Sweet Sprinkle Donut

A perfectly plump, crocheted donut, ready for cuddling or decoration.

Materials

• Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 50 yards (46 meters) total in three colors: main donut color, "icing" color, and a small amount of "sprinkle" color(s).
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Gauge: 16 sc × 18 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (sc two stitches together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: fasten off

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with the main donut color.

Body

Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a MR. (6 sts) Rnd 2: [Inc] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Change to "icing" color. Rnd 10: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 11: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 12: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. Start stuffing firmly as you go. (18 sts) Rnd 13: [1 sc, dec] 6 times. Finish stuffing. (12 sts) Rnd 14: [Dec] 6 times. (6 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail onto a yarn needle and weave through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end securely.

To create the donut hole: Thread a yarn needle with a new piece of main donut color yarn (about 12 inches long). Insert the needle through the center of the donut and out through the other side. Pull tight to indent the center, creating the donut hole. Repeat this a few times, pulling firmly, then secure the ends together with a knot and weave them into the donut.

For sprinkles (optional): Using small amounts of contrasting yarn, embroider small straight stitches onto the "icing" section of the donut to create sprinkles. Weave in all ends.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round, especially in continuous rounds.
• Stuff your donut firmly to give it a nice, plump shape.
• When changing colors, make the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color to create a seamless transition.
• Make a gauge swatch to ensure your finished donut size matches your expectations.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com