Free Pattern: Mini Palm Tree Amigurumi
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Julia Simpson August 4, 2020
Mini Palm Tree Amigurumi Pattern
Nothing quite evokes a tropical paradise like a palm tree. Soft sand beaches, clear blue waters, and
above it all the breeze rustling gently through the palm trees… Sadly this cute little palm tree isn’t quite
big enough to sway in the wind, but it will definitely still bring some tropical vibes into your life!
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Dimensions
Approx. 3″ tall
Supplies Needed
DK weight/#3 yarn (Paintbox Yarns Simply DK or similar): Brown, green
Size C / 2.75mm crochet hook – I highly recommend the ergonomic Clover Amour hooks
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors & pins
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Stitch marker – I recommend locking stitch markers
Optional Keychain:
Keychain: I purchased mine on Amazon, they have a 1” split key ring, a short chain, and an open
jump ring.
Pliers
Terms & Abbreviations
All details below are based on US crochet terms.
Mc: Magic Circle
Ch: Chain
Sl: Slip Stitch
Sc: Single Crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease – I recommend using the Invisible Decrease
BLO: Crochet in the back loop only
Pattern Notes
You will be working in a continuous spiral for the head. Use a stitch marker and do not join rounds or turn
(unless otherwise stated).
When reading the pattern, (_,_)*x means that you repeat the instructions in the bracket “x” number of
times. For example, (Sc 1, Inc)*6 means to repeat (Sc 1, Inc) 6 times. The number in brackets at the end
of each row is the total number of stitches you will have when you finish that row.
Pattern Instructions
Palm Tree Trunk
Using brown:
Round 1: Sc 6 in a a Magic Circle
Round 2: Inc*6 (12)
Round 3: (Sc 1, Inc)*6 (18)
Round 4: (Sc 2, Inc)*6 (24)
Round 5: BLO – Sc around (24)
Rounds 6-8: Sc around (24)
Round 9: BLO – (Sc 10, Dec)*2 (22)
Round 10: (Sc 9, Dec)*2 (20)
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Rounds 11-12: Sc around (20)
Round 13: BLO – (Sc 8, Dec)*2 (18)
Round 14: Inc, Sc 4, Dec*4, Sc 4, Inc (16)
Rounds 15-16: Sc around (16)
Begin stuffing the trunk, and then continuing stuffing as you go.
Round 17: BLO – (Sc 6, Dec)*2 (14)
Round 18: Inc, Sc 2, Dec*4, Sc 2, Inc (12)
Rounds 19-20: Sc around (12)
Round 21: BLO – (Sc 4, Dec)*2 (10)
Round 22: (Sc 3, Dec)*2 (8)
Rounds 23-24: Sc around (8)
Finish off and close up the hole. Weave in all ends.
Leaves (Make 5)
Round 1 is the base of the leaves, and Round 16 is the tip.
Using green and leaving a long end:
Round 1: Ch 6
Round 2: Join to the first Ch with a Sc to form a circle. Sc into the remaining 5 chain stitches. (6)
Round 3: (Sc 1, Inc)*3 (9)
Round 4: Sc around (9)
Round 5: (Sc 2, Inc)*3 (12)
Rounds 6-8: Sc around (12)
Round 9: (Sc 4, Dec)*2 (10)
Round 10: Sc around (10)
Round 11: (Sc 3, Dec)*2 (8)
Round 12: Sc around (8)
Round 13: (Sc 2, Dec)*2 (6)
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Round 14: Sc around (6)
Round 15: (Sc 1, Dec)*2 (4)
Round 16: Sc around (4)
Finish off, close up the hole, and weave in the end from Round 16.
Stuff the leaf through the other end, using a chopstick or similar to push the stuffing through the small
opening.
Flatten the opening and use the end from Round 1 to sew it shut. Do not weave in this end yet, you will
use it to sew the leaves together.
Assembling the Palm Tree
Sew the five leaves together in a star formation. Use the ends from Round 1 to sew the leaves together at
the corners, and then stitch across the middle a few times to close up the hole. Weave in all the ends
except one, which you will use to sew the leaves to the palm tree. See Figure 1 below.
Pin the leaves to the top of the palm tree trunk and stitch in place. Finish weaving in the ends. Read on if
you’d like to make your palm tree into a keychain, otherwise you’re done!
Figure 1
Optional: Adding a Keychain
To create a yarn loop for attaching the keychain:
Using brown or green: Ch 11, then Sc into 2nd Ch from hook and Sc into the remaining 9 stitches (10)
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Cut the yarn, leaving a long end.
The keychains I purchased consist of a split ring attached to a chain, and a separate open jump ring. If
you have something similar, follow my instructions for attaching an open jump ring to your palm tree.
If you have a keychain where the jump ring is already closed and can’t be easily opened, then skip to my
instructions for attaching a closed jump ring to your palm tree.
If you have an OPEN jump ring on your keychain:
Join the yarn into a loop and stitch it securely to the palm tree.
To attach the keychain, insert the open jump ring through the chain of the keychain and then through the
yarn loop you just made. Use pliers to close the jump ring tightly.
If you have a CLOSED jump ring on your keychain:
Do not sew the chains into a loop or stitch it to the palm tree yet. First, run the yarn through the jump ring.
Then you can go ahead and sew the yarn into a loop and stitch it securely to your palm tree.
I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to comment below or
email me.
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