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Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful sunflower stacking toy with a removable ladybug and a small companion ladybug. It includes full instructions for rings, petals, leaves, the central pole, and two sizes of ladybugs. Techniques include working in rounds, back loop only rows for pretty edges, and sewing pieces together for a sturdy toy.

Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll receive step-by-step rounds for every piece and assembly tips to make attaching the petals and leaves simple. The design is playful, tactile, and great for gifting or nursery play.

Why You'll Love This Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful shapes with tactile stacking elements that kids adore. I designed the petals and rings to be both sturdy and soft, so they hold up to handling while remaining child-friendly. The little ladybugs add personality and a removable play element that makes the set interactive. I enjoy how each component is small enough to work on between projects but comes together to form a delightful finished toy.

Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn colors and sizes; try pastel tones for a nursery-friendly version or bold primaries for a playful look.

If you want a smaller set, use a finer yarn and a smaller hook to create a mini stacking toy perfect for keychains or small hands.

To make a chunkier, cuddlier version, use a bulky yarn and a larger hook; the rings will be softer and the toy will be larger for older toddlers.

I often add embroidered veins on the leaves or metallic thread for a subtle shimmer to make the toy extra-special as a gift.

Swap the ladybug for other small creatures—try a bee or a snail—by changing the spot and antenna details to create a whole themed collection.

Use buttons or sewable snaps to make the small ladybug removable and interchangeable; this way you can offer different characters on the same leaf.

I sometimes add loops or a ring at the top of the pole to make the whole set hangable as a mobile — just ensure all parts are secured for safety.

Try mixing yarn textures, like combining cotton rings with chenille petals, to create interesting tactile contrasts children love to explore.

For personalization, embroider a name or small motif onto one of the rings or a leaf to make a memorable keepsake for baby showers.

If you want to add posability, consider a lightweight wire core in the antennae or leaf stems, but ensure any wire ends are fully enclosed and safe for the toy's intended user.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during increasing rounds leads to lost counts; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you work to stay accurate. ✗ Not stuffing as you go can make assembly awkward and lumpy; stuff rings and the pole gradually while closing to keep even shaping and avoid overstuffing. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails causes loose ends; weave in or temporary-tack tails at color changes to keep edges neat and secure. ✗ Sewing petals or leaves without pinning leads to misalignment; pin pieces in place first and check spacing before sewing permanently. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension creates uneven rings and petals; practice maintaining even tension and adjust hook size if needed to match gauge.

Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming sunflower stacking toy complete with removable ladybugs and leafy details. This pattern guides you through crocheting rings, petals, a pole and sweet little ladybugs so you can assemble a playful stacking set. Youll love the tactile rings and the bright sunflower top — perfect as a handmade gift or nursery toy. Clear photos and step-by-step rounds make it easy to follow along.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Green - Alize Cotton Gold 610 (main green color for rings and leaves)
  • 02
    Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 15 (striped ring and accents)
  • 03
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55 (eyes and small details)
  • 04
    Red - Alize Cotton Gold 56 (ladybug body)
  • 05
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60 (ladybug head, legs, spots and trim)
  • 06
    Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 493 (flower ring center)
  • 07
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83 (sunflower petals)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Safety eyes or beads (for ladybug eyes) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 06
    Velcro or sewable snap buttons (optional for removable leaf/ladybug)
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— BASE :

Info :

Start with green color

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

FLO (4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 11 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 13 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 14 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 15 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 16-17 :

90 sc (90) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew two parts of the base together in back loops of rounds 6 and 11. Fill with stuffing as you go. After that sew edges of two parts of base in round 17.

— POLE :

Info :

With green yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the pole with the part of the base (in round 11) like in the pictures.

— LARGE RING :

Info :

Start with light green yarn

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9 :

102 sc (102) change to green color

Round 10 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 11 :

102 sc (102) change to green color

Round 12 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 13 :

102 sc (102) change to green color

Round 14 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— MIDDLE RING (1) :

Info :

Start with green yarn

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to light green color

Round 9 :

90 sc (90) change to green color

Round 10 :

BLO 90 sc (90) change to light green color

Round 11 :

90 sc (90) change to green color

Round 12 :

BLO 90 sc (90) change to light green color

Round 13 :

90 sc (90) change to green color

Round 14 :

BLO (13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 15 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

Info :

There are two ways to make pretty edges on the rings (in rounds 10, 12,14) - in the front loops make slip stitch round or reverse crochet (crab stitch) round.

— MIDDLE RING (2) :

Info :

Start with light green yarn

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to green color

Round 9 :

90 sc (90) change to light green color

Round 10 :

90 sc (90) change to green color

Round 11 :

90 sc (90) change to light green color

Round 12 :

90 sc (90) change to green color

Round 13 :

90 sc (90) change to light green color

Round 14 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 15 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— SUNFLOWER RING :

Section Info :

Large petals (make 13)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc (6)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 4 :

9 sc (9)

Round 5 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 6 :

12 sc (12)

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 8 :

15 sc (15)

Round 9 :

(4 sc; inc)*3 (18)

Round 10-16 :

18 s (18)

Round 17 :

(4 sc; dec)*3 (15)

Round 18 :

(3 sc; dec)*3 (12)

Round 19 :

12 sc (12) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

Info :

There are two ways to make this part: you may sew petals or "crochet in" in the middle of the flower ring. For the sewing: make in rounds 10 and 12 (BLO 78 sc) and in the front loops sew petals. For the second way: while making the rings in rounds 10 and 12 "crochet in" petals as in the pictures.

Section Info :

Small petals (make 15)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc (6)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 4 :

9 sc (9)

Round 5 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 6 :

12 sc (12)

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 8-12 :

15 sc (15)

Round 13 :

(3 sc; dec)*3 (15)

Round 14 :

12 sc (12) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

— FLOWER RING :

Info :

Start with brown yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 9 :

78 sc (78)

Round 10 :

BLO 78 sc (78) (or "crochet in" large petals)

Round 11 :

78 sc (78)

Round 12 :

BLO 78 sc (78) (or "crochet in" small petals)

Round 13 :

78 sc (78)

Round 14 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 15 :

5 sc; dec;(10 sc; dec)*5;5 sc(66)

Round 16 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 17 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5;4 sc(54)

Round 18 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 19 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5;3 sc(42)

Round 20 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— LEAVES (make 2) :

Info :

With green yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(inc; 2 sc)*2 (8)

Round 3 :

(inc; 3 sc)*2 (10)

Round 4 :

1 sc; inc; 4 sc; inc; 3 sc (12)

Round 5 :

1 sc; inc; 5 sc; inc; 4 sc (14)

Round 6 :

2 sc; inc; 6 sc; inc; 4 sc (16)

Round 7 :

2 sc; inc; 7 sc; inc; 5 sc (18)

Round 8 :

3 sc; inc; 8 sc; inc; 5 sc (20)

Round 9 :

3 sc; 2 inc; 8 sc; 2 inc; 5 sc (24)

Round 10 :

4 sc; 2 inc; 10 sc; 2 inc; 6 sc (28)

Round 11 :

4 sc; 4 inc; 10 sc; 4 inc; 6 sc (36)

Round 12-13 :

36 sc (36)

Round 14 :

6 sc; 4 inc; 14 sc; 4 inc; 8 sc (44)

Round 15-16 :

44 sc (44)

Round 17 :

BLO (6 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (14 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (8 sc) (52)

Round 18-19 :

52 sc (52)

Round 20 :

10 sc; 4 inc; 22 sc; 4 inc; 12 sc (60)

Round 21-22 :

60 sc (60)

Round 23 :

BLO (10 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (22 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (12 sc) (68)

Round 24-28 :

68 sc (68)

Round 29 :

BLO (11 sc); 10 sc; BLO (24 sc); 10 sc; BLO (13 sc) (68)

Round 30-31 :

68 sc (68)

Round 32 :

67 sc (67) - divide in half and sew the line in the middle of the leaf, fill with stuffing and sew horizontal lines in rounds 17, 23, 29.

Info :

From now on we'll crochet two parts exactly the same way, starting to count from the middle of the leaf:

Round 33 :

skip 34 sc; turn, make 34 sc (34)

Round 34 :

2 dec; 9 sc; 4 dec; 9 sc; 2 dec (26)

Round 35-36 :

26 sc (26)

Round 37 :

2 dec; 5 sc; 4 dec; 5 sc; 2 dec (18)

Round 38 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 39 :

6 dec (6) - fasten off, hide a tail.

Item Name (P1) :

LEAF PETIOLE: Make 6 ch, turn; 5 sc; 1 ch, turn (make 30 rows).

— LADYBUG :

Info :

Start with red yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

60 sc (60)

Round 12 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 13 :

66 sc (66)

Round 14 :

(10 sc; inc)*6 (72)

Round 15 :

72 sc (72)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 17-21 :

78 sc (78) change to black color

Round 22 :

78 sc (78)

Round 23 :

BLO (11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 24 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 25 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 26 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 27 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 28 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 30 :

BLO 36 sc (36) fill with stuffing

Round 31-33 :

36 sc (36)

Round 34 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 35-36 :

30 sc (30)

Round 37 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 38-39 :

24 sc (24)

Round 40 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 41 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 42 :

6 dec (6) fasten off.

— HEAD :

Info :

Start with black yarn, make 2 ladybug's antennaes (R1-R8)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

6 dec (6)

Round 5-8 :

6 sc (6) - connect both antennaes in R9

Round 9 :

6 sc (in 1st antennae) + 5 ch + 6 sc (in 2nd antennae) + 5 sc (22)

Round 10 :

22 sc (22)

Round 11 :

1 sc; 2 dec; 7 sc; 2 dec; 6 sc (18)

Round 12 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 13 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 14-15 :

30 sc (30) fill with stuffing, cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

— SPOTS (6 pieces) :

Info :

With black yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

— LEGS (6 pieces) :

Info :

With black yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc (6) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

— EYES (make 2) :

Info :

With white yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew all parts as in the pictures.

— SMALL LADYBUG :

Info :

Start with red yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5-6 :

24 sc (24) change to black color

Round 7 :

24 sc (24)

Round 8 :

BLO (2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 9 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 10 :

6 dec (6)

— SMALL LADYBUG HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the head to the body of the small ladybug, sew the spots (black) and the eyes (white). Also sew velcro tape to the leaf and to the small ladybug if you want to make it removable.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew two parts of the base together in the back loops of rounds 6 and 11, filling with stuffing as you go to create the hollow base ring.
  • Sew the pole to the base by attaching the pole edge to the part of the base at round 11, making sure it is centered and secure.
  • Sew round 22 of the large ring to round 1 of the large chain ring and fill with stuffing as you go to maintain shape and even thickness.
  • Attach large and small petals to the flower ring either by sewing them to the BLO rounds (rounds 10 and 12) or by crocheting them in during those rounds, spacing petals evenly.
  • Sew the ladybug body seam, attach the head, eyes, antennae, legs and spots in the positions shown in the photos, and use safety eyes or beads for the pupils.
  • Position leaves on either side of the base and sew or attach with velcro/sewable snap buttons depending on whether you want the leaf removable or permanent.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round and especially during increases or decreases to maintain correct stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff rings and shapes gradually while closing to avoid lumps and to keep the shapes even and stable.
  • 💡Pin and arrange petals, spots, and leaves before sewing to ensure correct spacing and symmetry for a polished finish.
  • 💡When changing colors, secure and weave in tails to prevent loose ends from showing and to keep color joins tidy.

This bright Sunflower Stacking Toy brings playful color and tactile fun to nurseries and playrooms 🌻🐞 The stackable rings, soft petals and removable ladybugs make it perfect for imaginative play and handmade gifting. I hope this pattern inspires you to create a cheerful, lasting toy that becomes a favorite playtime companion 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished stacking toy measures approximately 20-25 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and a 3 mm hook; final size will vary with yarn weight and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and proportions will change; adjust your hook accordingly and make a gauge test to maintain fit of the rings on the pole.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with working in rounds, increasing and decreasing, and sewing pieces together.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this project in 12-15 hours spread over multiple sessions, depending on experience and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.