2 posts tagged “banana”
I used Caron Simply Soft, but you can use any light or medium worsted weight yarn in bright yellow and white.
Crochet hook size D3
Tapestry or darning needle
Row 1: Leaving a long tail, at least 8", Ch. 4, join with sl st into first st.
Row 2: Ch. 1, work 8 sc into center ring and around tail, do not join
Pull tail tightly, closing the hole in the ring.
Mark beginning of row (piece of contrasting yarn works fine). From this point on, you will be working in the round
Row 3: 2 sc in each sc around to marker (16 st).
Row 4-6: 1 sc in each sc around (16 st).
Row 7: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each sc to marker (18 st).
Row 8: 1 sc in each st around (18 st).
Row 9: 1 sc in next 6 st. Ch. 1, turn (beginning of first banana peel) (6 st).
Row 10: 1 sc in each of 6 st across (6 st). Ch. 1, turn.
Row 11: 1 sc in first 2 sc, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 2 st (5 st). Ch. 1, turn.
Row 12: 1 sc in each st across (5 st). Ch. 1, turn.
Row 13: 1 sc in first st, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 2 st (4 st). Ch. 1, turn.
Row 14: 1 sc in first st, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next sc (3 st). Ch. 1, turn.
Row 15: 1 sc in first st, sc next 2 st together (2 st). Ch. 1, turn.
Row 16: Sc last 2 st together (1 st). Finish.
For the other two banana peels:
*Join w/yellow at base of last banana peel. Ch. 1.
*Repeat rows 9 through 16.
Do not cut yarn when finished with third banana peel. Keep it connected and work sc all the way around the outside of each banana peel, forming an even edging. End.
Weave in all loose ends.
Banana (white part)
Row 1: With white. Leaving a long tail, at least 8", Ch. 4, join with sl st into first st.
Row 2: Ch. 1, work 8 sc into center ring and around tail, do not join
Pull tail tightly, closing the hole in the ring.
Mark beginning of row (piece of contrasting yarn works fine). From this point on, you will be working in the round.
Row 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from * around (12 st).
Row 4: *1 sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from * around (18 st).
Rows 5-11: 1 sc in each sc around.
Row 12: 1 sc in each sc around, end and cut yarn at least 12" long to sew banana onto peel.
Add safety eyes or embroider face at this point.
Attach tapestry or darning needle to white tail just cut. Holding banana in place inside peel, sew neatly 2/3 of the way around.
Stuff firmly with stuffing in banana and peel.
Finish sewing banana closed. Tie off. Weave in end.
If you find any errors in this pattern, please let me know.
