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Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

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 charming sunflower stacking toy with a removable ladybug and matching leaves. You will crochet multiple rings, petals, leaves and assembled accessories with detailed rounds and photos. The set is designed to be stackable, interactive and perfect for imaginative play.

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

The instructions include full round-by-round details for every piece and clear assembly tips. Suitable for crocheters who know basic amigurumi stitches and want a structured multi-piece project.

Why You'll Love This Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful design with practical construction, making it fun to crochet and delightful to play with. I enjoy the variety of small parts — petals, leaves and rings — which keep the work interesting from start to finish. The ladybug adds a whimsical touch I always smile at while sewing on the spots and antennae. I also appreciate that the set is stackable and removable, which makes it a winner for gifting and interactive play.

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 changing colors to make each ring unique; try ombre or alternating stripes for a modern look.

I sometimes use a bulkier cotton yarn and a larger hook to make a plush, toddler-friendly version that is quicker to crochet.

You can add embroidery on the leaf surfaces for more texture — simple veins or tiny flowers look lovely.

Swap the ladybug for another small critter by changing color and spot placement — a bumblebee or little frog would be sweet.

I often replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for baby-safe toys or use larger safety eyes for expressive faces.

For a photo prop, I make smaller versions by using thinner yarn and a 2.5 mm hook to create delicate miniatures.

I like to add removable accessories like tiny hats or scarves using snap buttons or velcro so each ring can be themed or re-styled.

Try integrating a bell or crinkle fabric inside one ring for sensory stimulation if making for babies under supervision.

Play with surface crochet to add words or initials on one ring as a personalization option for gifts.

For a sturdier toy, insert thin cardboard discs inside rings before closing to help them stack evenly, or reinforce edges with a round of slip stitch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to mark the start of rounds causes miscounts and uneven shaping; use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round and move it up each round. ✗ Overstuffing elements like the rings and flower ring leads to distortion and difficulty sewing; stuff gradually and check shape frequently while filling. ✗ Skipping color change notes will leave visible joins or wrong striping; change colors exactly on the round indicated and carry or fasten off neatly. ✗ Neglecting to sew parts in the back loops when instructed results in bulky seams; sew the two base parts into the back loops of rounds 6 and 11 for a neat finish. ✗ Not leaving long sewing tails at the end of rounds makes assembly awkward; always cut yarn leaving a long tail where the pattern directs for easier sewing and finishing.

Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful sunflower stacking toy with removable rings, leaves and an adorable ladybug. This pattern guides you through crocheting each part — rings, petals, leaves and a cute beetle — with clear round-by-round instructions. You will enjoy assembling the stackable pieces into a fun, tactile toy perfect for gifting or play. The finished set is interactive and colorful, combining simple shaping techniques for a rewarding make.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Sunflower Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Green - Alize Cotton Gold 610
  • 02
    Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 15
  • 03
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55
  • 04
    Red - Alize Cotton Gold 56
  • 05
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60
  • 06
    Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 493
  • 07
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83

— Tools Required

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

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— BASE (make 2 parts) :

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.

Infos :

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 :

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.

Info :

Sew the pole with the part of the base (in round 11) like in the pictures.

— LARGE RING :

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) :

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.

Info :

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) :

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.

— SUNFLOWER RING :

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.

Infos :

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 ring in rounds 10 and 12 "crochet in" petals as in the pictures.

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 :

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.

Info :

Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— LEAVES (make 2) :

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.

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 (LEAF PETIOLE) :

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

Info :

Sew one side of the petiole to the leaf and sew both ends of the petiole around the large ring if you want it to be irremovable. OR Use buttons, sewable snap buttons or velcro tape, so the leaf could easily come off, it all depends on your preferences and the age of a child.

— LADYBUG (body) :

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

Round 30 :

BLO 36 sc (36) fill with stuffing as you go.

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 & ANTENNAE :

Antennas (make 2) 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 antennae 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) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

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

— LEGS (6 pieces) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

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

— EYES (make 2) :

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 line and the spots on the body of the ladybug, as in the pictures. Sew all parts as in the pictures.

— SMALL LADYBUG :

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)

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 form the base shape.
  • Sew the pole into the base by attaching the pole to the base at round 11 using the long tail left for sewing; secure firmly and hide ends.
  • Assemble the flower by attaching the sunflower ring to the large ring, then sew or crochet the large and small petals into rounds 10 and 12 (BLO 78 sc) of the flower ring respectively.
  • Attach leaves to the large ring and sew the petiole to the leaf; secure both ends of the petiole around the large ring or add velcro/buttons for removability.
  • Sew the ladybug body parts together: attach head, sew line and spots onto the body, add legs and antennae, and sew eyes and any safety beads as shown in the pictures.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round to keep accurate stitch counts and ensure even shaping.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually while shaping: under-stuffing will cause sagging and over-stuffing will distort the shape.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when instructed so you have enough length for sewing pieces together without joining new yarn.
  • 💡Sew parts in the specified loops (BLO or FLO) when directed to create neat edges and integrate petals or rings correctly.

This sunflower stacking toy pattern combines playful design, stackable rings and a cute ladybug for endless fun and display. Whether you make it for a child or as a decorative piece, each stitched petal and leaf brings the set to life. Enjoy stitching the colourful rings and assembling the friendly beetle for a charming handmade gift. 🧶🌻🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished stacking toy size depends on your tension and yarn, but using Alize Cotton Gold and 3 mm hook will create a small to medium tabletop toy roughly 20-25 cm wide when assembled.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights. Switching to thicker yarn and a larger hook will produce a chunkier toy, while thinner yarn will yield a smaller, more delicate set; adjust stuffing and stitch counts as needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques, counting rounds, increases, decreases and working in BLO/FLO is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this multi-piece project in 8-10 hours depending on experience and assembly time, though it can be split over several sessions.

How are the petals attached to the flower ring?

You can either sew the petals to the flower ring (in front loops of rounds 10 and 12) or "crochet in" the petals directly into the ring during the specified rounds for a cleaner finish.