Treat yourself to a sprinkle of sweetness with the Donut Earrings, a playful crochet project that’s as fun to wear as it is to make! 🍩🧶 Featuring a golden base, smooth pink frosting, and colorful sprinkles, these tiny treats are lightweight, trendy, and absolutely adorable. Whether you’re accessorizing for a brunch date, gifting a handmade surprise, or just craving a little crochet whimsy, these earrings are sure to satisfy.
Perfect for crocheters who love quick projects with bold personality, this pattern invites you to explore vibrant colors, miniature shaping, and delicious details. Try different frosting shades, add glittery yarn for extra sparkle, or stitch up a whole box of donut styles to mix and match. The Donut Earrings are a delightful way to stitch up charm, creativity, and a dash of dessert-inspired magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨
🍩 Crochet Donut Earrings Pattern
These crochet donut earrings are playful, lightweight, and fun to wear! With a golden base, smooth pink frosting, and colorful sprinkles, they look delicious without the calories. 🧵✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner-Friendly – Uses only single crochet stitches plus embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 1.5 in (4 cm) diameter per earring.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Crochet thread size 10 (or embroidery floss)
- Beige/tan – donut base
- Pink – frosting
- Scraps: red, yellow, blue, white – sprinkles
- Crochet hook size 1.5–2.0 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing (optional, for light puffiness)
- Earring hooks + jump rings
- Small pliers
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
🍩 Donut Base (Make 2 per earring – Beige/Tan)
Round 1: Ch 12, join into a ring with sl st. (This forms the donut hole.)
Round 2: Work 18 sc evenly around ring. Join with sl st. (18 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (27 sts)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)
FO, weave ends.
👉 You’ll now have a flat circle with a clear center hole. Repeat for a second base piece.
🍩 Frosting (Make 1 per donut – Pink)
Round 1: Ch 12, join into a ring.
Round 2: Work 18 sc evenly around ring. (18 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (27 sts)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)
FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
👉 Place this frosting layer on top of one donut base piece.
🌈 Embroider Sprinkles
Using tapestry needle and colored thread scraps:
- Add straight stitches (~3–4 mm long) on the pink frosting.
- Scatter in random directions, spacing them apart.
- Use red, yellow, blue, and white for variety.
🔗 Assembly
- Layering
- Put the pink frosting on top of one beige base piece.
- Sew around edges with the pink tail to secure it.
- Sandwich
- Place the second beige base piece behind.
- Align carefully so holes match.
- Joining
- Sew around the outer edge with beige yarn.
- Optionally add a thin layer of fiberfill before closing to make the donut slightly puffy.
- Center Hole
- Run a few stitches around the inner hole if needed to keep it neat and round.
🌟 Earrings
- Attach a jump ring through the top of the donut.
- Use pliers to connect it to an earring hook.
- Repeat for the second donut.
💖 Finishing Touches
Your crochet donut earrings are ready to wear! 🎉
They’re lightweight, eye-catching, and sweet as can be. Try experimenting with:
- Chocolate (brown) or vanilla (white) frosting
- Metallic thread sprinkles for sparkle
- Mini donut charms for necklaces or keychains
Handmade jewelry that looks good enough to eat — now you’ve got the perfect statement piece for any outfit! ✨🍩
