Hot Cocoa Amigurumi

By: Jackie Laing for Furls Fiberarts

It may not keep you warm, but this Hot Cocoa Amigurumi pattern will certainly warm your heart. Adorable crochet patterns like this make great Christmas decorating ideas. Makes a great gift idea too!

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Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Main MaterialYarn

Primary TechniqueCrochet

Easy

SeasonWinter

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

7.5mm safety eyes
Scissors
Needle
Stuffing
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (less than one skein 198g of each shade, White and Brown)

Abbreviations ch-chain, sc-single crochet, inc-increase, dec-decrease

Mug
Rnd1: With White Yarn starting at the bottom of your mug sc x 6 in a magic ring, or ch x 2 and do 6sc in the second chain from your hook (6)
Rnd2: Inc x 6 (12)
Rnd3: [Sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd4: [Sc x 2, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd5: Do this round in the back loops, sc x 24 (24)
Rnd6-7: Sc x 24 (24)
Rnd8: [Sc x 4, dec] x 4 (20)
Rnd9: Sc x 20 (20)
Rnd10: You will be placing the safety eyes in this round, sc x 6, place your first eye in the last stitch you just did, sc x 2, place your second eye in the last stitch, sc x 12 (20)
Rnd11-14: Sc x 20 (20)
Rnd15: Do this round in the front loops, sc x 20, fasten off (20)

Hot Cocoa
Rnd1: With Brown Yarn starting in the middle of the hot cocoa sc x 6 in a magic ring, or ch x 2 and do 6sc in the second chain from your hook (6)
Rnd2: Inc x 6 (12)
Rnd3: [Sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd4: [Inc, sc x 8] x 2, fasten off (20)

Handle
Rnd1: With White Yarn sc x 5 in a magic ring, or ch x 2 and do 5sc in the second chain from your hook (5)
Rnd2-11: Sc x 5, fasten off at the end of Rnd11 (5)

Marshmallow
Row1: With White Yarn ch 3 (3)Row2: Turn, sc x 2 (2)Row3-5: Turn, ch, sc x 2 , fasten off at the end of Row5 (2)

Assembly
Sew the hot cocoa portion to the back loops of the last round of your mug, adding stuffing before you sew it completely shut. Sew the handle in place. Then roll up the marshmallow and sew it in place on top of your hot cocoa. Weave in all ends and trim them.

Drink up and keep warm!

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Hot Cocoa Amigurumi, you'll love creating these other festive Christmas crafts too! Here are three more projects to add some handmade charm to your holiday decor:

1. Crochet Santa Claus Amigurumi: Dive back into the world of amigurumi with this jolly Santa Claus pattern. Create your very own miniature Santa to display on your mantel or give as a gift. This adorable project will surely bring a smile to anyone's face during the holiday season.

2. DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments: Get crafty with a variety of materials like felt, fabric, or clay to create unique Christmas tree ornaments. Whether you prefer classic red and green colors or a more modern aesthetic, there are endless possibilities for designing one-of-a-kind ornaments to hang on your tree.

3. Hand Embroidered Holiday Hoop Art: Embroidery enthusiasts will enjoy creating festive hoop art featuring holiday-inspired designs like snowflakes, reindeer, or holly leaves. Use colorful threads to add texture and personality to your embroidery, then frame the finished piece in a hoop for a charming seasonal decoration.

These Christmas crafts are perfect for expanding your creative skills and spreading joy through handmade gifts and decor. Plus, don't forget to enter our Furls Fiberarts Gift Card Giveaway and 12 Days Grand Prize for a chance to win exciting prizes to enhance your crafting experience this holiday season! Happy crafting!