Designer: Irina Ilinova
Instagram: @lana_mi_toys
Difficulty Level: Easy
A cozy donut pillow to sweeten your crochet time
Soft plush designs like this always bring a fun and cozy touch, and this project comes as a free donut pillow amigurumi pattern designed by Lana_mi_toys (@lana_mi_toys). With its round shape and colorful icing, this pillow is perfect for DIY crochet gift ideas, kids’ room décor, or playful home accents. Its simple structure makes it ideal for easy crochet projects and quick makes, and we sincerely thank the designer for sharing this delightful creation. You will also find more inspiring amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.
Want to make this cute donut pillow? Scroll down to reach the original pattern source and start crocheting.
This design is beginner-friendly and works up quickly using plush yarn, making it a relaxing and satisfying project. The finished pillow measures about 30 cm in diameter, creating a soft and eye-catching decorative piece. If you enjoy playful designs, you might also love the mini panda shared on our other blog.
The pattern uses Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn with a 4.0 mm crochet hook, along with fiberfill stuffing and basic tools. Plush yarn gives a soft, chunky texture, while cotton yarn can create a smaller, firmer version. For another cute idea, explore the tiny koala featured on our blog.
Materials and Tools
• Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (2 skeins): beige and any color for the icing
• Crochet hook 4.0 mm
• Sewing and embroidery needle
• Fiberfill stuffing
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dc – double crochet
(…) x n – repeat n times
HOW TO CROCHET A DONUT PILLOW AMIGURUMI
Base (Beige Yarn)
R1: Ch 24, join to form a ring
R2: 24 sc
R3: (sc, inc) x 12 = 36
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 12 = 48
R5: 48 sc
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 12 = 60
R7: (4 sc, inc) x 12 = 72
R8: 72 sc
R9: (5 sc, inc) x 12 = 84
R10: (6 sc, inc) x 12 = 96
R11: 96 sc
R12: (7 sc, inc) x 12 = 108
R13: 108 sc
R14: (8 sc, inc) x 12 = 120
R15: 120 sc
R16: (9 sc, inc) x 12 = 132
R17: 132 sc
R18: (10 sc, inc) x 12 = 144
R19–R22: 144 sc
Fasten off.
Icing (Second Color)
Turn the piece with the wrong side facing you, attach the icing color yarn, and continue crocheting.
R1–R2: 24 sc
R3: (sc, inc) x 12 = 36
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 12 = 48
R5: 48 sc
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 12 = 60
R7: (4 sc, inc) x 12 = 72
R8: 72 sc
R9: (5 sc, inc) x 12 = 84
R10: (6 sc, inc) x 12 = 96
R11: 96 sc
R12: (7 sc, inc) x 12 = 108
R13: 108 sc
R14: (8 sc, inc) x 12 = 120
R15: 120 sc
R16: (9 sc, inc) x 12 = 132
R17: 132 sc
R18: (10 sc, inc) x 12 = 144
R19–R22: 144 sc
Fasten off.
Assembly
1. Sew the two halves together. On the icing side, work only into the back loops so that a decorative edging can be added later.
2. Attach yarn to the last round back loops and crochet the edging as follows: 2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc, 3 dc, repeat this pattern around.
3. Embroider decorative details on the icing.
Your donut pillow is ready!
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Lana_mi_toys. You may sell finished items made from this pattern; however, the pattern itself may not be published, redistributed, copied, translated, or shared in any form without the designer’s prior permission. When sharing your finished work, please credit the designer by tagging @lana_mi_toys on social media.