Imagine a cute little crochet project that's perfect for showing some love as a Crochet Amigurumi Cheeky Valentines Donut. This adorable creation combines the sweetness of Valentine's Day with the fun of amigurumi crochet, giving you a playful donut complete with heart sprinkles and a charming face.
Crochet Amigurumi Cheeky Valentines Donut
Materials:
- Chenille Home Slim - Size 6 Yarn (White and Seed Pearl)
- Sweet Snuggles Light - Size 6 Yarn
- Paintbox Simply Aran - Size 4 Yarn (Bubblegum Pink)
- 6.0 mm crochet hook
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Black Thread or Embroidery Floss
- 12 mm Safety Eyes
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Polyester Fiberfill
Yarns:
- Chenille or similar in white (size 6 yarn), for the icing.
- A beigey color like Seed Pearl for the donut (size 6 yarn).
- Pink color (size 4 yarn) for the hearts, something like Paintbox Simply Aran in Bubblegum Pink color 250.
Crochet Threads:
- Black crochet thread or embroidery floss for the mouth (size 3/10 recommended).
Crochet Hooks:
- 6.0 mm hook for the donut and icing.
- 3.0 mm hook for the hearts.
Others:
- 12 mm safety eyes.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle big enough for the yarn.
- Stitch marker.
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
Little Hearts (Make 8):
Magic Circle:
- Make a magic circle with 5 single crochets (sc) inside.
1st Heart Half:
- In the first sc, slip stitch, then in the same stitch, half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), and hdc again.
Straight Middle:
- Single crochet in the next stitch, then do an increase (2 sc in one stitch) in the following stitch.
2nd Heart Half:
- Repeat the first half steps in reverse on the next stitches. End with an invisible finish and leave a tail for sewing.
Donut Base:
Start:
- With the beigey color yarn and a 6.0 mm hook, chain 18 and join to form a circle.
Round 1:
- Single crochet around, adding increases (two single crochets in one stitch) periodically to achieve a total of 24 stitches.
Rounds 2-5:
- Continue increasing each round following the pattern: One more sc between each increase compared to the previous round, ending round 5 with 48 stitches.
For Rounds 6-9:
- Single crochet around without increase (48 stitches) for four rounds.
Finish:
- Cut the yarn, pull through, and perform an invisible finish.
Icing:
- Repeat the same steps as the donut base using white yarn.
Assembly:
Sewing:
- With the wrong sides facing out, sew the small holes together first.
Face:
- Attach the safety eyes and sew the mouth with black thread.
Final Sewing:
- With right sides out, position the icing over the donut base. Start sewing together, stuffing as you go. Ensure to distribute the stuffing evenly.
Adding Hearts:
- Sew or glue the little hearts randomly on the top to resemble heart sprinkles.
Final Touches:
- Give your cheeky donut a nice squishy shape by adjusting the stuffing as needed. Trim any excess yarn from sewing the hearts and you're done!
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