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Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable and deliciously cute pattern for you: the Perfect Fit Dumpling and Basket! If you love crafting tiny, food-inspired amigurumi and need the perfect little make for craft fairs or quick, thoughtful gifts, this fun and completely no-sew foodie friend is going to be your next favorite make.

This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and absolutely perfect for using up small amounts of scrap yarn. While the instructions are tailored for their tiny, classic size, you can easily adjust the size variations depending on the yarn used—swap out fine cotton for super bulky velvet yarn to create a massive, huggable dumpling plushie! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making these adorable little dumplings!

So many of you have been asking for a basket pattern to go along with my free “Perfect Bao” crochet pattern! It seems that dumpling and basket sets are all the rage now, so here I am, a few weeks late, hopping onto this viral trend!

LINKS

• Download the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy
• Save it on Pinterest here 

“The Perfect Fit” Dumpling & Basket Set features a chubby dumpling that fits perfectly inside of its steamer basket! The dumpling and basket parts are all completely no-sew. It’s a quick and easy project that works up fast using basic crochet stitches. 

The PDF pattern includes written crochet instructions, as well as links to full video tutorials to guide you through this entire project from start to finish.

Gifting

Make this viral and trendy crochet dumpling and basket set as a fun birthday gift, Christmas present, party favor, or more! Foodies and Asian culture enthusiasts will surely enjoy it too.

They’re also suitable patterns for craft fairs and markets, because they work up SO quickly wtihotu any sewing, and are also trending products at this time! Customize them as fidget toys with squishies inside the dumpling, and they could be your next big bestseller.

I’ve also seen cute pregnancy announcements featuring baos and dumplings. It’d be a clever prop to make to announce your new dumpling in the steamer!

Recommended Yarn

This adorable amigurumi is designed with Posh Twist yarn, which is a super plush and soft bulky weight 5 yarn. This is the most durable and non-shedding chenille velvet yarn I’ve used, so I highly recommend it for projects that might be getting a lot of play and love! 

I can see this dumpling getting lots of squishes (it makes a good fidget and stress ball, in my opinion), so a durable yarn is a must.

While this pattern is designed with plush yarn for that plush, squishy look, you can also try it with other types of yarns, such as cotton or acrylic. If using a thinner yarn, your amigurumi will end up with a smaller finished size. It can serve as a cute keychain, hanging ornament, or bag charm. To make a keychain, simply add clasps and rings with this inexpensive keychain making kit and you can clip the amigurumi onto diaper bags, backpacks, purses, and more. 

PDF Pattern

The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, contains helpful photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)

You can get the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy. It contains BOTH the dumpling and basket pattern!

Printable & ad-free PDF pattern

PERFECT FIT DUMPLING BASKET

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Pattern Info

Size:

Closed basket: 3.5” width, 4” height

Level of Difficulty:

★★☆☆☆ Familiar beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).

Stitches/Terms Used:

• FO = fasten off
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
• hdc = half double crochet
• hdc-inc = insert 2 hdc in the same st
• FLO = front loops only
• BLO = back loops only

Materials:

• Bulky weight 5 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Posh Twist yarn)
• 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
• 6mm crochet hook (I use these)
• 12mm plastic safety eyes (I use these)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Scissors
• Optional: yarn needle for weaving in the ends

Crochet Instructions

Note: A written pattern (for both the dumpling and basket) is available for download here at a low price. Thank you for your support!

Part 2: Basket

BASKET BOTTOM

R1: Ch 2 and insert 10 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. *Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (10)

Note: Alternatively, you can use the magic ring method by inserting a ch and 10 hdc in the MR. Then, tighten the ring and join with a sl st to the first hdc.

R2: Ch, hdc-inc around. *Join. (20)

R3: Ch, (hdc, hdc-inc) around. *Join. (30)

R4: Ch, hdc around in BLO. *Join. (30)

R5-R7: Ch, hdc around. *Join. (30)

FO with a tail and weave in the ends

BASKET TOP

R1: Ch 2 and insert 11 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. *Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (11)

Note: Alternatively, you can use the magic ring method by inserting a ch and 11 hdc in the MR. Then, tighten the ring and join with a sl st to the first hdc.

R2: Ch, hdc-inc around. *Join. (22)

R3: Ch, (hdc, hdc-inc) around. *Join. (33)

R4: Ch, hdc around in BLO. *Join. (33)

R5: Ch, hdc around. *Join. (33)

FO with a tail and weave in the ends.

BASKET HANDLE

1. Insert hook under a st between R2-R3 of the Basket Top. Pull brown yarn through.
2. Ch 8, or however long you want the handle to be.
3. Insert hook under a st between R2-R3, opposite from where you started. YO and pull through for a sl st.
4. FO with a tail and weave in the ends.

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