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This charming coaster protects surfaces from marks and spills while lifting everyone’s spirits. Making it is simple and relaxing, turning loose yarn into lasting happiness you can share with family or friends. Perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift or a playful touch for your own kitchen, this coaster is easy to clean and built to last. Enjoy bringing beauty and usefulness together every day in the most delightful way.

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Crochet Avocado Motif Pattern

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn in three colors: Brown (pit), Yellow/light green (avocado flesh), Green (avocado skin)
• Hook: 3.5–4.0 mm (E–G) crochet hook (or size to match the yarn)
• Tapestry/Darning Needle: For weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Optional: Thicker/thinner yarns and appropriate hook size for a larger/smaller avocado

Key Abbreviations (US Terminology)

Special Notes

• The avocado is constructed in three parts: seed, flesh, and skin, crocheted in the round and in rows.
• Construction includes increasing, decreasing, working in the round, and working in rows.
• Adjust yarn weight and hook size to make larger or smaller motifs.
• This pattern is meant to be flexible—trust your judgment on increase and decrease placements if your stitch counts differ.

Pattern

1. Avocado Pit (Brown Yarn)

1. Make a Magic Ring.
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2. Round 1: Work 8 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close the ring. (8 sts)
3. Round 2:
   • Increase round: Work 2 sc in each st around (8 increases—16 sts).
4. Join with a sl st to first sc.
5. FO and weave in the brown end.
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2. Avocado Flesh (Yellow or Light Green Yarn)

Attach yarn at any point on the pit.

1. Row 1:
   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st.
2. Work across the edge:
   • (dc, dc) in next st, dc in next st;
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   • Repeat this increase sequence (2 dc, 1 dc) evenly around for the outer round, ending with 2 dc.
     (Aim for an initial total of about 24 sts, if some remain, increase in the last stitch.)
3. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial ch-3.
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Row 2:

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work as follows:
   • (2 dc in next st, dc in next st), repeat around (alternating increases to achieve a slightly oval shape per avocado design).
   • Place extra increases at the ends if needed for an ovular look.
2. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.
3. FO yellow/light green yarn.
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3. Avocado Skin (Green Yarn)

Attach green yarn at the base:

1. Begin with ch 1, sc evenly around the flesh’s edge.
   • For each stitch: (sc, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat)*
   • Work more increases at the rounder side and less at the pointy side.
   • Continue single crocheting around the border, picking up stitches along each row and at the ends.
   • For the tip, work extra sc if curve is tight.
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2. For the short, flat end of the avocado (top):
   • After finishing the edge, sl st to the first st to close.

Optional: For a slightly larger, more defined skin, repeat another round of sc, increasing at the wider points.

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4. Weaving in Ends & Finishing

• Weave all yarn ends into the corresponding colored section (brown in brown, yellow/green in yellow/green, green in green).
• Adjust shape with your fingers, gently stretching or squashing as needed.
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Conclusion

This avocado crochet motif uses basic shapes, increases, and simple joining to create a recognizable and charming avocado. Yarn and hook size may be adjusted to make a dish scrubber, coaster, appliqué, or plush.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

Correction:

• If the motif is curling or ruffling, try adjusting your increase placements on the flesh or skin rounds.
• If you run out of stitches before reaching the end of your row, simply add more stitches to keep the oval shape.

Tips:

• Try thicker yarn for a larger motif, or thinner for smaller.
• For a more plush finish, work 2 or more motifs and sew together with some stuffing.
• Experiment with color placement for a unique look.
• Carefully hide yarn ends to the back or inside for a neat finish.
• Use stitch markers at the beginning of rounds if you tend to lose your place.

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