Dear fellow crocheters,

I'm so thrilled to announce that April 25th will be the International Amigurumi Day!!  This year marks first International Amigurumi Day, which hopefully will be the start to a wonderful, annual tradition!

Read about amigurumi and how this day came to be, and check out my collection of free amigurumi designs that I'd love to share with you at the end of this post!

What is Amigurumi?

Amigurumi (編みぐるみ, lit. "crocheted" or "knitted stuffed toy") is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word is a portmanteau of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. In the West, they are called amigurumi, which are the original phonetics of 編みぐるみ in Japanese language. Amigurumi vary in size and there are no restrictions about size or look.

What is International Amigurumi Day?

International Amigurumi Day is a day in which we -- crocheters and knitters and amigurumi enthusiasts alike from around the world -- celebrate the wonderful art of Amigurumi!  Yay!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

How did International Amigurumi Day come about?

My wonderful friend Marcia (from Marcia Scarpelli Ami Arts) and her close friend (Bianca of 'Two Bee') came up with the brilliant idea of creating the International Day of Amigurumi!  When researching the history of the International Day of Crochet, which is September 12th, they found out that the day was created by someone just because he wanted.  So, why not have a day to celebrate the amazing art of amigurumi, too? 

How is International Amigurumi Day celebrated?

This is a fun one!!  Here are just a small handful of ideas!  Celebrate by...

• Making amigurumi, whether through crocheting or knitting!  
• Post a picture of your current amigurumi project, which can be a finished object or a work-in-progress (WIP)!
• Post a picture of your favorite amigurumi project to date, or some of your other previous work that you absolutely love!
• Use the tag #AmigurumiDay on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media!
• Tag your favorite amigurumi artist or an amigurumi friend!

Check out PinkMouseBoutique's post for some other amazingly fun ideas too!!

For amigurumi artists, you can join in on the fun by something extra if you so please!  Some ideas include celebrating by making a special post, creating a giveaway, giving a discount on a product, sharing your story with amigurumi, or even creating a free amigurumi pattern!

In other words, there's SO many things you can do, so feel free to celebrate it the way you like!

...So, how about it?

Whether you're a crocheter or a knitter, an amigurumi expert or an amigurumi newbie, or an enthusiast, I'd love if you can please celebrate this special day with me and the big amigurumi community around the world!  Invite your friends to join in on the fun!

Let's share our love and joy for amigurumi!!




With all that being said, feel free to try my cute and FREE amigurumi designs below! 



Thank you for reading and joining me in celebrating the start to this great tradition!

Happy crocheting as always!

With much love,

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,

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.

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!

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)!
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!

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 (www.sweetsofties.com) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SweetSofties). No wholesale. You may not copy, alter, or sell my patterns in part or in whole in any way. My patterns may not be used in teaching online classes. My patterns may be used in teaching in-person classes ONLY with written consent from me. You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites.

~ 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.








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!

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,