About This Brighten Your Day Crochet Rainbow Stuffie Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a small, stuffed crochet rainbow with colourful stripes and fluffy pom-pom clouds along the bottom. The rainbow is worked as two identical single crochet pieces that are seamed together and lightly stuffed for shape. It uses Bernat Softee Chunky (#6 bulky) yarn in several contrast colours to create the layered arc effect.
The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions for both the front and back pieces, a flat slip stitch join method for neat seams, and a simple pom-pom tutorial. Finished size is approximately 7" x 6" using the recommended yarn and 6 mm hook.
Why You'll Love This Brighten Your Day Crochet Rainbow Stuffie Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it brings instant colour and cheer to any space with minimal time investment. I designed it to be approachable — the stitches are simple but the finished result feels special and handmade. I enjoy how the chunky yarn makes the stripes pop and the pom-pom clouds add a playful, tactile finish. This pattern is perfect for giving as a quick, thoughtful gift or for using up small amounts of colourful yarn from your stash.
Switch Things Up
I love swapping colours to create different moods — try pastel tones for a soft nursery look or jewel tones for a vibrant statement piece.
You can make a mini keychain version by using DK yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny rainbow that fits on a bag or keys.
For a chunkier, cuddly version, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to increase the finished size and plushness.
I sometimes embroider little raindrops under the clouds for an extra decorative detail that adds personality to the design.
Try using variegated yarn for one of the arcs to add a subtle colour shift without changing yarns between rows.
If you want a flat ornament, skip stuffing and make a single layer, then sew the edge and add a hanging loop at the top.
I like to attach little bells or beads inside the pom-poms for a playful jingle when the piece is handled.
Swap the pom-poms for small crocheted clouds if you prefer a more structured, long-lasting cloud edge.
Experiment with embroidery floss to add facial features or tiny accents on the rainbow to make characterful, giftable items.
Make a set in multiple sizes and colours to create a cheerful mobile or wall display — mix and match yarn weights for visual interest.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the colour change technique can leave loose loops or messy joins; work to the last 2 loops on the hook, yarn over with the new colour and pull through 2 loops to complete the stitch before proceeding.
✗ Not aligning stripes when sewing front and back together may cause a mismatched look; pin or match stripes carefully before seaming and use the same contrast colour when joining to keep the row alignment consistent.
✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the piece will distort the rainbow shape; stuff gradually, checking the shape often and aiming for firm but slightly pliable stuffing to keep the arc smooth.
✗ Neglecting to fasten off and weave in ends after each colour can leave tails exposed; break yarn and weave in ends at each colour change or use small tidy knots to secure before finishing.
✗ Cutting pom-pom loops unevenly gives irregular cloud shapes; trim carefully and rotate the pom-pom as you trim to maintain a uniform round shape.
✗ Using a different gauge without adjusting hook size results in an incorrectly sized rainbow; test the gauge (10 sc and 11 rows = 4") and change hook size as needed to match the gauge.
