If you’re looking for a fast, joyful project with personality, Darlin’ Donut delivers. With its bright icing, playful sprinkles, and simple construction, this is the kind of pattern you’ll come back to again and again, whether for gifts, craft fairs, or just because you need a win on your hook.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Beginner-friendly with a clean, polished result
Quick make: perfect for gifting or batching
Customizable sprinkles and colors for endless variations
Minimal sewing and straightforward shaping
Designed with both safety and durability in mind
Skill Level

Easy
Written in standard US crochet terms

Materials
25g each of DK yarn in Pink and Brown
Scrap amounts of DK yarn in Black, Hot Pink, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow
3.00 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiber fill
Stitch marker
2 x 1/4 inch buttons (only if making for ages 3+)
White acrylic paint
Notes
Donut Top and Bottom are worked in continuous rounds.

For children under 3, eyes must be embroidered - no buttons for safety.
The Fine Print

This is a digital PDF pattern, not a finished item.
You’re welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please do not copy, redistribute, or resell the pattern itself.