Mini Amigurumi Tooth and Sweet Tooth Crochet Pattern

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 wiggly tooth always sends shivers down my spine!

When my youngest was gearing up to lose her first tooth last year, I found myself needing a distraction 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 simple keepsake quickly turned into a creative obsession. This little tooth was just too cute not to revisit.

From the classic design of a simple crochet tooth, it evolved into this fun variation of an amigurumi Sweet Tooth, complete with frosting and a cherry on top. If you're wondering, those "sprinkles" are actually sewing pins (because I was using it as a pin cushion).

These easy amigurumi projects are perfect for beginners and great for anyone looking to crochet something cute and simple. Each one brings its own whimsical charm and makes the perfect gift or keepsake for little ones crossing this exciting milestone.

In this blog post, I’ll these adorable mini amigurumi designs. Whether you’re celebrating a first lost tooth, a gift for your favorite dentist or dental hygienist, or just love the idea of toothy-themed crochet, there’s something here to inspire your next project!

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Mini Amigurumi Crochet Tooth Pattern

What You Need / Materials

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• Light worsted weight 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

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

Notes

• This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
• I made this amigurumi doll using the "Yarn Under Single Crochet" technique. This technique makes the stitches tighter and appears more aligned.
• 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 close up the top of the amigurumi tooth. Sew it down so there's a bit of a dent to the top
• When working on the frosting, I used the "wrong side" of the piece as the "outside" or the side that is showing.
• Optional: Use the invisible increase and invisible decrease for a nicer finish.
• Finished measurements: approximately 16 cm / 6.3 inches

Crochet Pattern Instructions

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.

Rest 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 ## and ##, about ## 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 times to create the groove or dent at the top of the tooth.

Frosting

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

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

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.

Did you make your own mini amigurumi tooth (or maybe amigurumi sweet tooth)? I'd love to see it! Please share it with me on Instagram and/or use the #onceuponacheerio hashtag.

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