Sweet makes: knit donuts & crochet biscuits

Published on September 8, 2026 by Meg

We all love a sweet treat every now and again, but don't always indulge those cravings. Now you can indulge, completely guilt free! The sweetest designer on the block, Emma Friedlander-Collins of Steel and Stitch is back with these two exclusive step-by-step tutorials and videos to match. Knit a donut, or crochet a biscuit or two and satisfy your sweet tooth in a flash!

Donut step-by-step

Abbreviations

sts stitches

k knit

p purl

kfb knit front and back

k2Tog knit two together

1 x Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in Light Caramel
1 x Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in Bubblegum Pink
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran
5mm knitting needles
KnitPro Cubics Single Point Needles 30cm
Yarn needle
Hemline Metal Yarn Needles (Set of 2)
Wool or polyester filling
Bulky Natural Wool Filling - 100g

To get started. Cast on 16 sts Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl

Increases: Row 3: * KFB, K1 * (repeat between *) Row 4: Purl Row 5: * KFB, K2 * (repeat between *) Row 6: Purl Row 7: * KFB, K3 * (repeat between *) Row 8: Purl Row 9: Knit Row Row 10: Purl Row

Decreases: Row 11: * K2Tog, K3 * (repeat between *) Row 12: Purl Row 13: * K2Tog, K2 * (repeat between *) Row 14: Purl Row 15: * K2Tog, K1 * (repeat between *) Row 16: Purl Row 17: Knit

Cast off. Using a yarn needle sew the inside edges together, stuff the tube and sew the open ends together. Use your adorable new knit donut as a pin cushion - the pin heads will look like sprinkles!

Jammy Dodger Pattern step-by-step

Abbreviations

sts stitches

ch chain

tr treble crochet

ss slip stitch

dc Double crochet

US Terminology

1 x Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in Soft Fudge
1 x Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in Rose Red
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran
5mm crochet hook
KnitPro Aluminium Soft-Grip Silver Crochet Hook
Yarn needle
Hemline Metal Yarn Needles (Set of 2)
2 x Safety Eyes
Trimits Toy Eyes Solid Black
Small amount of black thread

To make biscuit base & jam filling. Ch 5, ss ends to make loop Rnd 1: ch2, tr 11 in loop, ss (12) Rnd 2: ch2, tr in same st, 2tr in each, ss and fasten off (24)

To make top. Ch 8, ss ends to make loop Rnd 1: ch2, tr13, ss Rnd 2: ch1, dc in same st, 2dc in each, ss and fasten off (28)

Finish it off. Pop on safety eyes and stitch a little mouth using black yarn and a yarn needle. Sew all three layers together to make your biscuit.

Get the yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran

The choice of colours on offer in Paintbox Yarns's Simply Aran range is awe-inspiring! Knit with their huge palette of colours like an artist would use paint, coordinating or contrasting your colours perfectly! This soft, yet durable, yarn is fantastic value for money and is perfect for children's clothes, blankets and toys. What's more, with 60 colours to choose from you'll be sure to find your perfect shade!Get inspired for your next project with one of gorgeous free patterns from Paintbox Yarns!

More sweet treats to make

Can’t get enough of making your treats out of yarn instead of sugar and butter? Here are 6 more knitting and crochet patterns for you to create!

Ice Cream Treats

Lemon Meringue Cake

Fortune Cookie Keychain

Birthday Cake

Sweet Treats Cushion Collection (2015028)

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