Pour a little charm into your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Tea Cup pattern! Whether you’re crafting for cozy decor, whimsical gifts, or simply love making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful tea cup bursting with personality. With its rounded shape, delicate handle, and cheerful details, this crochet tea cup captures the warmth and joy of a perfect tea moment in every stitch. Perfect for brightening up a space, gifting to a fellow tea lover, or adding a whimsical touch to your handmade treasures, this amigurumi tea cup is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! ☕✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a saucer or steam swirls for extra charm. Craft a classic porcelain-inspired tea cup, create a pastel version for a soft aesthetic, or even stitch up a full tea party set with matching cups and treats! Whether displayed as a cozy accent, gifted as a thoughtful handmade keepsake, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Tea Cup is a bright and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of tea-time magic to every stitch! 🧶💖
🍵 Amigurumi Tea Cup Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of cozy charm to your home with this Amigurumi Tea Cup! Whether used as a whimsical decor piece, a prop for your amigurumi characters, or a storage basket for small notions, this crochet cup and saucer set brings handmade warmth to your table. With a sturdy shape and simple construction, it’s beginner-friendly and beautifully functional.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping and working in the round.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4 inches (10 cm) tall and 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or sturdy acrylic yarn
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Color A: Light or Medium Gray (entire cup and saucer)
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Hook: 3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Cardboard or plastic circle (optional for stiffening base)
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Polyfill stuffing (optional if adding a soft fill to the cup)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🫖 Cup Base (Start from the bottom)
Using Color A:
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)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10–12. sc around (54)
Round 13 (form wall): BLO, sc around (54)
14–26. sc around (54)
FO, weave in ends. You may insert a cardboard or plastic circle into the base to keep it flat.
☕ Cup Rim (Optional finishing edge)
Join yarn at rim (any stitch):
sl st around to create a slightly rolled edge
FO, weave in ends.
🌀 Cup Handle
Using Color A:
ch 21
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20)
Row 2–3: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
FO leaving a long tail. Shape into a curve and sew both ends securely to the cup sides.
🍽️ Saucer
Using Color A:
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)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
(9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
(10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
Optional edge round: BLO, sl st around (72) to raise a lip
FO and weave in ends. Lightly steam-block to help saucer sit flat.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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If using as decor, stuff lightly and shape
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Insert a fabric or felt circle in the cup for a faux tea look
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Add tiny amigurumi cookies, lemon slices, or tea bags for extra cuteness
💡 Customization Ideas
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Make a rainbow set in pastel colors
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Add embroidery for a floral tea cup design
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Insert a small scented sachet for a handmade gift
This Amigurumi Tea Cup is the perfect blend of cozy and creative—sure to warm hearts one stitch at a time! ☕🧶💕
