About This Donut Amigurumi Pattern
This simple amigurumi pattern creates a small crocheted donut with a separate frosting/topping and embroidered sprinkles. It uses basic single crochet rounds and simple increases to shape the donut, making it ideal for beginners. The finished donut is a sweet, decorative toy or display piece that you can personalize with color choices and sprinkle details.
You will make a beige base and a brown (or any color) frosting/top, then join them with BLO slip stitches. The pattern encourages small custom touches, like different sprinkle colors and yarn combinations.
Why You'll Love This Donut Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it is quick to make and endlessly customizable, perfect for small gifts and practice projects. I enjoy how fast the rounds come together and how satisfying the assembly is when the two pieces are joined. The design is forgiving, so I can experiment with different yarn colors and sprinkle styles without worrying about perfection. Sharing these little handmade donuts always brings a smile, and I love seeing how others personalize theirs.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this donut by changing the frosting color; try pastel shades for a soft look or bright candy colors for a playful result.
I often switch yarn weight and hook size to make a whole set of donuts in different sizes — bulky yarn makes a chunky plush version while sport weight keeps it small and neat.
I like to add different types of sprinkles: embroidery with short yarn pieces, tiny French knots, or small beads for a bit of sparkle.
If I want a keychain, I add a short chain and a sturdy stitch at the top before closing the donut to make it portable.
I sometimes embroider a little face on the frosting for a kawaii-style donut — eye placement and expression change the personality entirely.
Use felt for sprinkles or toppings if you prefer a flat, more graphic look; glue or stitch them on after assembly.
To create a filled dessert set, I pair this donut with a small crocheted cup or plate using the same yarn palette for cohesion.
I suggest trying a variegated yarn for the frosting to get subtle color shifts that look like glaze swirls without changing yarn mid-project.
For a more realistic donut, lightly stuff the center and pinch slightly before closing to create a crisper ring shape.
If I want sturdier play items, I use tighter tension and smaller hooks to make the stitches dense and durable for handling.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not making a long enough tail when starting the base; make a long tail of about 15 cm as instructed to ensure you have enough yarn for sewing later.
✗ Forgetting to count stitch increases on each round which causes mismatched shaping; count after every round and follow the given stitch totals for each round.
✗ Cutting the frosting yarn too early and losing the working tail; follow the note about leaving or cutting the tail exactly as directed so you have the correct length for attachment.
✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the donut can distort the shape; stuff gradually and check the shape as you join the outside until the recommended stitch count is reached.
