My Crochet Bubble Tea Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for boba tea lovers. Who wouldn’t love to have a squishable tea friend? A crochet bubble tea pal, if you will! I know I would cherish anything boba-related!
Bubble tea has taken the world by storm—and for good reason! It’s delicious! My family and I love bubble tea so much that we’ve started making it at home to fill the void between visits to our favorite boba tea spot. We mostly replicate the fruit smoothie flavors since they’re easier for us to make.
You could say we’ve become a little obsessed with boba. Okay, I’ve become obsessed! So much so that I’ve taken it upon myself to crochet an amigurumi bubble tea pal to snuggle with.
The pattern is super simple to make and can be replicated in any color and yarn. I think this pattern would look fantastic in chunky yarn, creating a HUGE boba tea friend to love and squish!
If you like my boba tea pal, you might also want to try my crochet lemonade pattern or crochet coffee cup pattern.
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✏️ Things to Note:
- Yarn Color: I made this using a skein of light purple Caron yarn to emulate taro bubble tea, but feel free to choose any color that represents your favorite bubble tea flavor. I recommend using black or a very dark brown for the boba pearls and white for the lid. I also used a bit of light yellow for the straw, but you can change that color as well to complement the bubble tea.
- Yarn Type: I used acrylic yarn because it was what I had on hand, but you can complete this project with any type of yarn. Cotton, acrylic, and chunky yarn are highly recommended.
- Finished Size: The finished size of the crochet bubble tea is about 8 inches high using a 5mm hook. If you use a different hook or yarn size, the finished size may vary.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 1 skein of light purple yarn
- 1 skein of black yarn
- 1 skein of white yarn
- Scrap yarn for the straw
- H hook (5mm)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends and sewing pieces together
- Safety eyes
- Polyfill
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (MR)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Chains (ch).
- Back loop only (blo)
🧋 Variations
Choose different color yarns to make other boba flavors! I personally have made a pink one, but you can use any color based on the type of crochet bubble tea you are trying to make.
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Bubble Tea Amigurumi Pattern
For this pattern, we will be working in rounds.
Round 1: Using light purple (or another yarn color). Make a MR and work sc x8 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x8 in the second chain from the hook. (8)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (16)
Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, then sc. Then repeat until end of round (24)
Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, then sc x2. Then repeat until end of round (32)
Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and repeat until end of round. (40)
Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and repeat until end of round. (48)
Round 7: Sc in blo for the entire round (48). By crocheting in the back loop only on the single crochet stitches it means instead of going into the stitch and going under 2 loops, you will only go through the loop in the back not the front so you will only be going under 1 loop and then finishing the stitch like normal.
Round 8: Sc x11, inc. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (52)
Round 9: Sc x52. (52)
Round 10: Sc x12, inc. Then repeat for the rest of the round.(56)
Round 11-32: Sc x54 (56)
Add the safety eyes.
Crochet Lid:
Round 1: Using white, make a MR and work sc x8 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x8 in the second chain from the hook. (8)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (16)
Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc. Then repeat until end of round (24)
Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2. Then repeat until end of round (32)
Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3. Then repeat until end of round (40)
Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4. Then repeat until end of round (48)
Round 7: Inc, sc x5, inc, sc x5. Then repeat until end of round (56)
Round 8: This round we will be attaching the lid to the top of the bubble tea. To do this you will go through the 2 sc at once. One from the white lid and the other from the light purple. Both have 56sc so there should be no extra sc.
To do this: start by going under the 2 loops like you are about to make a regular sc with the white yarn, then before yarning over, go through a light purple sc so you will end up with 4 loops on your hook not 2.
Yarn over and go under all 4 loops.
You should now have 2 loops left on your hook, go through both like a normal sc.
Make another sc in that same stitch (we are making the first stitch an increase), sc x6, inc, sc x6 and repeat until end of round (64) [BEFORE CLOSING THE TOP, STUFF THE CROCHET BUBBLE TEA.]
Round 9: Inc, sc x7, inc, sc x7 and repeat until end of round (72). Fasten off and weave in the tail.
The lid is securely on the stuffed crochet bubble tea.
Boba Pearls:
Boba x15:
Using black/brown yarn make a MR and work sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6) Fasten off and leave tails for sewing.
Sew on boba pearls.
Straw:
Round 1: Using light yellow (or another color yarn), ch x10, slip stitch together.
Round 2: Sc in the next ch. Then repeat for the entire round (10)
Round 3-8: Repeat round 2. Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Lastly, sew straw on to the bubble tea lid. I have mine off center, but you can have yours anywhere.
And now your crochet bubble tea is complete!
If you are looking for more summer fun, consider crocheting my lemon bag or strawberry purse pattern!
🐌Expert Tips
- Color Combinations: Don’t be afraid to experiment with color combinations! Try using pastel shades for a more whimsical look or bold colors for a striking design.
- Stuffing: For a more structured and firm amigurumi, use a high-quality polyfill. Consider using fabric scraps or other eco-friendly stuffing alternatives if you have them on hand.
- Safety Eyes: Make sure to securely attach safety eyes to ensure they don’t come loose, especially if the finished piece is intended for a child.
- Personalization: Add a little personalization to your bubble tea! Consider embroidering a smiley face or adding decorative elements like a crochet flower.
- Experiment with Sizes: You can create a whole set of bubble teas in different sizes. Simply adjust the number of rounds in the base or use varying yarn weights to create mini or giant versions.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
Boba refers to tapioca pearls that are typically brown or black. They are cooked and tossed in a sugar syrup, then added to a tea or milk drink. This is why the drink is called bubble tea, as the boba resembles bubbles that are nice and chewy.
Absolutely! Simply create fewer rounds in the base of the bubble tea.
Yes! This pattern is completely customizable; you can add more or fewer boba pearls and even change their colors if you like!
🧶More Crochet Food Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Bubble Tea Amigurumi Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Bubble Tea Amigurumi Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein of light purple yarn
- 1 skein of black yarn
- 1 skein of white yarn
- 1 ball of scrap yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
- Polyfill
- Safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- ch = Chain
- blo = Back Loop Only
Notes
- I used light purple Caron yarn for the taro bubble tea, but any flavor color works.
- Use black or dark brown for boba pearls, white for the lid, and light yellow for the straw.
- The crochet bubble tea is about 8 inches high, made with a 5mm hook and acrylic yarn, though cotton or chunky yarn are also suitable.
- Experiment with colors for various boba flavors; I’ve made a pink one, but you can choose colors based on your desired type.
Instructions
- For this pattern we will be working in rounds.
- Round 1: Using light purple (or another yarn color). Make a MR and work sc x8 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x8 in the second chain from the hook. (8)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (16)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (24)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and repeat until end of round (32)
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and repeat until end of round (40)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and repeat until end of round (48)
- Round 7: Sc in blo for the entire round (48). By crocheting in the back loop only on the single crochet stitches it means instead of going into the stitch and going under 2 loops, you will only go through the loop in the back not the front so you will only be going under 1 loop and then finishing the stitch like normal.
- Round 8: Sc x11, inc, sc x11, inc, sc x11, inc, sc x11, inc (52)
- Round 9: Sc x52 (52)
- Round 10: Sc x12, inc, sc x12, inc, sc x12, inc, sc x12, inc (56)
- Round 11-32: Sc x54 (56)
Bubble Tea Lid:
- Round 1: Using white, make a MR and work sc x8 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x8 in the second chain from the hook. (8)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (16)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (24)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and repeat until end of round (32)
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and repeat until end of round (40)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and repeat until end of round (48)
- Round 7: Inc, sc x5, inc, sc x5 and repeat until end of round (56)
- [secure eyes to where you would like on the light purple base]
- Round 8: This round we will be attaching the lid to the top of the bubble tea. To do this you will go through the 2 sc at once. One from the white lid and the other from the light purple. Both have 56sc so there should be no extra sc. To do this: start by going under the 2 loops like you are about to make a regular sc with the white yarn, then before yarning over, go through a light purple sc so you will end up with 4 loops on your hook not 2. Yarn over and go under all 4 loops. You should now have 2 loops left on your hook, go through both like a normal sc. Make another sc in that same stitch (we are making the first stitch an increase), sc x6, inc, sc x6 and repeat until end of round (64) [BEFORE CLOSING THE TOP, STUFF THE BUBBLE TEA.]
- Round 9: Inc, sc x7, inc, sc x7 and repeat until end of round (72). Fasten off and weave in the tail.
Boba x15:
- Using black/brown yarn make a MR and work sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6) Fasten off and leave tails for sewing.
Straw:
- Round 1: Using light yellow (or another color yarn), ch x10, slip stitch together.
- Round 2: Sc in the next ch and repeat for the entire round (10)
- Round 3-8: Repeat round 2. Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Sewing:
- The straw can be placed anywhere on the top that you think might look good, I have mine off center.
- Boba can be sewn anywhere on the bubble tea, but since boba pearls are usually on the bottom of the tea the majority of them should be near the bottom.
- If you like you can also stitch a mouth by embroidering a small moth with the tapestry needle and yarn.
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