Acorn Applique

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

Ideas on how to use these appliques...
*These would be great to apply to any project.
*You can add them to kitchen towels,
*turn them into a keychain or fridge magnet.
*You can also make several and make a garland.
*Attach a ribbon to make them into bookmarks.
*Add them to the front of a homemade card.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 2.5"height x 1.75"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Toffee (5yds) & Light Brown (5yds)
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

PATTERN NOTES - must-read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

SPECIAL STITCHES 
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Single Crochet 3 Stitches Together (sc3tog) - insert hook into stitch & pull up a loop (2 loops), insert hook into next stitch & pull up a loop (3 loops), insert hook into next stitch & pull up a loop (4 loops), Y/O hook & pull thru all 4 loops on hook.

ACORN TOP with light brown
  Row 1: ch 4, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook sc in next ch, 2sc in last ch, ch1, turn (5)
  Row 2: 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st, ch1, turn (7)
  Row 3: 2sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st, ch1, turn (9)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (7)
  Rnd 1: ch1, sl st up the side, sl st in next 2 sts, ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, finish sl stitching around the entire piece, join to the 1st st with the invisible join
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

ACORN BOTTOM with light brown
  Row 1: attach the yarn to the back loops of the bottom of the top section sc in each st across, ch1, turn (7)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (7)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (5)
  Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3)
  Row 6: sc3tog
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
  Row 7: attach yarn on any side of the bottom section and sl st across it to give it an even finish
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
     TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     TOP SECTION...using beige or color of choice embroidery floss or thread, embroider little "v" around the top in the position you like best.

     EYES...using black felt make the eyes. You can play around with it and make them however you like; the possibilities are endless.
     MOUTH...using black embroidery floss or thread, create the mouth. Make it however you like, the possibilities are endless.
     CHEEKS...you can use pink felt and make tiny circles or you can use makeup blush and apply some on each side of the eyes.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || sc3tog: single crochet 3 stitches togethe

 rnd: round || f/o: finish off || y/o: yarn over

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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (September 2020). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.