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Difficulty

This is an EASY level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and basic shaping

Finished Measurements

Hamburger buns: 10 cm (4.3") in diameter

Hamburger patty: 11 cm (4.7") in diameter

Cheese: 10 cm (4") square

Lettuce: 10 cm (4") in diameter

Tomatoes: 7cm (2.8") in diameter

Hot dog buns: 15 cm (5.9") in length

Hot dog: 15 cm (5.9") in length, 9 cm (3.5") in width

Yarn

Samples were made using Knit Picks Comfy Worsted Yarn. Comfy Worsted is a 75% Pima Cotton and 25% Acrylic blend that contains 100 meters (109 yards) per 50 grams (1.8 ounces).

You will need the following amounts yarn for each item (yarn amounts are listed by color):

Hamburger Buns

Ivory: 14 grams / 28 meters (31 yards)

Parchment: 22 grams / 44 meters (48 yards)

Hamburger Patty

Thicket: 23 grams / 46 meters (50 yards)

Cheese

Honey: 15 grams / 30 meters (33 yards)

Lettuce

White: 1 gram / 2 meters (2 yards)

Honeydew: 4 grams / 8 meters (9 yards)

Ivy: 5 grams / 10 meters (11 yards)

Tomatoes

Fiesta red: 3 grams / 6 meters (7 yards)

White: 3 grams / 6 meters (7 yards)

Hollyberry: 2 grams / 4 meters (4 yards)

Hot dog buns

Ivory: 12 grams / 24 meters (26 yards)

Parchment: 20 grams / 40 meters (44 yards)

Hot dog

Cabin: 8 grams/ 16 meters (18 yards)

Fiesta Red: 1 gram / 2 meters (2 yards)

Honey: 1 gram / 2 meters (2 yards)

Suggested Hook Size and Notions

  • 4.5 mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

  • Polyfil (or another stuffing material)

Techniques Used

Single crochet stitches are used to make these crochet toys. A technique known as an “invisible join” is also use. There are both picture and video tutorials for this technique. You will also need to know how to single crochet decrease.