Welcome to the fresh and colorful world of amigurumi! 🥗✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Salad Bowl—a vibrant and textured creation perfect for food lovers, playful décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable and lifelike plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature treats, experimenting with layered textures, or simply want to add a cheerful salad bowl to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with leafy greens, juicy tomatoes, and a touch of handmade charm! 🍅
This design embraces bright colors, rounded shaping, and delightful details to bring a fresh and whimsical presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Salad Bowl turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out crisp greens, sunny yellows, and rich reds, and let’s stitch up a delicious salad bowl! 🥗
🥗 Amigurumi Salad Bowl – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of healthy fun to your crochet collection with this adorable Amigurumi Salad Bowl! Overflowing with plush veggies like carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and even cauliflower, this smiley bowl makes a perfect gift for food lovers, kids, or anyone who needs a cheerful desk buddy.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and small detailed parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20 cm (8″) tall including veggies, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Green (lettuce, bowl base)
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Purple or maroon (bowl body)
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White (eyes, cauliflower)
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Black (pupils, smile)
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Orange (carrots)
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Red (tomatoes)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Safety eyes (10 mm or felt circles)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🥣 Salad Bowl
Base (Green)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
Change to purple/maroon:
Rounds 11–25: sc in BLO around (60)
Round 26: sl st in each st (60)
FO and weave in ends.
Face Details
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Sew or glue on safety eyes (or crochet white circles with black centers):
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Eyes: MR, 6 sc in white, join, FO
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Pupils: stitch or glue black felt dots
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Embroider a curved smile with black or dark purple yarn
🥬 Lettuce Leaves (Make 5–6)
Leaf Base
Ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (9)
Row 2: turn, sc across (9)
Repeat rows 2–6, shaping freeform by increasing a few sc in middle for leaf bumps.
Edging: sc around entire shape with 2 sc in corners
FO and lightly stuff base if desired
Sew into bowl, clustered together
🥕 Carrots (Make 2–3)
Carrot Body (Orange)
MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–7: sc
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Rounds 8–12: sc
Stuff lightly
FO and close
Carrot Tops (Green)
Ch 8, sl st back along
Make 3–4 of these chains, attach to carrot top
Sew into bowl leaning out
🍅 Tomatoes (Make 2–3)
Tomato Body (Red)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
Stuff and close
Stem Top (Green)
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook back down
Make 3–4 and attach to top center
Sew tomatoes in between lettuce
🥦 Cauliflower Floret (Make 1)
Base (White)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
sc x 2–3 rounds
Sew on ruffled white loops using chain stitches around the base
Optional: make bobble stitch lumps for extra texture
Sew into center of salad
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Arrange and sew all veggies securely into the bowl
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Slightly stuff each veggie but keep them soft and flexible
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Position face centered on front side
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Optional: add arms or feet for a full character bowl!
This Amigurumi Salad Bowl is a healthy and adorable way to show your crochet creativity. It’s a fun, colorful project full of personality—great for play kitchens, gifts, or a decorative foodie touch! 🥗💚
