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Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

This Avocado Family pattern creates an interactive set of three adorable characters that fit together perfectly. The pattern includes detailed instructions for crocheting two avocado halves with expressive faces and a sweet little seed that can be tucked inside or displayed separately. Each avocado features charming details like embroidered cheeks, smiling mouths, and tiny limbs that give them so much personality. The clever construction method joins the light green inside and dark green outside pieces seamlessly, creating a realistic avocado appearance that's both whimsical and recognizable.

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Working in continuous spirals with strategic increases, you'll create perfectly shaped avocado halves that open and close around the removable seed. The pattern uses simple stitches combined in creative ways to achieve the distinctive avocado shape, making it a rewarding project that teaches valuable amigurumi construction techniques.

Why You'll Love This Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines cuteness with functionality—the removable seed adds an interactive element that makes these avocados extra special! The thoughtful construction method creates such a satisfying result, and watching the two halves come together feels like magic every time. I'm obsessed with the sweet little faces that give each character so much personality, and the way the tiny arms and legs make them look like they're ready for adventure. This pattern is perfect for gifting to plant-loving friends or adding a quirky touch to your own space, and the pride you'll feel when you complete this unique project is absolutely priceless. The step-by-step guidance makes even the trickier parts manageable, and I find myself smiling throughout the entire creative process!

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Avocado Family pattern can be when you let your creativity run wild! While the classic green and brown combination is absolutely adorable, I've experimented with different color schemes that transform these little characters into entirely new personalities.

Try creating a rainbow avocado family by using pastel pinks, purples, or blues for the outer shell—it gives them a dreamy, whimsical vibe that's perfect for nursery décor. I've also made autumn-themed versions using burnt orange and deep burgundy, which look stunning as seasonal decorations. For a more subtle variation, experiment with variegated yarns that create beautiful color transitions throughout the avocado body.

You can also customize the facial expressions to give each family member unique personality! Add different mouth shapes—maybe one avocado has a big surprised expression while another has a sleepy, content smile. I've created versions with closed happy eyes, winking faces, and even added tiny yarn bows or hats for extra charm. The seed character can be customized too—try adding little blush marks, freckles, or even tiny embroidered details like hearts.

For a fun twist, consider making different sizes by adjusting your hook size and yarn weight. I've created mini keychain versions using thinner yarn and smaller hooks, which make perfect bag charms or gifts. Larger versions using bulky yarn become cozy throw pillows or huggable plushies that kids absolutely adore.

Don't be afraid to add accessories either! I've crafted tiny scarves, sunglasses, and even little signs that say "You're the good kind of fat" or "We're better together" for gift-giving occasions. These small additions take just minutes but make each avocado family truly one-of-a-kind and memorable!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to crochet in back loops only during specific rounds can affect how pieces join together smoothly and create proper shaping ✗ Skipping the chain at the tip when working rounds with extensions results in incorrect stitch counts and misshapen avocado forms ✗ Not stuffing firmly enough before closing sections leads to floppy avocados that don't hold their characteristic plump rounded shape well ✗ Placing safety eyes too close together or at wrong rounds creates odd facial proportions that don't match the intended cute expression

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Avocado Family with this delightful crochet pattern! This charming set includes two avocado halves with sweet embroidered faces and a removable seed baby that fits perfectly inside. Each piece features carefully crafted details including rosy cheeks, happy smiles, and cute little arms and legs. Perfect for plant lovers, kitchen décor enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates wholesome handmade creations, this pattern brings a playful touch to your crochet collection while celebrating everyone's favorite superfood in the most endearing way possible.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton 8/4 yarn (50g = approximately 170m) in light green color, approximately 15 grams needed
  • 02
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in dark green color, approximately 21 grams needed for outer avocado shells
  • 03
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in light brown color, approximately 5 grams needed for the seed character
  • 04
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in light pink color, very small amount needed only for cheeks
  • 05
    Cotton 8/4 yarn in black color, very small amount needed for embroidering mouth and eyelashes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0-2.5mm (US size B-1)
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 03
    Safety eyes 10mm (2 sets for avocado halves)
  • 04
    Safety eyes 6mm (1 set for seed)
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Stitch markers (recommended)
  • 08
    Pins for positioning limbs before sewing

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— Light Green Part/Inside :

Info :

Make 2 pieces, one for each avocado half. Crochet in spiral starting with magic loop.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc-inc (12)

Round 3 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (24)

Round 5 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (30)

Round 6 :

*4 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (36)

Round 7-10 :

sc all the way around (36) - 4 rounds

Round 11 :

*5 sc in the back loop only, 1 sc-inc in the back loop only* x6 (42)

Round 12 :

*6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 7 sc, 8 ch, skip the next stitch, 7 sc in the chains, 1 sc in the same stitch as the last sc on the circle, *6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (62 not counting the ch you skipped at the tip)

Round 13 :

*7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 6 sc, 1 hdc-dec, 5 sc, 3 sc in the same stitch, skip the chain at the tip, 3 sc in the same stitch, 5 sc, 1 hdc-dec, *7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (69)

Round 14 :

*8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sc-inc, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 1 sc-inc, *8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (75)

Round 15 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 1 hdc, 5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 2 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 7 sc, 1 sc-inc, *9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (80 including ch)

Round 16 :

10 sc, 1 sc-inc, 13 sc, 8 hdc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 8 hdc, 16 sc, 1 sc-inc, 10 sc, 1 sc-inc (85)

Round 17 :

5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 8 sc (91)

Info :

Finish with slip st, cut yarn, pull through and make invisible finish. Insert 10mm safety eyes and embroider face details - light pink cheeks beneath eyes, black mouth, and eyelashes on one avocado half only.

— Dark Green Part/Outside :

Info :

Make 2 pieces, one for each avocado half. Crochet in spiral starting with magic loop.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc-inc (12)

Round 3 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (24)

Round 5 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (30)

Round 6 :

*4 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (36)

Round 7 :

*5 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (42)

Round 8 :

*6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 7 sc, 8 ch, skip the next stitch, 7 sc in the chains, 1 sc in the same stitch as the last sc on the circle, *6 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (62 not counting the ch you skipped at the tip)

Round 9 :

*7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 6 sc, 1 hdc-dec, 5 sc, 3 sc in the same stitch, skip the chain at the tip, 3 sc in the same stitch, 5 sc, 1 hdc-dec, *7 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (69)

Round 10 :

*8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sc-inc, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 1 sc-inc, *8 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (75)

Round 11 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 2 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 7 sc, 1 sc-inc, *9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x2 (80 including ch)

Round 12 :

10 sc, 1 sc-inc, 13 sc, 8 hdc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 1 sc-inc, 3 sc, 8 hdc, 16 sc, 1 sc-inc, 10 sc, 1 sc-inc (85)

Round 13 :

5 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 4 sc, 1 sc-inc, 20 sc, 1 sc-inc, 11 sc, 1 sc-inc, 8 sc (91)

Round 14-18 :

sc all the way around (91) - 5 rounds

Info :

Finish with slip st but DO NOT cut yarn. Continue to join inside and outside pieces together.

— Joining Inside & Outside Pieces :

Info :

Place inside and outside parts together so last 4 single crochets overlap. Insert hook through back loop only of inside part and both loops of outside part. Crochet sc all around, adding stuffing as you go. Keep seed hole facing down. Finish with invisible finish.

— Arms/Legs :

Info :

Make 8 pieces total (4 per avocado half) using dark green yarn. Crochet in spiral starting with magic loop.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2-4 :

sc all the way around (6) - 3 rounds

Info :

Cut yarn and pull tail through. Sew arms with upper edge just below mouth. Sew legs with outside edge slightly closer to center than avocado edge. Arms and legs should align approximately above each other.

— Seed :

Info :

Make 1 piece using light brown yarn. Crochet in spiral from top to bottom starting with magic loop.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc-inc (12)

Round 3 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (18)

Round 4 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (24)

Round 5 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-inc* x6 (30)

Round 6 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-inc* x3 (33)

Round 7-8 :

sc all the way around (33)

Round 9 :

13 sc, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 4 sc, 1 ch, skip the next stitch, 14 sc (33 incl ch)

Round 10-11 :

sc all the way around (33)

Info :

Insert and secure 6mm safety eyes in holes from round 9, add stuffing.

Round 12 :

*9 sc, 1 sc-dec* x3 (30)

Round 13 :

*3 sc, 1 sc-dec* x6 (24)

Round 14 :

*2 sc, 1 sc-dec* x6 (18)

Round 15 :

*1 sc, 1 sc-dec* x6 (12)

Round 16 :

6 sc-dec (6)

Info :

Cut yarn, pull through and sew hole closed. Embroider light pink cheeks beneath eyes and small smiling mouth using split yarn below eyes. Place seed inside avocado!

Assembly Instructions

  • Position inside (light green) and outside (dark green) pieces so last 4 stitches overlap properly before joining.
  • Join pieces by crocheting through back loop only of inside part and both loops of outside part continuously around.
  • Add fiberfill stuffing gradually as you crochet around the edge, ensuring seed cavity remains accessible and properly shaped.
  • Sew arms to body with upper edge positioned just slightly below the embroidered mouth line.
  • Attach legs with outside edges placed slightly closer to center than the outer edge of avocado body.
  • Ensure arms and legs are approximately aligned vertically above each other for balanced appearance.
  • Place completed seed inside one avocado half and close the two halves together to complete family.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to track rounds, especially when working chain extensions and joining pieces together
  • 💡Crochet in back loop only during specified rounds to create proper shaping and joining edges
  • 💡Skip the chain stitch at the tip when instructed to maintain accurate stitch counts throughout
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before stuffing and closing sections as they cannot be added afterward
  • 💡Pin arms and legs in position before sewing to ensure symmetrical and balanced placement
  • 💡Stuff firmly but leave some flexibility so avocado halves can open and close around seed
  • 💡Make invisible finishes on both pieces before joining for cleanest professional appearance

This charming Avocado Family pattern brings together creativity and cuteness in the most delightful way! Designed with detailed guidance and thoughtful construction techniques, this pattern creates three interactive characters that fit together beautifully. The removable seed adds a playful element that makes this project extra special for gifting or displaying. Whether you're an avocado enthusiast or simply love quirky handmade décor, this pattern promises hours of enjoyable stitching and a finished result that will bring smiles to everyone who sees it. 🥑 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and keep in mind that your finished avocados will be larger or smaller than the original pattern. Make sure to check your gauge and be consistent with tension throughout the project for best results.

Do I have to use safety eyes or can I embroider them instead?

You can absolutely embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes! The pattern provides chain spaces for safety eyes, but if you prefer embroidery, simply work single crochets in those spaces instead of creating holes, then embroider the eyes afterward using black yarn.

How do I keep the seed from falling out of the avocado?

The seed is designed to fit snugly inside the avocado cavity created by the proper stuffing and shaping. Make sure to stuff your avocado halves firmly but not too tightly, and maintain the proper shape of the seed opening by keeping it facing downward during assembly as instructed.

What's the finished size of the completed avocado family?

The finished size depends on your yarn weight, hook size, and tension. Using the recommended cotton 8/4 yarn with a 2.0-2.5mm hook, each avocado half will measure approximately 10-12 cm (4-5 inches) at the widest point, creating a perfectly palm-sized family set.

Can I make just one avocado half instead of the complete family?

Absolutely! You can make just one avocado half without the seed if you prefer a simpler project. However, making the complete family with both halves and the removable seed creates the most charming and interactive result that showcases the pattern's clever design.

How do I achieve the invisible finish mentioned in the pattern?

The invisible finish technique is illustrated in the pattern photos. After your last stitch, cut the yarn leaving a tail, pull it through, thread a needle, insert through the first stitch from inside to outside, then through the back loop of the last stitch, and tighten to create a seamless join.