Round 1: Start with a Magic Ring, chain 1, and work 6 SC into the ring. Pull tight to close and slip stitch into the first stitch. (Total: 6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, work 1 INC in every single stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, (1 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 18 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1, (2 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 24 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 1, (3 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 30 stitches)
Round 6: Chain 1, (4 SC, 1 INC) repeat 6 times around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 36 stitches)
Round 7: Chain 1, work 36 SC evenly around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 36 stitches)
Round 8: Chain 1, work 36 SC evenly around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 36 stitches)
Fasten off on the first piece normally. On the second piece, leave a very long tail for sewing the two halves together.
Joining the Center:
Place the two round yellow halves back-to-back.
Using the long yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch the edges together around the rim, remembering to insert polyfill stuffing inside before closing it completely.
Once stuffed and sewn shut, knot and hide the yarn tail inside the center cushion.
2. Flower Petals (Assorted Colors – Make 12 Pieces)
Round 1: Make a Magic Ring using a chosen colorful yarn, chain 1, and work 6 SC into the ring. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch. (Total: 6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 SC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 12 stitches)
Rounds 3 & 4: Chain 1, work 1 SC in each stitch around (12 SC total). Slip stitch to join. (Total: 12 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 1, (2 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 3 times around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 9 stitches)
Round 6: Chain 1, (1 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 3 times around. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 6 stitches)
Stuff the petal lightly with a pinch of polyfill.
Round 7: Work 3 DEC across to close the opening, leaving 3 remaining stitches. Slip stitch to the first stitch.
Note: You can leave a long tail if you prefer to sew them, or cut the yarn normally if you plan to glue them to the center piece.
Make a total of 12 petals in different bright rainbow colors.
Assembly & Finishing
Attaching Petals: Arrange your 12 colorful petals in a ring around the circumference of the stuffed yellow center piece. Secure them firmly by gluing them down one by one (or sewing them if preferred) so they fan out evenly like a flower.
Face Details:
Attach or glue the safety eyes onto the front center of the yellow face.
Using black embroidery thread or yarn, embroider a cute smiling mouth below the eyes. (You can also add a touch of pink blush to the cheeks).
Add a hanging loop or a keychain finding to the top if you want to use it as a bag charm. Enjoy your finished happy sunflower!
Category: Amigurumi
