Crochet Amigurumi Satsuma: A Delightful DIY Crafting Guide

Have you heard about Crochet Amigurumi Satsuma? This adorable citrus-inspired creation is a delightful addition to any amigurumi collection. With its vibrant orange color and cute round shape, the Satsuma brings a burst of cheerfulness wherever it goes. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a fun project or someone who appreciates charming handmade items, the Crochet Amigurumi Satsuma is sure to bring a smile to your face. Its small size makes it a perfect companion for your desk, shelf, or as a gift for a friend who loves unique crafts. So why not add a touch of sweetness to your day with the lovable Crochet Amigurumi Satsuma?

Size

6cm / 2.36 inch in height

Tools & Materials

• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
• Black safety eyes x 2 – size 6 mm
• Polyester Craft Filling for toys
• Tapestry needle and craft pins
• Scissors
• Stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end of a round

Yarn

• Orange (Schachenmayr Catania, Orange (00281), 100% Cotton, 50g)
• Green (Schachenmayr Catania, Apfel (00205), 100% Cotton, 50g)
• Black (Schachenmayr Catania, Schwarz (00110), 100% Cotton, 50g)

Skills Required / Abbreviations / Info

• MG – magic ring (make specified number of single crochet stitches into the loop)
• Sc – single crochet
• Inc – 2sc increase (crochet 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch)
• Dec – 2tog decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only (crochet into the back loops only)
• FLO – front loop only (crochet into the front loops only)
• Sl st – slip stitch
• F/O – finish off
• R – spiral round
• ( )* – repeat the sequence in brackets to the end of the round
• (12) – number of stitches expected at the end of the round
• Work in spiral rounds, do not turn/join unless stated otherwise

Satsuma (Colour Green and Orange)

Start with colour GREEN

R 1 mg, 6sc (6)

R 2 BLO 6 (6)

R 3 - 5 sc 6 (3 rnds) (6)

R 6 (in FLO: inc)* (12)

Change colour to ORANGE

R 7 (sc 1, inc)* (18)

R 8 (sc 2, inc)* (24)

R 9 (sc 3, inc)* (30)

R 10 (sc 4, inc)* (36)

R 11 (sc 5, inc)* (42)

R 12 - 17 sc 42 (6 rnds) (42)

Insert safety eyes between rows 14 – 15, within a distance of 6 holes (count holes between the stitches). Stuff with polyester filling. When completed, F/O and hide remaining thread into the fruit. Next, using needle and a piece of black yarn, make smile.

R 19 (sc 5, dec)* (36)

R 20 (sc 4, dec)* (30)

R 21 (sc 3, dec)* (24)

R 22 (sc 2, dec)* (18)

R 23 (sc 1, dec)* (12)

R 24 dec to the end

Leaf (Colour Green)

R 1 mg, 6sc (6)

R 2 sc 6 (6)

R 3 (sc 1, inc)* (9)

R 4 (sc 2, inc)* (12)

R 5 (sc 3, inc)* (15)

R 6 sc 15 (15)

R 7 (sc 3, dec)* (12)

R 8 (sc 2, dec)* (9)

R 9 (sc 1, dec)* (6)

Close with sl st, F/O leaving longer tail for sewing. Fold bottom of the leaf and using needle sew together to create crease. Sew to the stalk where rows 2 – 3 are.