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Veggies Amigurumi Pattern

Veggies Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Veggies Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern gives you step-by-step instructions to crochet five cute vegetables: tomato, carrot, corn cob, eggplant and radish. Each vegetable is worked in the round with clear shaping rounds and finishing steps. You will learn simple decreases like sc2tog and sc3tog, back loop work, and how to make small leaves and stems.

Veggies Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for making a set for play food, decorations or small handmade gifts. The pattern includes yarn suggestions, gauge, and complete round-by-round instructions for accurate shaping.

Why You'll Love This Veggies Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into instantly recognizable little veggies that bring a smile. I enjoy how each piece uses small variations in shaping techniques to create different silhouettes — it feels like magic when the form appears. I also love that these make quick, satisfying projects that work well as gift sets or play food. The finishing touches — tiny leaves and stem edgings — are what make each piece feel handmade and special.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing these veggies by changing colors to match my kitchen or play set — try pastel shades for a soft nursery look or bright solids for a playful set.

If you want a larger version, use a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook; the pattern scales nicely when you keep stitch proportions consistent.

To make mini keychains, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook and add a small chain or keyring at the stem.

Experiment with different leaf shapes: longer ch chains and varied stitch sequences make dramatic or delicate foliage.

I sometimes embroider tiny seeds or speckles on the tomato for extra detail using a contrasting thread.

For a realistic corn cob, try using two shades of yellow for the cob and a green ombre for the husk to create depth.

Add wire inside stems if you want posable leaves or a bendable stalk for display arrangements.

Make a matching basket or tray to display the veggies together — a quick crochet basket pattern complements these perfectly.

Consider swapping in felt for some leaves for a mixed-media look that’s soft but stays flat for play sets.

I often create a set of themed veggies (salad, soup, or farmer's market) by repeating one or two items in different sizes and colors for visual interest.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts during increase rounds leads to incorrect shaping; always count stitches after each round and use a marker at the start of the round. ✗ Overstuffing the piece can distort the shape and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually and check shape frequently as you progress. ✗ Forgetting to change colors or break off contrast yarn at the specified round will create visible color errors; follow the color-change rounds exactly and fasten off neatly. ✗ Not working decreases evenly (sc2tog/sc3tog) causes lopsided ends; place decreases symmetrically and count repeats to maintain even shaping. ✗ Sewing leaves or stems in the wrong position makes the finished piece look awkward; pin leaves in place and compare to the photo before sewing.

Veggies Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming set of miniature crocheted vegetables — tomato, carrot, corn cob, eggplant and radish — perfect for play, display, or gift-giving. The pattern uses simple amigurumi shaping techniques, back loop work and a few decrease methods so you can practice shaping and finishing. Clear round-by-round instructions guide you through each piece so you can make one or a whole basket of veggies your way.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Veggies Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids (70.9 g / 2.5 oz / 109 m / 120 yds) - Main Color (MC) 00084 Sage Green, contrast colors as listed
  • 02
    Contrast A (00095 Red) - used for Tomato and Radish; 1 ball of MC and A makes approx 7 Tomatoes or 22 Radishes
  • 03
    Contrast B (01628 Hot Orange) - used for Carrot; with 1 ball of MC, B and D you can make 5 Carrots
  • 04
    Contrast C (Daisy) - Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres (56.7 g / 2 oz / 86 m / 95 yds) - used for Corn Cob
  • 05
    Contrast D (Hot Purple) - used for Eggplant and other pieces as noted
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    Polyester stuffing - quantity: small amounts for each vegetable (approx 10-30g each depending on size)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    Polyester stuffing
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    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Notes :

Info :

Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Polyester stuffing.

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GAUGE 15 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

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ABBREVIATIONS www.sugarncream.com/glossary Sc2(3)tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 (3) sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.

— Tomato :

Info :

With A, ch 2.

Round 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.

Round 2 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 12 sc.

Round 3 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 18 sc.

Round 4 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 24 sc.

Round 5 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 6 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 30 sc.

Round 7-8 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 9 :

Ch 1. *Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc. 25 sc.

Round 10 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 11 :

Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc. 20 sc.

Round 12 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join MC with sl st to first sc. Break A. Stuff tomato.

Round 13 :

With MC, ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc. 15 sc.

Round 14 :

Ch 1. Working in back loop only of each st, *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to first sc. 10 sc.

Round 15 :

Ch 1. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) 5 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 5 sc. Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end onto tapestry needle and draw through final 5 sc tightly. Using same end, ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 2 ch. Sl st in same sp as where ch originated. Fasten off.

Leaves (P1) :

With RS facing, join MC in any rem loop of 13th rnd. Ch 3. Sl st back into same sc as first sl st. *Sl st in each of next 2 loops. Ch 3. Sl st back into same sc as last sl st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first loop. Fasten off.

— Carrot :

Info :

With D, ch 2.

Round 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.

Round 2 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join B with sl st in first sc. 12 sc.

Round 3 :

Working in back loop only of each sc, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. 2 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 15 sc.

Round 4-7 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 8 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - Sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. Sc2togs over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.

Round 9-14 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Info :

Stuff top end of Carrot. Cont stuffing as you work to end.

Round 15 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 9 sc.

Round 16-20 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 21 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in next sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.

Round 22-24 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 25 :

Ch 1. (Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - Sc3tog made) twice. Join with sl st in first st. Fasten off.

Leaves (P1) :

With MC, ch 13. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 6 ch, placing a marker on last ch. Ch 10. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 8 ch. Sl st in marked ch. Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 5 ch. Sl st in marked ch. Sl st in each of last 5 ch. Fasten off. Sew leaves to top of carrot.

— Corn Cob :

Info :

With C, ch 20.

1st row :

(WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end. 19 sc. Turn.

2nd row :

Ch 1. Sl st in first sc. *1 tr in next sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * across. Turn.

3rd row :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.

Info :

Rep last 2 rows 5 times more, then 2nd row once. Fasten off leaving a long end.

Info :

Sew foundation row to final row. Thread end onto tapestry needle and weave tightly through one end of Cob and fasten securely. Stuff Cob. Weave yarn tightly through opposite end and fasten securely.

Leaves (make 3) :

With MC, ch 25. 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 tr in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in each of last 3 ch. Fasten off. Sew leaves to corn cob.

— Eggplant :

Info :

With D, ch 2.

Round 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.

Round 2 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 12 sc.

Round 3 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 sc.

Round 4 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.

Round 5 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 6 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. 28 sc.

Round 7 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 8 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc.

Round 9 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 10 :

Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 7 sc. 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 36 sc.

Round 11-14 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 15 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. (Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - Sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc.

Round 16 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 17 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 28 sc.

Round 18 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 19 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.

Round 20-24 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 25 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 20 sc.

Round 26 :

As 5th rnd. Join MC with sl st in first sc. Break D.

Round 27 :

With MC, as 5th rnd. Stuff eggplant.

Round 28 :

Ch 1. Working in back loop only of each st, 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc.

Round 29 :

As 5th rnd.

Round 30 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next sc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.

Round 31 :

Ch 1. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc. Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end onto tapestry needle and draw through final 6 sc tightly. Using same end, ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 3 ch. Sl st in same sp as where ch originated. Fasten off.

Stem Edging (P1) :

With RS facing, join MC in any rem loop of 28th rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp. *Miss next sc. Sl st in next sc. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first st. Fasten off.

— Radish :

Info :

With D, ch 2.

Round 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join A with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.

Round 2 :

With A, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 12 sc.

Round 3-4 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc.

Round 5 :

Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. (Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - sc2tog made. 1 sc in next sc) 3 times. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Join with sl st in first sc. 8 sc. Stuff radish.

Round 6 :

Ch 1. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) 4 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 4 sc. Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end onto tapestry needle and draw through final 4 sc tightly. Using same end, ch 3. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. Sl st in same sp as where ch originated. Fasten off.

Leaves (make 2) :

With MC, ch 16. 1st rnd: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. 1 tr in each of next 4 ch. Ch 4. Sl st back into last ch. Sl st in next ch. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. 3 sc in last ch (placing a marker on center sc). Working along opposite side of ch into rem loops, 1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. Ch 3. Sl st back into last ch. Sl st in next ch. Ch 4. 1 tr in same sp. 1 tr in each of next 3 ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Stem :

Join MC with sl st in marked sc. Ch 8. Sl st in top of Radish. Sl st in each ch back to Leaf. Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff each vegetable firmly but not overstuffed, shaping as you go and closing with tapestry needle as instructed in final rounds.
  • Sew the foundation row to the final row of the corn cob, weave ends through one end, stuff, then weave through the opposite end and fasten securely.
  • Sew leaves and stems to the tops of vegetables (carrot, corn cob, tomato, eggplant, radish) using the photos as a guide for placement and symmetry, pinning before stitching.
  • Attach stem edging to the eggplant by joining in the remaining loops of the 28th round and working the stem edging pattern; fasten off and sew securely.
  • For the tomato and radish, thread the long tail through the final small opening and pull tight to close, then secure tail with a few stitches before hiding ends.
  • For carrot and eggplant, fasten off at specified rounds, stuff to shape, and weave the tail through the remaining stitches to close and secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch of each round for accurate round starts and counting.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check the shape frequently to avoid lumps and overstuffing which can distort the piece.
  • 💡Fasten off contrast colors where specified and join the main color cleanly to keep color transitions neat.
  • 💡Work decreases (sc2tog, sc3tog) carefully and count repeats to maintain even shaping throughout rounds.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure sewn pieces well for durability, especially if making toys for children.

This set of tiny veggies is a delightful way to practice amigurumi shaping and finishing techniques. Make a single piece or crochet the whole garden for a playful display or sweet handmade gift. Each vegetable is small, quick to make, and full of character — perfect for gifting or playtime. 🧶🍅🥕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The tomato measures approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide and other vegetables range from about 2 inches (radish) to 7.5 inches (eggplant) depending on the pattern and yarn used.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the finished size will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and check gauge to maintain proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases (sc2tog/sc3tog), and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters can complete individual vegetables in under a couple of hours; making a full set may take around 5-7 hours depending on experience and detail work.