in the last ch, and continue working around the ch, sc 3, 3 sc in the first st you sc in. (14)

Rd 2: inc, sc 3, inc x4, sc 3, inc x3 (22)

Rds 3-5: sc, around (22) (3 rounds)

Rd 6: sc 3, dec 8, sc 3 (14)

Rd 7: sc 3, dec 4, sc 3 (10)

Rds 8-21: sc around (10) (14 rounds)

Stuff foot firmly and leg loosely.

Rd 22: fold in half and sc through both sides. Sc 4 times to close. (4)

FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew a seam between rds 14 and 15 to create a knee.

Attach by lining the feet up. Start in the middle hole at the bottom, going out on either side of the body.

Necklace-

Dark Green

In the FLO of rd 13 of the body (sl st, ch 5, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc 3 in the last 3 chs, sl st in the next FLO) x6

FO, and sew in the end.

Now you can sew the head onto the BLO with the face facing forward and weave in the ends.

Leaf Skirt-

Dark Green

Ch 12 (this is a strand to be tied later), at the back of the body and centered, (sl st in the FLO of rd 7 of the body, {the leaf starts here} ch, ftc, tcs, ftc, dcs, fdc 2, fhdc, fsc, P, sc in the last ch space, continue back up the underside of the foundation st and hdc, dc 2, (dc, tc) tc inc, sl st in the ch where the ftc started, sl st in the FLO, sl st) x8 leaves, ch 13.

FO and trim. Tie the 2 ch strands together.