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:
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
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.
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.