Crochet Avocado Amigurumi
With its friendly smile and a round belly that opens to reveal a snugly attached pit, this handcrafted treasure is a joy to hold. Just the right size for a cozy palm hug, this charming green buddy is perfect for avocado lovers of all ages to play with, display, or give a squeeze when they need a smile.
Materials Needed
- Crochet hook (The tutorial mentions using both 1.75 mm and 2.00 mm hooks for demonstration.)
- Green and cream yarn for the avocado body and pit. Any yarn can be used, but the hook size should be smaller than recommended for tighter stitches.
- Fiberfill or any stuffing material.
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
- Marker or contrasting color yarn to mark rounds.
Avocado Body Pattern
Starting with the Green Yarn:
Magic Circle: Start with a magic circle and chain 1.
- Round 1: Make 6 single crochet (sc) stitches inside the magic circle.
- Round 2 (Increase Round): Make 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around (24 sc).
- Round 5: 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around (30 sc).
Follow the pattern to increase until desired size, then crochete 1 sc in each stitch for 3 rounds without any increases or decreases.
Switch to the Cream Yarn for the Inner Part:
- Repeat the same initial steps but stop increasing once you reach 24 stitches in a round.
- Then, crochet 2 rounds of 24 sc each without increases to form the inside face of the avocado.
The Pit:
Using the same or similar size hook and brown (or gray) yarn, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic circle.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, then increase in the next stitch around (18 sc).
Crochet 2 rounds of 18 sc each without increasing.
- Next Round(s): Start decreasing as shown in the video to form the pit, stuffing lightly as you go, before closing.
Assembly & Finishing Touches:
- Use the green yarn to sew the front and back avocado pieces together, leaving an opening to insert the pit.
- Lightly stuff the body of the avocado before sealing it up completely.
- Optionally, embroider or attach felt pieces for facial features, or leave it as a realistic-looking avocado.
- For turning it into a keychain, crochet a chain loop and attach it to your avocado.
Additional Suggestions
- The tutorial suggests crocheting three additional rows for the outer layer to achieve a neat finish. Adjust stuffing as needed to ensure it maintains shape and matches the halves.
- For a realistic effect, the pit can be left loose inside the avocado body, or it can be secured in place, depending on your preference.
Closing
Remember, amigurumi projects like this one are somewhat flexible to adjust the pattern to suit the yarn and hook you have. Enjoy making your cute avocado!
