I made this Cinnamoroll plush thinking it would be a sweet birthday gift for my daughter's friend. Now, I'm probably going to have to make another one. Apparently, Cinnamoroll is a big deal in our house, and I didn't even know it!
Who is Cinnamoroll?
Cinnamoroll is a white puppy created by Sanrio, known for his long, floppy ears (which apparently let him fly?), round blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and a tail curled up like a cinnamon roll. He's shy, sweet, and gentle, the kind of character who instantly tugs at your heartstrings.
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Cinnamoroll debuted in 2001 and quickly became one of Sanrio's most popular characters, especially with younger fans. Cinnamoroll lives in the sky and spends his days at Cafe Cinnamon, where he loves napping and helping out.
Are you ready to crochet your own Cinnamoroll amigurumi plushie?
What You Need / Materials
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- Super Bulky (weight #6) yarn, shown in Hobbii Honey Bunny (100% polyester; 131 yards / 120 m per 3.53 oz / 100 g skein) in the following colors:
- White (I used 1x White #01)
- Aran (weight #4) acrylic yarn, shown in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (100% premium acrylic; 127 yards / 116 m per 3.53 oz / 100 g skein) in the following colors:
- Blue (I used Baby Blue #1034)
- DK (weight #3) yarn, shown in KnitPicks Animation (100% mercerized cotton; 139 yards / 127 m per 1.76 oz / 100g skein) in the following colors:
- Brown (I used Coffee)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Yarns Substitutions
Finished Size
- Finished amigurumi measures approximately 10 cm (4 inches) in height.
- Consider using a different yarn weight/category and appropriate hook size for this project to make it bigger/smaller.
Level of Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), sewing pieces together, and basic embroidery skills.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sc - single crochet
- sc-inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc-dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- FLO - front loop only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi pieces.
- Use the invisible fasten-off method to create a smooth, knot-free edge that blends perfectly with your stitches.
- Optional: Use the invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
Free Crochet Pattern
Body and Head
Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook and white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 8 sc (8 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around (16 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc-inc] x 8 times (24 sts)
Round 4-6: Sc each st around (24 sts x 3 rounds)
Round 7: [4 sc, sc-dec] x 4 times (20 sts)
Round 8: [3 sc, sc-dec] x 4 times (16 sts)
Round 9: Working in FLO, sc-inc in each st around (32 sts)
Round 10: [3 sc, sc-inc] x 8 times (40 sts)
Round 11-15: Sc in each st around (40 sts x 5 rounds)
Stuff the amigurumi Cinnamoroll with polyester stuffing as you decrease.
Round 16: [3 sc, sc-dec] x 8 times (32 sts)
Round 17: [Sc, sc-dec, sc] x 8 times (24 sts)
Round 18: [Sc, sc-dec] x 8 times (16 sts)
Round 19: Sc-dec in each st around (8 sts)
Cut and fasten off. Finish with the ultimate finish.
Ears (make 2)
Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook and white yarn...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 8 sc (8 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around (16 sts)
Round 3: [7 sc, sc-inc] x 2 times (18 sts)
Round 4-6: Sc in each st around (18 sts x 3 rounds)
Round 7: [7 sc, sc-dec] x 2 times (16 sts)
Round 8: Sc in each st around (16 sts)
Round 9: [3 sc, sc-dec, 3 sc] x 2 times (14 sts)
Round 10: Sc in each st around (14 sts)
Round 11: [5 sc, sc-dec] x 2 times (12 sts)
Round 12: Sc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 13: [2 sc, sc-dec, 2 sc] x 2 times (10 sts)
Round 14: Sc in each st around (10 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Tail
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-14: Sc in each st around (6 sts x 13 rounds)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Shape the tail into a cinnamon bun swirl by gently curling it inward from the tip. Then, use some white thread or a thinner strand of white yarn to stitch it in place by going through it back and forth a few times.
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Arms and Legs (make 4)
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-4: Sc in each st around (6 sts x 3 rounds)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Assembly
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| Step 1. Sew the ears on both sides of the head between Rounds 15 and 16. |
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| Step 2. Sew the arms on either side of the body at the same round as the neck (Round 8). Sew the feet on both sides of the body between Rounds 3 and 4. |
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| Step 3. Sew the curled tail on the back side of the body. |
Embroidery
- Using blue Aran yarn, embroider eyes spanning 1 stitch vertically on the face, spacing approximately 8 stitches apart.
- Using brown yarn, embroider the mouth spanning 3 stitches across. Pull down the smile on either side of the face to make a W shape.
- Using pink yarn, embroider some blush next to each eye.
Why I Made This
I crocheted this Cinnamoroll plushie as a birthday gift for one of my daughter's friends; it was her favorite Sanrio character. I thought it would be a sweet present, and now my daughter wants one too! I made this Cinnamoroll amigurumi plushie using Hobbii's Honey Bunny yarn, a chunky chenille yarn. It worked out beautifully and measures about 4 inches in height.
Cinnamoroll has really become one of the breakout stars of the Sanrio universe among this generation, along with Kuromi and Pompompurin. Back when I was growing up, Hello Kitty was the face of Sanrio, and characters like My Melody, Pochacco, Keroppi, and Badtz-Maru filled the rest of the world.
While Hello Kitty isn't quite the it girl anymore, she's still the flagship icon, kind of like Mickey Mouse. Sanrio still centers a lot of its branding around her, and she's constantly being reinvented for new collabs and fashion collections.
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Craft Market Best Seller: These plushies are eye-catching on display and great impulse buys for kids and Sanrio fans. You can offer them in multiple sizes and colors!
- Birthday Gift Topper: Attach it to the ribbon of a wrapped gift box for an extra special presentation.
- Bag Charm or Backpack Buddy: Add a keychain loop or lobster clasp so it can hang from a school bag, tote, or purse.
- Keychain Charm: Make a smaller version using thinner yarn; this plush becomes the perfect keychain size.
- Party Favors: Make mini versions as favors for a Sanrio-themed birthday party.
- Desk or Bookshelf Companion: The perfect little desk buddy to brighten up your workspace or your child's study area.
- Decor for a Sanrio-Themed Party: Scatter a few on tables or hang them
- Blind Box Surprise: A cute handmade gift to hide in a capsule, box, or reusable egg for a DIY "mystery toy" experience.
- Keepsake for a Memory Box: A sentimental, handmade token to mark a special occasion like a birthday or milestone.
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