pickle crochet pattern

pickle crochet pattern

Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: About 6 inches for the large pickle

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in bright green (e.g., Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in Green Apple)
• 3.25mm crochet hook (size D) or hook of your choice
• 6mm safety eyes
• Embroidery thread
• Polyfil stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker (highly recommended)
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Pickle Body:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Start with a magic ring.
   • R1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6)
2. Increasing Rounds:
   • R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
   • R3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
   • R4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
   • R5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
3. Body Rounds:
   • R6-20: Sc in each st around. (30)
   • (Adjust the length as needed for your desired size.)
4. Decreasing Rounds:
   • R21: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
   • R22: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
   • R23: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
5. Stuffing:
   • Start stuffing the pickle with Polyfil as you continue to close the body.
6. Final Decrease:
   • R24: Dec around. (6)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the remaining hole using a yarn needle.

Pickle Tail:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Start with a magic ring.
   • R1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6)
2. Increasing Rounds:
   • R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Body Rounds:
   • R3-10: Sc in each st around. (12)
   • (Adjust the length as needed for your desired size.)
4. Stuffing:
   • Lightly stuff the tail with Polyfil.
5. Final Rounds:
   • R11: Dec around. (6)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the tail to the body using a yarn needle.

Face:

1. Attach the 6mm safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, about 5 stitches apart.
2. Using embroidery thread, stitch a small smile or any desired expression between the eyes.

Assembly:

1. Sew the tail to the bottom of the pickle body.
2. Ensure all parts are securely attached and that the stuffing is evenly distributed.

Finishing Touches:

1. Weave in any loose ends using the yarn needle.
2. Use scissors to trim any excess yarn.

Congratulations! Your adorable crochet pickle is now complete! Feel free to customize the expression and size to match your preference. Enjoy your new crocheted friend!