This mini macaron is such a simple beginner crochet pattern that lets you practice core basics of amigurumi.
Skills: make magic circles, crochet perfectly round circles, change yarn color, weave multiple pieces together
Estimated time: 10 minutes.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle, (6 st total)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st, (12 st total)
Round 3: (sc, 2 sc in same st) 6x, (18 st total)
Round 4: sc all the way around, (18 st total)
Round 5: change to cream color and sc around in back loops only then fasten off, (18 st total)
Repeat this to make the other half of the macaron. Assemble by weaving the two halves together and stuffing with poly-fil as you go.