Celebrate the milestone of a lost tooth with these adorable Mini Amigurumi Tooth and Sweet Tooth crochet patterns. They're perfect keepsakes for little ones and delightful gifts for detail professionals!
This crochet tooth design features a friendly face and is an ideal keepsake or desk companion. For a whimsical twist, the Sweet Tooth variant comes adorned with frosting and a cherry on top. I even added "sprinkles" made from sewing pins, doubling as a cute pin cushion.
Crafted using beginner-friendly techniques, these patterns require basic stitches like chains, single crochet, and simple embroidery, making them accessible to crocheters of all skill levels.
What You Need / Materials
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- Light worsted (weight #3) yarn in the following colors:
- White (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in White #01)
- For Sweet Tooth (optional):
- Pink (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Candyfloss #45)
- Red (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Tomato #40)
- Green (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Emerald #105)
- Embroidery Thread
- Black (try Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 in Black #124)
- 3.25 mm Crochet Hook
- Safety Eyes (I used 6.0 mm)
- Poly-fil or any Polyester Stuffing of your choice
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
Finished Size
- Finished amigurumi measures approximately 2.5 inches (7 cm) in height.
- Sweet Tooth option: 3 inches (7.5 cm) not including cherry stem.
- Optional: Experiment with a different yarn weight or category and the appropriate hook to make this project bigger or smaller.
Level of Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, basic sewing skills, and basic embroidery.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- hdc - half double crochet
- BLO - back loops only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- I used the underside of the frosting as the visible side, allowing the drips to naturally curl towards the amigurumi tooth.
- 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.
- Optional: Use the invisible increase and invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
Free Crochet Pattern
Tooth Root (make 2)
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in each st around (12 sts)
Cut and fasten off.
Make a second one and don't cut/fasten off the second one. Continue to the crown of the tooth below.
Crown of the Tooth
Round 4: 6 sc, then hold the two tooth roots together and join together with sc, then sc in each st around the second root (12 sts). Sc join back to the first root and sc in each remaining st around the first bump (6 sts) (total: 24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6-12: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Put in your safety eyes. I put mine between rows 8 and 9, about 4 stitches apart. You're now going to start closing the amigurumi tooth. Stuff the tooth with polyester stuffing before the opening gets too small.
Round 13: [3 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 14: [2 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 15: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 16: Sc dec in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off with the ultimate finish to close up the hole.
Thread the end to the bottom of the tooth between the root of the tooth and do that a couple of times to create the groove or dent at the top of the tooth.
Frosting (Sweet Tooth Option)
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Drip 1: Ch 5, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst, 2 sc into the next sts in round 6 (4 sc + 3)
Drip 2: Ch 4, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst, 4 sc into the next sts in round 6 (3 sc + 5)
Drip 3: Ch 3, slst into the 3rd ch from the hook, then slst, 3 sc into the next sts in round 6 (1 pico + 4)
Drip 4: Ch 4, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst, 2 sc into the next sts in round 6 (3sc + 3)
Drip 5: Ch 6, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst, 2 sc into the next sts in round 6 (5sc + 3)
Drip 6: Ch 5, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst, 4 sc into the next sts in round 6 (4sc + 5)
Drip 7: Ch 6, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst, 3 sc into the next sts in round 6 (4 sc + 4)
Drip 8: Ch 3, slst into the 3rd ch from the hook, then slst, 2 sc into the next sts in round 6 (1 pico + 3)
Cut and fasten off. Sew on top of the tooth with the underside facing up.
Cherry (Sweet Tooth Option)
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 4: Sc dec in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off using the ultimate finish. Sew on top of the frosting.
Cherry Stem (Sweet Tooth Option)
Use a 3.25 mm crochet hook and green yarn...
Row 1: Ch 5, slst into the 2nd ch from hook and down the ch (4 sts)
Cut and fasten off. Sew on top of the cherry.
If you're wondering what those little dots are that I used as sprinkles, those are actually sewing pins! That's right, I used my little crochet tooth as a pin cushion and added sewing pins as sprinkles to spruce her up! Isn't it cute?
Inspiration and Why I Made This
There’s a certain bittersweet charm to your child losing their first tooth. It’s a milestone that signals growing up. But I’ll be honest: the sight of a wiggling tooth always sends shivers down my spine!
When my youngest was gearing up to lose her first tooth last year, I found myself needing to look away from all the "Look how wiggly it is, Mom!" moments. That’s when I decided to crochet a mini amigurumi tooth to mark the occasion.
What started as a sweet keepsake quickly turned into a creative obsession. This initial crochet tooth amigurumi turned out so adorable that I couldn't stop there. I developed a fun variation: The Sweet Tooth crochet pattern, complete with frosting and a cherry on top.
If you're wondering about the "sprinkles," those are actually sewing pins because I started using amigurumi as a pin cushion (yes, it's that multifunctional!).
These beginner-friendly mini amigurumi patterns are fast, fun, and easy to make. They make the perfect gift for kids celebrating their first lost tooth, a cute desk companion for your favourite dental professional, or just a functional crochet pin cushion to add to your crochet collection.
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Tooth Fairy Keepsake: Create a special plushie to commemorate your child's first lost tooth, adding a personal touch to this milestone.
- Dental Office Decor: Brighten up a dental clinic or waiting room with these charming amigurumi, making visits more enjoyable for young patients.
- Educational Tool: Use as a fun, tactile aid to teach children about dental hygiene and the importance of taking care of their teeth.
- Gift for Dental Professionals: Offer as a thoughtful, handmade gift to dentists, dental hygienists, or dental students to celebrate graduations or special occasions.
- Pin Cushion: The Sweet Tooth variant, adorned with "sprinkles" (sewing pins), doubles as a whimsical and functional pin cushion for crafters.
- Party Favor: Hand out as a unique favor at dental-themed parties.
- Keychain or Bag Charm: Attach a keyring to transform the Mini tooth into a cute accessory for bags or keys.
- Craft Fair Item: Sell at craft fairs or online shops as an adorable, handmade product that appeals to a wide audience.
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This is an original crochet pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this crochet pattern as your own. If you wish to share this crochet pattern, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the crochet pattern.
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Originally Published: March 20, 2025
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