Here is the cutest acorn crochet pattern that you’ve been searching for! Acorns are not just tiny treasures from nature; they embody growth, potential, and beautiful transitions in life. As the fall season draws near, we welcome the warmth, festivity, and cozy anticipation it carries with it. When crafted through crochet, this wonder can be a charming, everlasting addition to your surroundings. Below, you’ll find clear steps and visuals to help you complete this adorable crochet acorn in no time. So, let’s start crafting these little symbols of joy and change, one stitch at a time.
Free Crochet Acorn Pattern
Crafting magic happens when you weave the cosy essence of autumn into a charming crochet piece. This delightful amigurumi pattern captures the essence of the season with its warm colours and cute design, featuring a lovely acorn complete with a snug cap and an adorable leaf. Using simple supplies like yarn in green, brown, and beige, along with a crochet hook and some filling, you can create this enchanting amigurumi. Ideal for decorating your space, gifting to someone special, or as a plush friend, the Crochet Acorn Cutie is not just a project but a celebration of the beauty of fall. Follow this engaging and easy-to-understand pattern to add a touch of fancy and warmth to your crochet collection.
Making The Crochet Acorn
Supplies Needed
- Yarn: Medium (4) weight yarn in three colours:
- Yarn A (green): e.g., Red Heart Super Saver Medium Thyme
- Yarn B (brown): e.g., Craft Smart Value Espresso
- Yarn C (beige): e.g., Big Twist Value Camel
- Hook: Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Additional Supplies:
- 10mm black safety eyes x2
- Black embroidery floss
- Pink embroidery floss (e.g., DMC 963 Light Dusty Rose) or pink yarn
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Terminology (US)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- ch: chain stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
- pc: small popcorn stitch
- BLO: back loop only
Special Instructions
Single Crochet
This pattern uses a yarn under technique instead of yarning over on the first pass of each stitch.
Invisible Decrease
Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next two stitches consecutively, yarn under, and then complete your decrease as usual.
Joining Rounds
Join each round with a sl st into the first stitch of the round followed by one or more ch (chain stitches).
Small Popcorn Stitch
Made with 3 double crochet stitches. Follow the pattern’s special instructions for creating this stitch.
Step-by-step Instructions
Crochet Acorn Leaf
- With yarn A (green), ch 6.
- Rnd 1: Sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc into next, 1hdc into next, 1dc into next, 5dc into next st (working into another side of ch), skip next st, then 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc and finally sl st into next. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Set aside.
Crochet Acorn Cap (Rounds 1 to 13 with yarn B – brown)
- Make a magic ring.
- Rnd 1: 6sc into the ring, join with a sl st, ch 1.
- Rnd 2 – 5: Follow specific instructions for each round to create the cap shape, including popcorn stitches (pc) and increases.
- After completing Rnd 13, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the leaf before proceeding to the acorn nut.
Crochet Acorn Nut (Rounds 14 to 19 with yarn C – beige)
- Join yarn C to the last stitch of the acorn cap.
- Rnd 14 – 19: Continue following round instructions to create the body of the acorn, finishing with a round of sl st for a neat edge.
Adding Features
- Eyes: Insert safety eyes between indicated rounds.
- Mouth: Embroider a mouth using black floss between the eyes.
- Blush: Add a blush next to each eye using pink floss.
Finish by sewing all parts together and filling your Acorn Cutie with polyester fiberfill.
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