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Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern

Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern
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1.5-2 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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

About This Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern

This charming veggie collection brings the garden to your crochet hook with five delightful designs that are as fun to make as they are adorable to display. Each vegetable is crafted using basic single crochet techniques worked in rounds, making them accessible for beginners while still offering satisfying results. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating realistic textures like the bumpy corn kernels and smooth eggplant surface, plus sweet finishing touches like leafy tops and decorative stems that give each veggie its own personality.

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Perfect for using up yarn scraps, this collection lets you create a whole basket of veggies with just a few balls of colorful cotton yarn. The finished pieces are sturdy enough for children's play yet beautiful enough to use as kitchen décor or photography props.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern

I absolutely love how these little veggies come together so quickly and bring such a smile to everyone who sees them! There's something incredibly satisfying about watching a simple ball of yarn transform into a realistic carrot or tomato with just basic stitches. I find myself making these in different color combinations to create unique veggie varieties, and they're perfect for last-minute gifts or craft fair items. The pattern is so beginner-friendly that even if you've only learned basic crochet stitches, you'll feel accomplished creating an entire garden's worth of produce. Plus, knowing these veggies will spark imaginative play for children or add a whimsical touch to someone's kitchen makes every stitch feel meaningful and joyful.

Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations to create unique veggie varieties! Instead of a traditional orange carrot, try making purple or yellow carrots using different shades of yarn – they're just as cute and add fun variety to your basket. You can also adjust the sizing by using different hook sizes to create baby vegetables or giant oversized versions for dramatic effect.

For the tomato, I sometimes add a few rounds to make it larger and more heirloom-style, or work with variegated yarn to create interesting color patterns that mimic real tomato varieties. The corn cob looks amazing in natural cream colors, but I've also made rainbow corn using ombre yarn that creates a stunning magical effect perfect for imaginative play.

Don't be afraid to mix and match the leafy tops too! The carrot leaves work beautifully on radishes for a different look, and you can experiment with making bushier or more delicate foliage by adjusting the number of leaves you attach. I've even added tiny flowers to some vegetables using contrasting colors for extra whimsy.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Stuffing too firmly at the beginning can make it difficult to close the final rounds smoothly and create an uneven bulging shape ✗ Not joining rounds with slip stitches properly causes the work to spiral and creates misaligned sections in your vegetables ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually as you decrease rounds leaves lumpy areas and makes it nearly impossible to add stuffing at the end ✗ Skipping the back loop only instructions for texture details results in smooth surfaces instead of the realistic ridged appearance needed

Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern

Create an adorable collection of crocheted vegetables perfect for pretend play, kitchen decoration, or as unique handmade gifts! This delightful pattern includes five realistic veggie designs: a plump tomato with decorative leaves, a tapered carrot with flowing greens, a textured corn cob with husks, a glossy eggplant with stem details, and a cute radish complete with leafy tops. Each vegetable is worked in the round using simple stitches and features charming details that bring them to life. These colorful creations are perfect for children's play kitchens, farmers market baskets, or as whimsical home décor that adds a touch of handmade charm to any space.

Beginner Friendly 1.5-2 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Veggies Basket Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn in Sage Green (Main Color) - 70.9g/2.5oz/109m/120yds
  • 02
    Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn in Red (Contrast A) - 70.9g/2.5oz/109m/120yds
  • 03
    Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn in Hot Orange (Contrast B) - 70.9g/2.5oz/109m/120yds
  • 04
    Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn in Hot Purple (Contrast D) - 70.9g/2.5oz/109m/120yds
  • 05
    Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres yarn in Daisy (Contrast C) - 56.7g/2oz/86m/95yds

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing
  • 05
    Stitch markers

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— TOMATO

Round 1:

With A, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Round 2:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc (12 sc)

Round 3:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st in first sc (18 sc)

Round 4:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st in first sc (24 sc)

Round 5:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc

Round 6:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st in first sc (30 sc)

Round 7-8:

As 5th rnd

Round 9:

Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc (25 sc)

Round 10:

As 5th rnd

Round 11:

Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc (20 sc)

Round 12:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join MC with sl st to first sc. Break A. Stuff tomato

Round 13:

With MC, ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc (15 sc)

Round 14:

Ch 1. Working in back loop only of each st, *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc (10 sc)

Round 15:

Ch 1. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc (5 sc). Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end onto tapestry needle and draw through final 5 sc tightly. Using same end, ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 2 ch. Sl st in same sp as where ch originated. Fasten off

Leaves:

With RS facing, join MC in any rem loop of 13th rnd. Ch 3. Sl st back into same sc as first sl st. *Sl st in each of next 2 loops. Ch 3. Sl st back into same sc as last sl st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first loop. Fasten off

— CARROT

Round 1:

With D, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Round 2:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join B with sl st in first sc (12 sc)

Round 3:

Working in back loop only of each sc, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc (15 sc)

Round 4-7:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc

Round 8:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (12 sc)

Round 9-14:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc

Info:

Stuff top end of Carrot. Continue stuffing as you work to end

Round 15:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next sc. (Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (9 sc)

Round 16-20:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc

Round 21:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in next sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Round 22-24:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc

Round 25:

Ch 1. (Sc3tog over next 3 sc) twice. Join with sl st in first st. Fasten off

Leaves (make 2):

With MC, ch 13. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 6 ch, placing a marker on last ch. Ch 10. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 8 ch. Sl st in marked ch. Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 5 ch. Sl st in marked ch. Sl st in each of last 5 ch. Fasten off. Sew leaves to top of carrot

— CORN COB

Row 1 (WS):

With C, ch 20. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end (19 sc). Turn

Row 2:

Ch 1. Sl st in first sc. *1 tr in next sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * across. Turn

Row 3:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn

Rows 4-13:

Rep rows 2-3 five times more, then row 2 once. Fasten off leaving a long end

Assembly:

Sew foundation row to final row. Thread end onto tapestry needle and weave tightly through one end of Cob and fasten securely. Stuff Cob. Weave yarn tightly through opposite end and fasten securely

Leaves (make 3):

With MC, ch 25. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 tr in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of last 3 ch. Fasten off. Sew leaves to corn cob

— EGGPLANT

Round 1:

With D, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Round 2:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc (12 sc)

Round 3:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc (18 sc)

Round 4:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc (24 sc)

Round 5:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc

Round 6:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Join with sl st to first sc (28 sc)

Round 7:

As 5th rnd

Round 8:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc (32 sc)

Round 9:

As 5th rnd

Round 10:

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 7 sc. 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. Join with sl st to first sc (36 sc)

Round 11-14:

As 5th rnd

Round 15:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (32 sc)

Round 16:

As 5th rnd

Round 17:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (28 sc)

Round 18:

As 5th rnd

Round 19:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (24 sc)

Round 20-24:

As 5th rnd

Round 25:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (20 sc)

Round 26:

As 5th rnd. Join MC with sl st in first sc. Break D

Round 27:

With MC, as 5th rnd. Stuff eggplant

Round 28:

Ch 1. Working in back loop only of each st, 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (16 sc)

Round 29:

As 5th rnd

Round 30:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc (12 sc)

Round 31:

Ch 1. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc (6 sc). Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end onto tapestry needle and draw through final 6 sc tightly. Using same end, ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 3 ch. Sl st in same sp as where ch originated. Fasten off

Stem Edging:

With RS facing, join MC in any rem loop of 28th rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp. *Miss next sc. Sl st in next sc. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first st. Fasten off

— RADISH

Round 1:

With D, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join A with sl st to first sc (6 sc)

Round 2:

With A, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc (12 sc)

Round 3-4:

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc

Round 5:

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. (Sc2tog over next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc (8 sc). Stuff radish

Round 6:

Ch 1. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) 4 times. Join with sl st to first sc (4 sc). Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end onto tapestry needle and draw through final 4 sc tightly. Using same end, ch 3. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. Sl st in same sp as where ch originated. Fasten off

Leaves (make 2):

With MC, ch 16. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. 1 tr in each of next 4 ch. Ch 4. Sl st back into last ch. Sl st in next ch. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. 3 sc in last ch (placing a marker on center sc). Working along opposite side of ch into rem loops, 1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. Ch 3. Sl st back into last ch. Sl st in next ch. Ch 4. 1 tr in same sp. 1 tr in each of next 3 ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off

Stem:

Join MC with sl st in marked sc. Ch 8. Sl st in top of Radish. Sl st in each ch back to Leaf. Fasten off

Assembly Instructions

  • For the tomato, attach the decorative leaves around the remaining loops of round 13, spacing them evenly to create a realistic calyx at the top
  • Sew the two carrot leaves securely to the top opening of the carrot, positioning them at slight angles for a natural appearance
  • For the corn cob, sew all three leaves around the top edge, overlapping them slightly to create realistic corn husks
  • Attach the eggplant's decorative stem edging by working around the remaining loops of round 28, creating a ruffled calyx effect
  • For each radish, attach the two leaves and connect them to the top of the radish body using the chain stem for added dimension

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a consistent tension throughout each vegetable to ensure even shaping and professional-looking finished pieces
  • 💡Stuff each piece gradually as you work the decrease rounds rather than waiting until the end for better control
  • 💡When working back loop only rounds, this creates the texture ridges that give vegetables their realistic appearance
  • 💡Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker to avoid confusion when working continuous rounds
  • 💡Cotton yarn works best for these projects as it holds shape well and is safe for children's toys
  • 💡Keep leaves slightly loose and floppy rather than stiff to achieve a more natural, realistic look

This delightful veggie basket pattern brings garden-fresh charm to your crochet projects with five adorable designs that work up quickly and easily. Whether you're creating a play food set for little ones, adding whimsical décor to your kitchen, or making unique gifts for gardening enthusiasts, these vegetables are sure to bring smiles wherever they go. The simple techniques and clear instructions make this pattern perfect for beginners, while the satisfying results will delight crocheters of all skill levels. Each veggie has its own personality with charming details that make them truly special. 🥕🍅🌽 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is written for worsted weight cotton yarn, you can use different weights by adjusting your hook size accordingly. Keep in mind that using thicker yarn will create larger vegetables, while thinner yarn will make miniature versions. Always work a small test piece first to ensure you're happy with the sizing and texture.

Are these vegetables safe for young children?

Yes! When made with cotton yarn and properly secured stuffing, these vegetables are safe for pretend play. Make sure all yarn ends are woven in securely and consider using safety eyes alternatives or embroidered features if making them for children under 3 years old. Avoid small detachable parts that could pose a choking hazard.

How do I get the corn cob texture to look right?

The texture comes from alternating treble crochet and slip stitches in row 2, which creates raised bumps that resemble corn kernels. Make sure to work your treble crochets loosely and your slip stitches tightly for the best contrast. The texture becomes more pronounced after you stuff and shape the corn cob.

Can I make these vegetables washable?

Yes! Using 100% cotton yarn like Lily Sugar'n Cream makes these vegetables machine washable. Place them in a mesh laundry bag and wash on a gentle cycle with cool water. Air dry flat to maintain their shape. Avoid using wool or delicate yarn blends if you need washable play food.

What's the best way to stuff the vegetables for realistic shapes?

Stuff gradually as you work the decrease rounds, using small amounts of polyester fiberfill at a time. For the carrot and radish, stuff more firmly at the wide end and lighter toward the tip for a natural taper. The eggplant and tomato should be stuffed evenly but not too tightly to maintain their rounded shapes.