Crochet Handmade Donuts

Crochet handmade donuts are the sweetest little treats you can enjoy without the guilt of calories! These adorable creations bring a touch of whimsy and charm to any space, perfect for adding a sprinkle of fun to your home decor or gifting a unique present to a special someone. With their delectably detailed designs, these crocheted donuts are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for cuteness. So go ahead, indulge in these delightful little goodies that are not only calorie-free but also full of charm!

Materials:

• Size G 4mm crochet hook
• Multiple colors acrylic worsted weight size 4 medium yarn («I Love This Yarn» from hobby lobby was used to make these donuts)
  • Light Taupe (body of donut)
  • White (frosting/glaze)
  • Any colors you'd like for the sprinkles, you will only need a little bit of each color
• Poly-Fil
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used (US terms):

• SS — Slip Stitch
• CH — Chain
• SC — Single Crochet
• INC — Increase stitch (2 single crochets in same stitch)
• DEC — Decrease Stitch (single crochet decrease around 2 stitches)
• DC — Double Crochet
• TR — Triple Crochet

Helpful Tips:

• The «Back Bump» is the stitch found on the back side of your foundation chain. Each one will look like one little bump.
• Each round will be worked in a continuous round, this is where your stitch marker will come in handy. You will not be slip stitching to begin a new round.
• Final stitch count for each round will be the number noted in parentheses

Crochet Donuts Pattern — Free Crochet Pattern

Body of donut (Light Taupe)

Start with a chain of 18

SS + CH1 into first back bump making sure not to twist foundation chain

Round 1:

• Starting in same back bump that you SS into work *1SC + INC into next stitch
  • repeat from * to end of round (27 stitches)

Round 2:

• 1SC into every stitch (27)

Round 3:

• *1SC into next 2 stitches + INC in next Stitch
  • repeat from * to end of round (36)

Round 4:

• 1SC into each stitch (36)

Round 5:

• *1SC into next 3 stitches + INC
• repeat from * to end of round (45)

Round 6:

• 1SC into each stitch (45)

Round 7:

• *1SC into next 4 stitches + INC
  • repeat from * to end of round (54)

Rounds 8-14 (7 rounds total):

• 1SC into each stitch for all 7 rounds (54 stitches per round)

Round 15:

• *1SC into next 4 stitches + DEC
  • repeat from * to end of round (45)

Round 16:

• 1SC into each stitch (45)

Round 17:

• * 1SC into next 3 stitches + DEC
  • repeat from * to end of round (36)

Round 18:

• 1SC into each stitch (36)

Round 19:

• *1SC into next 2 stitches + DEC
  • repeat from * to end of round (27)

Round 20:

• 1SC into each stitch (27)

Round 21:

• *1SC + DEC
  • repeat from * to end of round (18)

Round 22:

• 1SC into each stitch (18)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing donut closed

Glaze/Frosting (white)

Round 1-9:

• Repeat rounds 1-9 of the body of the donut. Make sure to start your slip knot with about a 16 inch tail. This will be used

Round 10:

• You will work this round any way you'd like by placing 3-4 DC or 3-4 TC in a stitch every 2-4 stitches. Work SC in each stitch between each cluster worked.
• SS to first stitch and fasten off leaving a long tail. This tail will be used to sew glaze top body of donut.

Assembly:

• Starting with the body of the donut fold the piece in half so that both ends are lined up.
• Whip stitch around the stitches that are lined up until about 6 stitches remain.
• Use opening left to stuff poly-fil into donut.
• When you have fully stuffed the donut finish whip stitching around remaining stitches and secure with a couple knots
• Place Glaze on top of the body of the donut and sew both the center of the glaze and round 10 of glaze to the donut

Sprinkles:

• using any colors you'd like for the sprinkles follow the video above for sewing the sprinkles onto the donuts.