Introducing the cuddly crochet rainbow – a delightful, hanmade plushie perfect for cuddling! Crafted from ultra-soft, colorful yarn, this cheerful rainbow is designed to bring joy to little ones and brighten any occasion. Its vibant arc features a soft and smooth gradient of colors and whimsy. This cuddly toy is perfect as a gift or to sell at your next market. Gently, cozy, and bursting with charm, this rainbow plushie is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes!

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Materials

6mm / J / 10 Hook

#6 Chunky Blanket Yarn in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, an Purple

12mm Safety Eyes

a small handful of polyfill stuffing

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Instructions:

Note: For 3 colored rainbow, do not change colors at the end of rows 1, 3, and 5. Only change colors after 2 rows of a color have been completed!

Start with Purple. Ch 9.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in the next 6 ch. 3 sc in the last chain. Working on the other side of the chain, sc in the next 6 chains. 2 sc in the last ch. Change to Blue with the slip stitch to the first sc, ch 1. Cut Purple yarn. (18)

With Blue:

Round 2: (sc, sc inc)*. Repeat from * around. Change to Green with the slip stitch to the first sc, ch 1. Cut Blue yarn. (27)

With Green:

Round 3: (2 sc, sc inc)*. Repeat from * around. Change to Yellow with the slip stitch to the first sc, ch 1. Cut Green yarn. (36)

With Yellow:

Round 4: (3 sc, sc inc)*. Repeat from * around. Change to Orange with the slip stitch to the first sc, ch 1. Cut Yellow yarn. (45)

With Orange :

Round 5: (4 sc, sc inc)*. Repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first sc, ch 1. Cut Orange yarn and finish off. (54)

Face Details: Fold rainbow in half. Place safety eyes on sides of face between rows 2 and 3, about 3 stitches apart. Stitch mouth 1 stitch below eyes, 1 stitch wide.

With Red:

Row 6: Keep rainbow folded in half. Attach Red yarn at the beginning of the row with a sl st through both layers. Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across, working through both layers to close the rainbow up. Start to stuff the rainbow about halfway through this round. Add more stuffing as needed. Cut Red yarn and finish off. (27)

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Happy Crocheting!

Anita