Amigurumi Tomato Crochet Tutorial – Step-by-Step Pattern for Beginners

This amigurumi tomato is a cute and fun addition to kids’ play food collections. Made using simple stitches, increases, invisible decreases, and shaping techniques, this project is perfect for beginners and amigurumi lovers. Follow this detailed step-by-step pattern to create a realistic and adorable crochet tomato with a stem and sepal.

✨ Perfect For

Kids play food sets
Farmers market pretend play
Amigurumi collections
Craft fairs and handmade gifts
Beginner-friendly amigurumi practice

🧶 Materials Needed

4-ply 100% cotton yarn – Red & Green
3 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Fiberfill stuffing
Glue gun (optional for attaching sepal)

📌 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
inv dec – Invisible Decrease

🍅 Crochet Pattern – Amigurumi Tomato

1. Stem

Leave a long tail.
Make a slip knot.
Wrap the tail around the hook and make 7–8 chains.
Ch 1 and trim the yarn.
Set aside.

2. Sepal (Make 5 Points)

With green yarn:
MR, ch 1
*Ch 3
Skip 1 ch, sl st in next ch
Sc in next ch
Sl st into MR*
Repeat * * for total 5 points.
Ch 1, trim yarn.

Insert stem into MR center.
Pull MR tight.
Make 2–3 knots at the back to secure.
Do NOT trim ends (used for attaching later).

3. Tomato Base (Red Yarn)

Round 1

MR, ch 1
6 sc into ring (6)

Round 2

6 inc (12)

Round 3

(1 sc, inc) × 6 = 18

Round 4

(2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24

Round 5

(3 sc, inc) × 6 = 30

Round 6

(4 sc, inc) × 6 = 36

Round 7

36 sc

Round 8

(5 sc, inc) × 6 = 42

Rounds 9–11

42 sc each round

4. Attach Sepal & Stem

Insert all green yarn tails into the tomato center.
Tie securely to the MR tail.
Do not trim ends (they will be hidden inside stuffing).

5. Shaping the Tomato

Round 12

(5 sc, inv dec) × 6 = 36

Round 13

(4 sc, inv dec) × 6 = 30

Round 14

30 sc

Round 15

(3 sc, inv dec) × 6 = 24

Round 16

(2 sc, inv dec) × 6 = 18

Round 17

(1 sc, inv dec) × 6 = 12

Stuffing

Add fiberfill.
Do not overstuff or understuff.
Shape into a smooth ball.

6. Final Round

6 inv dec = 6
Sl st, ch 1, leave long tail.

7. Closing & Optional Dent

Using tapestry needle:
Pass tail through front loops of all 6 stitches.
Pull tight to close.

For a dent:
Insert needle from bottom to top.
Pull gently for small dent.
Pull tightly for deeper dent.
Knot to secure.
Hide tail inside.

🎉 Your Amigurumi Tomato is Ready!

This adorable tomato is perfect for kids’ pretend play, market sets, or as a cute amigurumi display piece. Feel free to add eyes or embroidery if you want a kawaii-style tomato!

Happy Crocheting! 🧶

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Amigurumi Tomato Crochet Pattern - Easy & Free DIY Tutorial