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Bao the Dumpling Amigurumi Pattern

A soft cream steamed bun with a little twist on top and the sweetest face.

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Finished size3.5 in (9 cm)
Skill levelEasy
YarnWorsted (4)
Hook3.5 mm (E-4)
Parts2 parts
Eyes14 mm safety eyes

What you get

  • Bao the Dumpling as a 9-page PDF pattern in English, plus the same pattern in French, German and Spanish (4 PDFs)
  • Round-by-round tables for all 2 parts (29 rounds), with stitch counts and a tick box for every round
  • Step-by-step stitch pictures: magic ring, single crochet, increase, invisible decrease and more
  • 4 assembly steps showing where each part goes, with 3D views from the front and the side
  • Yarn amounts for all 1 colors (cream), the materials list, gauge and a quick test swatch
  • A "common mistakes and how to fix them" page and a project card for your notes

About this pattern

Bao is simple on purpose: one soft cream dumpling and a small twisted top knot. With only two pieces and 29 rounds he is a perfect first food toy, and he is done in a single sitting. Make a basket of them for a play kitchen, give one to a foodie friend, or keep him as a bag charm.

A lovely gift for kids and grown-ups alike, and the toys you make are yours to sell.

Find it in: Amigurumi Food Patterns

The parts

  • Dumpling
  • Top knot

Yarn and materials

Worsted yarnUsed forAbout
Creamdumpling, top knot30 g (55 yd / 50 m)
  • 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Stitch marker, yarn needle, pins, scissors
  • 2 safety eyes, 14 mm
Look inside

Real pages from this pattern

Bao the Dumpling Amigurumi Pattern, page 1: Cover
Page 1 · Cover
Bao the Dumpling Amigurumi Pattern, page 3: Materials and yarn
Page 3 · Materials and yarn
Bao the Dumpling Amigurumi Pattern, page 4: Stitch guide with pictures
Page 4 · Stitch guide with pictures
Bao the Dumpling Amigurumi Pattern, page 6: Round-by-round tables
Page 6 · Round-by-round tables
Bao the Dumpling Amigurumi Pattern, page 8: Assembly with 3D views
Page 8 · Assembly with 3D views

Questions

Which yarn colors do I need for Bao?

You need 1 color of worsted weight (4) yarn: about 30 g (55 yd / 50 m) of cream for the dumpling and top knot. You also need about 15 g of fiberfill and 2 safety eyes (14 mm).

How tall is Bao, and how many parts are there?

About 3.5 in (9 cm) tall. You crochet 2 parts (dumpling and top knot), 29 rounds in all, then follow 4 assembly steps to put Bao together.

Is Bao a good first amigurumi?

Yes. With 2 parts and 29 rounds, Bao is one of our easier toys. It uses only single crochet, increases and decreases in the round, and the stitch guide shows each stitch in pictures.

Which languages are included?

You get four PDFs: English, French, German and Spanish. The English version uses US crochet terms, and the stitch page lists the UK names too.

How do I get the pattern?

Right after checkout you get an email with your download links. You can download your PDFs again from that email any time.

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