Crochet Dumpling Plush Soft Amigurumi Food With Sleepy Face 12 cm

This crochet dumpling plush is a soft, rounded food piece about 12 cm across, with a pleated top edge and a sleepy embroidered face. It is sold singly or as a set of three. People keep one on a desk, and the set of three is usually bought for a kitchen shelf or as a present for someone who cooks.

How each crochet dumpling plush is made

1. Choose one or three. Decide whether you want a single piece or the set of three.
2. Body. The base is crocheted in the round, then filled softly so the dumpling squashes a little.
3. Pleats. The top edge is worked in short rows and shaped into even folds.
4. Face. The sleepy face is embroidered, which keeps the piece free of hard parts.

How the filling changes the feel

Most amigurumi is packed firm so the shape holds. A crochet dumpling plush is filled a little softer on purpose, so it gives when you press it and springs back. That is closer to the thing it represents, and it is the reason people pick it up and keep holding it.

A softer fill does mean the piece is less rigid on a shelf. It will settle into a slight slump over time, which most buyers like. If you would rather it stayed plump and upright, ask for a firm fill when you order and we will pack it tighter. Either way, the cotton surface stays matte and washes clean.

Crochet dumpling plush specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Nothing is made in advance, so please allow 7-12 working days of making time in Hanoi before the parcel is posted, then the delivery time below. Every parcel is tracked, and the full terms are set out in our shipping information.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap. Press the water out with a towel, reshape the piece while it is damp and leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight. Cotton keeps its shape well when it is treated this way. Longer notes are in our amigurumi care guide.

Questions people ask

Can I buy the crochet dumpling plush on its own?

Yes. A single piece is the standard option, and the set of three is there for a shelf display or a larger present.

Is the basket included?

No. The steamer style basket is an add on. Ask in the order notes and we will confirm the price and the extra making time.

How firm is it?

Softer than our usual amigurumi, so it squashes gently. Ask for a firm fill if you want it to stay plump on a shelf.

Is it safe for a toddler?

The face is embroidered and there are no hard parts, which makes it a reasonable soft toy. As with any toy, keep an eye on a child under three.

Soft food pieces make good presents for people who cook, and they post flat in a small box. There are more ideas in our guide to handmade gifts from Vietnam, where a crochet dumpling plush is one of the lighter options.