Crochet Donut Pattern Perfect Gift For Sweet Lovers

Nothing brings a smile to people's faces quite like the sight of a delicious donut. It's the circular treat that's soft to the touch, sweet on the lips, and full of endless flavor possibilities. Now, take that love for donuts and imagine crafting your very own squishy version with yarn! With just a ball of wool and a crochet hook, you can create an array of colorful, soft donuts that never expire.

These amigurumi crochet donuts have a certain charm to them, with their plush appearance and whimsical sprinkles that catch your eye. Whether as a cute gift, a playful toy for kids, or a unique piece of home decor, these hand-made goodies are as fun to make as they are to display.

Making The Crochet Donut Pattern

Project Level:

This project would typically be classified as Beginner or Easy due to the simple stitches used and the repetitive nature of the pattern.

Finished Measurements:

The finished size of the donut will depend on the weight of the yarn and the size of the hook. A common size for a crochet donut might be around 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

Yarn Requirements:

Often you'll only need small amounts of yarn for each part of the donut -- perhaps 50–100 yards for the donut color and a small amount for the frosting and sprinkles.

Suggested Yarn:

• Chunky or super chunky plush yarn for a soft, squishy texture
• Standard colors: beige or light brown for the donut, pink for classic frosting, and various colors for the sprinkles

Suggested Hook:

• US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook, or a hook that will help you achieve the gauge you want for the yarn you're using

Special Stitches:

In amigurumi, an increase often refers to making two single crochet stitches in one stitch from the previous round (to increase the number of stitches). A decrease, not mentioned in this pattern but often used, involves crocheting two stitches together to reduce the number of stitches.

Materials Needed:

• Chunky or super chunky plush yarn (colors for underside, frosting, and sprinkles)
• US G crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Poly-fill for stuffing
• Stitch markers

Stitches You Need to Know:

• Magic ring
• Chain stitch
• Slip stitch
• Single crochet
• Increase (two single crochets in one stitch)

Crocheting the Donut:

Frosting:

1. Starting and Round 1:
   • Create a slip knot leaving a long tail (~30-40 cm).
   • Chain 20.
   • Join to the first chain with a single crochet to form a circle; ensure the circle isn’t twisted. This is also the first stitch of round one.
   • Place a marker in the first stitch.
   • Continue with 3 more single crochets, then perform an increase in the next stitch.
   • Repeat the sequence of 4 single crochets followed by an increase 4 times, completing the round with 24 stitches.
2. Round 2:
   • Perform 3 single crochets then an increase.
   • Repeat this pattern (3 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times around, ending with 30 stitches.
3. Round 3:
   • Stitch 4 single crochets and then an increase.
   • Repeat this sequence 6 times, bringing the total to 36 stitches.

1. Round 4:
   • Work 5 single crochets followed by an increase.
   • Repeat around for a total of 42 stitches.
2. Round 5:
   • Proceed with 6 single crochets then an increase, repeating 6 times to reach 48 stitches.
3. Next Rounds:
   • Crochet 3 rounds of 48 single crochets each (144 stitches total).
   • Close off with a slip stitch and leave a long tail (~90 cm) before cutting the yarn.

Base of the Donut:

• Repeat the same pattern as the frosting but without leaving long tails at the start and end.
• Use beige or neutral yarn for a realistic donut appearance.

Assembling the Donut:

1. Joining the Parts:
   • Turn both crocheted pieces (frosting and base) inside out.
   • Align the centers and tie the starting tails.
   • Using the long tail from the frosting, sew both parts together with whip stitches, first picking a stitch from the frosting and then from the base.
2. Stitching the Outer Edges:
   • Continue with whip stitches by picking both loops of the frosting and only the back loop of the base stitch.
   • Halfway through, begin stuffing the donut. After stuffing, continue stitching.

1. Finishing:
   • Once stitching and stuffing are nearly complete, meet the beginning tail with the final stitching tail, tie a knot, and hide it inside the donut.

Adding Sprinkles:

1. Sprinkles:
   • Use about 60 cm of yarn per sprinkle color.
   • Choose to make either a small sprinkle by covering one stitch or a large one by spanning two or three stitches.
   • Randomly distribute sprinkles over the donut surface.
   • After completing the sprinkles, tie off and weave in the ends.

Completion:

• Shape the donut as needed, and your crochet donut is ready!

This detailed pattern should help you create a cute crochet donut like the one shown in the linked video tutorial. Enjoy your crocheting!