Mellow Crescent Moon
FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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FREE CROCHET PATTERN
STITCH GUIDE
Invisible single crochet decrease (inv-dec): Insert hook in
front loop only of each of next 2 sts, yo and draw through
both sts, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook (1 st dec’d)
Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around your left middle finger
twice, leaving a 6” tail. Insert hook under both strands and
pull up a loop. Ch 1 and beg working directly into center of
ring. This ring can be tightened later by pulling on the yarn
tail.
MOON
BODY
With C1, make a Magic Ring.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring, beg working in continuous rnds, do not join. Pm
in 1st st of rnd and move marker up each subsequent rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around – 32 sc.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 40 sc.
Mellow Crescent Moon Rnd 6: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] around – 48
sc.
By Paula (@harucrochets) for Premier® Yarns
Rnd 7: [Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 56 sc.
Rnd 8: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] around – 64
The Moon is worked in continuous rounds. Additional sc.
details are sewn or embroidered on. Use the larger hook Rnd 9: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 72 sc.
for all sections except the Eyes. Rnd 10: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] around –
80 sc.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Rnd 11: [Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 88 sc.
Width: 15”
Rnd 12: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 99 sc.
Length: 15½”
Rnd 13: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] around –
MATERIALS 110 sc.
Premier® Yarns Parfait® Plush (100% Polyester; 7oz/200g, Rnd 14: [Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 121 sc.
174yds/160m) Rnd 15: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 15 times, sc in last sc – 136
• C1: 2186-01 White – 2 balls sc.
• C2: 2186-29 Lilac – 1 ball
Rnd 16: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 153 sc.
• C3: 2186-30 Iris – 1 ball
• C4: 2186-11 Cotton Candy – 1 ball
Rnd 17: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] around –
• C5: 2186-18 Summer Squash – 1 ball 170 sc.
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® Worsted (100% Anti-Pilling Rnd 18: [Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 187 sc.
Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 180yds/165m) Rnd 19: [Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc] around –
• C6: 100-12 Black – 1 ball 204 sc.
Hook: US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) and E-4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to
Rnd 20: [Sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 221 sc.
obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 locking stitch marker, polyester stuffing Rnd 21: [Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc] around –
238 sc.
GAUGE Rnd 22: [Sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 255 sc.
12 sc x 12 rnds = 4” Rnd 23: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc] around –
Save time, check your gauge. 272 sc.
Rnd 24: [Sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 20 times, [sc in next 5 sc,
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
2 sc in next sc] 2 times – 294 sc.
• Chain, slip stitch, single, half double and double crochet
stitches. Rnd 25: [Sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 315 sc.
• Embroider details. Rnd 26: [Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc] around –
• Invisible decrease. 336 sc.
• Magic Ring. Rnd 27: Fold your work in half and line up the stitches, sl st
• Working in continuous and joined rounds.
through both sides in the next 168 sts to join them together. Stuff
tightly as you go. Break stuffing apart in layers to make more even
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and less lumpy. Fasten off. tail for sewing.
HAT EYES (MAKE 2)
Note: Work the Hat in joined rnds. To do this, sl st in 1st st of With smaller hook and C6, make a Magic Ring.
previous rnd and ch 1. Do not count or crochet over the sl st or the Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring, sl st to 1st sc to join. Fasten off, leaving a long
ch-1. tail for sewing.
With C2, ch 60, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around – 60 sc. FINISHING
Rnds 2-8: Sc in each sc around – 60 sc. BODY
Rnd 9: [Sc in next 8 sc, inv-dec] around – 54 sc. Sew Eyes on between Rnds 22 and 24, about 8 sts apart. With
Rnds 10-12: Sc in each sc around – 54 sc. CC6, embroider mouth between Eyes. Using photo as a guide,
Rnd 13: [Sc in next 7 sc, inv-dec] around – 48 sc. sew Cheeks next to the Eyes. Weave in ends.
Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around – 48 sc.
Rnd 15: [Sc in next 6 sc, inv-dec] around – 42 sc.
HAT
Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around – 42 sc.
Sew the Star to top of Hat.
Rnd 17: [Sc in next 5 sc, inv-dec] around – 36 sc.
Rnd 18: Sc in each sc around – 36 sc.
SCARF FRINGE
Rnd 19: [Sc in next 4 sc, inv-dec] around – 30 sc.
Cut 16 - 6” lengths of C3. Using photo as a guide, pull 1 strand
Rnds 20-21: Sc in each sc around – 30 sc.
through each of next 8 row ends of Scarf. Rep steps with rem 8
Rnd 22: [Sc in next 3 sc, inv-dec] around – 24 sc.
strands on opposite side of Scarf. Trim Fringe evenly to about 1½”.
Rnds 23-24: Sc in each sc around – 24 sc.
Sew Hat and Scarf to Body to secure. Weave in rem ends.
Rnd 25: Sc in next 6 sc, inv-dec 6 times, sc in last 6 sc – 18 sc.
Rnds 26-29: Sc in each sc around – 18 sc. Fasten off, leaving a
long tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and draw through rem ABBREVIATIONS
sts to close.
beg begin(ing)
HAT FRILL C color
Join C3 with a sl st in any st on opposite side of foundation ch ch(s) chain(s)
along bottom edge of Hat. dc double crochet
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 3 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to beg sc – 180 dec(’d) decrease(d)
sc.
hdc half double crochet
Fasten off, weave in ends.
pm place marker
rem remain(ing)
STAR (MAKE 2)
rep repeat(ing)
With C5, make a Magic Ring.
rnd(s) round(s)
Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring, beg working in continuous rnds, do not join. Pm
in 1st st of rnd and move marker up each subsequent rnd. sc single crochet
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 10 sc. sl st(s) slip stitch(es)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around – 15 sc. st(s) stitch(es)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around – 20 sc. yo yarn over
Rnd 5: [(Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in next 3 sts] around –
40 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Line up both Stars and whipstitch together, stuffing lightly as you
go.
SCARF
With C2, ch 111. MEET THE DESIGNER
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch across, turn – 110 Paula @harucrochets
sc. My name is Paula. I’m a crochet pattern
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off, weave in designer who finds joy and comfort
ends.
bringing soft little creatures to life through
amigurumi. Creating is my happy place -
CHEEKS (MAKE 2)
one stitch at a time.
With C4, make a Magic Ring.
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in ring, sl st to 1st sc to join. Fasten off, leaving a long
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personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction, distribution, or resale of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. 3
© 2025 Premier Yarns. All rights reserved. This pattern and its contents are the intellectual property of Premier Yarns. It is intended for pg
personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction, distribution, or resale of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. 4