Hi friend! We’re excited to bring you our free crochet pattern for this adorable Avocado Kawaii Cuddler. We’ve included the pattern for a heart center or the traditional pit center.
We hope you enjoy making your very own Avocado! We can’t wait to see your creativity. When you complete one, please post it in our Facebook group or tag us on Instagram #3amgracedesigns. We love seeing your work!
Have an amazing weekend! Happy Crocheting!
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Materials
*Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
*Hobby Lobby ‘I Love This Yarn’ in Limelight, Forest Green, Hot Rose, & Pink
* Two 18mm Black Safety Eyes (We’ve added them to Our Shop for your convenience)
* Poly-fil Stuffing
* Tapestry Needle
* Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
* Black puff paint or embroidery floss (optional)
Dimensions/Gauge
9” x 12”
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Inc – Single Crochet Increase
Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
FO – Fasten Off
MR – Magic Ring
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Note: Unless otherwise specified, you will Ch1 and turn at the end of each row throughout the pattern.
Avocado
Make 2.
Row 1 – With Limelight yarn, Ch10, SC in second Ch from hook and in each Ch across (9)
Row 2 – 3SC in first stitch, SC7, 3SC in last stitch (13)
Rows 3-5 – SC across (13)
Row 6 – Inc, SC11, Inc (15)
Row 7 – Inc, SC13, Inc (17)
Row 8 – SC across (17)
Row 9 – Inc, SC15, Inc (19)
Rows 10-11 – SC across (19)
Row 12 – Inc, SC17, Inc (21)
Rows 13-16 – SC across (21)
Row 17 – Inc, SC19, Inc (23)
Rows 18-21 – SC across (23)
Row 22 – Inc, SC21, Inc (25)
Row 23 – SC across (25)
Row 24 – Inc, SC23, Inc (27)
Rows 25-26 – SC across (27)
Row 27 – Inc, SC25, Inc (29)
Row 28 – SC across (29)
Row 29 – Inc, SC27, Inc (31)
Rows 30-39 – SC across (31)
Row 40 – Inc, SC29, Inc (33)
Rows 41-43 – SC across (33)
Row 44 – Dec, SC29, Dec (31)
Row 45 – SC across (31)
Row 46 – Dec, SC27, Dec (29)
Row 47 – SC across (29)
Row 48 – Dec, SC25, Dec (27)
Row 49 – SC across (27)
Row 50 – Dec, SC23, Dec (25)
Row 51 – SC across (25)
Row 52 – Dec, SC21, Dec (23)
Row 53 – Dec, SC19, Dec (21)
Row 54 – Dec, SC17, Dec (19)
Row 55 – Dec, Dec, SC11, Dec, Dec (15)
Row 56 – Dec, Dec, SC7, Dec, Dec (11)
SC around entire edge of Avocado for a finished look. Join & FO. Weave in ends.
Avocado Skin
Create on both panels.
Round 1 – With Forest Green, slip stitch to Avocado and SC around edge of panel. Join to starting SC.
Round 2 – SC around edge of panel. Join, FO, & Weave in ends.
Heart
Make 1.
Row 1 – With Hot Rose yarn, Ch2, SC into second Ch from hook. (1)
Row 2 – Inc (2)
Row 3 – Inc x 2 (4)
Row 4 – Inc, SC2, Inc (6)
Row 5 – Inc, SC4, Inc (8)
Row 6 – Inc, SC6, Inc (10)
Rows 7-8 – SC across (10)
Row 9 – Inc, SC8, Inc (12)
Row 10 – Inc, SC10, Inc (14)
Rows 11-12 – SC across (14)
Row 13 – SC7, leave remaining stitches unworked (7)
Row 14 – SC across (7)
Row 15 – Dec, SC3, Dec (5)
Row 16 – Dec, SC, Dec (3)
Row 17 – Dec, SC (2)
FO, Weave in ends. Flip piece over horizontally and repeat Rows 13-17 for the opposite bump of Heart. SC around entire edge of Heart for a finished look. Join & FO. Leave long tail for sewing.
Pit
Make 1.
Row 1 – With Brown yarn, Ch8, SC in second Ch from hook and in each Ch across (7)
Row 2 – 3SC in first stitch, SC5, 3SC in last stitch (11)
Rows 3-5 – SC across (11)
Row 6 – Inc, SC9, Inc (13)
Row 7 – SC across (13)
Row 8 – Inc, SC11, Inc (15)
Rows 9-13 – SC across (15)
Row 14 – Inc, SC13, Inc (17)
Row 15 – SC across (17)
Row 16 – Dec, SC13, Dec (15)
Row 17 – SC across (15)
Row 18 – Dec, SC11, Dec (13)
Rows 19-20 – SC across (13)
Row 21 – Dec, SC9, Dec (11)
Row 22 – Dec, Dec, SC3, Dec, Dec (7)
Row 23 – Dec, Dec, SC, Dec (4)
SC around entire edge of Pit for a finished look. Join & FO. Leave long tail for sewing.
Cheeks
Make 2.
{Cheeks are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With Pink yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2 – Inc x 6 (12)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.
Alternative to Safety Eyes
Make 2.
{Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With Black yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2 – Inc x 6 (12)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.
You can also embroider or use puff paint to create sleepy eyes like this:
Assembly
* Place safety eyes between Rows 15 & 16 of Avocado, roughly 20 stitches apart.
* Sew or glue Cheeks and Heart and Pit in desired locations.
* Use embroidery floss or puff paint to create mouth.
* Align Avocado halves so ends of rows match. SC around both pieces to join together. Stuff with Poly-Fil prior to completing stitching. Make sure you work in a counter-clockwise direction so your stitches face forward.
We would love to see your work! Please use the hashtag #3amgracedesigns on Instagram or share on our Facebook page, email, etc. Happy Crocheting!
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Debra Ann Bassett-Nesbitt says
Love it, made mine’s with Brown heart.
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Awesome! If you’re in our Facebook group, please share. We love to see them!
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ann says
Thank you.
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You’re very welcome!
Roxann Skvarj Stetzer says
Another great pattern. I whipped one up yesterday. I added it to the patterns projects on Rav, and shared it in your group. Thank you!
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Thanks so much, Roxann! So glad you enjoyed it. <3