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Crochet Acorn | Free Crochet Pattern

Squirreled into this free crochet acorn amigurumi pattern are all the cozy comforts of autumn evenings—a crisp breeze sighing through the rustling trees, leaves skittering across your leisurely path, and the rhythmic crunch of your footsteps across the fallen blanket of gold and crimson.

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While the hearty harvest soups simmer on the stove, how better to pass the time than with this free crochet acorn amigurumi pattern!

So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Acorn Cutie, part three of three in the Autumn Cuties collection!

Pattern Information | Free Crochet Acorn Amigurumi

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Alternate Yarn Supplies:

Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo):
Color Variation 3 (as seen in the photo below):

All supplies remain the same, except for the following replacements:

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Terminology:

This free crochet acorn pattern uses English (US) terminology:

  • st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
  • ch = chain stitch
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • pc = (small) popcorn stitch*
  • BLO = back loop only

Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.

In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.

*Be sure to read through the special instructions for the popcorn stitch before beginning, as it is unique for this crochet acorn pattern.

Special Stitch Instructions | Free Crochet Acorn Amigurumi

Please read through all special stitch instructions carefully before beginning your project, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.

This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.

Single Crochet:

This pattern uses a variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, sometimes referred to as the YU/YO (yarn under/yarn over) method.

Instead of yarning over before pulling through, this method utilizes a yarn under technique on the first pass of each stitch, as seen below.

how to single crochet for amigurumi free crochet tutorial

Begin by inserting your hook into the next stitch, then yarn under (not over) as shown above. Pull through the stitch, then yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your single crochet.

Using the above technique produces a slightly tighter and stiffer fabric than traditional single crochet stitches. This method minimizes holes between stitches, improves shaping, and decreases stitch slanting.

This pattern will still work with the traditional technique of single crochet stitches, so choose what works best for you—just be wary that your project may result in having slight visual differences than those shown in examples if using the traditional method.

Invisible Decrease:

This pattern uses a variation of the single crochet decrease stitch, often called an invisible decrease. This method produces a tighter stitch that improves shaping and blends in more seamlessly with regular stitches.

how to invisible decrease for amigurumi free tutorial

Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next stitch, then insert into the front loop only of the second stitch in the same way.

Yarn under (not over) as shown above and pull through both front loops. Yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your invisible decrease.

Joining Rounds:

Unless otherwise stated, each round in this pattern is joined at the end with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, followed by one or more chain stitches.

For a cleaner seam, and to ensure that these stitches are not accidentally worked into later, tighten both the slip stitch and chain as shown below.

how to join rounds for amigurumi free tutorial

Hold your working loop firmly on your hook and pull up with your hook until your slip stitch is tight. Then, pull back on your working tail until your loop is back to fitting snugly around your hook.

Repeat these steps with the following one or more chain stitches before your next round, as well.

Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Small Popcorn Stitch:

This free crochet acorn pattern uses a variation of the popcorn stitch that utilizes only 3 double crochet stitches, instead of the more common 5 double crochet, as seen below.

how to popcorn stitch free crochet tutorial

Begin by working 3 double crochet into the next stitch. Then, pull up your working loop (large enough that your last stitch will not be accidentally pulled undone) and remove your hook.

Next, insert your hook, from front to back, through the top of the 1st double crochet you’ve made in the 3 double crochet sequence. Now, pull your working loop from the 3rd double crochet through the top of the 1st double crochet.

Lastly, pull your working tail so that your working loop fits back snugly around your hook and continue to your next stitch.

Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Acorn Amigurumi

Crochet Acorn Leaf:

With yarn A (green), chain 7.

Rnd 1: beginning in 3rd ch from hook, 3dc into next st, 1dc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1sc into next st, sl st into next st, ch 1, working into other side of ch sts, sl st into next st, 1sc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1dc into next st, 3dc into next st, sl st into 1st st to join (15).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Weave in beginning tail, then set aside for now. Continue to the crochet acorn cap.

free amigurumi pattern tutorial demonstration of the leaf should look

Crochet Acorn Cap – Rounds 1 to 13:

With yarn B (brown), make a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form ring, ch 1).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 2: 1sc into BLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 4: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 5: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 6: (1sc, 1pc) into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 7: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 8: [(1sc, 1pc) into next st, 1sc into next st, 1pc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).

Rnd 9: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 10: [(1sc, 1pc) into next st, 1sc into next st, 1pc into next st, 1sc into next st, 1pc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (36).

Rnd 11: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (36).

Rnd 12: [1sc into next st, 1pc into next st] 18 times, join, ch 1 (36).

Rnd 13: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 6 times, join (30).

Fasten off and leave a short tail for tying. Follow the instructions for sewing on the leaf before continuing.

Crochet Acorn Leaf – Assembly:

free crochet acorn amigurumi pattern tutorial demonstration of how to sew on the leaf

Using the end tail leftover from fastening off of the leaf, sew through the side of the acorn cap stem between rounds 4 and 5. Then, pass the needle back out through an adjacent stitch of the stem.

Next, sew through the top of the last stitch of the leaf, then back into the stem again. Secure your sewing with a knot on the interior of your piece and trim any excess length.

Crochet Acorn Nut – Rounds 14 to 19:

Join yarn C (beige) by inserting your hook into the last stitch of round 13 of the acorn cap. Pull up a loop of yarn C and chain 1.

Tie the tails of both yarn B and yarn C together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.

Rnd 14: sl st into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).

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Optional: for a cleaner color change, try working the stitches in round 15 through both the back loop of each slip stitch AND the front loop of round 13 directly behind, as seen above.

Rnd 15: 1sc into BLO of each sl st around, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 16: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 17: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 18: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 19: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).

Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and follow the instructions for adding the eyes, mouth, and blush before continuing.

Adding Eyes:

Using the example piece below as reference, insert both safety eyes through the front of your piece (on the opposite side from your joining seam).

The safety eyes should be inserted between rounds 16 and 17* and should sit 6 stitches apart, from the center of one eye to the center of the other.

*Be sure when counting your rounds to include your round of slip stitches, as it blends in!

how to attach safety eyes onto amigurumi free tutorial

Adding Mouth:

Rotate your piece so that the beginning rounds face upwards and your last round faces downwards.

Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a mouth using black embroidery floss.

The mouth should be embroidered over top of round 18* and be centered between the eyes. The mouth will be 2 stitches wide and 1 round tall.

*Be sure when counting your rounds to include your round of slip stitches, as it blends in!

how to embroider a mouth onto amigurumi free tutorial part one

Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 round down and 2 stitches to the right from where you’ve inserted the left eye. Pull through and leave some tail for tying later.

Then, insert your needle again, 2 stitches to the right, and out again, 1 round down and 1 stitch to the left from where you’ve just inserted, and pull through.

how to embroider a mouth onto amigurumi free tutorial part two

Pass your needle up and underneath the horizontal strand you’ve just created and pull through. Then, insert your needle back into the same space as you’ve last exited from.

Pull your thread through and tug it down slightly until it forms a V-shape. Gently tie both ends together inside your piece.

Take extra care as you tie your ends not to pull the threads too tight! After finishing your knot, trim any excess length.

Adding Blush:

Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a blush line using pink embroidery floss or yarn next to each eye.

Each blush line should start 1 round down (between rounds 17 and 18*) and 1 stitch outwards from where each eye was inserted, and span 1 stitch length outwards (away from the center of the face).

*Be sure when counting your rounds to include your round of slip stitches, as it blends in!

how to embroider blush onto amigurumi free crochet tutorial

Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 round down and 1 stitch outwards from where you’ve inserted the eye.

Pull through, leaving some tail inside for tying later. Then, insert your needle back in, 1 more stitch outwards.

If using yarn, you may skip ahead to tying both ends together on the inside of your piece.

If using embroidery floss, pass your needle back out through the same space as you’ve last exited from and pull through. Reinsert your needle, again, 1 stitch outwards in the same place as before.

Repeat these last steps 3 more times, or until you are satisfied with the size of your blush. Then, gently tie both ends together on the inside of your piece.

Take extra care as you tie your ends not to pull the threads too tight! After finishing your knot, trim any excess length.

Crochet Acorn Nut – Rounds 20 to 25:

free crochet acorn amigurumi pattern tutorial demonstration of where to embroider the face

Continue to the next round and begin stuffing as you go.

Rnd 20: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 8 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (27).

Rnd 21: [1sc into each of next 7 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (24).

Rnd 22: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 6 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 23: [1sc into each of next 5 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 24: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 25: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing closed.

Sewing Closed:

free crochet acorn amigurumi pattern tutorial demonstration of how to sew closed

To sew the bottom hole closed, pass the needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight. Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, and sew in any remaining length.

Conclusion | Free Crochet Acorn Amigurumi

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Acorn Cutie pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two companion patterns in the Autumn Cuties collection: the Pumpkin Cutie and the Mushroom Cutie!

You can also explore the Cutie Collections and the Pocket Pets archives for more original and free amigurumi patterns, or our Home Decor Patterns for other homemade household goodies!

If you’re looking to cozy up with a longer project, check out our Clothing Patterns, or assemble your own designs from one of our Granny Square Patterns!

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Susan Anderson

Tuesday 3rd of September 2024

Hi. Love your patterns, made a pumpkin and mushroom already. Just started the Acorn pattern, I'm having problems with the cap, when I'm doing the popcorn stitch the bumps are on the inside, not outside. Is it me? I've had to turn it inside out for it to look correct. Thanks Susan

Virkadia

Tuesday 3rd of September 2024

Hi Susan!

You can find the tutorial for the “Small Popcorn Stitch” under the “Special Stitch Instructions” section of this pattern.

In the second step in that section (you can also refer to the middle image, as well), make sure to insert your hook into your 1st double crochet from front to back. This will ensure that your stitch puffs out towards you!

Also, make sure that the “right side” (or front side) of your stitches are always facing outwards as you work so that your popcorn stitches are on the outside.

Hope this helps! ☺️ Let me know if you have any other questions!

Maureen

Monday 12th of August 2024

I just wanted to say thank you for these crochet patterns! I've been having fun making the fall cuties! Great directions, easy to follow!

Virkadia

Tuesday 13th of August 2024

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you so much! ❤︎ I’m so glad that you are enjoying them!