Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice)
- Yarn Measurements: Approximately 200–300 yards (depending on the size of the project)
- Hook Size: H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook
- Pattern Measurements:
- For a scarf: 7-8 inches wide and 60-70 inches long
- For a hat: Adult size (about 22 inches in circumference, 8 inches high)
- For a blanket: 50 inches by 60 inches (or to desired size)
- Needle: Tapestry Needle For weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- inc: increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (usually by crocheting two stitches together)
- sk: skip
- sp: space
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
Special Stitches:
- V-Stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch or space.
- Shell: 5 dc stitches worked into the same stitch or space.
- Popcorn: 5 dc stitches worked into the same stitch, all but the last one left unfinished, then the last dc is worked into the first dc, pulling all loops together to form a popcorn stitch.
Stitching Rounds for the Amigurumi Fruit Girls Pattern:
Body:
Start with a magic ring (or chain 2 and work into the second chain from the hook) to begin your amigurumi body.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc (increase) in each sc around: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] around: sc 1, then inc (2 sc in the next stitch) repeated around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] around: sc 2, then inc (2 sc in the next stitch) repeated around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: [Sc 3, inc] around: sc 3, then inc repeated around. (30 sts)
- Round 6: [Sc 4, inc] around: sc 4, then inc repeated around. (36 sts)
Now you have a flat circle, and the body is expanding outwards. For the next rounds, you will crochet in continuous rounds without increases to form the body.
Rounds 7-12:
Sc around for the next 6 rounds: sc in each stitch around without any increases or decreases. Continue to crochet in a circle, keeping your stitch count at 36 sts per round. (36 sts each round)
- Round 13: [Sc 4, dec] around: sc 4, then dec (decrease, usually by crocheting the next 2 stitches together) repeated around. (30 sts)
- Round 14: [Sc 3, dec] around: sc 3, then dec repeated around. (24 sts)
- Round 15: [Sc 2, dec] around: sc 2, then dec repeated around. (18 sts)
- Round 16: [Sc 1, dec] around: sc 1, then dec repeated around. (12 sts)
Round 17:
- Dec (decrease) around until 6 stitches remain: This will close up the body. Dec (crochet two stitches together) in each stitch around until you have just 6 stitches remaining. (6 sts)
Now it’s time to finish off the body.
- Stuff the body with fiberfill before closing, as this will help it hold its shape.
- Use a sl st (slip stitch) to join the last round, pulling the stitches tightly to close the hole.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in the end, securing it in place.
Fruit Accessories (Example: Strawberry Leaves or Apple Stem):
After finishing the body, you can add fruit-specific features like strawberry leaves, apple stems, etc.
Example: Strawberry Leaves (Top of Head)
- Round 1: Ch 1, then sc into the top of the body (where the head would be).
- Round 2: [Sc 2, inc] around to form the first layer of leaves (or adjust as necessary based on your fruit design). (8 sts)
- Round 3: Continue with [Sc 3, inc] around, adding more shape and detail to the leaves. (10 sts)
If you are creating a strawberry, you can make more rounds to form leaves or use a V-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) in the spaces around the top for a more textured appearance.
Example: Apple Stem (Top of Head)
- Round 1: Ch 1, and sc into the same spot as the leaves (this will form the stem).
- Round 2: Ch 2, then sc into the second chain from the hook and attach it to the body.
The stem will be quite small, but you can add a little extra detailing to make it stand up.
Arms and Legs:
Arms and legs are typically created separately and attached to the body after it’s finished. Here’s how you can do that.
For Each Arm:
Start with a magic ring (or chain 2 and work into the second chain from the hook).
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc (increase) in each sc around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc 4, inc] around. (15 sts)
- Rounds 4-6: Sc around for 3 rounds (no increases). (15 sts each round)
To finish, you can either stuff the arms lightly or leave them unstuffed, then use a sl st to close them off and weave in any ends.
For Each Leg:
Repeat similar steps for the legs as you did for the arms.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc 5, inc] around. (18 sts)
- Rounds 4-8: Sc around for 5 rounds. (18 sts each round)
Finish off the leg by stuffing lightly and using a sl st to close.
Final Assembly:
- Attach the arms and legs to the body using a tapestry needle and yarn. You can sew them directly to the sides of the body, near the top for the arms and lower for the legs.
- Add any final decorative elements such as additional fruit seeds, leaves, or accessories.
- Weave in all loose ends using your tapestry needle.
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