How To Crochet A Amigurumi Cube Toy Easy Free Pattern

How To Crochet A Amigurumi Cube Toy Easy Free Pattern

Looking for a new free pattern to add to your crochet collection?

 This fun and creative amigurumi cube toy is the perfect project! 

With its cube shape and vibrant design, it’s not just a great toy but also a wonderful sensory experience for kids. 

This easy-to-follow pattern uses worsted weight yarn in six colors, a size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook, and plastic canvas to create a sturdy and playful crochet cube measuring 4.5″ x 4.5″.

You’ll learn how to create single crochet stitches, work with the right side and wrong side of your work, and even use slip stitch surface crochet to add details to the face of the cube. 

With clear instructions on how to join the crochet pieces, stuff the toy, and assemble the bottom of the cube and sides, this pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Whether you’re looking to create a sensory toy, a piece for fun games, or simply want to explore new designs, this amigurumi cube pattern has something for everyone. 

Dive into this creative adventure and bring this adorable crochet toy to life!

This pattern uses the slip stitch surface crochet technique.

What is Slip Stitch Surface Crochet?
Slip stitch surface crochet is a decorative technique used to add raised lines or designs to the surface of a finished crochet project. It’s perfect for outlining shapes, creating letters, or adding extra texture to your work without disrupting the existing stitches.

How to Do Slip Stitch Surface Crochet

1. Start with the Finished Crochet Piece
   Ensure the project you’ll decorate is complete and has a stable surface to work on. This can be any shape, from squares to amigurumi toys.
2. Insert the Hook into the Fabric
   Insert your crochet hook through the fabric, starting from the right side (the visible side) and going through to the wrong side.
3. Pull Yarn Through
   Place the working yarn behind the fabric. Use the hook to pull up a loop from the back to the front.
4. Make a Slip Stitch
   Insert the hook into the next space where you want the line to continue. Pull up another loop and pull it through the loop on the hook to complete the slip stitch.
5. Repeat
   Continue inserting your hook and creating slip stitches to form the desired design or pattern on the surface of the crochet piece.
6. Finish Off
   When you’ve completed the design, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the yarn through the last loop and weave in the ends on the wrong side.

Tips for Slip Stitch Surface Crochet

• Choose the Right Yarn: A contrasting color works best for visibility. If the base fabric is textured or multicolored, use a solid yarn to make the design stand out.
• Tension Control: Keep your stitches loose enough to prevent puckering but tight enough to stay in place.
• Use a Smaller Hook: A hook slightly smaller than the one used for the base piece can make it easier to work with the surface stitches.
• Plan Your Design: Sketch your design on paper or lightly mark it on the crochet surface with sewing chalk or pins for guidance.
• Practice First: If you’re new to the technique, practice on a scrap piece of crochet fabric before working on your main project.
• Keep it Even: Space your stitches evenly for a neat, professional look.

This design incorporates skipped stitches to create a line that will make it easier to slip stitch surface crochet vertically in a straight line!

This is a great toy/sensory item. The sides are made with adding canvas for extra durability and to keep it’s shape. 

Stuffing is also added for extra durability as well.

Enjoy the pattern!

Crochet Cube Toy Pattern

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Materials:

• Size G, 4.25 mm crochet hook
• Medium worsted weight yarn (size 4), I used Yarn Bee Mini Maker in green, red, royal blue, yellow, black and white- 1 skein each, 65 yards, 1.05 oz.
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Plastic canvas sheet
• Sewing needle
• Thread/threading floss

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

ch- chain

hdc- half double crochet

sk- skip

Final Measurement:

Approx. 4.5″ x 4.5″ 

Gauge:

7 sts x 5 rows = 2″ square

Pattern:

With main color ch 13

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hk, hdc next 2 sts, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc next 3 sts,* repeat from * to end, turn (11).

Row 2: Ch 2, *Hdc next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st,* repeat from * to end, turn (11).

Repeat row 2 for a total of 6 rows.

Fasten off, weave in end.

With black yarn, pick up at st at then end of the side where you have skipped stitches.

Pick up a st and sl st through each sp you skipped one (use the skipped stitches as a guide to sl st your line).

Sl st around the end and fasten off.

Repeat on the other row of skipped stitches.

You will have 2 rows of black vertical lines.

Now we will sl st every 2 rows horizontally with black yarn.

Weave in all ends.

With black yarn, pick up a st and continue to evenly sc 7 sts on each side with 2 sc in each corner.

Sl st in first st and fasten off. 

Weave in end. 

Repeat with all remaining colors (you will have 6 colors/sides total).

Construction:

Cut a 3″ X 3″ square from your canvas.

Lay on top of the wrong side of your cube side.

Use a sewing needle and thread/threading floss and sew through each square around, attaching it to the square.

Fasten off.

Repeat with each color.

Cut a long piece of black yarn and with your tapestry needle sew through (whip stitch) the back loop of one square and the front loop of another to attach them together. 

Attach them in any color order you like, there is no specific color order.

Work around the cube attaching the sides and adding in the new sides.

Fasten off and add new yarn where you need to. 

Work each side together until you have all sides attached but the last two sides.

Add stuffing and finish sewing together the last two sides.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

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