5 Free Knitted Fruit & Vegetable Patterns

Since the warmer months are now approaching, many of us knitters/crocheters don’t really want to be making sweaters and hats yet (that’s more of a job for July – in my case at least, since it takes me six months to finish a sweater!). So what shall we occupy our idle hands with? Why not try your hand at knitting some cute fruits and vegetables! They’re perfect for little ones or for simply decorating your own house.

Without further ado, here is a list of five fun (FREE!) knitting patterns of fruits and vegetables to create your own set. After all, five a day keeps the doctor away! Simply click on the title of each design to view the pattern:

1. Knitted Avocado by Amanda Berry

The first fruity pattern is of the cutest avocado you’ll ever see! The avocado has two halves: one hollow and one with the pit – isn’t that adorable! To make this you’ll only need to know basic knitting stitches, such as knit and purl, decrease and increase. The pattern is also knit flat, so no need to knit in the round!

Here are the supplies you’ll need:

• HiyaHiya Knitting Needles in 2.75mm (US 2) (and the cables to go with it)

• DK Yarn (I recommend West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK Yarn Bottle Green and Pear Green for the main body and Hazel Brown for the pit)

• Clover Darning Needle

• Embroidery Scissors

• Safety eyes or black embroidery floss/yarn

• Toy filling

2. Spring Onion by Amanda Berry

This next pattern of a spring onion is too cute not to make! Requiring the same techniques as the previous pattern, this is also beginner-friendly.

Here are the supplies you’ll need:

• HiyaHiya Knitting Needles in 2.75mm (US 2) (and the cables to go with it)

• DK yarn (I recommend West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK Yarn Bottle Green, Lime Green, and Arctic White)

• Clover Darning Needle

• Embroidery Scissors

• Toy filling

• CocoKnits Colourful Stitch Markers

3. Corn on the Cob by Amanda Berry

Are you a lover of sweetcorn? If so, this next pattern is for you! Using the basic techniques of the last two patterns, this sweetcorn pattern is easy to make and the perfect addition to a toy box!

Here are the supplies you’ll need:

• HiyaHiya Knitting Needles in 2.75mm (US 2) (and the cables to go with it)

• DK yarn (I recommend West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK Yarn Bottle Green for the husk and Cygnet 100% Cotton in Golden for the corn)

• Clover Darning Needle

• Embroidery Scissors

• Toy filling

• CocoKnits Colourful Stitch Markers

4. Knitted Peas in a Pod by Amanda Berry

This next pattern is perfect for using up any yarn leftover from the previous patterns. This pea pod pattern is perfect for beginners and once you see how easy and fun they are to make, you’ll want to make more!

Here are the supplies you’ll need:

• HiyaHiya Knitting Needles in 2.75mm (US 2) (and the cables to go with it)

• DK Yarn (I recommend West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK Yarn Bottle Green and Pear Green)

• Embroidery Scissors

• Toy filling

5. Beetroot by Amanda Berry

Last, but certainly not least, is this beetroot pattern. Using the same techniques as previous patterns, this adorable little beetroot will add a pop of colour to your vegetable collection!

Here are the supplies you’ll need:

• HiyaHiya Knitting Needles in 2.75mm (US 2) (and the cables to go with it)

• DK Yarn (I recommend West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK Yarn Bottle Green and Very Berry)

• Embroidery Scissors

• Toy filling

• Safety eyes or black embroidery floss/yarn

For more patterns check out @Amanda Berry on Ravelry! She’s got a variety of different fruit and vegetable patterns to make and they are all so adorable!

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Have fun, and happy knitting!