Sweet Softies | Amigurumi and Crochet

Happy Easter, from me to you! 🐰🐥💝

I hope you have enjoyed my two, free Easter-themed patterns: the Baby Chick in Easter Egg and the Some-BUNNY to Love! Both are quick and easy to crochet!

The little chick fits nicely in the eggshell-half that she had hatched out of. The bunny had a rounded body that is perfect for bouncing and playtime! These two, cute amigurumis can be placed inside of large, plastic Easter eggshells for a nice Easter surprise! Little ones will be overjoyed to crack their eggs open and find these adorable treasures.

Click here to view ALL my free patterns.

If you'd like to check out my Spring Season Crochet Roundup, click the image below!

As always, I wish you and your family joyful times this holiday!

Much love,

April 20, 2019 No comments

Dear lovely crafters,

I had a rapid all-call for my Tiny Baby Donut pattern to be tested, and a handful of dependable and reliable crocheters immediately stepped forth! A big thank you to all of these wonderful testers! Please check out their adorable donuts below~

Artist: Syeda Fauzia from Pakistan
Facebook: dsignerz.crochet

Artist: Chumyta Flores from the Philippines
Instagram: akigurumi

Artist: Johanna Olson from Sweden
Instagram: jojoscrap

Artist: Bev Clarke from Widnes, UK
Instagram: bev9008

Artist: Zeinab from Egypt

Artist: Charmaine Paterson from South Africa

Again, a sincere thank you goes out to all my testers for their hard work, efforts, and friendship! It's because of wonderful people like you that I'm able to find even more joy in crocheting and designing!

If you'd like to make a donut (or two or three!) of your own, go to the free Tiny Baby Donut pattern page!

With much love,

April 19, 2019 No comments

Hello fellow crocheters,

I don't know about you, but I love donuts! They're adorable AND yummy, wouldn't you agree?

The Owl Bean (free pattern) loves this mini donut!

What I also love are quick and easy, 1-hour projects!

Sometimes with the beautiful but meticulous art of amigurumi, it's hard to start and finish a project in a timely manner. My art dolls usually take at least 15-20 hours to make, depending on the doll's size and the amount of detail that is added.

Emerie the Emerald Princess is one of my larger dolls, and she took quite a long time to make!

She is quite tempted by these sweet treats beside her, though~

Sometimes, it's just really nice to take a break from long projects to whip up a quick, finished object for instant gratification! I'm happy to say that this miniature but oh-so-cute little doughnut really fits the bill (and fits in my hand) for just that!

This miniature, 1-1/2 inch doughnut has been tested by a few wonderful crocheters (click here to see the pattern test results) and it was reported to take from less-than-an-hour to an hour to make!

And guess what, this cute treat is the perfect size to turn into a keychain, a necklace charm, or even as a prop for your amigurumi doll to hold!

As you can see, Remi the Rabbit is also a fan of this tasty snack!

This Tiny Baby Donut pattern is so versatile as well, as the possibilities are endless with "flavors" (colored yarn) and "toppings" (embroidered sprinkles or embellishments)!

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-baby-donut

Scroll down for the free, written crochet pattern. If you'd like to download the beautifully-formatted, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF version (see preview below), click here to purchase it for a small fee in my shop. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies designs!

Ad-free printable PDF pattern with photo references

TINY BABY DONUT

Copyright Notice -- © 2019 Sweet Softies (www.sweetsofties.com). You have permission to sell finished products made from this pattern, but you must credit Sweet Softies as the owner/creator of this pattern by linking to my website, Etsy shop, and/or Facebook page. You may not copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website, Etsy shop, or Facebook page. No wholesale.

Introduction:

The Tiny Baby Donut is super quick to work up, beginner-friendly, and perfect for your amigurumi doll or stuffed animal to hold! It can also make a pretty darn cute little keychain, necklace charm, bag or cell phone charm, birthday gift for a friend, or even as a summer party favor! The possibilities are endless with flavors and sprinkle toppings!

Finished Measurement:

1.5 inches (4 cm)

Level:

Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and sewing parts together.

Stitches/Terms Used (US Terminology):

Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
Inc: increase (insert two sc in one stitch)

Materials:

Worsted medium weight yarn in two colors for:
A - Donut top (I used pink)
B - Donut bottom (I used brown)
Optional: desired colors for frosting/sprinkles
(My favorite medium weight yarns to use are: Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft, Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand), or Lion Brand Heartland)
2.75 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors

~ CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS ~

Donut Top

Use Color A yarn (pink).
Ch 12.
R1: Join by inserting a sc in the first ch. Insert a sc in each of the next 11 ch. (12 sts)
R2: (Sc 2, inc) x 4. (16 sts)
R3: (Sc 3, inc) x 4. (20 sts)
R4: (Sc 4, inc) x 4. (24 sts)
R5: Sc around. (24 sts)
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing to the donut bottom.

Donut Bottom

Use Color B yarn (light brown).
Ch 12.
R1-R5: Repeat instructions for “Donut Top.”
Fasten off. No need for a long tail.

~ FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS ~

1. Using a yarn needle and desired yarn colors for the sprinkles, sew small specks of sprinkles on your donut top.

2. Flip both pieces to the wrong side. Match up the inner hole of the donut top with the inner hole of the donut bottom. Using Color A yarn (pink), sew the inner holes together, stitch by stitch (12 sts total).

3. Flip the pieces back to the right side. Using the long yarn tail from the donut top, sew both pieces together. (I sewed through both loops of the donut bottom and just the back loop of the donut top to create a slight brim texture.) Stuff the donut as you sew, making sure you stuff firmly but be careful not to stretch the stitches. Once done, fasten off and weave in the ends.

That's it, you're done!

Congratulations on finishing your Tiny Baby Donut! You can give it to one of your amigurumi dolls to enjoy. I am quite sure they will thank you for it~ 💝

If you enjoyed this free project and would like to make a donation to support my work, please click here! Any amount is greatly appreciated and will go directly towards the yarn and supplies I use to keep creating new designs!

Also, if you'd like to download the beautifully-formatted, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF version (see preview below), click here to purchase it for a small fee in my shop. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies designs!

Ad-free printable PDF pattern with photo references

Love the Tiny Baby Donut?

You might enjoy these other "Tiny Baby" (miniature) and amigurumi patterns too! Simply click on the image below to navigate to the free pattern, or check out all my free patterns here.

https://www.sweetsofties.com/2018/11/peyton-the-polar-bear.html

http://www.sweetsofties.com/2018/03/some-bunny-to-love-free-crochet-pattern.html

http://www.sweetsofties.com/2018/01/loving-you-flower-pot-free-crochet.html

http://www.sweetsofties.com/2017/12/tiny-baby-snowman-free-crochet-pattern.html

http://www.sweetsofties.com/2017/10/tiny-baby-pumpkin-free-crochet-pattern.html

http://www.sweetsofties.com/2017/08/tiny-baby-ghostie-free-crochet-pattern.html

If you made this project and would like to share photos, I'd absolutely love to see! Here are links for sharing your finished creation:

Sweet Softies Facebook Page
Sweet Softies Amigurumi & Crochet Community Facebook Group
Instagram, @SweetSofties
Email: sweetsofties [at] gmail.com
Or, feel free to share in the comments below! :)

As always, you are more than welcome to SHARE this post with any fellow crocheters who'd like to try this pattern! Thank you for reading, and I wish you all a wonderful day!

Best wishes,

April 15, 2019 No comments

Need a last-minute Easter crochet project?

Try the Baby Chick in Easter Egg, or the Some-BUNNY to Love! Both are free patterns, easy to crochet, and quick to work up!

The little chick fits perfectly in the eggshell-half that she had hatched out of. The bunny had a rounded body that is perfect for bouncing and playtime! These two, cute amigurumis can fit inside of large, plastic Easter eggshells for a nice Easter surprise! Little ones will be overjoyed to crack their eggs open and find these adorable treasures.

Click here to view ALL my free patterns.

If you'd like to check out my Spring Season Crochet Roundup, click the image below!