Crochet Cherry Applique Pattern
This crochet cherry applique pattern is a fun and quick project that adds a sweet touch to any item. It’s perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, and would look absolutely adorable on bags and blankets.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
Notes
- Yarn Choice: For the best results, use a medium weight yarn (worsted weight, or yarn weight #4) for both the cherries and the leaves. You can use different colors for the fruit and leaves to make your cherries stand out. Red or dark red works wonderfully for the cherry itself, and green for the leaves gives it that perfect pop of color!
- Size: The finished crochet cherry applique is small and compact, making it ideal for embellishing accessories or home decor. The size of the cherry depends on your crochet tension and yarn, but typically, each cherry will be about 1-2 inches wide, and the leaves will be around 1 inch long. Adjust the size of the stitches or yarn to create the size that suits your project. The overall size is roughly 4-5 inches big.
- Sewing the Pieces Together: After crocheting the cherry, leaves, and stem, you’ll need to sew them together to form the complete cherry applique. Be sure to use a yarn needle and matching yarn to carefully stitch the stem to the cherry, and attach the leaves to the top of the cherry. You can add a single leaf or two for a more full look, depending on your preference. This step allows for unique customization of your cherry applique!
Instructions
Crochet Cherry:
- Round 1: Make a magic ring with the red yarn, then ch x2 and dc x12. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (12).
- Round 2: Ch x2 and dc inc in every stitch (24). Then sl st to the first dc and fasten off. Weave in any yarn tail, unless sewing it to another crochet item - then leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Cherry Stem:
- Row 1: With the green yarn, ch x32.
- Row 2: In the second stitch from the hook make a sl st. Sl st x14 more times down the chain (you can also vary this amount if you want uneven cherry stems). In the next ch, sc x3 - this will bend the chain into a wishbone shape. Then sl st down the rest of the ch. When you get to the bottom of the chain, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Leaf:
- You can make 1 or 2 for each cherry stem.
- With the green yarn, ch x10. Then on one side of the ch starting in the second ch from the hook make a: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Then ch x1 and turn to the other side of the foundation chain. Sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Sewing:
- Sew the stem to the cherries, and then the leaf to the top of the stem. Once everything has been sewn together, you can sew it to your project!
- I hope you enjoy making your crochet cherry applique! Whether you're adding it to bags, blankets, or any other creation, these sweet cherries will bring a playful touch to your work.
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