Free Crochet Avocado Hair Clip Pattern

Want a tiny fruit-inspired accessory? This crochet avocado turns basic stitches into a playful 5 cm hair clip with a cute face and neat felt-backed finish.

Few things make a simple hair accessory feel as cheerful as a tiny crochet avocado. Soft yellow and green crochet shape the fruit, while little brown arms, legs, a smiling mouth, and safety eyes give this crochet clip its playful character.

Designed for a 5 cm snap clip, this crochet pattern uses basic stitches with a little shaping around the curved end. You’ll work the avocado body first, add the brown pit and facial details, then finish with felt backing and the clip so each stage has a clear purpose.

Credit Xuxu Crochet

Materials & Tools

• Baby yarn in light yellow, green, and brown
• 2.0 mm crochet hook
• 5 cm snap hair clip frame
• Two 4 mm safety eyes or glued bead eyes
• Felt or fabric for the backing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun

Size & Customization

Finished size is designed to fit a standard 5 cm snap hair clip, keeping the finished accessory small and lightweight for children or adults.

For a simpler fruit look, leave off the eyes, mouth, arms, and legs. You can also replace the green border with pastel pink or lavender, or use the finished avocado on a headband or brooch pin instead of a hair clip.

Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• inc: Increase; work 2 stitches into the same stitch
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• BLO: Back loop only; work into the raised back loop bump of the foundation chain

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

The avocado body is shaped from a short foundation chain. The first round creates the basic curved outline, the second round expands that shape, and the next two rounds add the green outer edge.

Part 1: Avocado Body

Start the Yellow Base

Row 1: With light yellow yarn, make a slip knot and ch 8. Skip the first ch from hook and, working along the BLO of the remaining 7 chains, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, then work 6 dc in the final ch to turn and curve the base; continue down the opposite side of the chain with 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, and 1 sc in each of the last 3 sts, sl st to the first st, ch 1.

Why the Foundation Is Worked This Way

Working along the raised back-loop bumps helps prevent large gaps in the foundation. The 6 dc placed into the final chain create the rounded end that gives the avocado its characteristic curved shape.

At this stage, check that the stitches have formed a narrow piece with one end beginning to widen into a curve. Keeping the foundation chain relaxed will make the next round easier to work.

Row 2: In the first st where ch 1 was made, work 1 inc, work 1 inc in the second st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, work 1 dc inc in each of the 6 stitches across the curved section for a total of 12 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, then work 1 inc in each of the final 2 sts; prepare for the color change on the closing stitch by inserting the hook into the joining stitch, drawing up a loop of green yarn, pulling through to switch colors, pulling down the yellow tail, completing the join with 1 sl st, and ch 1.

Check the Shape Before Changing Color

The increases around the 6-dc curve are what expand the rounded end rather than leaving it flat. Before moving on, make sure the curved section has opened out evenly and that the yellow edge is lying flat.

The final joining stitch is also where the color change happens, so switching to green here keeps the border transition neat.

Add the Green Border

Row 3: With green yarn, carrying and trapping both yarn tails inside the stitches as you work, 1 sc in the first st, 1 inc in the second st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 inc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, then repeat 1 sc and 1 inc 6 times total around the curve, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, then work 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, and 1 inc in the final stitches, sl st to join, ch 1.

Keep the Green Edge Even

The repeated sc-and-increase section follows the rounded part of the avocado, so this is where the outer shape develops further. Trapping the yarn tails inside the stitches also reduces loose ends that would otherwise need extra attention later.

If the curve begins looking uneven, check that each increase is being placed in the intended stitch before continuing.

Row 4 (Border): With green yarn, work 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the second st, 1 sc in the third st, and continue with 1 sc in every stitch around the entire perimeter; fasten off, thread the yarn onto a tapestry needle, secure invisibly to the first stitch, and weave in all remaining ends.

What the Body Should Look Like

This final green round creates the clean outer edge of the avocado. Lay the piece flat and check that the perimeter follows the yellow center without pulling or bunching before moving on to the pit and facial details.

Part 2: Avocado Pit

Make the Brown Seed

Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the magic ring, pull the tail firmly to close the ring, sl st to the first sc, and ch 1.

Round 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around for a total of 6 increases and 12 stitches, fasten off leaving a tail for attachment, pull the magic ring tight once more, knot the two yarn ends securely together, and trim.

Check the Pit Before Attaching It

The finished pit should form a small rounded brown piece rather than an open circle. Pulling the magic ring tightly is important here because the center will otherwise remain visible when the pit is attached to the avocado.

Part 3: Face, Arms & Legs

Add the Face

Glue two 4 mm safety eyes or bead eyes symmetrically onto the upper center of the yellow body. Using one strand of brown yarn, embroider a simple smiling mouth centered between the eyes.

Keep the Face Balanced

Place both eyes at matching heights before securing them. The mouth should sit centrally between them so the small face remains balanced on the yellow section.

Make the Arms

Arms (Make 2): With brown yarn, attach at the side position one row below eye level, ch 3, skip the first ch from hook, work 1 sc in the second ch and 1 sl st in the last ch, anchor the arm to the base with 1 sl st into the starting stitch, fasten off, and pull or hide the tails to the back; repeat symmetrically for the second arm.

Check Both Arms Together

Make the second arm mirror the first as closely as possible. Because these pieces are tiny, even placement makes a noticeable difference once the avocado is attached to the clip.

Make the Legs

Legs (Make 2): Count 8 stitches down along the bottom base away from the arm position and mark with a pin, attach brown yarn at the marked stitch, ch 3, skip the first ch, work 1 sc in the second ch and 1 sl st in the final ch, anchor with 1 sl st at the base, fasten off, and weave in the tails; repeat for the second leg.

Use the Stitch Count for Placement

The 8-stitch count gives you a clear starting point for positioning the legs rather than relying only on visual guessing. Marking the first leg position before attaching the yarn also makes it easier to place the second leg symmetrically.

Assemble the Hair Clip

Prepare the Felt Backing

Place the finished crochet avocado on felt or fabric and cut an identical oval shape around its outline.

Fold the felt oval in half and make a small horizontal snip directly in the center. This opening creates the slot through which the 5 cm snap hair clip will pass.

Check the Slot Before Gluing

Slide the snap clip through the felt opening before applying glue. The clip should sit securely inside the backing without forcing the felt out of shape.

Attach the Clip

Slide the 5 cm snap hair clip through the felt slit. Apply hot glue to the back of the crochet avocado and press it firmly onto the felt backing with the snap clip secured inside.

Clean the Edges

Once the glue has set, carefully trim excess felt around the avocado using fabric scissors. Keep the cut close to the crochet outline without cutting into the yarn.

Final Shape Check

Turn the clip over and check the avocado from the front. The felt should be hidden behind the crochet piece, the clip should sit securely, and the facial features and small limbs should remain clearly visible.

Your crochet avocado hair clip is now ready to wear as a playful fruit-inspired accessory.