Welcome to day 2 of the 13 Day’s Of Halloween! I’ve got a sweet treat today in the form of a crochet apple. So you should probably be on the look out for a trick… But not today so you can relax and make this scrumptious looking apple… For now.
So, at some point you’re probably going to look at your work and go, “How the heck does this look like an apple?” But trust the pattern, all will become clear by the time you’re done.
Your finished apple should measure at about 3 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches tall. Therefore, I would consider this crochet apple life sized, as it would be about the size of a medium sized apple. I chose a dark, slightly poisonous looking green color, because… well why not? But feel free to make it whatever color you like! (please not pink.. jk!.. kinda… Do whatever you want.)
Now, let’s get started on our crochet apple!
Supplies
- Green yarn or whatever you prefer
- I used Premier yarns Just Yarn Worsted in the color Leaf Green
- *Brown yarn or whatever you prefer
- I used Premier Just Cotton in the color Earth
- F/3.75 mm hook
- Snips
- A yarn or tapestry needle
*You won’t need much of the brown yarn, it’s just for the stem and a long tail to secure it.
Abbreviations
- Mc = Magic Circle
- St = stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
Crochet Apple pattern
If you want a tutorial on how to make a Magic circle, then clink here, How To: Make A Magic Circle Crochet Tutorial (Or An Alternative)
Crochet apple body
Round 1. Start with a Mc, put 6 scs in the Mc, slst to the first st to join. <6>
Round 2. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, put 1 more sc in the same st, put 2 scs in each of the next 5 sts, when you reach for stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <12>
Round 3. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, put 2 scs in the next st, *put 1 sc in the next st, make 2 scs in the following st,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <18>
Round 4. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in the following st, put 2 scs in the next st, *put 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, make 2 scs in the following st,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <24>
Round 5. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 23 sts, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <24>
I highly recommend using a stitch marker for this pattern, even if it’s a piece of different colored yarn.
Round 6. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 2 sts, make put 2 scs in the next st, *put 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, make 2 scs in the following st,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <30>
Round 7. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 3 sts, make put 2 scs in the next st, *put 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, make 2 scs in the following st,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <36>
Round 8. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 35 sts, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <36>
Round 9. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 4 sts, make put 2 scs in the next st, *put 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, make 2 scs in the following st,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <42>
Be sure to count your stitches at the end of each round.
Round 10-14. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 41 sts, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <42>
Round 15. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 4 sts, make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts, *put 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, make an invisible decrease in the following 2 sts,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <36>
Round 16. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 35 sts, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <36>
Round 17. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 3 sts, make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts, *put 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, make an invisible decrease in the following 2 sts,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <30>
Apples Are 25% Air, I think this apple might be more than that though..
Round 18. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 2 sts, make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts, *put 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, make an invisible decrease in the following 2 sts,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <24>
Round 19. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in each of the following 23 sts, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <24>
Round 20. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in the following st, make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts, *put 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, make an invisible decrease in the following 2 sts,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <18>
Round 21. Ch 1, put a sc in the same st and mark it with a stitch marker, make 1 sc in the following st, make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts, *put 1 sc in the next st, make an invisible decrease in the following 2 sts,* repeat this 4 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <12>
Stuff the apple firmly here, before you start the round
Round 22. Ch 1, make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts, mark the first with a stitch marker, *make an invisible decrease in the next 2 sts,* repeat this 5 times, when you come to your stitch marker slst to that very first st to join the round. <6>
Cut the end leaving a 12 inch tail, tie off the end, and weave the tail through the last 6 sts using a yarn needle. Cinch the opening closed and then go around again to secure it.
Shape your crochet apple!
Use the tail to go through the center of the apple body, and out the other side. Catch a stitch towards the center and go back the way you came. tighten the thread down so you get an apple shape. then go back and forth through the center to secure the shape and the end.
Crochet Apple Stem
Make a ch 6 leaving an 8 inch tail to start.
Put a sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, put 1 sc in the remaining sts.
Cut the tail at 8 inches.
Weave both tails through the apple making sure you have the stem where you want the top to be.
Tie the ends together in a knot a couple times to make the bottom bit. Weave the remaining tails into the apple to hide them.
Just smush the apple around until you’re happy with the shape once you’re done weaving and cutting the ends.
What to do, What to do…
Now that you have completed your crochet apple, I have some ideas of what to do with it.
- Use them in a bowl as decoration, instead of wax or plastic fruit.
- I can say from experience, that they are quite nice to throw at people if the need arises. Why wait for a snowball fight when you have crochet apples?
- How about a game? Just click on the button below to download the instructions I made for a game of Poison Apple! (my own creation)
- Take a picture and post it on Instagram and tag me in it so I can see it! I’ll share your post in my story!
Want more Halloween patterns? (I will link days as they become available)
- 1st Day Of Halloween: Make A Crochet Eyeball
- 3rd Day Of Halloween: Crochet Pumpkin Scrubby
- 4th Day Of Halloween: Crochet Spider Web Garland Pattern
- 5th Day Of Halloween: Spooky Crochet Striped Scarf Pattern
- 6th Day Of Halloween: Small Crochet Witch’s Hat Pattern
- 7th Day Of Halloween: Upcycled Bottle Ring Crochet Pumpkin Ornament Pattern
- 8th Day Of Halloween: Crochet Skull Motif
- 9th Day Of Halloween: Crochet Ghost Light Pattern
- 11th Day Of Halloween: Crochet Halloween Candy
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