How to Crochet Cute Mini Marshmallow Plushies for Kids

In this post, you'll learn how to crochet cute mini marshmallow plushies inspired by Jellycat marshmallow plushies with a tutorial from Crochet Treasure. These plushies have same signature tiny feet and a sweet face, making them perfect for gifting something cute. The tutorial offers crocheting these marshmallow amigurumi in a range of different colors that Jellycat offers.

The difficulty level is suitable for beginners and intermediate crocheters, as the instructor provides clear, step-by-step instructions.

These crochet marshmallows work up very fast and perfectly mimic the look of non-crocheted plushies. The complete step-by-step video guide will be available at the end of this post. For getting even deeper insights about this crochet marshmallow project, follow through with us below.

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Skill Level: This crochet marshmallow uses beginner-friendly techniques, such as magic rings, single crochets, and embroidery. Single crochet (SC), working in rounds and increases and decreases are used to shape the marshmallow’s cylindrical body. Adding details like safety eyes, embroidered smiles, and sewing small feet (crocheted with half-double crochets (HDC), double crochets (DC), and treble crochets (TC))is also required.

Guide Span: 55 Minutes

Personalization Tips: Experiment with color variations to mimic flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or classic white. Adding accessories such as a tiny scarf, bow, or keychain loop transforms it into a versatile gift or decoration.

Mini Marshmallow Plushie Tutorial

For this crochet marshmallow amigurumi, you can use either regular or velvet yarn, based on personal preference. Once completed, these delightful marshmallows can also be used as decoration or keychain. One useful tip from the instructor is to keep your stitches loose while working with the velvet yarn to make it easier to handle and achieve a soft, fluffy texture. Here is a quick overview of this crochet mini marshmallow plushie tutorial:

Crocheting the Marshmallow Body: Start with a magic circle, working six single crochets (SC) in the first round. Gradually increase stitches to form the cylindrical body, maintaining a consistent stitch count for smooth edges. Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, ensuring symmetry.
Adding Features: Embroider the mouth between rounds 9 and 10 with black yarn, creating a looped smile. Add cheeks below the eyes for a cute effect.
Feet: Create using a combination of SC, half-double crochets (HDC), double crochets (DC), and treble crochets (TC). Attach securely between rounds 14 and 15.
Assembly: Close the body with decreases, stuff firmly for shape, and secure the opening. Attach feet evenly and hide loose ends for a neat finish.

Supplies Needed

Following are the crochet materials and tools needed for crocheting the marshmallow amigurumi as recommended by the tutor:

Yarn: Softfun yarn in Light pink for the main body, brown for feet, dark pink for cheeks, and black for embroidery.
Hook: 3mm crochet hook.
Notions: Safety eyes (5mm), scissors, stitch marker, and darning needle.
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.

Stitches Used

Following are the stitches that the tutor used for crocheting the mini marshmallow plushie for beginners:

SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
INC (Increase): Crochet two SC stitches into the same stitch.
DEC (Decrease): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops.
HDC (Half-Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
DC (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
TC (Treble Crochet): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops twice, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
SL ST (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on hook.