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Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Avocado Family 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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a pair of cute avocado halves and a removable seed, crocheted in spiral pieces and joined together for a clean edge. Both halves use the same inside pattern with slightly different face details, and the seed is made separately so it can be removed. The instructions include full round-by-round directions, joining steps with photos references, and placement notes for eyes, cheeks, mouth, arms and legs.

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

Includes materials, gauge, abbreviations and finishing tips to help you achieve a professional look. Ideal for intermediate crocheters who enjoy shaping and assembly.

Why You'll Love This Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with fun shaping to create a charming little set that feels complete. I enjoy that the seed is removable — it adds play value and a cute finishing touch. The joining method between the inside and outside pieces gives a neat edge and makes the halves feel sturdy, which I appreciate when gifting. I also love how small details like embroidered eyelashes or a split yarn mouth let you personalize each avocado's personality.

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 customizing this pattern by changing the yarn colors to make a family: try different green shades or even pastel hues for a whimsical set.

You can create mini keychain versions by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook, perfect for a quick gift or market item.

I sometimes add tiny felt accessories like scarves or little embroidered eyebrows to give each avocado a unique expression.

For a chunky, cuddle-friendly toy, I use a bulkier cotton yarn and a larger hook, which gives a completely different look and feel.

I enjoy splitting the yarn for the mouth to make a thinner embroidered smile, but you can also use safety eyes only and a stitched mouth for varied personalities.

Try using variegated yarn for the inside to create subtle texture ring effects that mimic avocado flesh variations.

I often experiment with blush placement—higher or lower cheeks can change the avocado's character from shy to cheeky.

Want a gendered theme? Add tiny crochet bows, hats, or tiny jackets to the avocados to tell a little story.

For a posable version, I sometimes insert thin wire into the limbs before sewing them in to create adjustable arms and legs.

I recommend testing different stuffing levels: firmer stuffing gives a more sculpted look while softer stuffing makes them cuddlier and more squishable.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the back loop instruction on round 11 can flatten the shape; always crochet round 11 in back loop only to maintain the intended edge. ✗ Not making the chains and crocheting back to the circle in rounds 12-13 can distort the tip shape; follow the chain and return method carefully and crochet the first stitch into the same stitch as the last circle stitch. ✗ Forgetting to leave the dark green yarn attached at the end of the outside piece will make joining difficult; do not cut the yarn after finishing the outside, you must continue to crochet the two pieces together. ✗ Not pinning arms and legs before sewing may cause uneven placement; pin parts first, check symmetry, then sew securely using matching yarn and a yarn needle.

Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

Create a lovable Avocado Family with this detailed crochet pattern that guides you through making two avocado halves and a removable seed. You'll get clear step-by-step rounds, finishing tips, and placement notes so your little avocado friends turn out neat and polished. Perfect for gifting or keeping, this playful pattern adds charm to any handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Avocado Family Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Standard cotton yarn 8/4 (50 g ≈ 170 m)
  • 02
    Light green - approximately 15 g
  • 03
    Dark green - approximately 21 g
  • 04
    Light brown - approximately 5 g (for seed)
  • 05
    Light pink - very little (for cheeks)
  • 06
    Black - very little (for mouth and eyelashes)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.0-2.5 mm (US size B-1)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 10 mm (2 sets)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 6 mm (1 set)
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— Light green part/inside :

Info :

You will need two pieces of this part, one for each half of the avocado. You will only need light green yarn for this part. In the beginning you'll crochet a circle, then you crochet some chains, in which you crochet sc back to the circle, and then you continue to crochet in a spiral around these chains as well - there are pictures along the way.

Info :

This piece is crocheted in a spiral. Start off with a 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

Info :

Note that all of round 11 is crocheted in the back loop only.

Round 11 :

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

Info :

In round 12 you'll make some chains going out from the circle, in which you will make single crochets back to the circle - I recommend crocheting in the 'bump' on the back of the chains (see picture on the right). When you come back to the circle, the first stitch is made in the SAME stitch as the last sc you made on the circle. In round 13 you have to crochet in the opposite side of these chains as normal stitches.

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) - picture 1

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) - picture 2

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) - picture 3

Info :

In round 15 you have to make holes for the safety eyes, if you don't want to use safety eyes, just make 1 hdc instead of the hole. In round 16 you have to crochet in the holes as normal stitches.

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) - picture 4

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) - picture 5

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) - picture 6

Info :

Finish off by making a slip st in the next stitch, cut the yarn, pull the end through and make an invisible finish. You should now have two pieces that look like picture 6 below.

— Dark green part/outside :

Info :

You will need two pieces of this part, one for each half of the avocado. You will only need dark green yarn for this part. In the beginning you'll crochet a circle, then you crochet some chains, in which you crochet sc back to the circle, and then you continue to crochet in a spiral around these chains as well - there are pictures along the way and the pattern is almost the same as the light green part/inside. When this part is done, the inside and outside are crocheted together by continuing on this piece.

Info :

This piece is crocheted in a spiral. Start off with a 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)

Info :

In round 8 you'll make some chains going out from the circle, in which you will make single crochets back to the circle - I recommend crocheting in the 'bump' on the back of the chains (see picture on the right). When you come back to the circle, the first stitch is made in the SAME stitch as the last sc you made on the circle. In round 9 you have to crochet in the opposite side of these chains as normal stitches. From here on you can find pictures of each round from 8-13 on the next page.

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) - picture 1

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) - picture 2

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) - picture 3

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) - picture 4

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) - picture 5

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) - picture 6

Round 14-18 :

sc all the way around (91) = 5 rounds

Info :

Finish off by making a slip st, do NOT cut the yarn, you have to continue crocheting the two pieces together, you'll find a guide for this on the next page.

— Joining and finishing :

Joining guide (P1) :

1: Put the inside and outside part up against each other, so the last 4 single crochets on each part overlap, as shown on the picture above. TIP: On the pictures I have not made an invisible finish yet to make it easier to see where the last 4 stitches are, but I recommend making an invisible finish, as this gives the best result - you can follow the guide for an invisible finish on the next page (it is shown on the finishing of the edge, but the method is the same).

Joining guide (P1) :

2: Insert the hook through the first of the 4 stitches - the hook should be inserted through the back loop only of the inside part and both loops of the stitch on the outside part. NOTE: You are going to crochet in the opposite direction than you did on the outside part and the 'right' direction on the inside part.

Joining guide (P1) :

3: Make a normal sc, continue making sc all the way around, always inserting the hook through the back loop of the inside part and both loops of the outside part. Add stuffing as you make your way around. Make sure the hole for the seed stays down. TIP: When you get to the slip st and invisible finish on the inside part, insert the hook through the back loop only as a normal stitch to get the best result.

Info :

When you have crocheted the two pieces together all the way around, you can finish off by making an invisible finish, as shown on the pictures. Cut the yarn, pull the tail all the way through and put a needle on the tail. Pull the needle through the very first stitch you made from the inside part through to the outside part. Now pull the needle through the back loop only of the last stitch you made, going from the middle of the stitch through to the outside part. Tighten it just enough to make it look like a regular stitch, then all there is left to do, is to weave in the end.

— Arms/legs :

Info :

Now you only need arms and legs for the avocados, all are made from the same pattern. You will need 8 pcs of this part - 4 pcs for each half of the avocado. They are all crocheted using dark green yarn. This part is crocheted in a spiral. Start off with a magic loop.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml (6)

Round 2-4 :

sc all the way around (6) = 3 round

Info :

Finish off by cutting the yarn and pull the tail through. You should now have a total of 8 arms/legs, 4 for each avocado. Now you have to sew on the arms and legs, this is the same for both halves of the avocado. To make sure everything is placed where you like it, it can be a good idea to attach them with pins first (picture on the right). The arms are placed so that the upper edge is just a little bit below the mouth. The legs are placed so that the outside edge of the legs are just a little bit closer to the center than the outside edge of the avocado itself. The arms and legs should be approximately aligned above each other.

— Seed :

Info :

The seed is only made from light brown yarn. The seed is crocheted from top to bottom. You will need 1 piece of this part. This part is crocheted in a spiral. Start off with a 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)

Info :

In round 9 you'll be making holes for the safety eyes, if you don't want to use safety eyes, you can make a sc instead of the hole. In round 10 you have to crochet in the holes as normal stitches.

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 the safety eyes (6 mm) in the holes from round 9, and add stuffing. You might need to add more stuffing as the hole gets smaller.

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 :

Finish off by cutting the yarn, pull the end through and sew the hole together so it closes. Where you started/round 1 is the top of the seed. Sew on small, light pink cheeks right underneath the outside of each eye. Sew on a little smiling mouth, for this I also used cotton 8/4, but I split the yarn into two, and used that to make the mouth to make it thinner. The mouth is placed on the round just below the eyes. You can now put the seed in the avocado! Your Avocado Family is now finished!

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert and secure the safety eyes (10 mm) into the avocado halves at the holes made in round 15, then embroider eyelashes or mouth details with black yarn and small pink cheeks beneath the outer corner of each eye.
  • Join the light green inside piece and the dark green outside piece by aligning the last 4 single crochets of each piece, insert the hook through the back loop of the inside and both loops of the outside and single crochet around while adding stuffing so the seed hole stays down.
  • Sew on arms and legs (4 per avocado) using pins to mark placement first; arms sit a little below the mouth and legs are slightly closer to center than the outer edge so they align vertically.
  • Insert and secure the 6 mm safety eyes into the seed (holes made in seed round 9), stuff the seed, close the opening using the rounds' instructions, then place the finished seed into the avocado cavity.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds and when forming chains and tips for consistent shaping.
  • 💡Stuff gradually as you join the inside and outside pieces so you can control shape and ensure the seed cavity remains open.
  • 💡Pin arms and legs in position before sewing to ensure symmetrical placement and a balanced look.
  • 💡Do not cut the yarn after finishing the outside piece because you will continue crocheting to join the two pieces together.
  • 💡Weave in ends securely and make an invisible finish at the starting point to create a neat professional edge.

This sweet Avocado Family pattern brings small, smiley companions to life with neat shaping and removable seed playability. Pick your favorite cotton shades and add tiny personal touches to the faces for unique personalities. Whether you make one or a whole family, these little avocados are perfect for gifting or decorating your handmade collection. 🥑🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished avocado measures about the size shown in photos when using cotton 8/4 and a 2.0-2.5 mm hook; exact size depends on your tension and yarn.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but it will alter the final size; adjust 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, and working in spiral rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, customization, and finishing details.