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The Garden of Joy Crochet Rug Amigurumi Pattern

The Garden of Joy Crochet Rug Amigurumi Pattern
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About This The Garden of Joy Crochet Rug Amigurumi Pattern

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This vibrantly textured rug is perfect for brightening up a nursery or a sunny reading nook. It makes an incredible statement piece that showcases your mastery of floral amigurumi and surface detailing.

Why You'll Love This The Garden of Joy Crochet Rug Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this project never gets boring because you are constantly switching between different flower styles and colors. It feels like you are building a tiny world stitch by stitch. Plus, the finished weight of the rug is so satisfyingly heavy and high-quality, making all that work with triple strands totally worth it in the end.

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I still remember the first time I saw a rug like this; it felt less like home decor and more like a work of art. There’s something so incredibly grounding about working on a project of this scale. You start with a simple mint green circle, and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in a sea of fuchsia, peach, and sage. My biggest tip for this one is to stay organized with your yarn scraps. With over twenty colors involved, it can get a bit wild in your craft basket!

When I was making my version, I found that the surface crochet rounds were actually the most relaxing part. It’s like drawing on top of your work with yarn. Don’t worry if your flowers aren’t perfectly identical—nature isn’t perfect either, and that’s what gives this rug its charm. I love seeing how everyone chooses to arrange their rosebuds and leaves in the center. It’s your own personal garden, so feel free to plant those flowers wherever they feel right to you. This project is a slow-burn joy, so take your time and savor every petal.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ If your tension is too loose on the base panel, the rug will ripple and won't sit flat on the floor, so try to keep your stitches firm.✗ Miscounting the stitches when starting a surface crochet border can cause the decorative lines to spiral off-center rather than staying in a perfect circle.✗ Losing one of the three yarn strands while working the base will create a weak spot in the fabric that might wear out or look messy.✗ Sewing the large edge flowers without pinning them first often leads to uneven spacing, making the final border look crowded or sparse.

The Garden of Joy Crochet Rug Amigurumi Pattern

Imagine bringing a blooming meadow right into your living room! This stunning rug is a true labor of love, combining a sturdy base with dozens of delicate, 3D floral elements. You will enjoy the rhythmic nature of the circular base before getting lost in the creative joy of crafting rosebuds, leaves, and layered petals. It is the perfect project for when you want to create a legacy piece that will be talked about for years.

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Materials Needed for The Garden of Joy Crochet Rug Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Colour Crafter DK yarn in Mint Green (3 skeins), Black (2 skeins), Bright Fuchsia (4 skeins), and Medium Pink (2 skeins).
  • 02
    Smaller amounts of Scheepjes Colour Crafter in Yellow-Green, Orange, Peach, Light Blue, Yellow, Sage Green, Bright Pink, Antique Pink, Baby Pink, Grey-Blue, Leaf Green, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Red, and Fluo Pink.
  • 03
    Rico Creative Pompon yarn in Baby Pink for the decorative surface border.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    8 mm (L/11) crochet hook for the base and surface borders
  • 02
    7 mm (K/10) crochet hook for the large edge flowers
  • 03
    5 mm (H/8) crochet hook for the flower hearts
  • 04
    3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook for the small flowers and leaves
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing the flower hearts
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for assembly and weaving in ends
  • 07
    Scissors

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— 1. Central Base Panel :

Info :

Use 3 strands of Mint Green yarn held together and the 8 mm hook for this section.

Foundation :

ch 3, join with ss to form a loop.

Round 1 :

ch 1, 6 x sc into the ring, ss to join (6)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 6 x inc around, ss to join (12)

Round 3 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 1 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (18)

Round 4 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 2 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (24)

Round 5 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 3 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (30)

Round 6 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 4 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (36)

Round 7 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 5 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (42)

Round 8 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 6 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (48)

Round 9 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 7 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (54)

Round 10 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 8 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (60)

Round 11 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 9 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (66)

Round 12 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 10 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (72)

Round 13 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 11 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (78)

Round 14 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 12 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (84)

Round 15 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 13 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (90)

Round 16 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 14 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (96)

Round 17 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 15 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (102)

Info :

To keep the circle round, we will now shift the starting point. Fasten off and weave in ends. Join the same color 8 stitches forward from where you just finished.

Round 18 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 16 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (108)

Round 19 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 17 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (114)

Round 20 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 18 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (120)

Round 21 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 19 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (126)

Round 22 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 20 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (132)

Round 23 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 21 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (138)

Round 24 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 22 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (144)

Round 25 :

ch 1, 144 x sc around, ss to join (144)

Info :

Shift starting point again. Fasten off. Count 11 stitches forward and join with Orange yarn (3 strands).

Round 26 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 23 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (150)

Round 27 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 24 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (156)

Round 28 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 25 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (162)

Info :

Shift starting point. Fasten off. Count 10 stitches forward and join with Yellow-Green yarn (3 strands).

Round 29 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 26 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (168)

Round 30 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 27 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (174)

Round 31 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 28 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (180)

Round 32 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 29 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (186)

Round 33 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 30 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (192)

Info :

Shift starting point. Fasten off. Count 11 stitches forward and join with Black yarn (3 strands).

Round 34 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 31 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (198)

Round 35 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 32 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (204)

Round 36 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 33 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (210)

Round 37 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 34 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (216)

Round 38 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 35 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (222)

Info :

Shift starting point. Fasten off. Count 10 stitches forward and join with Black yarn (3 strands).

Round 39 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 36 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (228)

Round 40 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 37 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (234)

Round 41 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 38 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (240)

Round 42 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 39 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (246)

Round 43 :

ch 1, *1 x inc, 40 x sc*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join (252)

Round 44 :

Join Orange yarn with ss. ch 2, 1 x dc in 1st st, 1 x dc in next st, ch 2, ss in next st. *sk 2, ss in next, ch 2, 1 x dc in next, 1 x dc in next, ch 2, ss in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. Fasten off.

Round 45 :

Join Peach yarn. Work 5 x sc around each scalloped arch and 1 x ss in the gaps between scallops around. Fasten off.

— 2. Surface Crochet Borders :

Info :

Use 2 strands of yarn and the 8 mm hook. Work surface single crochet stitches along the color change lines on the right side of the rug.

Border 1 :

Use Peach yarn along the transition between Mint Green and Orange.

Border 2 :

Use Black yarn next to Border 1. Catch the Rico Pompon yarn every 2 stitches so the poms pop out.

Border 3 :

Use Black yarn along the transition between Orange and Yellow-Green.

Border 4 :

Use Dark Green yarn right alongside Border 3.

Border 5 :

Use Dark Green yarn between the Yellow-Green and Black sections.

Border 6 :

Use Peach yarn between the Black section and the Orange scalloped edge.

Border 7 :

Use Dark Green yarn right alongside Border 6.

— 3. Large Flower :

Info :

Make 28 for the edge (2 strands, 7 mm hook) and 5 for the center (1 strand, 3.5 mm hook). Use Fuchsia or Medium Pink.

Foundation :

ch 3, ss to join.

Round 1 :

ch 1, 7 x sc in ring, ss to join.

Round 2 :

ch 2 (counts as dc), 1 x dc in same ch, 2 x dc in every st around, ss to join (16)

Round 3 :

*ch 3, sk 1, ss in next*, repeat around (8 loops).

Round 4 :

In each ch-3 loop: [1 x ss, ch 1, 1 x dc, 1 x tc, 1 x dc, 1 x sc]. ss into each ss from Rnd 3. Join last ss into the back loop of Rnd 3 ss.

Round 5 :

Work 8 x ch-4 loops on the back, closing each with a ss into the back bumps of Rnd 3 ss.

Round 6 :

In each ch-4 loop: [1 x ss, ch 1, 1 x dc, 2 x tc, 1 x dc, 1 x sc]. ss into each ss from Rnd 5. Fasten off.

Round 7 :

Change color. Surface sc into the gaps between Rnds 1 and 2 (8 surface sc).

Round 8 :

ch 3, ss into next st. Create 5 x ch-3 loops around Rnd 7 at irregular intervals.

Round 9 :

In each ch-3 loop, repeat the petal sequence from Rnd 4. Fasten off.

— 4. Heart of Large Flower :

Info :

Use Light Blue (2 strands, 5 mm hook) or Yellow (1 strand, 3.5 mm hook).

Foundation :

ch 3, ss to join.

Round 1 :

ch 2, 7 x dc in ring, ss to join. Stuff lightly if desired and sew to flower center.

— 5. Double Leaves :

Info :

Make 28 using Mint Green (1 strand, 3.5 mm hook).

Leaf 1 :

ch 9, turn. sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 x dc, [1 x dc & 1 x tc in next], [1 x tc & 1 x dc in next], 1 x dc, 1 x sc, 3 x sc in last ch. Work back: 1 x sc, 1 x dc, [1 x dc & 1 x tc in next], [1 x tc & 1 x dc in next], 1 x dc, 1 x sc, ss in last st.

Stem & Leaf 2 :

ch 12. Use the last 9 chains to repeat the Leaf 1 instructions. Fasten off.

— 6. Rosebuds :

Info :

Make 40 total in various colors (1 strand, 3.5 mm hook).

Row 1 :

ch 29, sc in 2nd ch and across (28).

Row 2 :

ch 2, 1 x dc in 1st st, 1 x dc, ch 2, ss in next. *ss in next, ch 2, 1 x dc in next, 1 x dc, ch 2, ss in next*. Repeat for 4 green leaves, then change color and repeat for 10 petals. Roll up and sew base.

Assembly Instructions

  • Begin by completing all seven surface crochet borders on the base panel to define the floral zones.
  • Pin the 28 large flowers evenly around the outermost black section of the rug and sew them securely.
  • Stitch the double leaf sets between each of the large flowers on the edge, tucking the stems slightly underneath.
  • Group the rosebuds into clusters of three and attach them around the yellow-green section of the base.
  • Arrange the five smaller center flowers and various leaves in the mint green middle section, following the photo for inspiration.
  • Sew the hearts onto the center of each flower using small, invisible stitches and a bit of fiberfill for volume.
  • Add the final decorative elements like polka dots and mini hearts to fill in any gaps on the black border.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always use the recommended hook sizes for each section to ensure the proportions of the flowers match the base.
  • 💡When working with three strands of yarn, make sure you are catching all three loops in every single stitch.
  • 💡The central base needs to be quite stiff to function as a rug, so maintain a firm tension throughout those rounds.
  • 💡Pin all decorative elements in place before sewing to ensure the layout is balanced and symmetrical.
  • 💡Weave in your ends as you go; with this many color changes, the finishing work can be overwhelming if left until the end.

You have just created a blooming masterpiece! This rug is a true testament to your patience and skill. I hope every time you see it on your floor, it reminds you of the quiet, creative moments you spent bringing it to life. It's more than just a rug; it's a garden that never wilts. I can't wait for you to feel that sense of pride as you lay it down for the first time. Happy stitching and enjoy your new floral sanctuary! 🧶✨🌸

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this rug?

You can, but the pattern is designed for DK weight. If you use worsted weight, the rug will be much larger and you will need to adjust your hook sizes accordingly to keep the fabric stiff.

How do I keep the rug from curling up at the edges?

Curling usually happens if your tension is too tight or if you miss an increase. Make sure to follow the shift instructions for the starting points of rounds to keep the circle perfectly flat.

Is the surface crochet difficult to learn?

It is quite simple! Just keep your yarn on the back of the work and pull loops through to the front. Think of it like embroidery with a crochet hook.

How do I wash this finished rug?

Since it is made of premium acrylic, you can spot clean it with cool water or hand wash it gently and lay it flat to dry to preserve the shape of the 3D flowers.