Useful Info
Size
The approximate size of this plush is 5cm wide – but this may vary depending on your technique.
Terminology
This pattern, along with all my other free crochet patterns, is written using US crochet terminology (eg. sc, hdc, dc). If you would like to purchase this pattern, you will receive both a UK and US terminology version. If you need assistance you can find my terminology translation table here.
- […] indicates a series of stitches to be repeated
- (…) represents stitch count you should have once round is completed
Materials
For this free pattern, I recommend using DK weight yarn with a 3.5mm sized hook. You can change the yarn and hook size according to what you prefer, I have a list of which hooks to use with what yarns here.
The DK yarn that I use is Stylecraft Special DK, however I have had similar success with brands such as Hayfield Bonus, Paintbox and King Cole Value.
Free Tomato Crochet Pattern
Body of the Tomato
[Using red]
Rnd 1: 7 sc in a magic ring, or ch 2 and work 7 sc into 2nd ch from the hook (7)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x 7 (14)
Rnd 3: [Inc, sc] x 7 (21)
Rnd 4: [sc, Inc, sc] x 7 (28)
Rnd 5-9: sc around (28)
Rnd 10: [sc, Dec, sc] x 7 (21)
Rnd 11: [sc, Dec] x 7 (14)
Stuff the fruit
Rnd 12: [Dec] x 7 (7)
Finish stuffing and cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
Fasten off using the Drawstring Close:
Thread the tail through the front loop of each stitch, pull tight to close, tie off and pull the tail through to hide it.
Stem of the Tomato
[Using green]
Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring, or ch 2 and work into 2nd ch (5)
Rnd 2: [ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from the hook, slst 4, slst into next st] x 5
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Using that long tail, sew the leaves onto the tomato, tie off.
