Crochet Donut Pattern
If you’re looking for a fun, quick project that combines creativity with a touch of sweetness, this crochet donut pattern is the perfect choice. These adorable plush donuts are charming decorations, playful gifts, and delightful additions to craft fairs, nursery displays, pretend play kitchens, and desk décor. Best of all, they work up quickly and require only a small amount of yarn, making them an excellent stash-busting project.
One of the things crocheters love most about this crochet donut pattern is its versatility. You can customize your donut with endless frosting colors, sprinkle designs, and embellishments to create unique treats that look almost good enough to eat. Whether you prefer classic vanilla frosting, chocolate glaze, strawberry icing, or colorful pastel shades, each donut can have its own personality.
This pattern creates a slightly larger mini donut than many traditional amigurumi donut patterns. The finished size is substantial enough to showcase stitch detail and decorative embroidery while still remaining compact and cute. The donut is constructed in two matching pieces that are sewn together and lightly stuffed, resulting in a soft, squishy texture that holds its shape beautifully.
Even if you’re relatively new to crochet, this project is beginner-friendly. The pattern uses basic stitches and simple increases, making it an excellent introduction to working in rounds. More experienced crocheters will appreciate how quickly the donut comes together and how easy it is to personalize.
These crochet donuts are wonderful for craft markets because they are inexpensive to make and appeal to both children and adults. They also make thoughtful handmade gifts, party favors, ornaments, or photo props. Create a whole bakery assortment by making several donuts in coordinating colors and arranging them on a decorative plate or inside a small basket.
Grab your favorite yarn colors, a bit of stuffing, and a tapestry needle, and get ready to crochet a sweet treat that will never go stale. This crochet donut pattern is a fun and relaxing project you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Materials
- Mercerized cotton crochet thread in donut color (Pale Yellow shown)
- Mercerized cotton crochet thread for frosting color
- Small amount of embroidery thread or yarn for sprinkles
- 2mm crochet hook for your yarn/thread
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
Size
Finished donut measures approximately 4–4½ inches (10–11.5 cm) in diameter when lightly stuffed.
Notes
Here are a few notes to help you make your crochet donut pattern.
- Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.
- Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.
- Stuff firmly enough to maintain shape but avoid overstuffing.
- Sprinkle placement is completely customizable.
- Gauge is not critical for this project, but consistent tension will help both pieces match in size.
Crochet Donut Pattern Instructions
MAIN PART
Using Pale Yellow crochet thread or brown if you are making chocolate donuts:
Foundation: Ch 16, sl st to first ch to form a ring. (16)
Round 1: 3 sc, inc around 4 times. (20)
Round 2: 4 sc, inc around 4 times. (24)
Round 3: 5 sc, inc around 4 times. (28)
Round 4: Sc in each st around. (28)
Round 5: 6 sc, inc around 4 times. (32)
Round 6: Sc in each st around. (32)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Frosting Side
Join your frosting yarn to the foundation chain ring, working into the opposite side of the starting chain.
Round 1: 3 sc, inc around 4 times. (20)
Round 2: 4 sc, inc around 4 times. (24)
Round 3: 5 sc, inc around 4 times. (28)
Round 4: Sc in each st around. (28)
Round 5: 6 sc, inc around 4 times. (32)
Round 6: Sc in each st around. (32)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Finishing Your Crochet Donut Pattern
Place the two crochet donut pattern pieces together with the wrong sides facing inward. Using a tapestry needle and the long yarn tail, sew around the outer edge, leaving a small opening.
Gradually stuff the donut with polyester fiberfill until it is soft and plump. Continue sewing to close the opening securely and weave in any remaining ends. Using your sprinkle crochet thread, embroider small sprinkle stitches across the frosting side of the donut.
