Crochet Angry Banana
The Crochet Angry Banana is not your typical piece of fruit! This quirky creation combines the softness and charm of crochet with the humorous and expressive design of an angry banana. Its bright yellow color, frowning face, and exaggerated eyebrows make it a delightful and amusing addition to any collection. Whether you're a fan of crochet, bananas, or just looking to add a touch of whimsy to your space, the Crochet Angry Banana is sure to bring a smile to your face. Its playful nature and unique character make it a fun conversation starter or a cheerful companion on your desk. So why not add a dash of silliness to your life with this delightful and adorable crochet creation?
What You’ll Need:
- 1 150g ball of Loops & Threads Baby Rainbow in Lemon
- 1 150g ball of Loops & Threads Baby Rainbow in Snow White
- 2.75mm crochet hook
- 7mm black safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Row counter
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Pipe cleaner
- Sewing pins
Abbreviations:
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
st(s)=stitch(s)
inc=increase
dec=decrease
FLO=front loop only
BLO=back loop only
ss=slip stitch
F/O=fasten off
Gauge:
24 sts by 24 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Banana Pattern:
Body: Starts at the bottom of the banana with the color Lemon.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
3. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
5. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
6. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
7. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
8. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
9. 3 sc, inc. Repeat around. (30 sts)
10. Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
11. 4 sc, inc. Repeat around. (36 sts)
12. Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
13 — 34. Repeat 12.
Switch to white.
35. Sc in each st around in the BLO. (36 sts)
36 — 47. Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Insert the pipe cleaner and begin to stuff the banana. Continue stuffing as you go.
48. 4 sc, dec. Repeat around. (30 sts)
49. Sc in each st around.
50. 3 sc, dec. Repeat around. (24 sts)
51. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
52. 2 sc, dec. Repeat around. (18 sts)
53. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Insert the 7mm safety eyes into round 45 approximately 5 sts apart. Use black embroider thread the make the angry eyebrows and mouth.54. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (12 sts)
55. Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
56. Dec around. (6 sts)
57. Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to sew up the hole and weave in your ends.
Peels:Make 4. Use lemon.1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. (4 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (8 sts)
3. Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
4. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (12 sts)
5. Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
6. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (16 sts)
7. Sc in each st around. (16 sts)
8. 3 sc, inc. Repeat around. (20 sts)
9. Sc in each st around. (20 sts)
10. 4 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
11. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
12 — 22. Repeat 11. (24 sts)
Ss and F/O. Do not stuff so you can squish the peel flat (12 sts). Leave a long tail and use a darning needle to sew the peels to the body of the banana at round 35 where you switch from yellow yarn to white. Attach the peels by looping them into the BLO.