In this post, I show you how to make a rainbow amigurumi in kawaii style. Follow the amigurumi pattern in the video.
We begin this tutorial by making the clouds with the amigurumi technique, then I’ll explain how to make the rainbow in different colors, work the double crochet, and finally how to embroider the little face on the clouds and assemble them on the rainbow.
I tried to make it as simple as possible, so that even a beginner can try their hand at an easy project.
So I expect to read your comment below this tutorial to have an opinion and obviously, if you make it, send me the photo to info@giuliapinkytime.com, so I will insert it in the gallery below this post!
Yarn and accessories
To make the rainbow, I used HOBBII RAINBOW COTTON 8/4 cotton yarns with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Video tutorial: rainbow amigurumi
Watch the video to find out how to make the clouds first and then the rainbow.
Below, you can find the descriptive pattern.
(The pattern is with US terminology.)
You’ll work in a back-and-forth row, working on an initial magic ring, to recreate a semicircle.
Amigurumi pattern-Rainbow
Use pink yarn as the center color.
| ROW | INSTRUCTIONS | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 SC. 2 Turning CH | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC of DC Cut the pink yarn and change to the blue yarn | 12 |
| 3 | 2 Turning CH. * 1 DC, INC of DC in the next stitch. *; REP * 6 times. Cut the blue yarn and change to the yellow yarn | 18 |
| 4 | 2 Turning CH. * 2 DC, INC of DC *; REP * 6 times. Cut the yellow yarn and change to the green mint yarn | 24 |
| 5 | 2 Turning CH. * 3 DC, INC of DC*; REP * 6 times. Cut the green mint yarn and change to the pink yarn | 30 |
| 6 | 2 Turning CH. *4 DC, INC of DC*; REP * 6 times. Cut the pink yarn and change to the blue yarn | 36 |
| 7 | 2 Turning CH. * 5 DC, INC of DC*; REP * 6 times. Cut the blue yarn and change to the yellow yarn | 42 |
| 8 | 2 Turning CH. * 6 DC, INC of DC*; REP * 6 times | 48 |
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Repeat the pattern to make a second colored semicircle, and then join them together by working a single stitch with the yellow yarn from the second semicircle, which you will not have to cut.
Before closing completely, insert some padding inside. (The choice is optional; you can also leave it flat if you like.)
The clouds are worked with the amigurumi technique, in the round in a spiral. Use the stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round, and you will move it as you go to complete a new round.
Part 1: Amigurumi pattern cloud (make 2)
Use white yarn.
| ROUND | INSTRUCTIONS | TOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 SC | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 12 |
| 4 | DEC, 10 SC | 11 |
| 5 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 10 SC | 13 |
| 6 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 1 SC, 3 SC in the next stitch, 10 SC | 17 |
| 7 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 16 SC | 19 |
| 8 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 1 SC, 3 SC in the next stitch, 16 SC | 23 |
| 9 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 22 SC | 25 |
| 10 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 1 SC, 3 SC in the next stitch, 22 SC | 29 |
| 11 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 29 |
| 12 | 2 DEC, 1 SC, 2 DEC, 20 SC | 25 |
| 13 | DEC, 1 SC, DEC, 20 SC | 23 |
| 14 | DEC, 1 SC, DEC, 18 SC | 21 |
| 15 | DEC, 1 SC, DEC, 16 SC | 19 |
| 16 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 1 SC, 3 SC in the next stitch, 16 SC | 23 |
| 17 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 1 SC, 3 SC in the next stitch, 20 SC | 27 |
| 18 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 27 |
| 19 | 2 DEC, 1 SC, 2 DEC, 18 SC | 23 |
| 20 | 2 DEC, 1 SC, 2 DEC, 14 SC | 19 |
Embroider the eyes, mouth and cheeks, stuff well and then continue with the pattern to close the cloud. (Watch the video for embroidery.)
Part 2: Amigurumi pattern cloud
| 21 | 2 DEC, 1 SC, 2 DEC, 10 SC | 15 |
| 22 | DEC, 1 SC, DEC, 10 SC | 13 |
| 23 | 3 SC in the first stitch, 12 SC | 15 |
| 24 | 1 SC in each stitches around | 15 |
| 25 | 7 DEC, 1 SC in the last stitch. Continue filling, trying to fill the entire cloud before finishing. | 8 |
| 26 | 4 DEC. Close with 1 SL ST in the next stitch. | 4 |
Cut the thread, leaving the end at least 20 cm long, so you can use it to attach the cloud with stitches to the rainbow.
Watch the video tutorial to see how to assemble the parts.
This pattern is an original by Giulia Mollica from giuliapinkytime. Please do not claim this project as yours. If you wish to share this pattern, you are obliged to insert the link to this site, but please do not copy it onto your site. You may make a copy for your personal use, but please DO NOT SELL OR DISTRIBUTE this pattern.
You can create the product following this pattern, but please mention me as the original designer of the project by inserting Giulia Mollica from giuliapinkytime. You are NOT ALLOWED to recreate the design for resale to bulk or manufacturing shops of any kind. Thank you!
We have completed the rainbow! I hope you’ll have fun making it and write me here in the comments with your opinion!
I can’t wait to see your version! Feel free to tag me (@giuliapinkytime) in your photos that you post on Instagram or Facebook if you like!
Happy Pinky Time, stay curious and see you in the next tutorial ;-*
Photo gallery of your amigurumi rainbows
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