8 Free Crochet Banana Patterns For Fruit Lovers
For a banana lover, let him/her celebrate that love with these free crochet banana patterns for all skill levels. Not only are there realistic and kawaii amigurumi bananas for kitchen plays, but you will also find guides to crochet appliques, bags, and many more items displaying bananas. All these will be soft, adorable and easy to recreate with your hands. So, go through this ultimate list of patterns!
How to Use a Crocheted Banana Toy?
There are loads of ways to use the crocheted fruits like cherries, but below are my suggestions on how to use the crocheted banana:
- Put in a picnic basket as a playing element for kids.
- Use as a fruit stall hanging (ornament).
- Attach it to refrigerators or put it on the table centerpiece bowl.
- Use it as a purse charm, especially for summer trips.
Supplies Needed
Before you start following crochet banana patterns, make sure you have these crochet supplies in hand:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Keyrings
Banana Amigurumi Peeled & Unpeeled
Uses: Add a cheerful touch to home your decor with this eye-catching, vibrant colors peeled & unpeeled banna. You could even use them as unique gifts, spreading joy and warmth with their soft, cuddly textures. Their small size makes them ideal for little hands to hold and play!
Materials:
Cotton DK Yarn
3mm crochet hook
Making:
Start the amigurumi with a foundation made of single crochet stitches (sc)! This includes making the banana and removing the peel. The shaping of your project involves adding increases (inc) and decreases (dec) in certain rows to create curves and endpoints. The pattern will provide specific instructions, for example, “(sc 5, inc), (sc 5, dec)”. Here, you would make five single crochets, then add an increase, and afterward, another five single crochets, followed by a decrease. the finished amigurumi should be stuffed firmly yet carefully, ensuring that the stuffing does not show through the stitches.
Banana Tote
Uses: The Banana Tote is ideal for carrying all your essentials during sunny beach days or any outdoor trip, offering ample space and an appealing look to match your vibrant, fun-filled days.
Materials:
Sport weight Sinfonia yarn
3mm crochet hook
Making:
The bag primarily uses a tapestry crochet technique, allowing for wonderful mixed-colour designs and patterns. The tote’s body would begin with the base, crocheted in a usual flat circle but in alternating color patterns to create the banana design. After the base, the walls of the tote are constructed. This is a repetitive process, ensuring a sturdy, beautiful finish. Adding the handles is the final step, which can be firmly secured with the leftover yarn.
Llavero De Plátano Amigurumi
Uses: A unique and charming addition to any keychain collection! The Llavero De Plátano Amigurumi is an eye-catching decoration for your keys and adds a light-hearted and fun element wherever you go.
Materials:
Cotton yarn
2mm crochet hook
The banana’s texture, peel, and leaf details are achieved through a series of stitches, making it look realistic. The process requires a beginner to intermediate skill level, but the striking result is well worth the effort. Follow the video tutorial for step-by-step construction!
Angry Banana Plushie
Uses: Let’s talk about the enormous fun this Angry Banana Plushie brings! It’s perfect for giving your space a quirky touch or as a humorous gift for children. Why not keep it as a charming companion during tea time or enchant guests by placing it as a conversation starter on your living room table?
Materials:
Loops & Threads Baby Rainbow Yarn
2.75mm crochet hook
Making:
The process begins with the body of the banana plushie, made in the traditional amigurumi style of working in the round. You start at the bottom with lemon-colored yarn and systematically increase the number of stitches per row. Once you have reached the desired length and circumference (This continues for about 34 rows), you switch to white yarn to signify the banana peel. You continue to crochet round, decreasing the number of stitches per round to create the narrowing end of the banana. An important step is to insert the pipe cleaner for structure and fill the stuffing into the banana as you progress with the stitching. Position the safety eyes and create the expressions using black embroidery thread.
Kawaii Banana
Uses: Add a pop of cuteness to a child’s play area, hang one from a rearview mirror for a bit of commute cheer, or keep one on your desk as a lovely, cheerful companion.
Materials:
Hobbii Rainbow 8/4 in the colors White, Yellow, and Black
2.5 mm hook
Created using the comfortable technique of crocheting, the Kawaii Banana can easily be brought to life following clear, beginner-friendly guidance.
Banana Cat Bananya
Uses: Imagine having a piece of kawaii magic in your room, car, or personal space! The Banana Cat Bananya brings cuteness right into your crochet amigurumi collection. Being charming and unique, this amigurumi plush toy will evoke smiles and joy no matter where you place it.
Materials:
Jean Crazy yarn (preferably gray and white)
Crochet hook as per yarn thickness
Making:
Begin with the banana part of the pattern using the Yarnart Jeans Crazy (gray yarn). Create the shape through a series of single crochet stitches, increase stitches, and front post crochet stitches, including slip and magic ring stitches. For the peels, allow the yarn to continue from the body portion. Crochet several rows, mixing single crochet stitches and decreasing stitches. Make four of these in white and four in yellow yarn. Switch to white yarn to start the cat body part of the pattern. Crochet several rounds using single crochet stitches and increase stitches. Remember to insert safe eyes between rounds 10 and 11. Finally, start putting the stuffed pieces together! Sew the cat body to the banana body. Sew the peels onto the banana body! Attach the arms between the body and the peels. Sew the ears to the head and embroider the eyes, nose, and whiskers.
Crochet Banana Keychain
Uses: The Crochet Banana Keychain is the perfect accessory to add a flair of fun and a pop of color to your everyday items. This eye-catching keychain can be attached to your keys, backpack, or purse, providing a lovely visual element while organizing your essentials.
Materials:
Yellow, brown, and white yarn
Crochet hook as per yarn thickness
Making:
The body started with a magic ring and continues in rounds! The shape would depend on the design and require increasing and decreasing stitches accordingly. Once the body has been crocheted to the correct size, it’s filled with stuffing material, and the opening is closed. Stitches can be added to create details (e.g., banana peel) using different colored yarns. The completed crochet piece is attached to the keychain or lobster clasp. By following the clear, step-by-step tutorial in the YouTube video, you can easily crochet a charming banana keychain that will be admired by all.
How to Crochet Banana Applique
Uses: Your everyday items will be refreshed with this cute banana applique! Bags, homemade cards, scrapbook pages, and even clothes can become lively with a touch of this crocheted joy.
Materials:
Yellow, brown, and white yarn
Crochet hook as per yarn thickness
The tutorial video will guide you through this creative journey with easy-to-follow steps! You will create a charming banana applique that adds character to any item you choose.
