Crochet Broccoli Pattern To Liven Up Your Space

Taking a skein of yarn and a crochet hook, skilled hands can work up a piece of lighthearted art: a crocheted broccoli. Each loop and knot come together to form a plush, green imitation that stands as a charming and evergreen addition wherever it’s placed. Ideal for a child’s toy collection or adding a bit of cheer to a room, this handcrafted piece showcases the delightful possibilities that come with a bit of time, yarn, and creativity. It’s a cozy and inviting creation, celebrating the simple pleasures of handiwork.

Crochet broccoli

Materials Needed:

2 mm crochet hook
Green yarn for the broccoli top
Yarn for the stem (typically green)
Yarn for details (like eyes and mouth)
Scissors
Stitch marker
Bottle cap for support (optional)
Toy stuffing
Needle for sewing (optional for details)

Abbreviations:

sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain

Instructions:

Stem:

Magic Circle:

Create a magic circle and crochet 10 single crochets (sc) inside the circle.

Round 2:

Place a stitch marker at the start.
2 sc in one stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch – repeat around.

For Round 3:

2 sc in one stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch – repeat around.

Round 4:

Single crochet in each stitch around (no increases).

Rounds 5-16:

Continue single crochet in each stitch for 12 rounds total.

Optional: Insert a bottle cap for support while working on these rounds.

Finish and fasten off the stem.

Broccoli Top:

Attach new color yarn for the broccoli top.

Start the row with popcorn stitches:

4 double crochets (dc) in the same stitch.
Pull through the first and last dc to form a popcorn stitch.
Chain 1.

Next Rounds:

Make a popcorn stitch in every stitch around.
Close the row with a slip stitch.
Chain two at the start of each row.
In the next round, make a popcorn stitch in each chain-one space from the previous row.