Acorns are one of those tiny details that instantly say autumn, scattered under trees, tucked into wreaths, rolling around at the bottom of coat pockets. This acorn crochet pattern captures that in two quick pieces, a rounded nut and a textured shell, worked up in less time than it takes to drink a cup of tea.
You’ll find this crochet acorn in my Woodland Advent Calendar and my Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, but there’s no reason to keep it there. Stitch a handful for a garland, tuck one onto a card, or hang it straight on the tree. A video tutorial talks you through every step alongside the written pattern.
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Acorn Crochet Pattern Overview
- Pattern type: A crochet acorn pattern for hanging on Christmas trees, garlands, crochet advent calendars or autumn pictures.
- Skill level: Advanced beginner (confident with basic stitches and repeats)
- Stitches: basic crochet stitches
- Yarn: Sport/4ply weight cotton yarn
- Hook size: 3mm
- US terms: Written in US crochet terms
- Highlights: This small crochet acorn appears in the 24-piece Woodland Advent Calendar and the mix and match Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, but it works just as well on its own too, on a handmade card, hung on the Christmas tree, or however you like.
If you’re just here for the free crochet acorn pattern, then carry on scrolling down to find the pattern and use yours on a wreath, a card, a Christmas tree or as a present tag.
If you’d like to start making the Woodland Advent Calendar, find out more on the main Woodland crochet advent calendar blogpost, where the wall hanging part of the pattern is located.
Why You’ll Love This Acorn Crochet Pattern
- Two simple pieces, a nut and a textured shell, that come together in minutes
- Does double duty as a mix and match motif for both the Woodland Advent Calendar and the Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set
- Genuinely versatile beyond either collection, perfect for a wreath, garland, gift tag or straight onto the tree
- Uses just small amounts of two yarn colours, ideal for using up oddments from your stash
Yarn
For the acorn crochet pattern, you will need:
Scheepjes Catona, 100% Mercerized Cotton, (50g/1.76oz, 137yds/125m) in Topaz and Hazelnut.
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with a sport/fine weight cotton for the hanging decorations. However, you can use whatever yarn you would like, being sure to stick to the same yarn weights that I used. The decorations in particular would be great made using yarn from your stash.
Here are a few alternative options you might like for the decorations:
Yarn and Colors Must-Have, 100% Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 125m/137yds)
Comfy Sport, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic (50g/1.76oz, 125m/136yds)
Premier Cotton Fair Solids, 52% cotton/48% acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 290m/317yds)
Supplies you will need
A tapestry needle for working in ends
Sizing
This crochet acorn applique is approximately 1 to 2 inches tall and is a flat decoration.
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your crochet acorn pattern.
You can carry on scrolling down and read the pattern for free on the blog in US crochet terms. The blog has ads on it, which is how I’m able to offer it for free, so do bookmark the page rather than trying to print it out.
If you’d like it ad-free, this acorn is included in either the Woodland Advent Calendar pattern or the Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, both available on Ravelry and Etsy.
PLEASE NOTE: The premium pattern is a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download upon completion of purchase.
Tension
Tension is not critical for the crochet acorn, as long as your stitches look nice and neat.
Abbreviations
- A, B, C etc. – yarn colours
- blo – back loops only
- bob – bobble stitch
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch-sp – chain space
- dc – double crochet
- exhdc – extended half double crochet
- flo – front loops only
- hdc – half double crochet
- MR – magic ring
- picot – ch3, ss in third ch from hook
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
- sk – skip
- ss – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- […] – stitch count
- * – repeat the instructions from * around
Special Stitches
Magic Ring (MR)
The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in amigurumi, and any crochet in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my YouTube tutorial above for a visual guide.
- Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger.
- Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook.
- Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would.
- Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.
Watch a YouTube tutorial here.
PUFF STITCH
(yo, insert into st, yo and pull up a loop) 3 times, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your acorn crochet pattern – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- Stitch counts are given in this pattern in [ ] at the end of each row or round. Where no stitch count is given, it is the same as the previous row or round.
- Starting ch1 and ch2 does not count as a st.
- In some rows, you’ll be required to turn and work back down the other side of the chain. To do this, rotate your work 180 degrees and work into the loop opposite to where you already worked.
Prefer a Video Tutorial?
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, hop on over to my YouTube channel and watch as I show you how to crochet the acorn crochet pattern:
Free Crochet Acorn Pattern
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Row 4: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next st, ch5, 2sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, sc2tog.
Fasten off.
Sew shell to nut and weave in ends.
How about making another Christmas design? This free crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern uses tapestry crochet to create a wonderful Scandinavian Christmas woodland scene.
Where Else Can I Use this Acorn Appliqué Pattern?
This acorn crochet pattern is designed to mix and match with:
- The other 23 decorations in our woodland crochet advent calendar:
- Star: https://concretegems.co.uk/simple-crochet-star-pattern
- Eucalyptus: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-eucalyptus-leaves
- Snowflake: https://concretegems.co.uk/easy-crochet-snowflake-pattern
- Dove: https://concretegems.co.uk/dove-crochet-pattern
- Tree: https://concretegems.co.uk/mini-crochet-christmas-tree
- Mistletoe: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-mistletoe
- Bell: https://concretegems.co.uk/christmas-bells-crochet-pattern
- Bauble: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-christmas-bauble-pattern
- Mittens: https://concretegems.co.uk/mitten-ornament-crochet-pattern
- Ivy leaf: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-ivy-leaf-pattern-free
- Wreath: https://concretegems.co.uk/mini-christmas-wreath-crochet-pattern
- Candle: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-candle-pattern
- Robin: https://concretegems.co.uk/robin-crochet-pattern
- Orange slice: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-orange-slice-pattern
- Pinecone: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-pinecone-pattern
- Holly and Berries: https://concretegems.co.uk/holly-and-berries-crochet-pattern
- Gingerbread person: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-gingerbread-man-applique
- Santa hat: https://concretegems.co.uk/mini-crochet-santa-hat-pattern
- Stocking: https://concretegems.co.uk/mini-crochet-christmas-stocking-pattern
- Poinsettia: https://concretegems.co.uk/poinsettia-crochet-pattern
- Present: https://concretegems.co.uk/crochet-christmas-present-ornament
- Toadstool: https://concretegems.co.uk/toadstool-crochet-pattern
- Bow: https://concretegems.co.uk/small-bow-crochet-pattern
- The Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set – Coming soon!
Below you can see the whole crochet advent calendar with the acorn hanging up on the tree.
Finishing Touches
Block the hanging decoration. If you would like to hang your acorn decoration up, sew a hanger to the top of each decoration using leftover yarn or twine.
Check out my other crochet patterns for more crochet inspiration.
Pattern help
There is a lot more detail in the premium pdf pattern of the crochet advent calendar, including photos, stitch tutorials and mosaic crochet chart. Plus it’s your to print out and keep!
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Copyright Notice
This Acorn crochet pattern and all associated patterns and images are the intellectual property of Concrete Gems. It is strictly prohibited to share, copy, alter, or distribute this pattern in any form.
You are welcome to sell finished items made using this pattern on a small scale, provided you give design credit to @concretegemscrochet. Thank you for respecting the effort and creativity that went into creating this design.
What next?
I’ve absolutely adored designing this free crochet acorn pattern for you and hope you have had fun making it. I’m Gemma, a crochet tech editor, designer and overall crochet enthusiast. I’m also a mum of 3 kids, and enjoy running, reading, walking and crafting, but mostly crochet! I am so happy to be able to bring my designs to you!
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Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶
