Free giant donut cushion crochet pattern
Go jumbo with this large donut cushion crochet pattern by Paula Risanto, which was originally featured in Mollie Makes. This magnificent ring of two-toned goodness will put your plain fabric cushions to shame.
With only two crochet stitches to master (UK double crochet and slip stitch), beginners can totally have a go at making this crochet doughnut pillow, too.
Choose two contrasting colours to create your showstopper and roll one into every room. Kids and adults alike will love this crochet donut pillow - after all, is there anything better to sit on than a large doughnut cushion? We think not!
To make this donut cushion, you will need:
- Any Aran/Worsted Weight Yarn (you could try Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran), approx 150g of each in:
- Beige
- Yarn A - Dark Brown
- Yarn B - Pink
- Small amount of leftover yarn for sprinkles – orange, yellow, pink, white, blue or any colourful yarns
- Stitch Markers
- Polyester filling
- Yarn needle
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- 3.5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations used in this crochet doughnut pillow pattern
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This free crochet donut pillow pattern is written in UK terminology, but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Notes
The frosting (i.e. top of the donut pillow) is made with 2 strands of yarn. When changing yarn colour, don't worry if it seems a bit loose; you just need to pull the back of the yarn on the wrong side if that happens.
Once the frosting is completed, we will tie a knot at the back to secure it. If you're struggling with this, you can always check out our how to join yarn and change colours in crochet tutorial.
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Free doughnut cushion crochet pattern
Making the base
Step 1
Foundation
Using a 3.5mm crochet hook and the beige yarn, ch90. Join with slip stitch into first chain made, being careful not to twist chains.
Round 1 Chain 1, dc in each chain (90 stitch)
Round 2-7 dc in each Round
Round 8 (2dc, dc in the next 8 sts) 10 times [100 stitch]
Round 9 (2dc, dc in the next 9 sts) 10 times [110 stitch]
Round 10 (2dc, dc in the next 10 sts) 10 times [120 stitch]
Round 11 (2dc, dc in the next 11 sts) 10 times [130 stitch]
Round 12-13 dc in each round
Round 14 (2dc, dc in the next 12 sts) 10 times [140 stitch]
Round 15-17 dc in each st around
Round 18 (2dc, dc in the next 13 sts) 10 times [150 stitch]
Round 19-20 dc in each st around
Round 21 (2dc, dc in the next 14 sts) 10 times [160 stitch]
Round 22 (2dc, dc in the next 15 sts) 10 times [170 stitch]
Round 23-24 dc in each round
Round 25 (2dc, dc in the next 16 sts) 10 times [180 stitch]
Round 26 dc in each st around
Fasten off
Making the giant doughnuts with two-tone frosting
Step 1
Foundation
Using a 5.5mm crochet hook and Yarn A (dark brown) with 2 strands together, ch25.
Change to Yarn B (pink), ch25, join with slip stitch.
Round 1 Change to Yarn A, ch1, dc in the next 25 chain, change to Yarn B, dc in the next 25 chain [50 sts]
Round 2-4 Change to Yarn A, dc in the next 25 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in the next 25 dc [50 sts]
Round 5 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 4 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 4 sts) [60 sts]
Round 6 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 5 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 5 sts) [70 sts]
Round 7 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 6 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 6 sts) [80 sts]
Round 8 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 7 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 7 st) [90 sts]
Round 9-10 Change to Yarn A, dc in the next 45 sts, change to Yarn B, dc in the next 45 sts (90 stitch)
Round 11 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 8 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 8 sts) [100 sts]
Round 12-13 Change to Yarn A, dc in the next 50 sts, change to Yarn B, dc in the next 50 sts [100 stitch]
Round 14 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 9 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 9 sts) [110 sts]
Round 15 Change to Yarn A, dc in the next 55 sts, Change to Yarn B, dc in the next 55 sts [110 stitch]
Round 16 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 10 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 10 sts) [120 sts]
Round 17 Change to Yarn A (2dc, dc in the next 11 sts) 5 times, Change to Yarn B (2dc, dc in the next 11 sts) 5 times [130 sts]
Round 18 Change to Yarn A, dc in the next 65 sts, Change to Yarn B, dc in the next 65 sts [130 sts]
Fasten off, leaving long tail for both Yarn A and B for sewing.
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Assembling your donut cushion
Step 1
On the wrong side of the frosting, tie a knot between the yarn colour changes to secure the stitch.
Step 2
Using leftover colourful yarns, sew the sprinkles randomly on one half of the donut frosting.
Step 3
Place the wrong sides of your donut cushion together. Place the base in the centre of the holes of the frosting. Using whip stitch, sew both pieces together, working through the foundation chain of the base and round 1of the frosting, also sew the last round of both the base and frosting pieces together
Step 4
Stuff well with polyester stuffing to the desired stiffness. Weave in all ends.
You can never have too many donut cushions!
Now that you know how to crochet a donut pillow, why stop at just one? Kids will love playing with them, and they make great outdoor cushions for summer (just remember to take them back inside).
So why not make a range of them in different colours, or try getting creative and adding more of those tasty sprinkles!
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