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The Perfect
Bao
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Design by Sweet Softies
The Perfect Bao is a quick, easy, and SIZE
no-sew crochet pattern. “Bao”, otherwise 3 inches (7.5cm) in height and width
known as a Chinese steamed bun or
baozi is a popular food found in Asian MATERIALS
cuisine. You can also use this pattern to ● Super bulky weight 6 yarn in white (I used
make a Momo, dumpling, or Xiaolongbao. Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn)
● Embroidery thread/yarn in pink and black
It’s the perfect gift for a foodie or Asian
● 5mm crochet hook
culture enthusiast! A free, step-by-step ● 12mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
video tutorial is available with this written ● Stuffing
pattern. ● Yarn needle
● Scissors
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2023 Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com. ★★★☆☆ Familiar beginner. Requires
For personal use only. You may not familiarity with stitches used (below).
translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this
pattern in any way. My patterns may not be
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED
used in video tutorials or for teaching
classes (both online and in-person). You
(US TERMINOLOGY)
may link to this pattern but you may not FO = fasten off
copy any part of the pattern instructions on ch = chain
other websites. You may sell finished items sc = single crochet
made with this pattern if you credit Sweet inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
Softies as the designer and link to my dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
website. No wholesale. FLO = front loops only
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CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS
Step-by-step video tutorial available at: https://youtu.be/e0X3ewFR_kU
R1: Ch 2 and insert 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (8)
Note: Alternatively, you can use the magic ring method by inserting 8 sc in a MR.
R2: Inc around. (16)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)
R4: (Sc 2, inc) x 8. (32)
R5-R9: Sc around. (32)
R10: (Sc 6, dec) x 4. (28)
R11: (Sc 5, dec) x 4. (24)
Insert 12mm eyes between R7-R8, 6 sts apart.
R12: Dec around. (12)
Stuff with fiberfill.
R13: Dec around. (6)
R14: In FLO, (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
FINISHING DETAILS: Use pink yarn to embroider two lines as “cheeks” next to
the eyes. Then, use black yarn to embroider a smile on the face.
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