As a child, I was always fascinated by amigurumi. I loved the way the little stuffed animals and objects looked, and I would often pore over books and magazines to find new patterns to try. One of my favorite things to make was food amigurumi, and I would spend hours crocheting tiny, realistic-looking fruits and vegetables. I remember making a whole set of fruit amigurumi, including a banana, an apple, and a bunch of grapes. I was so proud of my creations, and I would play with them for hours, pretending they were part of a miniature feast. Looking back, those food amigurumi projects were some of my favorite memories from my childhood, and I still have a soft spot for this adorable and fun craft.
As I got older, I continued to enjoy making amigurumi food. I would often give them as gifts to my friends and family, and they were always well-received. I enjoyed the creative challenge of coming up with new and exciting patterns, and I found that it was a great way to relax and unwind after a long day. Even now, as an adult, I still enjoy making food amigurumi occasionally, and I find it a fun and therapeutic hobby. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, I highly recommend giving food amigurumi a try. It's a fun and rewarding way to express your creativity and bring a little bit of whimsy into your life.
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Enjoy these 25 delicious food amigurumi patterns!
Eggs and Bacon - Free Crochet Pattern
Derpy Monster Pattern
Eggs and bacon are an all-time favorite! This quick and easy project is perfect for beginners. Just be careful not to eat it when you finish it.
Size: Small
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
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50 Fruits & Vegetables Patterns
Get started with crocheting with this comprehensive collection of 50 beginner-friendly patterns! From simple basics to fun fruits and veggies, this PDF eBook has everything you need to make your own farmers' market. Plus, you'll get the Knotmonsters vegetable and fruit editions, as well as patterns for a tote bag and a basket.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
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Pizza Plushie
Get ready to drool over the cutest pizza you've ever seen! With this fun and easy crochet pattern, you can make your own pizza plushie with toppings. This 6-page PDF is perfect for intermediate-beginner crocheters looking to try their hand at amigurumi. Make it for yourself or as a party favor, toy, decor, gift, or play food. The possibilities are endless, and the fun is guaranteed!"
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
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25 Fast Food Crochet Pattern Bundle
This crochet pattern bundle includes 25 patterns for popular fast food items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries, as well as more exotic options like tacos and guacamole. Each pattern includes detailed instructions and step-by-step photos to help you create your own cute and cuddly fast-food plushies. With this bundle, you'll have everything you need to bring your love of fast food to life in yarn form!
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Intermediate
Paid Pattern
04
Boba Cat Amigurumi Pattern
Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned pro, this pattern is sure to be a fun and rewarding project. And, as a personal touch, the pattern includes instructions for embroidering a face onto the boba cat, so you can give your plushie its own unique personality. With this pattern, you'll be able to create a one-of-a-kind boba cat amigurumi that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Size: Small
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
05
Dessert Play Food
With this pattern bundle, you'll have everything you need to create your own delicious-looking dessert play food! This crochet pattern bundle includes instructions for making four sweet and tasty-looking desserts: a donut, a baby pie, and cupcakes. It also includes a special Mother's Day pattern, making it a great gift idea for the moms in your life.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
06
Christmas Amigurumi Pie
Make your own cute and cuddly pie with this whimsical design. The finished product is a soft and squishy plushie that is perfect for decorating your home during the holiday season. The pie is also a great gift idea for anyone who loves Christmas, crochet, and amigurumi.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
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The Sushi Family
This crochet pattern bundle includes instructions for making a family of adorable sushi amigurumi. The patterns are written in both English and Spanish, making them accessible to a wider audience. The finished products are soft and squishy and are perfect for playing with or displaying as part of a kawaii-themed collection.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Intermediate
Paid Pattern
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Steamed Bun and Dipping Sauce
Crochet buns so soft and round,
Dipping sauce to go with them is found.
With this pattern, your creations will astound,
A steamed bun and sauce, your collection is bound.
So grab your hook, let's get to work,
And make some buns that will make your mouth smirk.
Your friends will love them, we guarantee,
These crochet buns are sure to be a hit, you'll see!
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
09
Christmas Hot Cocoa
This crochet pattern is for a cute and cuddly hot cocoa mug, complete with marshmallows on top. The finished product is a soft and squishy plushie that is perfect for playing with or displaying as part of a Christmas-themed collection. The pattern includes detailed instructions and step-by-step photos to guide you through the process of making your own hot cocoa mug.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
10
Simple Crochet Macaron
Indulge your sweet tooth with this perfect crochet macaron pattern! This amigurumi recipe will guide you through the process of creating beautiful round shells filled with a creamy and delicious center. These light and delicate treats are an utter joy to make and to enjoy. With this pattern, you'll be able to recreate your favorite sweet treats without the calories!
Size: Small
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
11
Crochet Sandwich
What's your favorite thing to put in a sandwich? Lettuce and tomato? Bacon for a BLT? Cheese? With this pattern, you can have it all! We've included instructions for creating slices of whole wheat bread, as well as all your favorite sandwich fillings. This pattern is a great way to add some fun and whimsy to your amigurumi collection.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
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Crochet Donuts
Here's a fun and easy project for you: 100% fat-free donuts! These adorable little donuts are so cute and easy to make, and they look good enough to eat. They make a great addition to a child's play food collection, and they will love playing with them. These amigurumi donuts are a fun and enjoyable crochet project that is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves sweets.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
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Bakery Products Play Set
With this bundle, you'll have everything you need to create your own mini bakery! As a personal touch, the patterns can be easily customized to create your own unique bakery products. You can change the colors, add your own decorations, or even create your own bakery items to add to the set. Have fun and let your creativity shine with this fun and versatile crochet pattern bundle!
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
14
Pasta Party
It's time for a pasta party, and you're invited! With this crochet pattern bundle, you'll have everything you need to create your own adorable and delicious-looking pasta dishes. The bundle includes patterns for six different types of pasta, including farfalle, fettuccine, penne lisce, penne rigate, ravioli, and tortellini. Bring your love of pasta to life with these cute and cuddly crochet patterns!
Size: Small
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
15
Birthday Crochet Cupcake
Make a cute and colorful birthday cupcake, complete with a candle on top with this creative pattern. Whether you're making a crochet birthday gift for your kids or friends, or simply looking for a fun project to add to your collection, this pattern is sure to be a hit. The cupcake is also a great addition to a pretend play food set, and will provide hours of imaginative fun for your little ones.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
16
Backyard BBQ Crochet Cookout
This crochet pattern bundle includes everything you need for a fun and playful barbecue. The set includes designs for steak, hot dogs, chicken drumsticks, condiment bottles, and hamburgers with 5 different topping options. These BBQ essentials are great for decorating, giving as gifts, or using as play toys. Enjoy some playful barbecue fun with this pattern bundle.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Intermediate
Paid Pattern
17
Crochet Birthday Cake
Give the gift of a cute and playful crochet birthday cake that can also be used as a toilet paper cover. This quick and easy-to-make cake is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face on their special day. Surprise and delight your loved ones with this unique and practical gift.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
18
Pizza Slice and Toppings
Crochet your own pizza slice and toppings with this fun and creative design. This pattern includes instructions for making a slice of pizza and several different topping options, including pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives. Use this pattern to make a realistic-looking pizza or to create a playful and colorful version. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to be a hit.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
19
Cute Amigurumi Lemon
There once was a lemon so sweet
With rosy cheeks that couldn't be beat
It sat on the counter with a smile so bright
Bringing joy to everyone's sight
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Free Pattern
20
Gingerbread Cookies
Get into the holiday spirit with this gingerbread cookie crochet pattern. Inspired by classic Christmas songs, this pattern includes instructions for making several different gingerbread cookies, each with its own unique design.
Size: Small
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
21
Play Food Big Breakfast Set
Make your own breakfast set with this adorable pattern! This is the perfect toy for your children or a wonderful gift for your friends. They will absolutely love it. Plus, these crochet toys can also be used as kitchen decor. It's a fun and creative project that will bring joy to all. Get started on your big breakfast set today and bring some cheer to your home
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Intermediate
Paid Pattern
22
Vegetables Set
Add some fun and color to your kitchen with this vegetables crochet pattern. Not only are these crocheted vegetables adorable, but they can also serve as a reminder to eat healthy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is easy to follow and fun to make. Use these vegetables as decorations, gifts, or as part of a larger crochet food collection. Eating healthy has never been so cute!
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
23
Pumpkin Spice Treats
Get into the autumn spirit with this Pumpkin Spice Treats Set Crochet Pattern. This pattern includes instructions for making several different pumpkin spice treats: a pumpkin spice latte mug, a pumpkin pie, an apple pie, 2 types of cupcakes, a caramel apple, and cookies. Bring the warm and cozy feeling of pumpkin spice to your home with this adorable pattern.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Intermediate
Paid Pattern
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3-in-1 Crochet Food Bundle
Get ready to crochet your own delicious meal with this 3 pattern set. The Breakfast Set, Sandwich, and Burger patterns are included, giving you everything you need to make a complete meal. Each pattern is easy to follow and fun to make, whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter. Enjoy the fun and creativity of crocheting your own meal with this 3 pattern set.
Size: Medium
Difficulty: Intermediate
Paid Pattern
25
Crochet Meringue and Marshmallow
Add some sweetness to your kitchen decor or kids' pretend play set with this Crochet Meringue and Marshmallow Amigurumi Pattern. This pattern includes instructions for making both a meringue and a marshmallow, each with their own unique design. The finished crocheted meringue and marshmallow are soft and squishy, making them perfect for kids to play with.
Size: Small
Difficulty: Easy
Paid Pattern
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About the author
Adriana Maronese
I taught myself how to crochet a few years ago and haven’t been able to stop since then. I created this platform to help passionate crocheters like me feel inspired to create more. Because I truly believe life without art would be just boring.
“To practice any art, no matter how well or how badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. So do it.” – Kurt Vonnegut
