Crocheting a banana that is curved, peeled and life-size is no doubt an intimidating project. But with this free crochet banana amigurumi tutorial, this process will become super easy even if you are beginner. This crocheted banana except for taste has all other adorable features you can expect from a fresh banana.
Crochet many and hang them for beautiful kitchen decorations. This post is all about giving you additional details about this project plus provide you with a step-by-step video pattern from Learning with Leanne.
Skill Level: While beginners can learn how to crochet this amigurumi banana, the project is for beginners.
Skills Used: Working in the rounds, color-changes, working around amigurumi to produce open peel of the banana. Adding a curve to the work with increases and decreases.
Techniques Required: To Single crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet, increase and decrease for each of the stitch, how to make a slip knot and chain stitch or as alternative magic circle and slip stitch. These are US terms.
Best for: Use this banana fruit amigurumi as an addition to monkey doll, kitchen decoration making a whole cluster of them, or as a table centerpiece in bowl that stays fresh forever.
Crochet Type: No-Sew, Stuffed.
Video Characteristics: Vocal explanation, technique guides from scratch.
Materials Needed
Video tutorial doesn't mention any supply needed to tackle this project. However, you can use the following ones to get almost similar results for this amigurumi:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in yellow, brown and white.
- 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- Stitch Markers
- Polyester fiberfill
How Was The Banana Amigurumi Crocheted?
Crocheting this banana amigurumi starts with making a brown tip in consisting of few rounds. Then changing the color, you will work around this tip increasing the stitches and stuffing as you go. When you reach half the length required for the banana amigurumi, you will change the color to white and again work around. After making the banana, a special technique will be used to form the open peels.
When crocheting a banana amigurumi, consider the following essential tips to ensure a cute and durable finished product:
- Tight Stitches: Keep your stitches tight to prevent the stuffing from peeking through. It's crucial for achieving the smooth look of a banana.
- Stuffing Gradually: As you crochet, gradually add stuffing to maintain the banana's shape. Be careful not to overstuff, as this can cause bulges and distort the shape.
- Shaping: Pay attention to shaping instructions to achieve the curved look of a banana. Increases and decreases in stitches will help create this effect.
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