Banana Crochet Pattern
This banana crochet pattern is a quick, beginner friendly, and uses minimal supplies! This pattern is available for FREE on my blog or you can follow along with the video tutorial on my YouTube Channel! You can also find a printable, PDF version in my Etsy Shop!
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Design Inspiration
This banana is the seventh pattern for the Pregnancy Progress Project! Measuring about 6.5″, it’s the same size as a baby at 20 weeks of pregnancy! Not only is this great for tracking your pregnancy, but these would make adorable kids or pet toys! I hope you enjoy this tutorial, now let’s get making!
Notes
- This pattern is worked in the round and is not joined at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker to keep proper count.
- Repeat instructions given between the asterisks (*) until the end of each round.
- The number given at the end of each round states the total number of stitches for that round.
- Final size is approximately 6.5″ tall
Supplies
- Medium (4) weight yarn in Yellow and Cream
- Hook: 4.00mm (G)
- Polyester Fiber Fill
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
- 2 10mm Safety Eyes (Optional)
- Black Crochet Thread (Optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet Two Together
FLO- Front Loop Only
BLO- Back Loop Only
Pattern
(Staring with Yellow)
Magic Circle, CH 1
Round 1: SC x8 inside circle (8)
Round 2: SC in each ST around (8)
Round 3: *1 SC in 1st ST, 2 SC in next* (12)
Round 4: SC in each ST around (12)
Round 5: *1 SC in 1st 2 STs, 2 SC in next* (16)
Round 6: SC in each ST around (16)
Round 7: *1 SC in 1st 3 STs, 2 SC in next* (20)
Rounds 8-16: SC in each ST around (20)
Round 17: *(In FLO) SC in next 6 STs, CH 1, turn. (6)
(In both loops) SC across, CH 1, turn (6) SC2TOG, SC in next 2 STs, SC2TOG, CH 1, turn. (4) SC across, CH 1, turn. (4) SC2TOG x2, CH 1, turn. (2) SC across, CH 1, turn. (2) SC2TOG, CH 1, turn (1) SC, CH 1, turn. (1) SL ST down the peel, working 1 SL ST in each row down. SL ST in next ST of round 17.* Repeat 2 more times to create 3 total peels.
After the third peel, SL ST to the first SC made of the round. Insert hook into the back loop of the first ST of round 17 and switch to cream color.
Round 17: Switch to Cream and SC in each ST around, working in the BLO (20)
Rounds 18-24: SC in each ST around (20)
Add eyes between rounds 19 & 20. With crochet thread, make a “V” shape centered between the eyes and 1 ST down for the smile.
Round 25: *1 SC in 1st 3 STs, SC2TOG in next* (16)
Round 26: SC in each ST around (16)
Round 27: *1 SC in 1st 2 STs, SC2TOG in next* (12)
Round 28: SC in each ST around (12)
Round 29: *SC in 1st ST, SC2TOG in next* (8)
Round 30: SC in each ST around (8)
Tie off leaving 6” tail. Weave tail through last 8 STs, pull tight and secure with a knot. Weave in ends.
And you are all done! I hope you enjoyed the pattern for this banana amigurumi! Be sure to show off your finished fruit on Instagram and don’t forget to tag me!
Find the free video tutorial HERE
You are free to sell the items you make with this crochet pattern, and I’d love if you could please credit The Turtle Trunk as the pattern designer. You do not have permission to republish or distribute this pattern in any way or claim it as your own. Do not use my photos in your sale listings or for any other purposes. Thank you.
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