This amigurumi was inspired by tsukimi dango, a traditional Japanese confection that is made and enjoyed on Tsukimi, the Japanese moon-viewing festival. Derived from the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, Tsukimi takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is a variation of my tangyuan amigurumi pattern posted during Chinese New Year 2022. It is a smaller version of the large tangyuan in that pattern and can also be used to make tangyuan amigurumi.

This pattern is suitable for beginner-friendly and easy to make.

Finished Size

The finished amigurumi measures about 2.8cm by 2.8cm by 2.8cm, but the finished size may vary depending on hook size, yarn and crochet tension.

Materials & Tools

• Yarn, fingering/sports weight in white and yellow
• 3mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Safety eyes and/or embroidery thread (optional)

Crochet Techniques

This pattern uses US crochet terms and consists of the following stitches and techniques:

MR : magic ring
sc : single crochet
inc : increase (2 sc in the same st)
dec : decrease / invisible decrease

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