Cottage Garden Crochet Cabbage

The Cottage Garden Crochet Cabbage is the newest addition to the Cottage Garden series here on the blog!

The series all started with the creation of Patrick and Archie, the Cottage Garden Bunnies, who needed some vegetables growing in their garden patch. Being bunnies they of course started out with growing carrots, but quickly decided that they wanted even more variety in their Cottage Garden Patch!

Patrick is a big fan of cabbage and Archie likes tomotoes so they quickly added these to their garden plots, but now they’re now back to looking over their gardens with all the empty spaces and are having friendly discussions about what they should plant next.

They’d love for you to leave a comment below if you have a suggestion to share about what you wish would show up in their harvests. They’re always glad to share!

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Grow your own Cottage Garden one stitch at at time using these fun patterns in the Cottage Garden Series!

• Cottage Garden Crochet Carrots
• Cottage Garden Crochet Tomatoes
• Cottage Garden Crochet Bunny
• And more to come!

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The Yarn

This project uses Caron Simply Soft, a well known and widely available yarn both online and in many craft stores. It’s a worsted weight, size 4, acrylic yarn (although I would say a thin worsted in comparison to others) that comes in a wide range of colors and styles including the regular simply soft solids, collection, heathers, tweeds, ombres, brites, stripes, paints, speckles, camos, party, and several more! Truly a wide variety to choose from for any project!

The yarn has a super soft feel with a bit of a sheen. It is a yarn that has been long loved by many crafters because of its softness, ease of care, and wide selection of colors. I keep it well stocked in my yarn stash and reach for it frequently when designing.

There are a couple items that I can think of that may be considered cons for some, so it’s best that we discuss these too. The Simply Soft yarns have a tendency to split at times when working with them. Practicing with the yarn over the years and learning how it reacts to being worked has helped me to eliminate this issue for the most part.

If you are a beginning crocheter trying to use this yarn and having issues perhaps switch to another yarn or allow yourself time to become familiar with how it responds to being stitched up.

The other item I want to note is that this yarn can, at times, develop more of a slight fuzzy look the more it is worked in comparison to other acrylic yarns that I have used. It’s kind of like a very slight halo. This is not a deterrent for me, but may be for some.

For typical use, the gauge on the label recommends:

Crochet Gauge (4″ x 4″)	13 sc x 14 rows using a size H-8 (5mm) hook
Knit Gauge (4″ x 4″)	18 sts x 24 rows using #8 (5 mm) needles

However, when making amigurumi a smaller hook than the label recommends is used. I recommend going no larger than a size E (3.5mm) hook when using worsted weight yarn to help make a more solid fabric. You don’t want your stuffing showing through!

The yarn is both machine washable and dryable, but on that note, I do not recommend machine washing amigurumi. Instead I recommend spot cleaning and air drying them if cleaning is necessary.

All of this said, if you are needing to purchase alternative yarn or want to shop from your personal stash there are many options. I feel that this design would substitute well with the use of any worsted weight yarn in acrylic, cotton, wool, or a blend of any of these.

I also think that this design would fair well to changing yarn weights, but you would also need to adjust your hook size accordingly and any changes made will likely result in variable size dimensions of the finished piece. If you decide to experiment with different yarn types or sizes I’d love to hear about your results! Do share!

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Just a Note

The Cottage Garden Series is a smaller scaled version of the veggies and fruits one might grow in their own garden. Things in a smaller scale are always so much fun!

There is also a growing series on the blog called the Crochet Cuisine that will include fruits, veggies, and other favorite foods in a larger scale.

Both series are ever expanding so check back frequently or subscribe to the newsletter to be updated on new posts. I always love to hear what you’re liking, making, and what you would love to see next on the blog so don’t hesitate to reach out!

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The Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced Beginner

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) 
• Stitch Marker(s)
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Tapestry Needle
• Pins (optional)
• Disc Needle Puller (optional)
• Safety eyes, 6mm (optional)
• Embroidery Floss, black (optional)
• Embroidery Needle (optional)
• Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing
• Solid Color Cabbage:
  • Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, Approx 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Pistachio OR Plum Perfect, used approx. 62 yds/ 57 m
• Two Toned Cabbage:
  • Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, Approx 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Plum Perfect, used approx. 42 yds/38 m, Color (B) Blackberry, used approx. 20 yds/18 m

Gauge

Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the first 5 rounds of the cabbage center measures 1.75 inches in diameter.

Finished Measurements

Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the cabbage center measures approximately 5.75 inches in circumference before adding the leaves. Completely finished the cabbage is approximately 2.5 inches tall, 3.5 inches wide, and 9 inches in circumference.

Design Notes

• Pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
• Pattern is written in rounds, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round.
• At the end of each round/row the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
• Further design notes will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
• Caution! If using safety eyes take into consideration who will be using the item. The use of safety eyes is not recommended for children under the age of three or for those prone to putting things in their mouth as they may cause a choking hazard. Crocheted or hand embroidered eyes are a great alternative!

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

• BLO – Back loop only
• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• Rnd(s) – Round(s)
• Row(s) – Row(s)
• sc – Single crochet
• sc2tog – Single crochet 2 stitches together
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st(s) – Stitch(s)
• [ ]/( ) – Work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
• magic circle/adjustable ring

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Let’s Make Some Cabbage!

Cabbage Center

Make 1

Using Color (A)

• Rnd 1: 6sc in adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts)

Working in the BLO for each round:

• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: [Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (24sts)
• Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
• Rnds 6-8: Sc in each st around. (30sts for 3Rnds)

>Design Tip: When working in the BLO it is easier to use a regular sc decrease rather than the invisible decrease that is typically used when making amigurumi.

• Rnd 9: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (24sts)

If using safety eyes place them between Rnd 4 and Rnd 5 about 3sts apart.

• Rnd 10: [Sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (18sts)

Begin to firmly stuff and shape the cabbage center and continue to do so as the pattern progresses.

• Rnd 11: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 6 times. (12sts)
• Rnd 12: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 4 times. (8sts)
• Slst to the 1st st and fasten off leaving a long tail to close up the hole. Close the hole by threading the tail with a tapestry needle and grabbing only the front loops from the inside to the outside of the work around the hole, cinching until closed. Secure and weave in the end.

>Design Note: The leaves are made using Invisible Joined Rounds. A tutorial for this technique can be found HERE. It will also show you how to make an Invisible Finish which is not used in this design, but is a very helpful technique to know.

Small Leaves

Make 4

Using Color (A)

• Rnd 1: 8dc in adjustable (magic) circle, sl st to the first st to join. (8sts)
• Rnd 2: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st), 2dc in each st around, sl st to the first st to join. (16sts)

If making a Two Toned Cabbage switch to Color (B), if not, proceed with Color (A).

• Rnd 3: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st), [dc in the next st, 2dc in next st] 8 times, sl st to the first st to join. (24sts)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the leaf to the cabbage center. Weave in the starting tail.

Large Leaves

Make 4

Using Color (A)

• Rnd 1: 8dc in adjustable (magic) circle, sl st to the first st to join. (8sts)
• Rnd 2: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st), 2dc in each st around, sl st to the first st to join. (16sts)
• Rnd 3: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st), [dc in the next st, 2dc in next st] 8 times, sl st to the first st to join. (24sts)

If making a Two Toned Cabbage switch to Color (B), if not, proceed with Color (A).

• Rnd 4: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st), [dc in the next 2sts, 2dc in next st] 8 times, sl st to the first st to join. (32sts)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the leaf to the cabbage center. Weave in the starting tail.

Assembly

It’s time to stitch the leaves to the center of the cabbage. They are sewn on one at a time. It’s not necessary to pin them in place, but it may be helpful to pin the spot where the stitching stops as noted below. Attention should be given to ensure that coverage over the cabbage center is being achieved as described below.

Placing the Small Leaves

• With the right side of a small leaf facing the cabbage center, line up the tail at Rnd 7, the top at about Rnd 3, and the bottom of the leaf touching the cinched bottom of the cabbage center. The whole leaf should cover 1/4 of the cabbage center. Stitch the bottom half of the leaf to the cabbage center from Rnd 7 on one side around to Rnd 7 on the other side, leaving the top half unstitched. Secure stitching and weave in the tail.

• Place the next leaf so it covers the next 1/4 of the cabbage center, overlapping the first leaf. The tail should line up at the cabbage center at about Rnd 7, the opposite edge laying somewhere between Rnd 1 and Rnd 2 of the previously attached leaf, with the top of the leaf at about Rnd 3 of the cabbage center and the bottom of the leaf touching the cinched bottom of the cabbage center. Stitch the bottom half of the leaf to the cabbage center. The portion that overlaps the first leaf should only be stitched onto the leaf, not all the way through to the center. Secure stitching and weave the tail into the leaf.
• Attach the third leaf using the same instructions as the second leaf.
• Place the final small leaf so that it covers the last 1/4 of the cabbage center, overlapping both the third leaf and the first leaf. The tail should line up with the center of the third leaf at about Rnd 2, with the opposite side of the leaf at about Rnd 2 of the first leaf, the top at about Rnd 3 of the cabbage center and the bottom of the leaf touching the cinched bottom of the cabbage center. Stitch the bottom half of the leaf as before stitching only into the other leaves and not through to the cabbage center. Secure stitching and weave the tail into the leaf.

Placing the Large Leaves

The large leaves are placed strategically over the small leaves (described below) and are stitched onto the small leaves, not all the way through to the cabbage center. Like the small leaves they will be stitched one at a time only along the bottom of the circle. Preference can be given to have the right or the wrong side of the leaves face towards the cabbage center. Like before, pin the stopping point, if helpful. When weaving in the tails do so only into the cabbage leaves and not through the cabbage center throughout the pattern.

• Place the first large leaf so it straddles two of the small leaves, covering about 1/4 of the cabbage center, with the tail on the center right and the top of the leaf at about Rnd 3 of the cabbage center. Stitch. Weave in the end.
• Place the next leaf with the tail again at the center midline and the top at about Rnd 3, straddling the next set of small leaves and a portion of the large leaf just attached, covering about the next 1/4th of the cabbage center. Stitch. Weave in the end.
• Attach the third leaf using the same instructions as the second leaf.
• Place the next leaf with the tail again at the center midline and the top at about Rnd 3, straddling the next set of small leaves, a portion of the large leaf just attached and and the first large leaf, covering about the next 1/4th of the cabbage center. Stitch. Weave in the end.
• Fold back the top half of each of the small and large cabbage leaves and enjoy your finished Cottage Garden Crochet Cabbage!

Add a Face (optional)

• If desired, add a face using the embroidery needle and floss to stitch the desired mouth shape.

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Looking for more great patterns?

These may be of interest! 1. Crochet Gnome 2. Small Animal Collection: Giraffe 3. Cottage Garden Crochet Bunny

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