In this post, you'll learn how to crochet a brussels sprout ornament perfect for beginners with Greta's step-by-step tutorial. This little sprout with cute facial expressions can be used in various ways, such as a fridge magnet, a Christmas tree ornament, or even a keychain. Thanks to the use of 100% cotton yarn, this crochet brussels sprout will have a professional, high-quality and professional finish.
You can crochet a handful of many brussels sprout amigurumi within just a few hours. Even though it looks no-sew but you will require some sewing which will make its crochet pattern very easy.
You can read more about this crochet project and find important guides below in this post. For learning from the tutorial, you have to reach the end of this post.
Techniques Used: Magic ring, working single crochets, and performing increases and decreases to shape the body of the Brussels sprout. Additional skills include crocheting flat individual leaves which are nothing but flat crochet rounds with precise stitching and attaching them securely to the body for a layered effect.
The tutorial also demonstrates embroidery for adding details like the mouth and teaches assembly techniques.
Guide Span: 27 Minutes Only
Personalization Tips: Personalizing the Brussels sprout is easy and fun. Add playful details like rosy cheeks with pink or with brush. Adjusting the size of the sprout by using thicker yarn and larger hooks will result in a nice toy.
Crochet Brussels Sprout Tutorial
Usually it is difficult for getting right with the brussels sprout amigurumi with difficulty in designing a basic version. Luckily, we are come up with this tutorial that offers a quick and easy design for crocheting this vegetable.
It divides the amigurumi into several easy parts and then sew all of them together for getting cute version of sprout. The design allows for creativity, as the ornament can be adapted for various uses. Here is a quick overview of the tutorial:
- Body Construction: The Brussels sprout is formed using continuous rounds of single crochets, starting with a magic ring. Increases are used for shaping, and safety eyes are added for character.
- Leaf Details: Three leaves are crocheted separately using single crochets and increases. These are sewn onto the sprout, creating a layered, realistic appearance.
- Finishing Touches: A small mouth is embroidered, and optional additions like a magnet or keychain attachment are added to customize the ornament.
Materials and Tools
Following are the supplies that the tutor uses for crocheting the mini brussels sprout ornament:
- Light green yarn (for the sprout and leaves)
- Black embroidery thread (for the mouth)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Plastic safety eyes (6mm)
- Stuffing material (polyester fiber)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Magnet and hot glue gun (for magnet version)
Stitches and Guides
Following are the stitches you may require for crocheting this brussels sprout ornament:
- sc (Single Crochet): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
inc (Increase): Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to expand the shape. - dec (Decrease): Insert the hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over again, and pull through the two remaining loops.
- sl st (Slip Stitch): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook for a seamless join.
What Is The Best Yarn For Crocheting The Brussels Sprout Ornament?
The best yarn for crocheting a Brussels Sprout ornament is a 100% cotton yarn. Cotton yarn provides a nice, sturdy texture that helps the ornament maintain its shape. It also allows for clean, well-defined stitches, which is ideal for small, detailed projects like a Brussels Sprout.
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