Start your day with a jolt of handmade joy thanks to the Amigurumi Espresso Cup, a tiny crochet treat that’s full of charm and caffeine-inspired cuteness! ☕🧶 With its petite size, cozy handle, and rich coffee-colored top, this little plush is perfect for coffee lovers, kitchen décor, or a fun desk companion. Whether you’re stitching it for a gift or adding it to your own amigurumi café lineup, this espresso cup is sure to perk up your project list.
This pattern is ideal for crocheters who love quick, satisfying makes with a dash of personality. You can customize your cup with embroidered steam swirls, add a smiley face, or even pair it with a matching latte or donut plush. Whether you’re brewing up a cozy collection or just sipping on some creative inspiration, the Amigurumi Espresso Cup is a delightful way to stitch up warmth—one energizing loop at a time! 🧵✨
☕ Crochet Amigurumi Espresso Cup Pattern
Nothing warms the soul quite like a fresh cup of espresso — unless it’s an amigurumi one! This tiny crochet espresso cup is the perfect mix of cozy and cute. With its round shape, tiny handle, smiling face, and “coffee” top, it makes a wonderful handmade gift, keychain, or desk buddy for coffee lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Easy Intermediate
Simple increases and decreases, worked in continuous rounds.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6 cm (2.5 in) tall
Approx. 7–8 cm (3 in) wide including handle
🧶 Materials
- Worsted / aran cotton yarn:
- Cream / beige 🤍 — cup
- Brown 🤎 — coffee
- Black ⚫ — face embroidery
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Use tight stitches so the cup keeps its shape.
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR — magic ring
sc — single crochet
inc — increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec — decrease (sc2tog)
BLO — back loop only
sl st — slip stitch
FO — fasten off
🫖 Cup Body (Cream)
The body forms a rounded bowl with smooth sides and a softly curved base.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–11: sc around (36)
Place safety eyes between R8–9, spaced 5 stitches apart.
Embroider a small curved smile centered below.
R12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R13: sc around (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R15: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly and shape into a smooth round bowl.
☕ Thick Rolled Rim
The rim is chunky and softly folded outward.
R16: BLO sc around (24)
R17: sc around (24)
R18: sl st loosely around (24)
FO.
Gently roll the rim outward with fingers to create a soft lip.
☕ Coffee Surface (Brown)
The coffee sits slightly recessed inside the rim.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.
Sew inside the cup one round below the rim, slightly sunken.
☕ Handle (Cream)
The handle is short, thick, and rounded.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2–6: sc around (6)
Lightly stuff.
FO leaving a long tail.
Curve into a small “C” shape and sew to the cup between R8–14, attaching top and bottom securely while leaving the middle arched.
😊 Face Details
- Eyes sit low and centered
- Embroider a tiny curved smile
- Keep expression small and minimal
🎀 Final Shaping
- Add extra stuffing if needed
- Press the base gently on a table to stabilize
- Smooth the sides with your fingers
- Roll the rim outward evenly
🌟 Finished Espresso Cup
Your espresso cup should look round, squat, and plush, with a thick rolled rim, recessed coffee surface, and a petite curved handle. The proportions create a cozy, ceramic-like bowl shape with a soft smiling face — perfect as a desk buddy, gift, or café-themed décor piece. ☕✨
