Happy Tuesday my fellow crafters!
If you share my passion for sweets, then you're bound to adore my latest crochet project: a mouthwatering Birthday Donut!"
Every aspect of this crocheted piece has been meticulously crafted to achieve an authentic appearance, from the frosting, to the little sprinkles.
This project is worked with Truboo (Lion Brand) - DK weight yarn, 100% rayon from bamboo, made that perfect for those who love working with natural fibers.
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EASY
SIZE
About 6 in. (15 cm) tall.
MATERIALS
· Lion Brand® TRUBOO® (Art. #837)
#123Q Sand 1 ball (A)
#100 White 1 ball (B)
#126G Sable 1 ball (C)
#156 Mint 1 ball (D)
#122N Mushroom 1 ball (E)
· Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size B – 2.25 mm
Poly Filling
GAUGE
8 sc + 8 rnds = about 1 in. (2.54 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
sk = skip
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DONUT
With A
Rnd 1: Ch 40, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1, sc into the same st, 1 sc in next 39 chs – 40.
Start working in continuous rounds.
Rnd 2: * sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 60 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Rnd 4: * sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 80 sc.
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around – 80 sc.
Rnd 6: * sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from around – 100 sc.
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around – 100 sc.
Rnd 8: sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 120 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around – 120 sc.
Rnd 10: * sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 140 sc.
Rnds 11 - 18: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 19: With B, sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnds 20 - 21: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 22: With A, sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnds 23 - 25: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 26: * sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 120 sc.
Rnd 27: Sc in each st around – 120 sc.
Rnd 28: * sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 100 sc.
Rnd 29: Sc in each st around – 100 sc.
Rnd 30: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 80 sc.
Rnd 31: Sc in each st around – 80 sc.
Rnd 32: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 60 sc.
Rnd 33: Sc in each st around – 60 sc.
Rnd 34: * sc in the next st, sc2tog; rep from * around – 40 sc.
Rnds 35 - 41: sc in each st around – 40 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
With A, sew the last round of the Donut to the foundation chain. Stuff as you go.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
With C
Rnd 1: Ch 40, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 50.
Start working in continuous rounds.
Rnd 2: * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 60.
Rnd 3: * sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 70.
Rnd 4: * sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 80.
Rnd 5: * sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 90.
Rnd 6: * sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 100.
Rnd 7: * sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 110.
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around – 110 sc.
Rnd 9: * sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 120.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st around – 120 sc.
Rnd 11: * sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 130.
Rnd 12: Sc in each st around – 130 sc.
Rnd 13: * sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 140.
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around – 140 sc.
Rnd 15: * sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next three sts; rep from around – 154 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Chocolate Frosting's first and last rnds to Donut.
WHITE FROSTING
Frosting I
With B
Row 1: Ch 124, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 22 sts, 4 sc in next st, sc in next 50 sts, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in next 45 sts – 123 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing White Frosting onto Donut.
Frosting II
With B
Row 1: Ch 124, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 44 sts, 4 sc in next st, sc in next 50 sts, sk 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in next 23 sts – 123 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing White Frosting onto Donut.
Frosting III
With B
Row 1: Ch 50, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 23 chs, 4 sc in next ch, sc in next 24 chs – 52 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing White Frosting onto Donut.
SPRINKLES (MAKE FOUR FOR EACH COLOR)
With D/E.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring – 8 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the Sprinkles onto the Chocolate Frosting.
I can't wait to see your version of the BIRTHDAY DONUT! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!
Elisa
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