Got a kiddo with a wiggly tooth and big dreams of a visit from the Tooth Fairy? This crochet tooth fairy pillow pattern is the perfect little project to make the moment extra special—and magical! It’s super easy, works up in just an hour or two, and makes the sweetest keepsake for kids who are eagerly waiting to trade a tooth for treasure.
Skill Level: This pattern is great for beginners! If you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches, you’ll have no trouble making the crochet tooth fairy pillow pattern. Even if you’re new to crochet, don’t worry – this project is simple and fun, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together!
Purpose: This plush doubles as a crochet tooth fairy pouch for holding the lost tooth and a coin or bill from the Tooth Fairy. No more digging under pillows—this pillow can sit right beside your child’s bed!
Kid Approved: My own child helped design this one, and it’s now a treasured part of our bedtime routine during the tooth-losing stage.
Great Gift Idea: A sweet handmade gift for kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews with loose teeth on the horizon!
Instructions
For this Crochet Tooth Fairy Pillow Pattern, we will be working in rounds.
Crochet Tooth Pattern:
This pattern is made in the round.
Round 1: Using the white yarn, make a magic ring and immediately chain 3 (does not count as a stitch). Then dc x12 into the magic ring. To secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (12).
Round 2: Ch x3, then dc inc in every stitch from the previous round. Then to secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (24).
Round 3: Ch x3, then dc inc, dc and repeat for the rest of the round. Then to secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (36).
Round 4: This is where the tooth will start to take shape.
Ch x1 (unlike previous rounds THIS DOES COUNT AS A STITCH!) and follow this sequence of stitches for this round:
Sc x2, hdc, dc inc x3, dc, hdc, sc x5, hdc inc, dc inc, hdc inc, sc, sl st, sc, hdc inc, dc inc, hdc inc, sc x5, hdc, dc, dc inc x3, hdc, sc x2, sl st to the first ch you made. (48)
Round 5: Ch x1 (counts as a stitch), and starting in the next stitch: Sc x5, sc inc x3 (the increases in this round should start where you made the second increase on the last round), sc x10, sc inc x3, sc x5, sc inc x3, sc x10, sc inc x3, sc x5, then sl st to the ch. (60)
Fasten off the yarn and weave in any ends.
Make x2.
Crochet Pouch:
This part of the pattern is made in rows.
Row 1: With the white yarn still, ch x13 (13).
Row 2: In the second ch from the hook make a sc then sc for the rest of the row. Then ch x1 and turn (12).
Row 3-11: Repeat row 2 (12). After the last row, fasten off the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Crown:
Row 1: With the yellow yarn ch x6 (6).
Row 2: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Sc for the rest of the row. Then ch x3 and turn (5).
Row 3: In the last stitch you worked in the last row (not the chains), make a hdc and sc. In the next stitch make a sl st. Hdc + dc + hdc in the following stitch and sl st in the next. In the last stitch in the row make a sc + hdc + dc. Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, you will need to wiggle the yarn end to the flat bottom side of the crown to sew to the top of the tooth later. Also - you may need to hand shape the crown a little if you want the points of the crown sharper as they come out more rounded.
Crochet Wand:
This part of the pattern is in 2 parts - the stick and the star.
Crochet Stick:
With the purple yarn, ch x13, then in the second ch from the hook make a sl st. Sl st for the rest of the chain length then fasten off the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Star:
With the yellow yarn, make a magic ring, then immediately *ch x3, in the second ch from the hook make a sl st, then in the 3rd ch make a hdc. Then sl st into the circle. Repeat from * 4 more times. Then pull tight and leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Wings:
With the light blue yarn, ch x6. Then in the second ch make a sc. Sc x3 in the following chains. In the last chain make 3 sc. Then turn to the unworked side of the chain. Sc x4 and sl st to the first sc you made on the other side. This adds a slight taper to the side of the wing that gets sewn to the tooth.
Make x4.
Finishing:
Crochet the 2 flat tooth pieces together, you really want to make sure the stitches are matched up.
Before closing the tooth - add safety eyes and a mouth to round 3. Also loosely stuff the tooth. You do not want to over fill the tooth since it is made in double crochet - you do not want filling to come out.
Next sew the crown to the top of the tooth, the wings are sewn next to each other across the middle of the tooth. Then the wand is sewn across the body of the tooth.
Lastly, sew the pouch to the back of the tooth.
I hope you had so much fun making this magical little crochet tooth fairy pillow pattern! Whether your kiddo is eagerly waiting for their first loose tooth or you're just adding some fairy-tale charm to your crochet collection, this project is such a sweet way to create memories—and a little bit of magic too.