Ah, pears! Such simple yet sophisticated fruits, wouldn’t you agree? This amigurumi pear pattern harkens back to a time when I’d sit under a pear tree in my grandma’s orchard, munching on a juicy one and letting my thoughts wander. Crafting this plushy was like taking a juicy bite out of my childhood memories…
The curve, the delicate tapering end, and the leaf on top! Bringing this pear to life – with its soft, plush texture – filled me with the same giddy excitement I’d get after climbing that tree and picking the ripest one. It’s more than just a toy or a decorative piece; it’s a symbol of warmth, love, and lazy summer afternoons.
I must say, if you’ve never crocheted a fruit before, this little pear is the ideal place to start. Dive into this project and relish the delightful journey of creating something that’s both nostalgic and utterly charming.
Designer: Bomuldskys
Materials
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Needle
- Teddy stuffing
- Cotton yar (1.8 oz (50 g) = approx 175 yds (160 m ))
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
** – repeat the sequence
Stem
Yarn: brown
Chain 6 and sart in the second loop from the hook.
Crochet 5 single crochets. Fasten off.
Pear
Yarn: green.
Rnd 1: start wit 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: *1 inc* x6 (12)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in each stitch (30)
Rnd 7: *4 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (36)
Rnd 8: *5 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (42)
Rnd 9-14: 1 sc in each stitch (42)
Rnd 15: *5 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (36)
Rnd 16: *4 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (30)
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each stitch (30)
Rnd 18: *4 sc, 1 dec* x 5 (25)
Rnd 19-24: 1 sc in each stitch (25)
Start filling.
Rnd 25: *3 sc, 1 dec* x 5 (20)
Rnd 26: 1 sc in each stitch (20)
Rnd 27: *2 sc, 1 dec* x 5 (15)
Rnd 28: 1 sc in each stitch (15)
Rnd 29: *1 sc, 1 dec* x 5 (10)
Place the stem, if you wish and continue:
Rnd 30: *1 dec* x 5 (5)
Sew the stem in place and close off.