If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your home, why not try your hand at making a crochet stuffed tomato amigurumi? These charming creations are a fun and unique way to bring a pop of color and creativity into any space. With their bright red yarn and cute green stem, they are sure to put a smile on your face. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to unleash your creativity and make something truly special. So gather your supplies, cozy up with your favorite crochet hook, and get ready to create your very own adorable crochet stuffed tomato amigurumi that will be a delightful addition to your home decor.
Supplies
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in colors White (01), Tomato (40), Parakeet (103)
Size C crochet hook
Two 6mm safety eyes or embroidery thread
Stuffing
*Yarn needle
Scissors
Fabric markers (optional)
Embroidery thread in green and orange (optional)
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US terms
mc= magic circle
sc= single crochet
sl=slip
st=stitch
ch= chain
inc=increase
dec=decrease
Pattern:
Bottom
With red yarn
mc
Rnd 1. 6sc in mc [6]
Rnd 2. inc in every st [12]
Rnd 3. *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [18]
Rnd 4. *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [24]
Rnd 5. *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [30]
Rnd 6 -12 (7 rnds). sc around [30], cut off, use the invisible finish and then secure the end of the yarn.
* place the eyes between Rnds 8-9, 3 sts apart or embroider them there. Also embroider a white line down the outline of the eyes for extra cuteness.
Top
With red yarn
mc
Rnd 1. 6sc in mc [6]
Rnd 2. inc in every st [12]
Rnd 3. *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat **around [18]
Rnd 4. *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [24]
Rnd 5. *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat **around [30], cut off, use the invisible finish and then secure the end of the yarn.
Stem
With green yarn
mc
Rnd 1. 4sc in the mc
Rnd 2. *ch 5, turn, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st to the next 3 chs, sl st to the same st*, repeat ** 3 more times, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew in the center of the top.
Stuffing
With white yarn
mc
Rnd 1. 6sc in mc [6]
Rnd 2. inc in every st [12]
Rnd 3. *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [18]
Rnd 4. *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [24]
Rnd 5. *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around [30]
Rnd 6-7. sc around [30]
Rnd 8. *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around [24]
Rnd 9. *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around [18]
Rnd 10. *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat around [12]
Rnd 11.dec in every st [6], cut off yarn and thread your needle. Pull the yarn through the front loop of the sts in the last round and close the hole. Secure the end of the yarn.
You can leave it as it is or use some embroidery thread to create a few green and orange sts on the surface of the stuffing to resemble the herbs used in the recipe. You can also use fabric markers to do the same.
Stuffed tomato amigurumi notes
- This is an easy pattern. If you have any problems with stitches you can find many great tutorials on youtube. Please feel free to reach out to me and I can help you the best that I can.
- You can make the tomato as large as you want just by adding rows and increasing accordingly.
- These make the cutest safe for kids over 3 play food!