Beginner | 32 min
Taught by Twinkie Chan
Crochet designer Twinkie Chan, beloved for her sugary snack-themed accessories, goes au natural for Creativebug with this crocheted banana. Easy enough for the beginning crocheter but with enough subtle details to maintain interest, you’ll learn skills and tricks that make crocheting 3D objects a breeze. This banana will stitch up in less than an hour and is perfect for a play kitchen or a decorative fruity spread.
Learn how to:
  • Work in the round with magic circle
  • Single crochet
  • Slip stitch
  • Change yarn colors invisibly
  • Increase in single crochet
  • Invisible decrease
What you’ll get:
  • Step-by-step expert instruction from Twinkie Chan on crocheting a banana
  • A quick video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF pattern ($8 value)
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters
Crocheted Banana
00:42
00:29
10:24
03:15
05:49
11:50
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Yellow worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow) – approx. 40 yards
  • Brown worsted weigh yarn (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Chocolate) – approx. 3 yards
  • H8/5.00mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Straight pins
  • Polyester stuffing
  • Wooden stick or pencil to use with stuffing
Discussion
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