Meet the cute and squishy little crochet dumplings! These are mini versions of the squishy dumplings, but they have a lot of fun variations!
The Mini Dumpling fits perfectly inside the mini steamer in this pattern, or you can put it inside a paper soup cup to create a fun mystery/blind box.
I also made a little swing for the dumpling. It is such a fun way to display it!
Different Dumpling Options
There are a few different ways to make your dumpling.
Mini Dumpling: Make a simple little dumpling. It is cute on its own or inside the mini steamer.
Leggy Dumpling: Add two tiny legs to your dumpling. This version is extra fun and fits in an 8 oz soup cup.
Mini Steamer: Make a tiny steamer with a lid. You can put your dumpling inside.
Steamer Swing: Turn the steamer into a little swing. Your Mini Dumpling can sit on it.
Dumpling on the Swing: Crochet the dumpling and swing together. This version makes a cute little hanging decoration.
Before You Start
This is a quick and easy amigurumi project. It takes me under 15 minutes to crochet a mini dumpling, and the same amount of time to crochet the steamer.
And the most fun part, these are completely no sew patterns.
The Mini Dumpling is worked first. You can then choose which extra pieces you want to make.
You can make a simple Mini Dumpling, add tiny legs, or add some poly pellets inside to make your dumpling extra squishy and fun to squeeze.
Use tight stitches so the stuffing does not show through.
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Mini Dumpling & Leggy Dumpling
What You’ll Need
The pattern can be customized with different yarn weights to create smaller or larger dumpling.
Bigger Size: 6 cm ~ 2.5 inches
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Basix Chenille Bright or Bernat Blanket
- Quantity: About 18 g
- Hook: 5.5mm US 9
- Fit with container: Mini dumpling: Fits in basket steamer, 8 oz soup cup, steamer swing, regular swing. Leggy dumpling: Fits in 12 oz soup cup, regular swing.
Smaller Size: 4.5 cm ~ 2 inc
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Parfait Chunky
- Quantity: About 10 g.
- Hook: 4.5mm US 7
- Fit with container: Mini dumpling: Fits in basket steamer, 8 oz soup cup, steamer swing, regular swing. Leggy dumpling: Fits in 8 oz soup cup, regular swing.
Other materials and tools:
Main Body
Begin with main color yarn. Work in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 bobble-2-dc in the same stitch) * repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: 12 inc [24]
Rnd 4 – Rnd 7: 24 sc [24] [4 Rounds]
Rnd 8: (1 sc, 1 dec) * repeat 8 times [16]
Place the safety eyes between Rnd 5 and Rnd 6, 3 sts between them (about the 9th and 13th stitch). Stuff the dumpling with fiberfill, or place 10 g of poly pellets into a sheer sock and insert it into the dumpling to make it squishy and fun to squeeze. I recommend embroidering the facial details before inserting the bag of poly pellets. Embroider the cheeks with pink yarn between Rnd 5 and Rnd 6, 1 stitch wide. Embroider the mouth on Rnd 6 with dark brown thread, 2 sts wide.
Rnd 9: 8 dec [8]
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close the hole. Make a knot to make it more secure and weave the yarn tail.
Leggy Dumpling
To make the leggy dumpling, first mark 2 stitches on Rnd 8 of the mini dumpling, 3 sts apart. We will crochet 2 legs on these 2 stitches.
To crochet the leg, with the dumpling upside down and the front facing you, attach brown yarn to the marked stitch, pull up a loop and chain 6, start to work in the third chain from the hook:
(1 bobble-4-dc, chain 2, slst) in the same stitch, then work 1 sc in each of the 3 remaining chains, slst in the marked stitch on Rnd 8. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail.
Mini Crocheted Steamer
What You’ll Need
The pattern can be customized with different yarn weights to create smaller or larger dumpling.
Bigger Size: 10 cm ~ 4 inches
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Basix Chenille Bright or Bernat Blanket
- Quantity: About 32 g Steel Cut Oats.
- Hook: 5.5mm US 9
Smaller Size: 7 cm ~ 2.75 inches
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Parfait Chunky
- Quantity: About 16 g Almond Butter.
- Hook: 4.5mm US 7
Other materials and tools:
Bottom part of the steamer
Begin with beige. Work in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in the magic ring [8]
Rnd 2: 8 inc [16]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * repeat 8 times [24]
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, (3 sc, 1 inc) * repeat 5 times, 2 sc [30]
Rnd 5: BLO 30 sc [30]
Rnd 6 – Rnd 8: 30 sc [30] [3 Rounds]
Slst and fasten off. Weave in the yarn tail.
Lid of the steamer
Begin with beige. Work in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in the magic ring [8]
Rnd 2: 8 inc [16]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * repeat 8 times [24]
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, (3 sc, 1 inc) * repeat 5 times, 2 sc [30]
Rnd 5: BLO 30 sc [30]
Rnd 6: 30 sc [30]
Slst and fasten off. Weave in the yarn tail.
Handle of the lid
Hold the yarn double, meaning you will crochet with two strands of yarn at the same time to create a bulkier handle. Attach the beige yarn to Rnd 2 of the lid, chain 4, then slst into the stitch directly opposite where you started on Rnd 2 of the lid (7 sts apart). Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail.
Steamer Swing Crochet Pattern
What You’ll Need
The pattern can be customized with different yarn weights to create smaller or larger dumpling.
Bigger Size:
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Basix Chenille Bright or Bernat Blanket
- Quantity: About 15 g Steel Cut Oats.
- Hook: 5.5mm US 9
Smaller Size:
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Parfait Chunky
- Quantity: About 8 g Almond Butter.
- Hook: 4.5mm US 7
Other materials and tools:
Steamer Swing
Begin with beige. Work in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1: 7 sc in the magic ring [7]
Rnd 2: 7 inc [14]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * repeat 7 times [21]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * repeat 7 times [28]
Rnd 5: BLO 28 sc [28]
Rnd 6: 28 sc [28]
Now, slst in the next stitch, chain 45 (or any number of chain stitches to get your desired length), then slst into the stitch directly opposite where you started on Rnd 6, 13 sts apart. Fasten off. Weave in the yarn tail.
The mini dumpling can sit pretty stable on the swing, but if you want it extra secure, you can sew on 1 or 2 stitches of the dumpling to the swinging steamer to make it more secure.
Dumpling on the Swing Crochet Pattern
What You’ll Need
The pattern can be customized with different yarn weights to create smaller or larger dumpling.
Bigger Size: 10 cm ~ 4 inches
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Basix Chenille Bright or Bernat Blanket
- Quantity: About 10 g Steel Cut Oats.
- Hook: 5.5mm US 9
Smaller Size: 7 cm ~ 2.75 inches
- Yarn: Weight #6 yarn: Premier Parfait Chunky
- Quantity: About 5g Almond Butter.
- Hook: 4.5mm US 7
Other materials and tools:
Swing Crochet Pattern
Begin with beige. Work in spiral rounds. First, make an oval by working around a foundation chain.
Begin with beige. Work in spiral rounds. First, make an oval by working around a foundation chain.
Rnd 1: Chain 6, start to crochet in the second chain from the hook: 1 inc, 3 sc, work 4 sc in the same last chain, continue crocheting along the opposite side of the chain: 3 sc, 1 inc [14]
Rnd 2: 2 inc, 3 sc, 4 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc [22]
Slst in the next stitch. Now we will crochet the chain and attach the dumpling to the swing as you go. Mark 2 stitches on Rnd 5 of the dumpling, with 4 stitches away from the outer edges of the eyes.
– First, chain 2, hold the dumpling upward, slst in the first marked stitch of the dumpling.
– Next, chain 40 (or any number of chain stitches to get your desired length), hold the dumpling upside down, then slst into the second marked stitch of the dumpling.
– Next, chain 2, slst in the stitch directly opposite where you started on Rnd 2 of the swing, 10 sts apart. Fasten off. Weave in the yarn tail.
And that’s it! Your little dumpling is ready. ❤️
I Hope You Enjoy This Pattern! I love how many ways you can use this pattern. Make one as a little desk buddy. Put it in the mini steamer. Or let it swing!
You can also make dumplings in different colors and give each one a different little face.
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