This pattern is beginner-friendly. The pattern includes a kueh lapis sagu amigurumi in classic tri-coloured version of white, green and red, as well as a rainbow coloured version.

The amigurumi consists of 2 parts, the main body and the base, which are then stuffed and stitched together. It measures around 5.7cm long by 2.7cm wide by 3.7cm tall, depending on the hook size, yarn weight and crochet tension.

The amigurumi is inspired by the kueh lapis sagu, a traditional confection in Singapore and Malaysia that many Singaporeans and Malaysians have eaten since childhood. It also goes by the names lapis sagu (Malay for “layer sago”) and jiu ceng gao (Chinese for “nine layer cake”). It is a 9-layered sticky cake made from a mixture of sago flour, rice flour, coconut milk and pandan leaves. The mixture is divided and coloured with food dyes, and then steamed layer by layer, thus creating alternating coloured bands of red, green and white. In some communities, particularly the Peranakan community, it is also coloured in shades of red and pink for festive occasions or in shades of blue for mourning. More here in this post.

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