Learn how to crochet a tomato amigurumi pattern.
If you are looking for fun amigurumi crochet ideas to try, this free crochet tomato pattern is the one for you. It is extremely beginner-friendly, so even if you are just starting out, you can absolutely make this work.
The tomato shape is simply a big, squishy ball in red, and the leaves and stem come together so easily. Whether you want to make it as a decorable plushie or turn it into a crochet keychain, this crochet guide walks you through every single step.
Abbreviations Used
Before we dive in, here are the crochet abbreviations I use throughout this tutorial.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| K | Empty Stitch |
Materials Needed
Here are the materials I use for this project.
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: green, red)
- Crochet Kit (3.5 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
- Stuffings
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
I will be dividing this crochet tomato pattern into 4 sections:
- Tomato
- Tomato Leaves
- Tomato Stem
- Putting It Together
1: Tomato
First, let us crochet the tomato. It is simply a gigantic ball in red.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 6 (SC, V), SL ST
4: CH, 6 (SC, V, SC), SL ST
5: CH, 6 (3 SC, V), SL ST
6: CH, 6 (2 SC, V, 2 SC), SL ST
7: CH, 6 (5 SC, V), SL ST
8 to 11: CH, 42 SC, SL ST
12: CH, 6 (5 SC, A), SL ST
13: CH, 6 (2 SC, A, 2 SC), SL ST
14: CH, 6 (3 SC, A), SL ST
15: CH, 6 (SC, A, SC), SL ST
Add stuffing
16: CH, 6 (SC, A), SL ST
17: CH, 6 A, SL ST
Add more stuffing before closing.
Leave a long tail to sew it close.
2: Tomato Leaves
Next up, the leaf. This part is where your tomato really starts to come to life!
1: MR, 10 SC, SL ST
2: 5 (SL ST, 6 CH, go back 2 chains, SL ST, SC, HDC, 2 DC, K)
Leave a long tail to sew.
3: Tomato Stem
Then, it is time to make the stalk. I made it quite tiny, but you can always adjust the height to your liking.
3 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, (SC, SL ST)
Leave a long tail for attaching.
4: Putting It Together
Now that all the pieces are ready, let us stitch them together in 2 steps.
Step 1: Attach the Stalk with the Leaf
Simply hook out the long tail through the middle of the leaf and do a dead knot at the other end. Clean up all the long tails before moving on to step 2.
Step 2: Attach the Leaf
I always use my hot glue gun for this step because of how convenient it is. Start by gluing the middle of the leaf and attaching it to the tomato first. Then, glue half of each leaf so that the leaf still curls up naturally, mimicking a real tomato.
As for where to attach the leaf to the tomato, I like to use the back side. That way, I can cover up any flaws with the leaves and have the nice part presented at the front. That said, you can honestly pick any side you prefer!
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