How to Crochet Cute Animal Donuts | Easy Keychains & Charms | Free Pattern Tutorial 🍩🐣

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 How to Crochet Cute Animal Donuts | Easy Keychains & Charms | Free Pattern Tutorial 🍩🐣

    Do you love adorable donuts mixed with your favorite animals? 🐣🍩 In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to crochet Animal Donut Keychains & Charms that are both cute and fun. They’re perfect as bag charms, keychains, or even as thoughtful handmade gifts.

    This project is beginner-friendly with a step-by-step video tutorial and a free written pattern to make it super easy to follow. You can customize the colors and animals to create your very own unique collection of crochet donuts! 🎨🧶


👉 In this post, you’ll find:

  • ✅ A list of recommended yarn & tools.

  • ✅ Step-by-step video tutorial.

  • ✅ Free written pattern.

  • ✅ Creative ideas to turn donuts into different animals.

    Copyright Notice @chizoracrochet__ The crochet patterns shared on this blog are designed by me and are for personal use only. You are welcome to sell any finished items made from these patterns, but mass production and selling the patterns themselves are not allowed. Please don’t use the photos from this blog without permission. If you share your creations, I’d appreciate it if you credit me with a link to my blog, Instagram or YouTube channel as this helps me grow as a creator. Thanks for your support!

Make sure you don’t miss anything—open the video and crochet along for a smoother, quicker, and more effective experience.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube tutorial here:


Materials Needed

Crochet Abbreviations

The abbreviations are in US terminology!

Donut

Rnd 1: 18ch, join them into a ring, 1slst

Rnd 2: 18sc, 

Rnd 3: 1ch, (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]

Rnd 4: 1ch, (3sc, inc) x6 [30]

Rnd 5: 1ch, (2sc, inc, 2sc) x6 [36]

Rnd 6: 1ch, (5sc, inc) x6 [42]

Rnd 7: 1ch, (3sc, inc, 3sc) x6 [48]

Rnds 8 - 10: 1ch, 48sc [48]

Rnd 11: 1ch, (3sc, dec, 3sc) x6 [42]

Rnd 12: 1ch, (5sc, dec) x6 [36]

Rnd 13: 1ch, (2sc, dec, 2sc) x6 [30]

Rnd 14: 1ch, (3sc, dec) x6 [24]

Rnd 15: 1ch, (sc, dec) x6 [18]
  • Leave a long yarn tail to sew the donut closed
  • Sew the last round to the first round
  • Stuffing the donut. Sewing until the donut is fully closed
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

🧵 Recommended Crochet Tools

Here are some of my favorite crochet essentials that I personally use and recommend. They will make your crochet projects easier and more enjoyable:

Icing

Rnd 1: 13ch, from the 2nd chain from the hook, 12sc [12]

Rnd 2: 1ch, turn, (sc, inc, sc) x4 [16]

Rnd 3: 1ch, turn, (3sc, inc) x4 [20]

Rnd 4: 1ch, turn, (2sc, inc, 2sc) x4 [24]

Rnd 5: 1ch, turn, (5sc, inc) x4 [28]

Rnd 6: 1ch, turn, (3sc, inc, 3sc) x4 [32]
  • After finishing Rnd 6, chain 1, hide it at the back
  • Add some colorful sprinkles
  • Use glue to attach the icing  to the donut
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!
Ears (Bear & Capybara)

2ch, (hdc, dc, hdc), 2ch, slst
  • Leave a yarn tail long to sew the ear onto the donut
  • Repeat the same steps for the second ear
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!
Chicken Comb

(5ch, slst) x2
  • Leave a yarn tail long to sew the comb onto the donut
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!
Chicken Beak

2ch, 3sc im 1 ch, slst
  • Leave a short yarn tail and cut it
  • Pull both yarn tails to  the back and trim them
  • Use glue  to attach to round 4 of the donut
  • Use glue to attach 4mm safety eyes
  • Sew the ear onto the donut
  • Embroider the eyes and nose
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

💡 Tip: Crochet a whole set of different animal donuts and turn them into matching keychains! They make wonderful birthday gifts, bag charms, or even items to sell in your handmade shop. 🎁

📌 Don’t forget to save this pattern and share it with your crochet friends!

    And that’s it—you did it! 🎉 Take a moment to admire your creation. It may not be flawless, but it beautifully reflects your creativity and effort. Be proud of yourself—you’ve come so far!


Hi there, 🌸

    I’m so glad you stopped by to check out my crochet pattern. My hope is that it brings you creativity, fun, and inspiration.

    Whenever you make an amigurumi from my patterns, it would mean a lot if you give credit when posting your work. Sharing and supporting each other helps our crochet community flourish and inspires more makers to join in. 🧶✨

    Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m excited to see your creations, so don’t hesitate to comment or share your project with me.

Wishing you happy crocheting! ❤️


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