Get to Know Plush Dot
Plush Dot is our chenille yarn range for crochet. The name comes from the rounded stitches you can see once the yarn is crocheted. It comes in three sizes. Start with 2mm for mini amigurumi and bag charms, 3.5mm for small plushies and coasters, or 5mm for bigger plushies and blankets.
Where the Dot Comes From
Look at the stripes on the strawberry and blueberry oatmeal cups. Where pink or blue meets a pale stripe, you can pick out the rounded stitches one by one. Follow the same row around the curve and you can still see the shape of each stitch. That’s the detail we wanted the name Plush Dot to capture.
In the hand-held photos, you can see how small those rows are. The stripes give your eye a place to start, and the stitches stay visible around the faces and across the curved sides.
Strawberry and blueberry oatmeal cups crocheted with Plush Dot 2mm.
Pick a Size for What You Want to Make
| Plush Dot yarn | Where I’d start | Project ideas |
|---|---|---|
| 2mm Ultra Fine | A small piece with details you want to keep in proportion | Keychains, bag charms, mini food amigurumi |
| 3.5mm Fine | A small project where you want each stitch to have a little more presence | Small plushies, round coasters |
| 5mm Chunky | A larger piece where the thicker stitches suit the scale | Bigger plushies, throw blankets |
For small projects like the oatmeal cups, start with 2mm Ultra Fine. The strawberry cup uses 05 Pearl Pink, and the blueberry cup uses 18 Light Blue. Both use 03 Light Skin Tone and 41 Light Beige. If you’re choosing colors for your own mini project, try two small stripes together to see how clearly the rows show.
For a 3.5mm project, try a round coaster. Work a few rounds and lay it on the table. You’ll see how the stitches shape the edge and get a feel for how the fabric sits before making a set. For a small plushie, sample the body first and hold it next to the eyes or other details you plan to use. That gives you a quick check on the proportions.
For a 5mm project, try a large plushie or a small blanket swatch. For the plushie, make a few rounds and gently stretch the sample to see whether the gaps would show stuffing. For a throw, make a square in the stitch you plan to use and see how it drapes over your hand. A firm fabric can work well for a stuffed toy, while a throw usually feels better with more movement.
Make a Small Sample Before Switching Yarns
If your pattern calls for a different yarn, use the pattern’s hook and stitch as your starting point. Work a small sample in rows for a flat project or in rounds for a stuffed toy. If the pattern gives a gauge, measure your sample against it. A change in stitch size can change both the finished dimensions and how much yarn you use. Craft Yarn Council guide to choosing a hook and checking gauge
Once the fabric feels right, check the quantities for each color in the pattern. For a two-color toy, the shade used for the body may need more yarn than the one used for the belly or trim. For a blanket, use your measured sample and the finished blanket dimensions to plan how much to buy.
Plush Dot FAQs
Can I use 5mm Plush Dot for a pattern written for 2mm?
You can adapt the pattern, but expect the finished piece to change size. Make a small sample with the thicker yarn and check the fabric and proportions before settling on a hook size, eyes or other finishing pieces.
Does 2mm in the yarn name mean I should use a 2 mm hook?
The millimeter labels identify the yarn sizes in this range. Start with the hook listed in your pattern. The Plush Dot 2mm listing suggests a 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook, so check how the stitches look and feel on a small sample.