Giant Donut

SKILL LEVEL:

Easy

Basic stitches, simple shaping and finishing.

SIZE:

14cm in diameter and 5cm in height

MATERIALS:

Yarns:

Double knitting/light worsted yarn

Approx. 25grams of double knitting/light worsted yarn, in colors of choice

Hooks & Notions:

Small amount fiberfill/toy stuffing

Size 3.50mm Hook

Yarn needle
Stitch marker

GAUGE:

22sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm

Tension/Gauge is not necessary for this project to be perfect

I use US Crochet stitch terminology

INSTRUCTIONS

Donut Base:

This part is made by working in continuous rounds, so you may want to use a stitch marker to keep record of your current rnd.

NOTE: MM – move stitch marker

Rnd 1: With yarn, CH 36. Join with a slip ST to make a ring. *Work 2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in next ST. Repeat from * around (54 SC). Place a stitch marker in the last SC to designate the end of the rnd.

Rnd 2:  Work 1SC in each ST around (54 SC). MM

Rnd 3: *Work 2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in next two STS. Repeat from * around (72 SC). MM

Rnd 4: Work 1SC in each ST around (72 SC). MM

Rnd 5: *Work 2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in next three STS. Repeat from * around (90 SC). MM

Rnd 6: Work 1SC in each ST around (90 SC). MM

Rnd 7 – 12: Work 1SC in each ST around (90 SC). MM

Rnd 13: *SC2tog and work 1SC in next three STS. Repeat from * around (72 SC). MM

Rnd 14: Work 1SC in each ST around (72 SC). MM

Rnd 15: *SC2tog and work 1SC in next two STS. Repeat from * around (54 SC). MM

Rnd 16: Work 1SC in each ST around (54 SC). MM

Rnd 17: *SC2tog and work 1SC in next ST. Repeat from * around (36 SC). MM

Rnd 18: Work 1SC in each ST around (36 SC). FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Finishing: 

Sew last rnd of donut to first rnd, stuff firmly before sewing closed. Weave in ends.

Icing:

This part is made by working in continuous rounds, so you may want to use a stitch marker to keep record of your current rnd.
NOTE: MM – move stitch marker

Rnd 1: With yarn, CH 36. Join with a slip ST to make a ring. *Work 2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in next ST. Repeat from * around (54 SC). Place a stitch marker in the last SC to designate the end of the rnd.

Rnd 2: Work 1SC in each ST around (54 SC). MM

Rnd 3: *Work 2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in next two STS. Repeat from * around (72 SC). MM

Rnd 4: Work 1SC in each ST around (72 SC). MM

Rnd 5: *Work 2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in next three STS. Repeat from * around (90 SC). MM

Rnd 6-7: Work 1SC in each ST around (90 SC). MM

Rnd 8: *(SC in next ST, HDC, DC in next ST, DC in next ST , DC, HDC in next ST, SC in next). Repeat from * 17 times more (18 Petals) FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Finishing:

Embroider French knots in assorted colors onto the icing. Attach icing to top of donut. Weave in all ends.

I have been a crochet designer for more than 10 years. I love to think outside the box and to try and do things a bit differently. I love to learn new techniques and to challenge myself. I firmly believe that crochet should fun and evoke joy and pleasure. Creating and designing is one of my life's passions.

“Crochet is an art and crocheters it’s artists. Each crafted item is unique and own to its crafter”

Happy Crocheting Joanita Theron