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Crochet Peas In A Pod Pattern Step-By-Step Tutorial

Crochet peas in a pod pattern:to make the sweet peas, we start off with simple single crochet stitches in a spiral, while gradually increasing and decreasing to achieve a spherical shape. After this step, we stuff the peas with fiberfill to make them look appealing.

Next we make the pod, which is an elongated oval with a bit of a bulge, just like a real pea pod.

The basic stitches (single crochet , double crochet ,half double crochet, triple crochet) alongside gentle shaping are used to snugly fit the peas inside.

After making the pod, we either fix the peas in their position or leave them loose for play.

Material kit of crochet peas in a pod

  • Hook: 3.0mm
  • Stuffing(polyester fiberfill)
  • Yarn(dark green & lemon green)
  • Yarn needle
  • Marker

List of necessary tools

  • Scissors
  • Hot melt glue or glue

Abbreviation for crochet peas in a pod pattern

These are the required abbreviations for crochet peas in a pod pattern

  • ch = Chain stitch
  • sc = Single crochet
  • sl  =Slip stitch
  • st(s) =Stitch(es)
  • mc =Magic circle (or magic ring)
  • R=Round
  • inc=Increase
  • dec=Decrease
  • dc=Double crochet
  • hdc=Half double crochet
  • tr=triple crochet

Tips

crochet chain stitch for every round for crochet peas in a pod

The crochet chain stitch is required here since it helps in starting new rounds while maintaining elevation, controlling the edges, and keeping a tidy, organized, gapless pattern devoid of gaps.

the first and last stitch with marker for crochet peas in a pod

For every novice, I deeply recommend that using the marking button (highlighted in yellow within the article) immediately after the first stitch is made.

As mentioned in the article, all blue marking buttons should be positioned right after the final stitch has been executed.

Crochet the peas (use lemon green )for crochet peas in a pod

  • R1:6 sc in to magic ring (6)
  • R2: inc*6(12)
  • R3-R4:12sc(12)
  • R5: dec*6(6)
  • Fiberfill

R1

6 single crochets in to magic ring for crochet peas in a pod

Form a magic ring and within it crochet six single crochets(sc).

In the above explanation the yarn end of magic rings may be held with the left hand fingers while right hand pinches the fabric.This aids in making the middle of the ring, which is extremely small, which resembles an ‘O’ gap.

Want to learn magic ring , please click:How To Crochet Magic Ring ? l Step-By-Step l Video & Text &Photo

6 stitches for round 1 for crochet peas in a pod

Slip stitch(sl): will be done with a hook moving through the first yellow v stitch. A yarn over will be done, and extraction will bring out the two outer loops resting on the hook. we obtain a single loop which is defined as slip stitch.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 6 stitches for round 1.

R2

crochet increases in each stitch for crochet peas in a pod

Crochet crochet (inc) in each stitch ,repeat 6 times.

12 stitches for round 2 for crochet peas in a pod

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 12 stitches for round 2.

R3

12 stitches for round 3 for crochet peas in a pod

Crochet order:12 single crochets in each 12 chain stitches.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 12 stitches for round 3.

R4

12 stitches for round 4 for crochet peas in a pod

Same as round 3.

R4

crochet decreases for round 5 for crochet peas in a pod

Crochet order : (dec)repeat 6 times.

The principle of decreasing stitches is to combine two stitches into one stitch. we use invisible decrease method to deal with it , want to learn it , please click :Single Crochet Decrease -Three Method In More Details Slowly For Beginner | Video&Text&Picture

6 stitches for round 5 for crochet peas in a pod

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 6 stitches for round 5.

Fiberfill

put fiberfill in to pea for crochet peas in a pod

We use our fingers or a small stuffing tool to carefully push the stuffing into the pea through the opening, ensuring the stuffing is uniformly distributed in all areas. while stuffing, we make sure the pea is firm and consistent but not rigid and difficult to squeeze; it has to be soft enough to squeeze. we also have to be mindful of the limit of stuffing too, and once done’s a knitting needle is prepared to deftly close the pea’s open.

fiberfill is completed.

The fiberfill is completed for pea.

use a yarn needle to close the small hole

Then we use yarn needle with lemon green yarn to pick the front loops to close the small hole.

the small hole has no gap

The open is completed.

conceal yarn end

A stitch or two are conceal on the interior section of our work. This method keeps the yarn securely fastened, while preventing any evidence from being seen externally.

After the last bit of yarn is concealed, the rest gets snipped off. This step is what grants our crochet pea its polished appearance and the crisp crochet edges.

cut yarn end for crochet peas in a pod

Leave 8 cm yarn end, and use hook to bring out yarn end.

one pea is completed.

We get the neat and clean pea .

three peas are completed.

Then we use same method to crochet another two peas again.

Crochet the pod (use dark green )for crochet peas in a pod

  • R1:21ch-starting from second to last stitch-sc,hdc,dc,14tr,dc,hdc,inc,hdc,dc,14tr,dc,hdc,sc,sl
  • R2:40 sc, sl,ch

R1

crochet 21 chain stitches for crochet peas in a pod

Crochet 21 chain stitch firstly.

starting from second to last stitch

Show as picture: starting from second to last stitch.

the first single crochet is completed.

Now working on the second back loop from the hook (so you skip the first chain and crochet into the second):

1 single crochet (sc) in 2nd back loop from hook. then we put yellow marker with first stitch.

the side of pea pod is competed.

Crochet order of the side of pea as blow:

  • 1 sl in 2nd back loop from hook 
  • 1 hdc in next back loop
  • 1 dc in next back loop
  • 14 tr in next 14 back loop
  • 1 dc in next back loop
  • 1 hdc in next back loop
  • inc in next back loop

Show as picture: the side of pea pod is competed.

the another side of pea pod is completed

Crochet order of another of pea as below

  • 1 dc in next back loop
  • 1 hdc in next back loop
  • 14 tr in next 14 back loop
  • 1 dc in next back loop
  • 1 hdc in next back loop
  • sc in next back loop

Show as picture: another of pea pod is competed.

hook insert the first stitch for pea pod.

Slip stitch(sl): hook insert the first stitch with yellow maker, yarn over, then bring out the two loops, then we get one loop ,which is slip stitch.

slip stitch for round 1 for pea pod.

Slip stitch for round 1 is completed for pea pod.

R2

the first single crochet for round 2 for pea pod

Crochet order as blow for round 2:

40 single crochets(sc) in each 40 chain stitches (ch).

We put the yellow marker while we finish the first single crochet0

crochet 40 single crochets for round 2 for pea pod.

40 single crochets are completed.

40 single crochets are completed for round 2 for pea pod

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 40 stitches for round 2.

then we crochet chain stitch for pea pod

The we crochet chain stitch again.

cut yarn end for crochet peas in a pod

Leave 8 cm yarn end , use hook to bring out yarn end.and conceal yarn end.

turn over the pea pod

We need turn over the fabric.place the fabric front inside.

pea pod is completed.

This is the effect after turning it over.

glue the shape of pea pod

We glued the two ends of the fabric into a pea pod shape.

put three peas in pod.

We put three peas in to pod.

It should be noted that the bottom of the peas is placed at the bottom of pod.

After making the pod, we either fix the peas in their position or leave them loose for play.

Reference sources

1.Learn the most comprehensive guide for single crochet(sc)

Author:Sarah Stearns

Publication date: on June 15, 2021, updated:December 14, 2024

Title: How to single crochet (sc)for beginners

Summary as blow:

  • Step-by-Step Single Crochet for Beginners
  • Single Crochet into a Foundation Chain
  • Single Crochet into another Row
  • Single Crochet in the Round
  • Increases and Decreases
  • Working Single Crochet in Different Loops

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