Wrap up some crochet fun with this Amigurumi Burrito pattern! Whether you’re crafting for food lovers, adding a playful touch to your handmade collection, or simply enjoy making quirky amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful burrito bursting with charm. With its soft tortilla, colorful fillings, and adorable details, this crochet burrito captures the joy of a favorite meal in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crochet enthusiasts, decorating a fun kitchen space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi burrito is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🌯✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of yarn to create realistic fillings, embroidered details for extra personality, or even tiny accessories like a miniature salsa cup or a happy face for a whimsical touch. Craft a classic burrito with vibrant greens and reds, create a pastel version for a playful aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of food-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a whimsical keepsake, displayed as a quirky accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Burrito is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade deliciousness to every stitch! 🧶💛
🌯 Amigurumi Burrito Crochet Pattern
This irresistibly cute amigurumi burrito with blushing cheeks and stuffed toppings is the perfect plushie to spice up your handmade food collection! Whether you’re making it as a gift, play food, or whimsical decor, this burrito will add a big helping of personality to your crochet menu. 🥑🌶️
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping and facial embroidery, some colorwork for toppings.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight):
- Color A: Light beige (Tortilla)
- Color B: Dark brown (Meat)
- Color C: Green (Lettuce)
- Color D: Red (Tomato)
- Color E: Yellow (Cheese)
- Color F: Black or dark brown (Eyes and smile)
- Other Supplies:
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Two 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Blush or pink yarn for cheeks (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🌯 Burrito Shell (Beige – Color A)
Work in rounds.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–26. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, approx. 6 sts apart
– Embroider smile between eyes using Color F - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO, weave end to close.
🥬 Lettuce (Green – Color C, make 3–4)
Ch 8, turn
sc in each st, FO.
Optional: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc to shape a wavy edge.
Sew in waves to the open burrito edge.
🍅 Tomato Slices (Red – Color D, make 2–3)
MR, 6 sc, sl st to join, FO.
Sew slightly scrunched around filling area.
🧀 Cheese Strips (Yellow – Color E, make 3)
Ch 10, FO.
Leave ends to curl and sew loosely on one side of filling.
🍖 Meat Circle (Brown – Color B)
MR, 6 sc
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. sc around (18)
FO, lightly stuff, flatten, and sew to center of burrito opening.
😊 Face Details
- Attach safety eyes securely between rounds 16–17
- Embroider a smile with black yarn, 2 rounds below eyes
- Add pink blush using yarn or blush powder with a cotton swab
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Arrange toppings to peek out from the top opening.
- Stitch securely to ensure none fall off.
- Optional: Embroider “¡Delicioso!” on the side of the tortilla using backstitch and brown yarn.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a felt bowtie or mustache for extra personality
- Stitch on a mini Mexican flag patch
- Make a smaller size using sport-weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook
- Sew a loop on top to turn it into a keychain
This burrito buddy is a fiesta of fun and flavor—without the calories! Perfect for gifting, kitchen displays, or just bringing a smile to your day. 🌯💛
