Crochet Birthday Donut
If you're looking to add a sprinkle of creativity to your friend's birthday celebration, consider gifting them a delightful Crochet Birthday Donut! These charming handmade treats are not only unique but also serve as a sweet and thoughtful gesture. With their cute designs and customizable decorations, Crochet Birthday Donuts are sure to bring a smile to your friend's face and make their day extra special. Whether you choose vibrant icing colors or fun-sized sprinkles, these crocheted goodies add a touch of whimsy to any birthday bash. Celebrate in style with a Crochet Birthday Donut that's as adorable as it is delicious!
EASY
SIZE
About 6 in. (15 cm) tall.
MATERIALS
Lion Brand® TRUBOO® (Art. #837)
#123Q Sand 1 ball (A)
#100 White 1 ball (B)
#126G Sable 1 ball ©
#156 Mint 1 ball (D)
#122N Mushroom 1 ball (E)
Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size B – 2.25 mm
Poly Filling
GAUGE
8 sc + 8 rnds = about 1 in. (2.54 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
sk = skip
DONUT
With A
Rnd 1: Ch 40, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1, sc into the same st, 1 sc in next 39 chs – 40.
Start working in continuous rounds.
Rnd 2: *sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; rep from *around – 60 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Rnd 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 80 sc.
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around – 80 sc.
Rnd 6: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from around – 100 sc.
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around – 100 sc.
Rnd 8: sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from *around – 120 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around – 120 sc.
Rnd 10: *sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from *around – 140 sc.
Rnds 11 — 18: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 19: With B, sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnds 20 — 21: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 22: With A, sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnds 23 — 25: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 26: *sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around – 120 sc.
Rnd 27: Sc in each st around – 120 sc.
Rnd 28: *sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around – 100 sc.
Rnd 29: Sc in each st around – 100 sc.
Rnd 30: *sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 80 sc.
Rnd 31: Sc in each st around – 80 sc.
Rnd 32: *sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 60 sc.
Rnd 33: Sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Rnd 34: *sc in the next st, sc2tog; rep from *around – 40 sc.
Rnds 35 — 41: sc in each st around – 40 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
With A, sew the last round of the Donut to the foundation chain. Stuff as you go.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
With C
Rnd 1: Ch 40, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 50.
Start working in continuous rounds.
Rnd 2: *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 60.
Rnd 3: *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 70.
Rnd 4: *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 80.
Rnd 5:*sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 90.
Rnd 6: *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 100.
Rnd 7:*sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 110.
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around – 110 sc.
Rnd 9:*sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 120.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st around – 120 sc.
Rnd 11:*sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 130.
Rnd 12: Sc in each st around – 130 sc.
Rnd 13:*sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 140.
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 15:*sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next three sts; rep from around – 154 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Chocolate Frosting's first and last rnds to Donut.
WHITE FROSTING
Frosting I
With B
Row 1: Ch 124, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 22 sts, 4 sc in next st, sc in next 50 sts, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in next 45 sts – 123 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing White Frosting onto Donut.
Frosting II
With B
Row 1: Ch 124, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 44 sts, 4 sc in next st, sc in next 50 sts, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in next 23 sts – 123 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing White Frosting onto Donut.
Frosting III
With B
Row 1: Ch 50, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 23 chs, 4 sc in next ch, sc in next 24 chs – 52 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing White Frosting onto Donut.
SPRINKLES (MAKE FOUR FOR EACH COLOR)
With D/E.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring – 8 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the Sprinkles onto the Chocolate Frosting.