Candy Corn Donut Lovey Crochet Free Pattern
Introduction
The Candy Corn Donut Lovey is a sweet little comfort object that combines two of the coziest things in crochet: a squishy stuffed donut and a small snuggly blanket. It's designed for beginners who want to practice working in the round, changing colors, and simple shaping without tackling anything too complicated. The donut is worked in soft worsted-weight velvet yarn in bold black and white stripes, with a flat candy-corn triangle appliqué sewn on the front for a playful Halloween touch. The finished piece feels plush and huggable, with a 4-inch (10 cm) donut and a 6-inch (15 cm) blanket corner that little hands love to hold.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (CYC 4) velvet yarn — 50 yds black, 50 yds white
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6)
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Finished size: Donut 4 inches (10 cm) diameter; blanket 6 inches (15 cm) square
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec — decrease (work 2 sc together into 1 stitch)
- MR — magic ring
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- rnd(s) — round(s)
- FO — fasten off
Gauge
16 sc x 18 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small swatch in the round and measure it flat; if your stitches are larger or smaller, adjust your hook size so the donut comes out at the right size.
Tips Before You Start
- Velvet yarn can shed and slip, so keep your tension relaxed and avoid frogging too often — the fibers don't like being reworked.
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place, especially through the long straight rounds.
- Change colors on the last yarn-over of the final stitch of a round so the new color starts cleanly.
- Stuff the donut firmly but gradually as you decrease, so the ring keeps its rounded shape and the hole stays open.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Donut (A = black, B = white)
Rnd 1: With A, MR 6 sc (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts)
Rnds 7-8: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Change to B.
Rnds 9-10: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Change to A.
Rnds 11-12: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Change to B.
Rnds 13-14: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Change to A.
Rnds 15-16: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Change to B.
Rnds 17-18: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Change to A.
Rnd 19: sc in each st around (36 sts)
Rnd 20: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 21: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 22: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 23: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 24: dec x6 (6 sts)
FO, close the remaining opening.
Candy Corn Appliqué (C = white, D = black)
R1: With C, ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (2 sts)
R2: ch 1, turn, inc x2 (4 sts)
R3: ch 1, turn, [sc, inc] x2 (6 sts)
R4: ch 1, turn, [2 sc, inc] x2 (8 sts)
Change to D.
R5: ch 1, turn, [3 sc, inc] x2 (10 sts)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Blanket (E = white)
R1: Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (20 sts)
R2-20: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (20 sts)
FO.
Edging: With E, sc evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. FO.
Assembly and Finishing
Using the long tail and a tapestry needle, sew the candy corn appliqué to the front of the donut, following the photo as a guide. Sew one corner of the blanket to the bottom of the donut with a few secure stitches. Weave in all ends carefully on the wrong side, then gently steam or lightly mist and shape the donut and blanket flat to block. Let everything dry completely before handing it over to a little one.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the black and white stripes for orange and yellow velvet for a brighter, classic candy-corn look.
- Make the blanket larger by chaining more stitches and working more rows, keeping the edging the same.
- Add a small hanging loop to the top of the donut so the lovey can clip onto a stroller or diaper bag.
