This bao is a great beginner pattern because it’s simple and straightforward. I actually had made this into a 1-minute pattern YT Short last year and I’m just finally getting around to making a full video tutorial and blog post. If you’re a complete beginner, this is a great place to start as I walk you through everything you need to know to begin crocheting in this YouTube video!
Materials
Size 4 worsted weight yarn in white
8mm safety eyes
4mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Stuffing
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Abbreviations
MR = Magic Ring
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec = (Invisible) Decrease
st = Stitch
sl st = Slip Stitch
Pattern
R1: 6sc in MR (6)
R2: 6inc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc)x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc)x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc)x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc)x6 (36)
R7-12: 1sc in each st (36)
R13: (4sc, dec)x6 (30)
R14: (3sc, dec)x6 (24)
Attach eyes between R9-10 leaving 5 sts in between and embroider mouth and blush.
R15: 1sc in each st (24)
R16: (2sc, dec)x6 (18)
R17-18: 1sc in each st (18)
Stuff.
Sl st to fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Pinch the top of the bao into a + plus-sign shape, and sew shut.
I'd love to see pictures of your completed bao! Tag @mary.merrymakes and use the #merrymakes to share off your creation with me! Please feel free to keep, gift, and sell your creations-all I ask is that you credit me @mary.merrymakes with the design. If you enjoyed this pattern and video tutorial, please consider supporting my work by buying me a coffee!