Addicted to amigurumi food and unusual kawaii toys? Then this crochet pattern is definitely for you! This little cutie will make your day and give a positive spirit!
Abbreviations:
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
dc = double crochet
Materials:
1. Acrylic yarn 100g/ 300m of light-blue colour (main colour) + a bit of beige, grey and pink colour
2. Fiberfill
3. 2.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, yarn needle for assembling the toy.
4. Two 5 mm half-beads for eyes, glue.
5. Cardboard or plastic for the basement.
Main part of the cup
Rnd 1: Start with light-blue colour, 2 ch, join in a circle. 6 sc in a circle, continue crocheting in rounds [6 sc]
Rnd 2: inc repeat 6 times [12 sc]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in the next st) repeat 6 times [18 sc]
Rnd 4: (inc, sc in the next 2 st) repeat 6 times [24 sc]
Rnd 5: (inc, sc in the next 3 st) repeat 6 times [30 sc]
Rnd 6: (inc, sc in the next 4 st) repeat 6 times [36 sc]
Rnd 7: (inc, sc in the next 5 st) repeat 6 times [42 sc]
Rnd 8: (inc, sc in the next 6 st) repeat 6 times [48 sc]
Rnd 9: (inc, sc in the next 7 st) repeat 6 times [54 sc]
Rnd 10: (inc, sc in the next 8 st) repeat 6 times [60 sc]
Rnd 11: crochet in the front loops only [60 sc]
Rnd 12-25: sc in all 60 st
Rnd 26: To form the edge crochet 60 sc, but below the 25th rnd (insert the hook in 24th Rnd).
Fasten off, cut off the yarn and weave in the ends.
Top of the tea
Rnd 1: Start with beige colour, 2 ch, join in a circle. 6 sc in a circle, continue crocheting in rounds [6 sc]
Rnd 2: inc repeat 6 times [12 sc]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in the next st) repeat 6 times [18 sc]
Rnd 4: (inc, sc in the next 2 st) repeat 6 times [24 sc]
Rnd 5: (inc, sc in the next 3 st) repeat 6 times [30 sc]
Rnd 6: (inc, sc in the next 4 st) repeat 6 times [36 sc]
Rnd 7: (inc, sc in the next 5 st) repeat 6 times [42 sc]
Rnd 8: (inc, sc in the next 6 st) repeat 6 times [48 sc]
Rnd 9: (inc, sc in the next 7 st) repeat 6 times [54 sc]
Rnd 10: (inc, sc in the next 8 st) repeat 6 times [60 sc]
Leave the tail for sewing.
Handle
Rnd 1: Start with light-blue colour, 2 ch, join in a circle. 6 sc in a circle, continue crocheting in rounds [6 sc]
Rnd 2: inc repeat 6 times [12 sc]
Rnd 3-6: sc in all 12 st
Rnd 7: (sc in the next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14 sc]
Rnd 8-15: sc in all 14 st
Rnd 16: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12 sc]
Rnd 17-23: sc in the next 12 st. Leave the tail for sewing.
Cheeks
Rnd 1: Start with pink colour, 2 ch, join in a circle. 12 sc in a circle, continue crocheting in rounds [12 sc]
Leave the tail for sewing.
Sew the cheeks between Rnd 15 and Rnd 19, 6 sc apart from each other.
Tea bag
Rnd 1: 7 ch, insert the hook in the 2nd st from the hook, crochet 6 sc, turn at the end of each round.
Rnd 2-18: sc in all 6 st
Rnd 19: dec, sc in next 4 st [5 sc]
Rnd 20-21: sc in all 5 st
Rnd 22: dec, sc in next 3 st [4 sc]
Rnd 23-24: sc in next 4 st
Rnd 25: dec, sc in next 2 st [3 sc]
Rnd 26: 3 sc together
Rnd 27: sc around the edge, fold together like a teabag, sew together and stuff slightly with fiberfill.
A video tutorial will be more helpful for beginners like me to watch learn and understand… 😁
YES that’s what I want
A video since I am a beginner.
What does it mean by this:
Rnd 26: To form the edge crochet 60 sc, but above the 25th rnd.
how do crochet above a round?
Hi Deelite, it means that you should insert the hook in 24th Rnd. Sorry, if I explained it incorrectly.
I am confused on rnd 26…how on earth do you do form the edge by 60 sc but above rnd 25? Isnt round 26 above rnd 25? Totally confused on this one…
Hi Connie, sorry for confusing. I mean the 24th rnd. So, to form the edge you should insert the hook in 24th round when crocheting 60 sc. I updated the pattern.
where to insert hook on the 24th round exactly? the inside or outside?
thank you!
Hi Jennifer, insert the hook outside the cup in the spaces of the Rnd 24 (so it looks like they are between Rnd 24 and 25). You’ll get long single crochet stitches. Here is a video-tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcKEegH5mM
cool! thank you!
I like to crochet things like this tea cup. That’s why I look for patterns all the time.
Hello! Love this pattern. On the main cup on round 11 – I assume in addition to front loop only, you are doing just 1 sc in each stitch around for 60 total?
Hi Sarah, you’re right. Rnd 11 = 60 FLO sc.
What are the dimensions of your finished product?
Its height is about 10-12 cm, but it also depends on hook size and yarn thickness.
Thank you for your reply regarding dimensions. I also note that your cup appears to curve in close to the top … should there be decreases? Thanks.
Glad to help you 🙂 No decreases, just crochet a little bit tightly. I mean not to make the last loops in every single crochet stitch too big (they will appear at the edge as chain).
Hello ! I’m seriously in love with this pattern !! Just a question , do you slip stich & chain one at the end of every round or continue to the next round ? i ended up with a weird hexagon shape when i reached 60 stich and was confused , wasn’t it supposed to be round ?
Hi, thanks! It was crocheted in continuous rounds without slip stitches. Hexagon shape will become invisible if you work further. If this really bother you, you can crochet additional 1-2 sc after each round (they are not counted) till you reach 60 sc.
Hi, you havent said how to put all the pieces together or am i missing these key stages? Also when do i put the cardboard in?
Thanjs
Hi Amy, the cardboard lays inside the cup, right on the basement. The assembly is up to you 🙂
Love this pattern. About the handle…rows 16-23, you say to sc in next 12 sts, but there are 14 sts from the previous row, what happens to the last 2 sts? Also need to know how to put it together.
Thank you
Hi Carol, thanks a lot for your message. This means that you need to make 2 decreases in Rnd 16, I updated the pattern to make it clear. The assembly is up to you 🙂
Row 11 says in front loops only, I think this should be back loops only to make it turn up. But I’m also a left handed crocheter, so don’t know if it makes any difference.
Super cute final product and great how you can make it with your own touches. I used F hook (3.75mm) and worsted weight yarn (in hot pink). It’s about 3 inches wide and 5 inches diameter. And I used 12mm eyes on the cup, 6mm on the tea bag.
I worked the front loops, did another 5 rounds and ended up frogging them. It looked much better in the back loops.
I did the exact same thing, ripped it out and went with back loops
Yes, it’s obvious from the image that it isn’t FLO but BLO.
Hi!! I love this so much but I don’t know how to crochet, but I can knitting very well. Is it possible to do it knit or will it not work? Thanks!
Sorry, it will not work the same.
I can understand that, you can crochet in a circle, but trying to do the same with two needles is a virtual impossibility. You kind of have to know how both knitting and crocheting to understand that it wont work. I asked at very same question to my tutor, it wasnt until I actually learned crochet that i understood why.
This pattern is so so adorable!!!!!! Thank you so much!! I put crushed walnut shells(Bought in sewing store-All Brands)inside a stocking for the fill. Packed tightly and made it into a pincushion for my sewing studio! Absolutely adorable!!!!
This is a great idea!!! 🙂
Would be good if this could be printed, as easier to follow
Hi Sandra, you can buy a printable version of the pattern here >> https://shop.amigurumi.today/products/tea-cup-amigurumi-pattern-printable-pdf
That was so much fun!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your adorable, easy pattern with us!!!
Hey, thanks for sharing this lovely pattern! Do you think it is suitable for beginners?
Yes, but it’s better to start crocheting using video tutorials 🙂
Love this teacup, making it for my 93 year old friend as a Birthday gift.
Please let me know how to assemble the tea into the cup.
Thanks