Sage Green Banana Plush Crochet Free Pattern

Introduction

This sage green banana plush is a soft, Parisian-chic little accent that looks lovely tossed on a sofa, propped on a shelf, or tucked into a gift basket. It's a beginner-friendly project because the whole banana is one continuous piece of single crochet — no separate parts to sew on. The long, gently curved body is worked in smooth sage green DK cotton, then finished with cream embroidery at each tip and a thin cream stripe running from end to end. The result is a firm, squishy plush about 12 inches long that feels smooth and satisfying in the hand.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight (Category 3) cotton — approximately 150 yards (137 m) sage green (A) and 10 yards (9 m) cream (B).
• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4).
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors.
• Finished size: Approximately 12 inches (30 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

Abbreviations

• MR — magic ring: a loop of yarn you crochet into to start a round with no hole.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• inc — increase: work 2 single crochet into the same stitch.
• dec — decrease: work 2 single crochet together into one stitch.
• sts — stitches.
• R / Rnd — round (each round is worked in a continuous spiral).

Gauge

20 sc x 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Crochet a small swatch and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 20, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down a hook size.

Tips Before You Start

• Work in a continuous spiral and use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round — do not join or chain at the end of rounds.
• Keep your tension even and fairly firm so the stuffing doesn't show through the single crochet fabric.
• Stuff the banana firmly but gradually as you work the decrease rounds, so the shape stays smooth and rounded.
• Embroider the tips and stripe only after the banana is fully closed and stuffed, so the cream sits flat on the finished surface.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Banana Body (Yarn A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnds 5–40: sc in each st around (24 sts).

Rnd 41: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 42: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 43: dec x6 (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Stuff firmly while closing.

Embroidered Tips (Yarn B)

Using 2 strands of B and a tapestry needle, embroider a 1-inch (2.5 cm) long straight stitch at each end of the banana, covering the closure points. Work satin stitch over each tip to create a cream cap at both ends.

Embroidered Stripe (Yarn B)

Using 1 strand of B, embroider a straight line of backstitch along the center of the banana from tip to tip, approximately 10 inches (25 cm) long. Work a second row of backstitch next to it to create a 0.25-inch (6 mm) wide stripe.

Assembly and Edging

No assembly required — the embroidery is worked directly onto the finished banana. There is no edging.

Assembly and Finishing

Because the banana is a single continuous piece, there is nothing to seam. Weave in all yarn ends on the inside of the plush, taking care not to pull the fabric out of shape. Gently shape the banana by hand into a soft curve, then lightly steam or mist and pat the surface smooth to block it. Let it dry completely before displaying.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the sage green for soft yellow or blush pink for a different look, keeping the cream embroidery for contrast.
• Use a slightly larger hook (4.0 mm) for a looser, softer pillow-style banana, or a smaller hook (3.0 mm) for a firmer, denser plush.
• Add a small crocheted loop at one tip before closing to hang the banana as a decorative charm.