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Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern uses spiral crocheting techniques to create the unique avocado shape, working from the center outward with strategic increases. The result is a plush, huggable set of avocados that capture the beloved fruit's charm in soft, cuddly form.

Why You'll Love This Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms an everyday fruit into something extraordinary and heartwarming. The creative construction method keeps things interesting as you build each component, and watching the avocado shape come together feels magical. I find joy in the small details like the pink cheeks and the fact that the seed is removable, adding a playful element that makes people smile. The combination of simple stitches with clever shaping makes it feel achievable yet rewarding, and the finished pieces are conversation starters that never fail to bring happiness. Plus, there's something incredibly satisfying about creating matching halves that fit together perfectly!

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this avocado family pattern! Instead of traditional green, I've tried creating brown avocados to represent overripe ones, or even rainbow versions for a whimsical twist. You could make the seed different colors too - imagine a golden seed or even add sparkly yarn for something magical.

I also enjoy varying the facial expressions by changing the mouth shapes and adding different accessories. Sometimes I give one avocado glasses made from wire, or add tiny crocheted hats for seasonal variations. For Valentine's Day, I've added little hearts, and for Christmas, tiny Santa hats!

Another fun modification I make is adjusting the size by using different yarn weights. With bulky yarn and a larger hook, you can create giant floor cushion avocados, while with thread and a tiny hook, you get adorable keychain-sized versions. I've even made mismatched sizes to create an avocado parent and baby set.

Consider adding embellishments like embroidered designs on the dark green outer part - maybe add spots or patterns to make each avocado unique. You could also experiment with different textures by using fuzzy yarn for a peach-like appearance or smooth cotton for a glossy look.

I sometimes make the seed into different pit characters - some with sleeping faces, some with surprised expressions, or even create multiple seeds in different sizes. The removable feature means you can swap them out and have an entire seed collection! These personal touches make each avocado family truly one-of-a-kind and special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining tight enough tension can create holes and gaps that will show the stuffing through the stitches ✗ Forgetting to mark the beginning of rounds leads to miscounting stitches and misshapen pieces that don't match ✗ Rushing the assembly and sewing without pinning first results in crooked limbs and uneven facial features placement ✗ Overstuffing or understuffing affects the final shape and can make the avocado look lumpy or saggy instead of smooth

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Avocado Family with this charming crochet pattern! This delightful project features two avocado halves with sweet faces, removable pit, and tiny limbs that bring personality to these beloved fruits. Perfect for food lovers and amigurumi enthusiasts, this pattern combines basic crochet techniques with creative details like embroidered cheeks and expressive eyes. Whether you're making a gift for a friend or adding to your handmade collection, this avocado family will bring smiles and joy to any space with their heartwarming presence.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton 8/4 yarn (50g = approximately 170m) in light green color, approximately 15g needed
  • 02
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in dark green color, approximately 21g needed
  • 03
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in light brown color, approximately 5g needed for seed
  • 04
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in light pink color, very small amount for cheeks
  • 05
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in black color, very small amount for mouth and eyelashes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.0-2.5mm (US size B-1)
  • 02
    Stuffing
  • 03
    Safety eyes 10mm (2 sets for avocado halves)
  • 04
    Safety eyes 6mm (1 set for seed)
  • 05
    Stitch markers
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    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Pins for positioning before assembly

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— Light Green Part/Inside :

Info :

You will need two pieces of this part, one for each half of the avocado. This piece is crocheted in a spiral using light green yarn only. Start with a magic loop.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc-inc (12)

Round 3 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (24)

Round 5 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (30)

Round 6 :

*4 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (36)

Round 7-10 :

sc all the way around (36) = 4 rounds

Info :

All of round 11 is crocheted in the back loop only

Round 11 :

*5 sc in the back loop only, 1 sc-inc in the back loop only* x6 (42)

Info :

In round 12 you'll make chains going out from the circle, crochet sc back to the circle in the 'bump' on the back of chains. When you return to the circle, first stitch is made in SAME stitch as last sc on circle

Round 12 :

*6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 7 sc, 8 ch, skip the next stitch, 7 sc in the chains, 1 sc in the same stitch as the last sc on the circle, *6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (62 not counting the ch you skipped at the tip)

Round 13 :

*7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 6 sc, 1 hdc-dec, 5 sc, 3 sc in the same stitch, skip the chain at the tip, 3 sc in the same stitch, 5 sc, 1 hdc-dec, *7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (69)

Round 14 :

*8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sc-inc, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 1 sc-inc, *8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (75)

Info :

In round 15 make holes for the safety eyes (10mm). If not using safety eyes, make 1 hdc instead of hole. In round 16 crochet in the holes as normal stitches

Round 15 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 1 hdc, 5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 2 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 7 sc, 1 sc-inc, *9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (80 including ch)

Round 16 :

10 sc, 1 sc-inc, 13 sc, 8 hdc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 8 hdc, 16 sc, 1 sc-inc, 10 sc, 1 sc-inc (85)

Round 17 :

5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 8 sc (91)

Info :

Finish off by making a slip st in the next stitch, cut the yarn, pull the end through and make an invisible finish

Infos :

Insert and secure the safety eyes (10mm). Embroider tiny light pink cheeks right beneath the outside of the eyes. Both avocados have a small happy mouth made with black yarn. One avocado also has eyelashes on the outside of each eye made with black yarn

— Dark Green Part/Outside :

Info :

You will need two pieces of this part, one for each half. This piece is crocheted in a spiral using dark green yarn only. Start with a magic loop

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc-inc (12)

Round 3 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (24)

Round 5 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (30)

Round 6 :

*4 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (36)

Round 7 :

*5 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (42)

Info :

In round 8 you'll make chains going out from the circle, crochet sc back to the circle in the 'bump' on back of chains. When you return to the circle, first stitch is made in SAME stitch as last sc on circle

Round 8 :

*6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 7 sc, 8 ch, skip the next stitch, 7 sc in the chains, 1 sc in the same stitch as the last sc on the circle, *6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (62 not counting the ch you skipped at the tip)

Round 9 :

*7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 6 sc, 1 hdc-dec, 5 sc, 3 sc in the same stitch, skip the chain at the tip, 3 sc in the same stitch, 5 sc, 1 hdc-dec, *7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (69)

Round 10 :

*8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sc-inc, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 1 sc-inc, *8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (75)

Round 11 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 2 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 7 sc, 1 sc-inc, *9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (80 including ch)

Round 12 :

10 sc, 1 sc-inc, 13 sc, 8 hdc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 8 hdc, 16 sc, 1 sc-inc, 10 sc, 1 sc-inc (85)

Round 13 :

5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 8 sc (91)

Round 14-18 :

sc all the way around (91) = 5 rounds

Info :

Finish off by making a slip st, do NOT cut the yarn, you will continue crocheting the two pieces together

— Joining Inside and Outside Parts :

Info :

Put inside and outside parts together so the last 4 single crochets on each part overlap. Insert hook through back loop only of inside part and both loops of outside part

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Make normal sc all the way around, always inserting hook through back loop of inside part and both loops of outside part. Add stuffing as you go. Make sure the hole for the seed stays down

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When you have crocheted around completely, finish with invisible finish. Cut yarn, pull tail through, insert needle through first stitch from inside to outside, then through back loop of last stitch from middle to outside. Tighten and weave in end

— Arms/Legs :

Info :

You will need 8 pieces total (4 per avocado half). All crocheted using dark green yarn in a spiral. Start with magic loop

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2-4 :

sc all the way around (6) = 3 rounds

Info :

Finish off by cutting the yarn and pull the tail through

Infos :

Sew arms so upper edge is just slightly below the mouth. Place legs so outside edge is slightly closer to center than outside edge of avocado itself. Arms and legs should be approximately aligned above each other. Pin first before sewing

— Seed :

Info :

Made from light brown yarn only, crocheted from top to bottom in a spiral. Start with magic loop

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc-inc (12)

Round 3 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (24)

Round 5 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (30)

Round 6 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (33)

Round 7-8 :

sc all the way around (33)

Info :

In round 9 make holes for safety eyes (6mm). If not using safety eyes, make sc instead of hole. In round 10 crochet in holes as normal stitches

Round 9 :

13 sc, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 4 sc, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 14 sc (33 incl ch)

Round 10-11 :

sc all the way around (33)

Info :

Insert and secure safety eyes (6mm) in holes from round 9, and add stuffing. You might need to add more stuffing as hole gets smaller

Round 12 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-dec* x3 (30)

Round 13 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-dec* x6 (24)

Round 14 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-dec* x6 (18)

Round 15 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-dec* x6 (12)

Round 16 :

6 sc-dec (6)

Infos :

Finish by cutting yarn, pull end through and sew hole closed. Round 1 is the top of seed. Sew small light pink cheeks underneath outside of each eye. Sew smiling mouth with split cotton 8/4 yarn (split into two strands for thinner line) on round just below eyes. Place seed inside avocado

Assembly Instructions

  • Crochet both the light green inside and dark green outside parts separately for each avocado half following the pattern carefully
  • Insert and secure 10mm safety eyes in the holes created in round 15 of the light green inside pieces
  • Embroider facial details including tiny light pink cheeks beneath the eyes and small happy mouths with black yarn (one avocado gets eyelashes too)
  • Position the inside and outside parts together with last 4 stitches overlapping, then crochet them together inserting hook through back loop of inside and both loops of outside
  • Add stuffing firmly as you crochet the pieces together, ensuring the hole for the seed remains positioned downward
  • Make 8 arms and legs total (4 per avocado half) and pin them in position before sewing - arms slightly below mouth, legs aligned underneath
  • Complete the seed with 6mm safety eyes, embroider pink cheeks and smile, then place it inside either avocado half for removable fun

Important Notes

  • 💡Maintain tight crochet gauge (24 stitches per 10cm) to prevent gaps and ensure stuffing doesn't show through the work
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track the beginning of each round when working in continuous spiral rounds
  • 💡When crocheting chains in rounds 12-13, work into the bump on the back of chains for best results and cleaner appearance
  • 💡Make invisible finishes on both inside pieces before joining to outside pieces for the most professional and seamless looking results
  • 💡Safety eyes are not truly child-safe as they can be pulled out - use embroidered eyes for items intended for young children
  • 💡Pin all arms and legs in position before sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry on both avocado halves
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overly tight to maintain the proper avocado shape without creating lumps or distorting the facial features

This charming Avocado Family pattern brings together creativity and cuteness in the most delightful way! The clever construction technique creates realistic avocado shapes with sweet personalities, while the removable seed adds an interactive element that makes this project extra special. Perfect for food lovers, kitchen decor enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates whimsical handmade items, these avocados are sure to become treasured keepsakes. The combination of simple spiral techniques with thoughtful details results in a project that's both enjoyable to make and absolutely adorable to display! 🥑🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that the finished size will change. The pattern recommends cotton 8/4 with a 2.0-2.5mm hook for the specified gauge. If using thicker yarn, your avocado will be larger, and with thinner yarn, it will be smaller.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it involves working in spiral rounds, creating the unique avocado shape with chains, joining two pieces together while stuffing, and assembly of multiple parts. Beginners with basic crochet knowledge (magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases) can attempt it, but it may be challenging as a first amigurumi project.

Can I make the seed attached instead of removable?

Absolutely! If you prefer a permanent seed, simply sew it securely into one of the avocado halves instead of leaving it loose. This can be especially useful if making the avocado for young children to prevent the seed from becoming a choking hazard.

What if I don't have safety eyes?

The pattern provides alternatives - you can embroider eyes instead or use black felt circles glued or sewn on. For the holes created in rounds where eyes should go, simply crochet 1 hdc instead of making the chain and skip combination. Embroidered eyes are safer for children under 3 years old.

How do I prevent holes from showing between stitches?

Maintain tight tension throughout your work and ensure you're using the correct hook size for your yarn. The crochet gauge should be 24 stitches per 10cm. If you're getting more stitches per 10cm, size up your hook; if fewer, size down. Working tightly is especially important in amigurumi to keep stuffing hidden.

Can I make just one avocado half instead of the full family?

Yes, you can make just one half if preferred! The pattern creates two separate avocado halves and one seed, so you can choose to make any combination. Each half stands independently and doesn't require the other to be complete.