Crochet Mister Chiquita Banana – Annoo’s Crochet World – Pattern Review

Embroidered Doily/Coaster by Noreen Spicer.

Last week, a friend of mine requested a crocheted banana – not sure why, but why not?! Since I will be seeing him tomorrow, I figured I better hop to it!


I did a quick search on Pinterest, and found the Mister Chiquita Banana by Annoo of Annoo’s Crochet World. While, it is a cute little amigurumi banana, I did not have the necessary supplies to add the details – so a plain banana it is!


Thanks for the request Adrian! Hope you enjoy your banana 🙂


This banana would also make a great play food toy for a child! I definitely plan on making at least one other one for my little cousins, Madison and Tyler. Madison enjoys “going to the market”, so I’m sure her shopping cart could use a banana.


It can even be a cute addition to a monkey Halloween costume, or in an infant photo shoot. 




Materials I Used:
   – G6/4.25mm Hook (different than the recommended hook)
   – Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow
   – Red Heart Soft in Off White
   – 30ish Super Jumbo Cotton Balls (bought mine at Dollar General but you can get them lots of places!)
   – #18 Tapestry Needle (I use DMC brand)


Time Spent:
   I was able to work up the banana from start to finish (including stuffing and weaving in my ends) in under two hours.


Measurements:
   My banana came to measure 5.5″ around the cream part, and 6″ around the yellow part by 8″ long. The peels extend out 3.5″.


Pattern Notes:
   I worked my piece in a continuous round so there wouldn’t be a visible seam, and stuffed and weaved in my ends as I went along.


I had a lot of fun working on this banana! It even made me laugh a little.


Next on my list, the remaining fruits and a bowl!

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