Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 5

Unique Cute Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed:

2.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn: Paintbox Simply Aran Yarn

  • Vanilla Cream (base)
  • Blush Pink (cheeks)
  • Pure White (eye accents)
  • 6 mm safety eyes with backings
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing (or yarn scraps)

Crochet Pattern:

Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 1

Start with the Base:

Magic Circle: With Vanilla Cream, create a magic circle.

  • Round 1: Place 6 single crochets into the magic circle. Tighten the circle.
  • Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (2 single crochets per stitch) for a total of 12 stitches.
  • Mark the last stitch with a stitch marker.

Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 2

Increase Circumference:

  • Round 3: Single crochet in the next stitch, then increase in the following stitch. Repeat around for 18 stitches.
  • Round 4: Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then increase. Repeat around for 24 stitches.
  • Round 5: Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then increase. Repeat around for 30 stitches.

Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 3

Smooth Out Shape:

  • Round 6: Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then increase. Continue with single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then increase until last 2 stitches. Single crochet in each of these last 2 stitches. Total is 36 stitches.
  • Round 7: Single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then increase. Repeat around for 42 stitches.

Form the Pierogi Shape:

Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 4

  • Fold the piece in half and begin single crocheting the edges together to form a half-moon shape.

Edging & Joining:

Edge Rounds:

Stitch sequence for edge:

  • Single crochet, half double crochet in the same stitch.
  • Double crochet, half double crochet in the same stitch.
  • Single crochet, slip stitch.

Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 5

Repeat the above sequence to form a shell pattern across the edges.

Create the Face:

  • Eyes: Place safety eyes between the third and fourth increase. Second eye goes in the fifth stitch to the left of the first eye.
  • Eye Whites: With white yarn, create a semicircle above each eye using a tapestry needle.
  • Mouth: With black crochet thread or embroidery floss, embroider a smiling mouth between the eyes.
  • Cheeks: With pink yarn, add small lines next to the eyes for cheeks.

Crochet Pierogi Amigurumi step 6

Stuffing & Final Touches:

  • Stuff the pierogi firmly with fiberfill or yarn scraps through the remaining opening.
  • Complete Edging: Continue the edge sequence to close the pierogi shape.
  • Finish: Tie a secure knot and hide the yarn end inside the pierogi. Trim any excess.

Final Touch:

  • Give your pierogi a gentle squish to settle the stuffing and ensure it holds its shape.

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