Crochet Small Mango
Crocheting a small mango is a delightful little project that can bring so much joy and creativity into your crafting routine. The vibrant yellow color and unique shape of a mango make it a fun and charming item to crochet. From selecting the perfect yarn shade to carefully shaping the fruit and adding realistic details, each step of the process is filled with creativity and warmth. As you work on this cute crochet project, you can't help but imagine the sunny orchards where mangos grow and the sweet tropical scent that fills the air. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, crocheting a small mango is sure to fill your heart with happiness and your crafting space with a touch of fruity charm.
Size
6 cm / 2.36 inch in length
Tools & Materials
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
- Polyester Craft Filling for toys
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end of a round
Yarn
- Brown (Schachenmayr Catania, Marone (00157), 100% Cotton, 50g)
- Yellow (Schachenmayr Catania, Mango (00411), 100% Cotton, 50g)
- Green (Schachenmayr Catania, Apfel (00205), 100% Cotton, 50g)
Skills required / abbreviations / info
- MG – magic ring (make specified number of single crochet stitches into the loop)
- Sc – single crochet
- Inc – 2sc increase (crochet 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch)
- Dec – 2tog decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- FLO – front loop only (crochet into front loops only)
- F/O – finish off
- R – spiral round
- ( )* – repeat the sequence in brackets to the end of the round
- (12) – number of stitches expected at the end of the round
- Work in spiral rounds, do not turn/join unless stated otherwise
For best results, use Invisible Decrease instead of the standard one and use needle instead of crochet hook to close the mango and leaf.
MANGO (colour brown and yellow)
Stuff with polyester filling as you go. When completed, F/O, cut off yarn and weave in remaining thread into the fruit.
Start with colour BROWN
R 1 mg, 6sc (6)
R 2 - 3 sc 6 (2 rnds) (6)
Change colour to YELLOW
R 4 (in FLO: inc)* (12)
R 5 (sc 1, inc)* (18)
R 6 (sc 2, inc)* (24)
R 7 - 13 sc 24 (7 rnds) (24)
R 14 (dec) - continuously x 6, sc 12 (18)
R 15 sc 18 (18)
R 16 (sc 4, dec)* (15)
R 17 (sc 3, dec)* (12)
R 18 dec to the end or F/O with needle
LEAF (colour green)
R 1 mg, 6sc (6)
R 2 sc 6 (6)
R 3 (sc 1, inc)* (9)
R 4 (sc 2, inc)* (12)
R 5 (sc 4, dec)* (10)
R 6 (sc 3, dec)* (8)
R 7 (sc 2, dec)* (6)
R 8 dec, sc x 4 (5)
R 9 dec to the end or F/O with needle
When completed, F/O leaving longer thread for sewing. Next, attach the leaf to the last round of the stalk.