Ready to crochet an adorable cauliflower? This simple pattern guides you step-by-step. You’ll begin with a magic circle and crochet rounds to form the florets using double and triple crochets. Add detailed leaves with white and green yarn to complete the look. The result is a cute, mini cauliflower that’s perfect for amigurumi projects. Whether you’re new or experienced, this guide makes it enjoyable to craft!
Why love this pattern?
- Creative and Fun Design: The pattern includes fun and creative techniques, such as making little florettes using triple crochets and assembling them to form the final shape. This adds a whimsical and enjoyable aspect to the crochet process.
- Variation in Techniques: The pattern involves various crochet techniques, such as working through both loops and front loops only, creating magic circles, and doing increases and decreases. This keeps the project interesting and engaging.
- Customization: The leaves are created separately and then sewn onto the cauliflower, allowing for customization in terms of placement and style. This flexibility can make the project more personal and unique.
- Endearing Result: The final product is a cute and charming little cauliflower that can be a delightful addition to any collection of amigurumi toys or a sweet handmade gift.
How To Crochet Amigurumi Cauliflower
Materials:
- White yarn
- Green yarn
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- tr: triple crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Cauliflower Head:
- Round 1:
- Create a magic circle.
- Sc 6 into the magic circle.
- Tighten the circle to close.
- Round 2:
- Hdc in the first 5 sts.
- Dc in the last st.
- Round 3:
- Working in front loops only: In each st around, dc followed by a florette (4 trcrochets in the same st, partially completed and then pulled together).
- Repeat around to create 6 florettes.
- Round 4:
- Working in both loops now: In each st around, dc followed by a florette.
- At the end, you will have 12 florettes.
- Round 5:
- Repeat Round 4.
- At the end, you will have 24 florettes.
- Rounds 6-7:
- Alternate between dc and a florette in each st around.
- Maintain 48 sts.
- Round 8:
- Alternate starting with a florette, followed by a dc in each st around.
- Maintain 48 sts.
- Round 9:
- Dc in each st around.
- Begin decreasing by following the instructions in the video for shaping the bottom.
Leaves:
- Row 1:
- With white yarn, ch 17.
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch down (total 15 sc).
- Place 2 sc in the last ch, switch to green yarn on the last pull through.
- Row 2:
- Sl st in the first 2 sts.
- Ch 2, hdc in the same st as the second sl st.
- Hdc in each st down (total 15 hdc).
- In the last 3 sts, place 2 hdc in each.
- Row 3:
- Ch 1, turn, sl st in the first 2 sts.
- Ch 2, hdc in the same st as second sl st.
- Hdc in each of the next 14 sts.
- In the last 3 sts, place 2 hdc in each.
- Rows 4-6:
- Continue in pattern from Row 3, stopping short of the last 2 sts on each row, turning, and repeating the pattern.
- Row 7:
- Continue in the established pattern.
- Sl st, ch 2, and hdc back down.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Make 5 leaves.
- Position the leaves around the bottom of the cauliflower, overlapping slightly.
- Using the long tails, sew the leaves to the bottom of the cauliflower.
- Ensure the leaves are evenly distributed around the cauliflower head.
Final Touches:
- Weave in any remaining ends.
- Adjust the leaves for a natural look.
Happy crocheting!
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