Get ready to party with this Amigurumi Piñata crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for festive celebrations, playful decor, or simply love vibrant handmade creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up an adorable piñata bursting with color and charm. With its fluffy layered fringe, bright hues, and classic donkey-inspired shape, this crochet piñata brings the joy of celebration to any occasion. Perfect for birthday parties, themed decorations, or simply adding a cheerful touch to your collection, this amigurumi creation is a fun and festive way to bring handmade magic to life—one stitch at a time!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with bold color combinations, playful textures, or even tiny embroidered details to enhance the piñata’s festive flair. Create a traditional rainbow-striped design, craft a mini version for cute keychains or ornaments, or even add a surprise pocket for tiny treats! Whether displayed as a lively accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or stitched up just for the joy of celebrating creativity, this Amigurumi Piñata is a delightful and spirited project—perfect for bringing color and joy to every stitch! 🎉🧶✨
🎉 Amigurumi Piñata Crochet Pattern – Cute Hanging Decoration
Add a burst of joy to your party or craft room with this colorful amigurumi piñata! With cheerful layered fringe, a sweet embroidered face, and vibrant colors, this plush piñata is perfect as party decor, a nursery mobile, or just a cuddly friend hanging around!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shape, simple color changes, and optional fringe sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using chenille or velvet-style yarn with a 4.5–6 mm hook
🧶 Materials
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Chenille yarn or worsted weight yarn (if using traditional yarn):
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Yellow (base and fringe)
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Hot Pink (top & fringe)
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Blue (fringe)
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Black (smile)
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Pink (cheeks)
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Crochet hook: 4.5–6 mm (adjust for yarn weight)
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Safety eyes (15–18 mm) or black buttons
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Hanging thread or yarn
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Hot glue (optional for fringe)
🧁 Body Base (Yellow)
Work in continuous rounds:
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–24. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R12–R13, about 10 stitches apart
Embroider black smile between them
Add pink cheeks just below and outward from eyes -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
🌈 Ruffled Fringe Skirt (Work in stripes)
Colors: pink, blue, pink, yellow
Make 4–5 layers depending on how long you want the body to appear.
Each ruffle band:
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ch 40, join to form ring
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sc around
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In BLO: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each stitch to create waves
FO and leave tail to sew around lower body
🪡 Assembly Tip:
Sew fringe layers around the body from bottom to top, overlapping slightly.
🎀 Hair Cap (Top Hat Style – Hot Pink)
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–10. sc around (36), FO
Sew to top of the piñata head
✨ Hanging Loop
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ch 35–40
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Fold into a loop, secure at the top center of head
Optional: reinforce with hot glue
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use pastel yarns for a baby shower theme
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Add tiny pom-poms for a confetti effect
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Swap the hanging loop for a rattle or mobile clip
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Use sparkly or textured yarn for party sparkle
This plush piñata is full of personality and perfect for decorating with flair! Whether hung over a party table or simply bringing joy to a corner of your home, it’s a fun and festive make! 🎊 Let me know if you’d like matching tacos, party banners, or cactus plushies!
