Crochet Lunar Friend Crescent Moon Amigurumi Tutorial
With each loop and yarn, it transforms into a cuddly companion that brings a slice of the night sky into your home. Its gentle curve and smiling face invite you to share stories under the stars, making every moment magical. This crochet moon isn’t just a toy; it’s a little piece of the universe, hand-made to light up your world.
Materials
- 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (a bobby pin can be used)
- Darning needle
- Super bulky yarn (color of your choice)
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations and Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
Instructions
Starting the Crescent Moon
- Magic Ring: Create a magic ring.
- Row 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12 sts)
- Row 3: 12 inc (24 sts)
- Row 4: 1 sc, inc repeat 12 times (36 sts)
- Row 5: 2 sc, inc repeat 12 times (48 sts)
- Row 6: 3 sc, inc repeat 12 times (60 sts)
- Row 7: 4 sc, inc repeat 12 times (72 sts)
- Row 8: 5 sc, inc repeat 12 times (84 sts)
- Row 9: 6 sc, inc repeat 12 times (96 sts)
Shape the Crescent Moon
- Row 10: Fold your work in half to get the crescent shape. Do a total of 96 sc around. (96 sts)
- Row 11: Chain 1. Work 48 sc along the edge through both layers, one stitch from the front side and one from the back side.
Partial Stuffing
- Pause: Around halfway through doing the 48 sc, stop to partially stuff the crescent moon with polyfill stuffing.
- Continue the process of stitching the edges and stuffing until complete.
Finishing the Crescent Moon
- FO: Finish with 48 stitches on the edge.
- Slip Stitch in the same stitch as the last single crochet to fasten off.
- Weave in Ends: Using the darning needle, weave in all loose ends.
- Stuff Fully: Ensure the crescent moon is properly shaped and well-stuffed without any clumps of polyfill.
Final Touches
- After finishing the single crochets along the edge and securing everything, your crescent moon should be fully formed!
