Crocheting a tiny apple has never been more delightful! This handmade mini apple pattern is perfect for adding a charming touch to your home decor or gifting to someone special. The design starts with a magic ring, progresses through rounds of increasing and decreasing, and finishes with a neat stitch closure to form its plump, cute apple shape. Each step adds to its adorable look, complete with a brown stem and a small leaf for realism. Whether it's part of a crochet fruit basket or a playful toy for children, this mini apple brings a slice of crafty joy.
Crochet Mini Apple Pattern
Materials
- Yarn (color of your choice for the apple, and brown for the stem)
- Crochet hook (1.6 mm suggested)
- Fiber fill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
Pattern
Starting the Apple
- Magic Ring: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into it. Then pull the ring tight.
- Round 1: Slip stitch (sl st) in the first loop and chain 1. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: Make 6 increases (inc), 1 in each stitch around.
- sl st in the first loop and chain 1. You will have 12 stitches.
- Round 3: Inc in the first stitch, then 1 sc in the next repeat around.
- sl st and chain 1. You will have 18 stitches.
- Round 4: Crochet 18 sc without changes.
- sl st and chain 1. (18 stitches)
- Round 5: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the third stitch] repeat around.
- sl st and chain 1.
- Round 6-8 (3 rounds): 24 sc without changes.
- After 8 rounds, you'll have a piece with 24 stitches.
- Round 9: Inc, then 1 sc in the next 3 stitches repeat around.
- You will have more stitches after this round.
- Round 10: 30 sc without changes.
Decreasing to Shape the Apple
- Round 11: Dec, then 1 sc in the next 3 stitches repeat till the end.
- sl st and chain 1.
- Round 12: 24 sc without changes. (24 stitches)
- Round 13: Dec every third and fourth stitch together repeat around.
- You will have fewer stitches.
- Round 14: 18 sc without changes.
- Add fiber fill to shape the apple.
- Round 15: Dec, 1 sc repeat till the end. Finish stuffing the apple here before closing.
- Round 16: Make 6 decreases across the round.
- sl st, leave a long tail for sewing, cut the thread.
Closing the Apple
- Thread a yarn needle with the tail, weave through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches.
- Pull tight to close. Secure and weave in the end.
Stem
- With brown yarn, in the first loop: chain 6.
- Slip stitch back down the chain.
- Leave a long tail, cut the yarn, and pull through the stitch.
- Use a needle to secure the stem at the top of the apple and weave in any ends.
Final Touches
- Add small embroidery details if desired for realism.
- Hide any remaining yarn ends inside the apple.
This completes your crochet mini apple! Enjoy your adorable creation, perfect as a plaything or decor.
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