🍒 Adorable Crochet Cherry Appliqué Pattern (With Chart)
Perfect for Embellishing Hats, Bags, and More!
If you’re looking for a cute, quick project that adds a splash of charm to your crochet items, this crochet cherry appliqué is the perfect pick! With just a few simple rounds and stitches, you can create a vibrant cherry cluster complete with leaves and a stem. Whether you’re decorating a baby hat, a tote bag, or a summer top, this cherry motif brings a playful touch.
🍃 What You’ll Need:
- Yarn:
- Red (for cherries)
- Green (for leaves and stem)
- Hook: Suitable for your yarn weight (2.5mm–4mm recommended)
- Scissors & Yarn needle
✨ Stitches Used:
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- cluster – group of dc worked together
🍒 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cherries (Make 2)
- Start with a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc).
- Work 11 dc into the ring. (12 sts total)
- Sl st to first dc to close round. Fasten off and weave in the end.
- ch 2. dc in 1 st 1dc in another. repeat like this.
Leaves (Make 2)
- Ch 10.
- Work:
- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook
- 1 hdc in next
- 1 dc in next 3
- 1 tr in next 2
- 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc
- Rotate around the chain and repeat the same stitches on the opposite side.
- Sl st to beginning, fasten off.
Stem
- Chain a long foundation (~10 chains) depending on desired length.
- Work a row of sc back across to make it thicker and stronger.
- Connect the two cherries using a Y-branch stem structure as shown in the chart.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew or crochet the stem ends to the top of each cherry.
- Attach the leaves where the stems intersect.
- Use a yarn needle to secure everything neatly from the back.
📌 Where to Use:
- Sew onto baby bibs, market bags, cardigans, or even wall art.
- Add to garlands or headbands for a sweet, nature-inspired look.
🧶 Final Thoughts
This crochet cherry applique is beginner-friendly and works up quickly. It’s a charming addition to any crochet project and a fun way to practice shaping with simple stitches.
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