Free Crochet Amigurumi Donut Pattern ๐Ÿฉ

Who doesn’t love a squishy little crochet donut?! This adorable amigurumi donut is one of my absolute favorite projects โ€” it’s fun, it’s quick, and the shell stitch icing makes it look so impressive! Beginner friendly with just a few intermediate stitches, this is the perfect next project once you’ve mastered the basics. Make it in any color combination you love โ€” the sprinkles are optional but highly recommended! ๐ŸŽ‰

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How a Gappy Little Alligator Started My Whole Crochet Journey

By Maribel ยท Maribel Designs 4 U

If you’ve ever finished a crochet project that was far from perfect but gave it to someone you love anyway โ€” this one’s for you.

Welcome to Maribel Designs 4 U โ€” my cozy little corner of the internet where I share free crochet patterns, step-by-step video tutorials, and everything I’ve learned over five years of being completely obsessed with yarn. If you love amigurumi as much as I do, you are going to feel right at home here.

But before we get into patterns and tutorials, I want to tell you how all of this started. Because it didn’t start with a perfectly made project or a fancy setup. It started with a lumpy, gap-filled, absolutely imperfect little alligator โ€” and my son’s face when I handed it to him.

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