Small Crochet Acorns


Hi everyone!
I had said my next pattern would be the zombie bunny but yesterday I was reminded I never posted the acorn pattern that I had promised a while back. I just kept forgetting about it. My apologies.

This is the acorn that I made for Lil' Oak the Hiding Tree and Friends. It is about 1.5in or 3.8cm in length. You can pick up all the patterns in the series here. Scroll down this page for the acorn.
Thank you so much and enjoy!





How to read the rows: Each row has a sequence as given below. Example: 1sc then 2sc in next st means repeat that sequence 1sc then 2sc in next st followed by 1sc then 2sc in next st over and over to the end of that particular row. The number inside the parentheses ( ~ ) is the number of stitches you should have at the end of that particular row

How To Print The Pattern:

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Supplies:

Red Heart Comfort yarn.
For the nuts pictured I used Tan 3167 for the shell and Mocha 3191 for the cap.
4mm hook
scissors
blunt end yarn needle for sewing OR use glue. I used hot glue to put the shell and cap together, it works very well and is quicker than sewing.

Abbreviations:
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
f/o = finish off

Shell with tan:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st (8)
3) 1sc in each st for 1 row
4) 1sc in the next 3st then 2sc in next st (10)
5-6) 1sc in each st for 2 rows
sl st next st and f/o leaving a tail long enough to stuff the shell. You can also use stuffing but I found the yarn works just fine. Stuff firmly so the shell maintains its shape.

Cap with brown:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
leave the starting yarn tail hanging. You will pull this through the middle of the cap when you're done to use it as the stem.
2) 2hdc in each st (12)
3) 1sc in each st for 1 row
sl st next st and f/o leaving a long tail if you want to sew the cap to the shell. See assembly section below for more instruction. Now you can pull the starting yarn tail through the center. Cut it up to desired length. If you're worried it will eventually fray, rub a little tacky glue on it. You can also make a loop if you want to hang your acorns off something.




ASSEMBLY:

1) Make sure the shell is stuffed firmly and full to the top.
2) If you use glue, cut the finishing yarn tail of the cap shorter and tuck it under the cap. Add in the glue, (don't add so much that it oozes out the sides), then twist the shell into the cap. Twist it until it's in there evenly all the way around.
Of course, you can sew it together. Twist the shell into the cap, sew around until you feel the shell and cap are secure. Knot off and hide the yarn tail inside.


I hope you enjoyed the pattern.


Copyright 2016 Author: Sharon Ojala - Amigurumi To Go All rights reserved






Comments

  1. FANTASTIC!thanks so much.ive been waiting for this one.my tree house and friends can now be complete

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  2. Hey! You blog is my fav! But recently something strange happened and I can't see most of the pics anymore, as well, as the elements of site design (now it's just plain white with black comment boxes). I'm dying to see new Christmas themed patterns, but the site just refuses to cooperate ((( I wonder, if that's my browser or something about the blog?

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    1. I replied on your other comment but in case you don't see that one first, it could be the browser. Easy way to check is open it up in another browser or maybe even try a different device altogether. Or try clearing your cookies? I've had that work for me for other issues. I haven't had anyone else tell me they can't see photos so I would have to assume it's a glitch on your end. I'm sorry that's happening. It's annoying not seeing photos and I normally have a lot of them to see. Let me know if you get it figured out.

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