🧶 Free Crochet Marshmallow Pattern – Cute, Kawaii & Beginner Friendly!

If you’ve been searching for a quick and easy amigurumi pattern that’s as sweet as it sounds, this crochet marshmallow is your new favorite project!Soft, squishy, and oh-so-kawaii, this tiny plush is perfect for gifts, craft fairs, or just to keep as a cute desk buddy. Best of all — you can finish it in under an hour!

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this free crochet marshmallow tutorial will walk you step-by-step through making the puffiest little treat.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Marshmallow Pattern

• Beginner-friendly – uses only basic stitches

• Super quick – make one in less than 60 minutes

• Perfect stash-buster – uses a small amount of yarn

• Customizable – add different expressions, colors, or sizes

  
  

🧵 Materials You’ll Need

• Worsted weight yarn in white (or pastel colors for a fun twist)

• 3.5 mm crochet hook (or size to match your yarn)

• 6 mm safety eyes

• Fiberfill stuffing

• Yarn needle

• Optional: Pink embroidery thread or blush for cheeks

📜 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring

• sc – Single Crochet

• inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

• dec – Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

• FO – Fasten Off

🥰 Free Crochet Marshmallow Pattern

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)

Round 2: inc in each st around (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)

Round 4-6: sc in each st around (18)👉 This gives that soft puff look we all love!

📌 Tip: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5, about 4 stitches apart.

Stuff firmly with fiberfill.

Round 7: (1 sc, dec) around (12)

Round 8: dec around (6)

FO. Use a yarn needle to weave in and close the hole.

Optional: Embroider a smile or add blush for a kawaii face.

💡 Customization Ideas

• Make pastel marshmallows for Easter

• Create rainbow ombre yarn marshmallows

• Add keychain hardware to turn it into a crochet marshmallow keychain

• Stitch sleepy eyes for an adorable bedtime plushie

📌 Crochet Marshmallow – FAQs

Q: How big is the finished marshmallow?

A: Using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, it will be around 2 inches tall.

Q: Can beginners make this?

A: Yes! If you know the magic ring, single crochet, and basic increase/decrease, you can make it easily.

Q: Can I sell items made from this pattern?

A: Absolutely! Just credit “Pattern by Kavitha Anbarasu.”

❤️ Why This Pattern is Perfect for You

This marshmallow plushie is small, quick, and addictive to make — perfect for Etsy shops, craft fairs, or handmade gifts. The kawaii crochet plush trend is booming, and these little guys are sure to be a hit!

So grab your yarn, make a cup of hot cocoa (to match the vibe 🍫), and start crocheting your first squishy marshmallow friend today!