Aren’t these dumplings just so adorable! Making me hungry 🙂 They are very easy and very quick to make. They make a great addition to a play-food set or attach a keyring and it makes for one cute bag charm.
You can also attach a small magnet to the back and they make playful fridge magnets.
What is your favourite type of dumpling? You can’t go wrong with potstickers. Always a hit! My absolute favourite is Gyoza. I recently learned how to make them and also how to fold the wrappers (not as easy as I thought) and they’ve become a hit during our family dinner.
Free pattern and video tutorial below.
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DUMPLING AMIGURUMI
You will need:
- 3mm crochet hook
- 8ply (DK/Light Worsted) yarn in Cream or Light Caramel
- Small amount of Pink yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Toy stuffing
- A pair of 8mm plastic safety eyes
- Keyring (optional)
Skill: Beginner
Pattern Notes:
- US Crochet Terminology.
- You’ll need to know how to make a magic ring/circle.
- You will be crocheting in spirals.
- Basic embroidery skills is required.
- Have fun crocheting!
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terminology)
Rnd – round
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
st/sts – stitch/stitches
rep – repeat
DUMPLING
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in a magic ring (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (16 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc; rep 8 times (24 sts)
Rnd 4: Inc, sc 2; rep 8 times (32 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc; rep 8 times (40 sts)
Rnd 6: Inc, sc 4; rep 8 times (48 sts)
Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc; rep 8 times (56 sts)
Rnd 8: Sc around (56 sts)
With the last stitch and hook on your right side, fold the dumpling in half.You will be crocheting both edges together in the next round. About halfway through, attach the safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5, 6 stitches apart and start adding stuffing but do not overstuff.
Rnd 9: Ch 1. Sc 1, (4hdc, hdc 1) rep 13 times, sc 1 (67 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for embroidery.
VARIATION (if you want a slightly larger dumpling)
Work the same as above from Round 1 to Round 7.
Rnd 8: Inc, sc 6; rep 8 times (64 sts)
Rnd 9: Sc around (64 sts)
With the last stitch and hook on your right side, fold the dumpling in half. You will be crocheting both edges together in the next round. About halfway through, attach the safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5, 6 stitches apart and start adding stuffing but do not overstuff.
Rnd 10: Ch 1. Sc 1, (4hdc, hdc 1) rep 15 times, sc 1 (77)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for embroidery.
FINISHING
1. Using the leftover yarn tail, make the nose by embroidering 5 – 6 horizontal stitches, one stitch wide between Rounds 2 and 3, in the centre, below the eyes.
2. Using pink yarn, make the blush by embroidering 2 horizontal stitches, one stitch wide below each eye.
3. (Optional) – To make into a keyring/bag charm, attach the ring to the bottom right stitch of the dumpling.
Well done! Your dumpling is finished! I hope you enjoyed this pattern!
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Happy crocheting!
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