Here you can find the free pattern for an easy crochet mince pie.
These are a really easy, quick make, that can be used a Christmas ornaments, tree decorations, or festive ware.
I’ve written this pattern in both USA Terms and UK Terms.
Why a Crochet Mince Pie Pattern I hear you ask?
Well, I was working in the local nursery with 3 and 4 year olds, and as a festive counting song, we changed the lyrics of “5 currant buns” to “5 mince pies” and then needed some props to give the children to help them count!
How do you make a Crochet Mince Pie?
These are an advanced beginners pattern. You need to be able to work in the amigurumi method but also:
- Make a magic ring
- Single crochet
- Back Post Half Double Crochet
- Chain
- Half Double crochet
- Sew in your ends
What Yarn to use for a Crochet Mince Pie
I’ve made this pattern with a worsted weight yarn and 5.5mm hook that was kindly gifted by Wecrochet.
I chose Brava from Wecrochet which is a great budget friendly yarn, in the colours
These are a dark brown for the pie filling, and an “overbaked” Almond, although I could have gone “underbaked” with (Cream 28424)
This yarn is super soft and cosy, and I have to say my new favourite, as you can still ge the details of a DK yarn, but it works up so much quicker.
Here are some of my other patterns that use the same yarn
- Mini crochet cutlery stocking
- Boho crochet Christmas stocking
- Easy kids Christmas sweater pattern
- For all my Christmas patterns
How long does it take to Crochet a Mince Pie?
This is very quick pattern.
Each mince pie takes about 30 – 45 minutes to crochet and sew together.
My top tip here is to leave the ends longer than you would do, and use these to sew the mince pies together.
How big is the Crochet Mince Pie?
These mince pies were made with worsted weight yarn that was kindly gifted by Wecrochet.
Finished mince pie measures 9 cm x 9 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches)
If you make these with DK yarn, they are slightly smaller 6 cm x 6 cm (2 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches).
Basically, the thicker the yarn, and the bigger hook size you use will make the crochet mince pie bigger.
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Crochet Mince Pie Pattern USA Terms
You will need:
Brava Worsted Weight Yarn, 218 yrds,/ 100g ball. 100% premium Acrylic
1 Ball Almond C28410
1 Ball Sienna C28449
Scissors
Yarn needle
Small amount of toy stuffing
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in USA terms (Jump to the UK terms here)
Ch Chain
BPHDC Back Post HalfDouble crochet
HDC Half Double Crochet
SC Single crochet
SS Slip stitch
ST (STS) stitch / stitches
Important Info
Pattern is made using USA terms.
Work in the Amigurumi method, in a continuous spiral with no slip stitching to join.
The star is made, working in the round, slip stitching to join, then chaining for each point, before adding stitches. For a video on how to crochet the star click here.
Tension
Make sure you crochet tightly so the stuffing doesn’t show through.
Sizing
Finished mince pie measures 9 x 9 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches)
Special Stitches
BPHDC (Back Post Half Double crochet) Back post half double crochet, work the half double crochet around the post of the stitch inserting hook from back to front to back again.
Pattern
The case of the mince pie is made in 3 parts, the bottom “pastry”, the Mince pie filling and the pastry star on the top.
Bottom Pastry Case
Rnd 1: With Almond, working into a magic ring, 10SC. [10sts]
Rnd 2: (2SC) 10 times, ss to join. [20sts]
Rnd 3: (2SC, 1SC) 10 times [30 sts]
Rnd 4: (2SC, 1 SC, 1SC) 10 times. SS to join. [40sts]
Rnd 5: BPHDC around. SS to join, fasten off, weave in ends. [40sts]
Note if you want to make these as tree decorations, when completing round 5, after the SS, chain 20, and SS to the next st to make a loop.
Mince Pie Filling
Rnd 1: With Sienna, working into a magic ring, 8SC, join. [8sts]
Rnd 2: (2SC) 8 times, ss to join. [16sts]
Rnd 3: (2SC, 1SC) 8 times [24 sts]
Rnd 4: (2SC, 1 SC, 1SC) 8 times. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. [40sts]
Pastry Star
Rnd 1: With Almond, working into a magic ring, 10SC, Slip Stitch to join. [10sts]
Rnd 2: *Ch3, in the second chain from the hook, SC, HDC in the 3rd Ch from the hook, skip a st on the ring, SS to the next st * Repeat from * 5 times (5 points). Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
To Make Up
Sew the star to the top of the mince pie filling in the centre, using the photo as a guide.
Making sure the pastry case has the ridge of the BPHDC facing upwards, using wip stitch, sew the filling to the back loop of the BPHDC round, when a small gap in remaining, add a small amount of toy stuffing, and finish sewing together. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Find more Christmas crochet projects here
Crochet Mince Pie Pattern UK Terms
You will need:
Brava Worsted Weight Yarn, 218 yrds,/ 100g ball. 100% premium Acrylic
1 Ball Almond C28410
1 Ball Sienna C28449
Scissors
Yarn needle
Small amount of toy stuffing
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in UK terms
Ch Chain
BPTr Back Post Half Treble crochet
HTr Half Treble Crochet
DC Double crochet
SS Slip stitch
ST (STS) stitch / stitches
Important Info
Pattern is made using UK terms.
Work in the Amigurumi method, in a continuous spiral with no slip stitching to join.
The star is made, working in the round, slip stitching to join, then chaining for each point, before adding stitches. For a video on how to crochet the star watch here.
Tension
Make sure you crochet tightly so the stuffing doesn’t show through.
Sizing
Finished mince pie measures 9 x 9 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches)
Special Stitches
BPHTr (Back Post Half Treble crochet) Back post half treble crochet, work the half treble crochet around the post of the stitch inserting hook from back to front to back again.
Pattern
The case of the mince pie is made in 3 parts, the bottom “pastry”, the Mince pie filling and the pastry star on the top.
Bottom Pastry Case
Rnd 1: With Almond, working into a magic ring, 10DC. [10sts]
Rnd 2: (2DC) 10 times, ss to join. [20sts]
Rnd 3: (2DC, 1SC) 10 times [30 sts]
Rnd 4: (2DC, 1 DC, 1DC) 10 times. SS to join. [40sts]
Rnd 5: BPHTr around. SS to join, fasten off, weave in ends. [40sts]
Note if you want to make these as tree decorations, when completing round 5, after the SS, chain 20, and SS to the next st to make a loop.
Mince Pie Filling
Rnd 1: With Sienna, working into a magic ring, 8DC, join. [8sts]
Rnd 2: (2DC) 8 times, ss to join. [16sts]
Rnd 3: (2DC, 1DC) 8 times [24 sts]
Rnd 4: (2DC, 1 DC, 1DC) 8 times. Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. [40sts]
Pastry Star
Rnd 1: With Almond, working into a magic ring, 10DC, Slip Stitch to join. [10sts]
Rnd 2: *Ch3, in the second chain from the hook, DC, HTr in the 3rd Ch from the hook, skip a st on the ring, SS to the next st * Repeat from * 5 times (5 points). Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
Learn how to make a crochet star here
To Make Up
Sew the star to the top of the mince pie filling in the centre, using the photo as a guide.
Making sure the pastry case has the ridge of the BPHTr facing upwards, using wip stitch, sew the filling to the back loop of the BPHTr round, when a small gap in remaining, add a small amount of toy stuffing, and finish sewing together. Fasten off, weave in ends.
If you’ve liked this festive crochet project you might also like:
- Mini crochet cutlery stocking
- Quick easy crochet stocking
- Boho crochet Christmas stocking
- Easy kids Christmas sweater pattern
- Quick crochet Christmas wreath
- Festive crochet bauble bunting
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