Crochet Whimsical Pastel Twinkling Moon Amigurumi Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in pastel yellow, pastel blue, and white
• 4mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes (10mm)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

• CH = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet
• INC = Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• DEC = Decrease (2 SC together)
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
• ST = Stitch

Instructions:

Moon Body:

1. With pastel yellow yarn, create a magic circle.
2. Round 1: CH 1, 6 SC in the magic circle (6)
3. Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)
4. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) repeat around (18)
5. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) repeat around (24)
6. Round 5-10: SC in each stitch around (24)
7. Round 11: (2 SC, DEC) repeat around (18)
8. Round 12: (1 SC, DEC) repeat around (12)
9. Stuff the moon firmly and continue to decrease:
10. Round 13: DEC around (6)
11. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Moon Face:

1. With white yarn, attach to the middle of the moon to create a crescent shape.
2. Ch 14, turn and SC back along the chain.
3. Attach to the top of the moon with a SL ST.

Eyes:

1. Insert safety eyes between rows 6 and 7, about 5 stitches apart.

Smile:

1. With black yarn, create a simple chain stitch mouth below the eyes.

Finishing Touches:

1. Use pastel blue yarn to create little star-shaped embellishments, attaching them around the moon.
2. Weave in all ends securely.

Enjoy Your Whimsical Moon!

This pattern is great for gifts or fun decorations in a child’s room. Feel free to customize colors to make it uniquely yours!