Welcome to the sweet and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🥤✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Milkshake—a delightful, retro-inspired treat perfect for play kitchens, cozy décor, or simply adding a touch of nostalgic charm to your collection! 🍒 Whether you love crafting realistic food designs, enjoy making playful and decorative pieces, or simply want to stitch up a cute and colorful milkshake, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully textured plush dessert with a swirled top, a cherry, and a striped straw! 💕
This design embraces soft textures, pastel hues, and fun shaping to bring a cheerful touch to your crochet creations! 🧶🍦 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Milkshake turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out creamy pinks, rich browns, or vibrant blues, and let’s stitch up a charming little milkshake friend! ✨
🥤 Amigurumi Milkshake Crochet Pattern
Whip up a deliciously adorable milkshake with this soft and creamy amigurumi creation! Featuring a tall textured cup, chocolate swirl design, whipped topping, and a realistic striped straw, this milkshake plushie is the perfect treat for food-themed decor, pretend play, or gifts for dessert lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes tapestry crochet, shaping, color changes, and spiraled detailing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall using DK or worsted-weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
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Cream or off-white (Main cup and whipped topping)
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Chocolate brown (Swirls and chocolate drizzle)
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Crochet hook: 3.0 mm recommended
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Paper straw or striped crochet straw (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🥛 Milkshake Cup Base
With cream yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–32. sc around (36)
Optional: Use tapestry crochet to carry chocolate yarn and create swirl pattern. Alternate 3–5 stitch waves for a wavy chocolate syrup design around the cup.
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BLO sc around (36) – for rim definition
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(2 sc, dec) x9 (27)
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sc around (27)
FO. Stuff firmly.
🍦 Whipped Cream Top
With cream yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
Switch to spiral:
9–20. Continue sc in a spiral, gradually increasing a stitch every few rounds to create a coiled swirl
FO, shaping into a mound as you go. Do not overstuff.
Chocolate swirl: Use chocolate yarn and surface slip stitch or spiral stripe method to overlay drizzle across the whipped cream top.
Sew whipped cream to top of cup body.
🧋 Straw (Optional)
You can either:
Option 1: Use a real paper straw and insert at an angle into the whipped top. Secure with hot glue (if not used as toy).
Option 2: Crochet straw:
With cream and brown yarn (striped):
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Ch 16, join in round
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Rounds 1–15: sc in spiral using alternating 2 rounds of cream, 2 rounds of brown
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Stuff lightly or leave hollow
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FO and sew into whipped cream at a slant
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Adjust and position the whipped top and swirl embroidery.
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Tuck in all yarn ends securely.
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Use invisible stitch to sew whipped cream tightly to top of cup.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Make it strawberry with pink and red swirls
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Add kawaii face with safety eyes and blush on the cup
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Attach a mini crochet cherry or sprinkle beads on top
This charming amigurumi milkshake is a calorie-free treat full of handmade delight—perfect for summer vibes, cafe-themed play, or just adding sweetness to your shelf! 🍨✨
