Crochet Adorable Rutabaga
Crocheting an adorable rutabaga can be a delightful and charming project to add a touch of whimsy to your creations. The vibrant colors and unique shape of the rutabaga lend themselves well to being recreated in soft yarn, making it a fun and creative endeavor for any crochet enthusiast. Whether you're an experienced crafter looking for a new challenge or a beginner looking to try something different, crocheting an adorable rutabaga can bring a smile to your face and make a cute addition to your collection. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some colorful yarn, and get ready to bring this charming vegetable to life in the most adorable way possible!
Notes
- Pattern is worked in the round. Do not join at the end of each round, work the first ST into the fist ST of the previous round. Use a stitch marker to keep proper count
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) until the end of each round
- The number in parenthesis at the end of each round states the total number of stitches for that round
- Final size is approximately 7 inches
Supplies
- Medium (4) weight yarn in White, Purple, and Light Brown
- Hook: 4.00mm (G)
- Polyester Fiber Fill
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
- 2 10mm Safety Eyes (Optional)
- Black Crochet Thread (Optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
Changing Color
On the final pull through of the last SC at the end of the round, drop your current color and pick up the next. Pull through with the new color and SL ST into the first SC of the previous round. Cut the previous color and tie to the tail end of the new color to secure.
Pattern
(with Light Brown)
Magic Circle, CH 1
Round 1: SC x7 inside of circle (7)
Round 2: 2 SC in each ST around (14)
Rounds 3-5: SC in each ST around (14)
Change color to Purple
Round 6: *1 SC in 1st ST, 2 SC in next* (21)
Round 7: *1 SC in 1st 2 STs, 2 SC in next* (28)
Round 8: *1 SC in 1st 3 STs, 2 SC in next* (35)
Round 9: *1 SC in 1st 4 STs, 2 SC in next* (42)
Round 10: *1 SC in 1st 5 STs, 2 SC in next* (49)
Round 11: *1 SC in 1st 6 STs, 2 SC in next* (56)
Rounds 12-19: SC in each ST around (56)
Round 20: *SC in 1st 6 STs, SC2TOG* (49)
Round 21: SC in each ST around (49)
Round 22: *SC in 1st 5 STs, SC2TOG* (42)
Rounds 23: SC in each ST around (42)
Change color to White
Round 24: *SC in 1st 4 STs, SC2TOG* (35)
Round 25: SC in each ST around (35)
Round 26: *SC in 1st 3 STs, SC2TOG* (28)
Add the eyes between rounds 15 & 16. With the crochet thread, make a “v” shape for the mouth centered between the eyes and 1 ST down. Stuff with Fiber Fill.
Round 27: SC in each ST around (28)
Round 28: *SC in 1st 2 STs, SC2TOG* (21)
Round 29: SC in each ST around (21)
Round 30: *SC in 1st ST, SC2TOG* (14)
Round 31: SC in each ST around (14)
Round 32: SC2TOG x7 (7)
Round 33: SC in each ST around (7)
Tie off leaving a 6” tail. Weave tail through final 7 STs. Secure with a few knots and weave in end.