Are you looking for a fun and quirky crochet project? Dive into the delightful world of Bananya with this free crochet pattern! Inspired by the popular anime character, this Banana Cat amigurumi is sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is designed to be easy to follow and create your own lovable banana feline friend. Get ready to hook up your very own Bananya!
Close-up of a crocheted banana cat with embroidered face
Materials You’ll Need:
- Red Heart yarn in white, bright yellow, aran (cream/beige), and brown
- G hook (4.00mm crochet hook)
- 6mm safety eyes
- Pink felt
- Black and pink embroidery thread
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing
Pattern Key (Crochet Abbreviations):
- Ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- Inc: increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
- Dec: invisible decrease (a method to decrease stitches with a less visible seam)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- FLO: front loops only
- Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round in parentheses ( )
Banana Body Crochet Pattern
Using bright yellow yarn
Round 1: sc 6 in magic circle (6 single crochet stitches)
Round 2: sc around (6 single crochet stitches)
Round 3: [sc, inc] repeat 3 times (9 single crochet stitches)
Round 4: [sc 2, inc] repeat 3 times (12 single crochet stitches)
Round 5: [sc 3, inc] repeat 3 times (15 single crochet stitches)
Round 6: [sc 4, inc] repeat 3 times (18 single crochet stitches)
Round 7: [sc 5, inc] repeat 3 times (21 single crochet stitches)
Round 8: [sc 6, inc] repeat 3 times (24 single crochet stitches)
Rounds 9-22: sc around (24 single crochet stitches for 14 rounds)
Do not fasten off after Round 22.
Banana Peels Crochet Pattern
These are created directly onto the banana body. You will make 4 peels, working one at a time in rows. Fasten off after each peel and reattach yarn at Round 22 of the banana for the next peel.
Starting from where you left off on the banana body:
Row 1: sc 6 in FLO (front loops only), ch 1 (chain 1), and turn (6 single crochet stitches)
Rows 2-11: sc 6, ch 1, and turn (6 single crochet stitches for 10 rows)
Row 12: dec, sc, sc, dec, ch 1, and turn (4 single crochet stitches)
Row 13: dec 2, ch 1, and turn (2 single crochet stitches)
Row 14: dec (1 single crochet stitch)
Fasten off. Single crochet around the side edge of the peel to create a finished edge. Fasten off again. Reattach yarn at the end of the peel and single crochet around the other side edge. Fasten off.
Repeat these steps to create 3 more banana peels, evenly spaced around the banana body.
Cat Body Crochet Pattern
Using white yarn
Round 1: sc 6 in a magic circle (6 single crochet stitches)
Round 2: inc 6 (12 single crochet stitches)
Round 3: [sc, inc] repeat 6 times (18 single crochet stitches)
Round 4: [sc 2, inc] repeat 6 times (24 single crochet stitches)
Rounds 5-12: sc around (24 single crochet stitches for 8 rounds)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Arms Crochet Pattern (Make 2)
Using white yarn
Round 1: sc 6 in a magic circle (6 single crochet stitches)
Rounds 2-3: sc around (6 single crochet stitches for 2 rounds)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears Crochet Pattern (Make 2)
Using white yarn
Round 1: sc 3 in a magic circle (3 single crochet stitches)
Round 2: inc, sc 2 (4 single crochet stitches)
Round 3: [inc, sc] repeat 2 times (6 single crochet stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Inner Peel Crochet Pattern (Make 4)
Using aran yarn
Row 1: ch 7 (7 chain stitches)
Row 2: sc 6 along chain, ch 1, and turn (6 single crochet stitches)
Rows 3-11: sc 6, ch 1, and turn (6 single crochet stitches for 9 rows)
Row 12: dec, sc, sc, dec, ch 1, and turn (4 single crochet stitches)
Row 13: dec 2, ch 1, and turn (2 single crochet stitches)
Row 14: dec (1 single crochet stitch)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Close up of crocheted banana cat parts before assembly
Finished crocheted banana cat in different poses
Assembly Instructions:
- Eyes and Face: Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 of the white cat head, placing them approximately 4 stitches apart. Embroider a small pink nose and black whiskers onto the cat face using embroidery thread.
- Ears: Sew the white ears to the top of the cat’s head. Cut small triangles from the pink felt and glue them to the inner part of the ears.
- Inner Peels: Sew the aran inner peels to the inside of the yellow banana peels. This gives the peels a contrasting edge.
- Attach Cat to Banana: Stuff both the banana body and the white cat head firmly. Sew the cat head to the top opening of the banana body using the long tail left on the cat head.
- Arms: Sew the white arms to the sides of the cat body, positioning them to your liking.
- Banana Detailing: Using brown yarn, embroider a few short vertical lines at the bottom of the yellow banana to represent the darkened tip of a banana.
Congratulations, your adorable crochet banana cat is now complete!
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