Crochet Beautiful Cucumber

Crocheting a beautiful cucumber can be a fun and creative project! With just some yarn and a crochet hook, you can bring this whimsical vegetable to life with your own personal touch. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this project is sure to put a smile on your face as you work on each stitch. Imagine the delight of showcasing your handmade cucumber to your friends or using it as a charming decoration in your home. So grab your supplies and get ready to crochet your way to a cute and quirky creation!

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in green
• Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn size (usually a 4.0mm/G-6 hook)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch
• rnd: round

Pattern:

Cucumber

Rnd 1:

Make a MR, 6 sc in MR. (6 st)

Rnd 2:

[inc] around. (12 st)

Rnd 3:

[sc in next st, inc in next st] around. (18 st)

Rnds 4-18:

Sc in each st around. (18 st per rnd)

Rnd 19:

[sc in next st, dec in next st] around. (12 st)

Begin stuffing the cucumber firmly with fiberfill.

Rnd 20:

[dec] around. (6 st)

Stem (Optional)

Attach green yarn to the top of the cucumber, ch 5, turn.

Sc in second chain from the hook, sc in next 3 chains, sl st back into the cucumber.

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Finishing

• Stuff the cucumber fully before closing the last rnd.
• Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends at the top and bottom of the cucumber.
• Shape the cucumber if needed.

And there you have it!