Squirreled into this free mini crochet acorn bookmark and garland set 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.
While the hearty harvest soups simmer on the stove, how better to pass the time than with this free mini crochet acorn pattern set—part 3 of 3 in the mix-and-match compatible Autumn Bookmark & Garland Sets!
Pattern Information | Mini Crochet Acorn Amigurumi
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 2+ colors:
- Yarn A – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Classic: Mocha)
- Yarn B – tan (example uses Big Twist Value: Camel)
- Yarn C (for garland and bookmark only) – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Terminology:
This free mini crochet acorn amigurumi 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
- tr = treble crochet
- 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.
Special Stitch Instructions:
Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ page before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.
This free mini crochet acorn amigurumi pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:
- Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
- Invisible Decrease
- Joining Rounds
Most of 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.
Pattern Instructions | Mini Crochet Acorn Amigurumi
Mini Crochet Acorn – Rounds 1 to 6:
With yarn A (brown), chain 2.
Rnd 1: 6sc into 2nd ch from hook, 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, turn (6).
Don’t forget to turn your work after round 3! You will want the wrong side, or back side, of your stitches to be facing outwards for the next 3 rounds.
Rnd 4: (1sc, 1tr) into BLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 5: [1sc into next st, (1tr, 1sc) into next st, 1tr into next st, (1sc, 1tr) into next st] 3 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 6: [1tr into next st, 1sc into next st] 9 times, join, turn (18).
Fasten off yarn A and leave a short tail for tying. Then, continue to round 7 of your mini crochet acorn below.
Mini Crochet Acorn – Rounds 7 to 12:
Join yarn B (tan) by inserting your hook into the back loop only of the first stitch of your next round. Pull up a loop of yarn B and ch 1.
Tie the tails of both yarn A and yarn B together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Begin stuffing as you go.
After having turned your work at the end of round 6, double-check that the right side of your stitches are facing outwards and towards you once again as you complete round 7.
Rnd 7: in BLO of each st around, [1sc into each of next 4 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (15).
Rnd 8: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).
Rnd 9: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).
Rnd 10: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).
Rnd 11: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 12: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (6).
Fasten off yarn B and leave a tail for sewing closed.
Sewing 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.
To accentuate the bottom tip so that it resembles the pointy bottom of an acorn, repeat the last step 3 more times, or until you are satisfied with the bulk of the tip.
Finish off your mini crochet acorn by securing your sewing with a knot, trimming the tail, and sewing in any remaining length.
To create a mini crochet acorn bookmark, continue to the instructions for Attaching Leaf below.
To make a garland, set aside for now and repeat all instructions for the mini crochet acorn 2 more times, for a total of 3 acorns. Then skip ahead to the section for Attaching Garland.
For standalone decorations, you can also create more acorns, or pair them with our Mini Crochet Mushroom and Mini Crochet Pumpkin patterns for a full autumn decoration set!
Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark:
With yarn C (green), use our free Mini Crochet Leaf pattern to create the leaf and string for your mini crochet acorn bookmark.
Using the tail leftover from fastening off of your leaf bookmark, sew through the center ring on the top of your acorn stem, then out again through any adjacent space.
Next, sew your tail back through the bottom stitch of your chain. Repeat these steps 1 or more times for a stronger hold, or just skip ahead to securing your sewing with a knot.
After knotting, finish off your bookmark by trimming your tail and sewing in any remaining length.
And you’re done! For a full crochet autumn bookmark set, try pairing this pattern with our other free patterns, the Mini Crochet Mushroom Bookmark and the Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark, as seen below!
Mini Crochet Acorn Garland:
Follow our free Mini Crochet Leaf pattern to create 4 leaf motifs in yarn C (green) for your garland.
Once you have all of your mini crochet acorn and leaf motif pieces finished, you may begin attaching them together onto your garland string.
The example garland uses 3 acorns and 4 leaf motifs, however, you may use more or fewer pieces, for a longer or shorter garland, respectively!
In order to attach each acorn and leaf to the garland, you will be working 1 treble crochet into the top of each piece.
To attach a leaf motif onto your garland, work 1 treble crochet into the same stitch as your last slip stitch was worked into at the end of round 1.
To attach a mini crochet acorn onto your garland, work 1 treble crochet into the center top of your acorn’s stem.
Begin by inserting your hook into the center ring of the stem, then out again through any adjacent space. Yarn over and pull though, then complete your stitch as normal.
Take care to hold the loops on your hook firmly as you work each treble crochet, so that your wrapped yarn does not come undone!
With yarn C (green), work row 1 below to attach your acorns and leaves together into a garland.
If you plan to use your beginning and end tails to tie up your garland, be sure to leave some tail at the beginning of your work.
Row 1: ch 15, 1tr into top of next leaf, ch 15, [1tr into top of next acorn, ch 15, 1tr into top of next leaf, ch 15] 3 times (127).
The pattern given above is for the example garland, which consists of 3 acorns and 4 leaf motifs.
To make the garland longer, simply repeat the bracketed sequence in the pattern once more for each additional acorn and leaf pair that you’d like to attach.
Once all of your mini crochet acorns and leaves are attached and your garland reaches your desired length, fasten off yarn C and leave a tail for either tying or sewing.
Finally, you may use your beginning and end tails to tie up your garland, or weave them into your chain for a more finished look. Choose whichever method works best for you!
For even more crochet autumn home decor, try combining this pattern with our Mini Crochet Mushroom and Mini Crochet Pumpkin patterns!
Simply swap out any acorn in row 1 above with a mushroom or pumpkin for an even more varied and festive fall garland!
Conclusion | Mini Crochet Acorn Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark & Garland Set! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two mix-and-match compatible patterns, the Mini Crochet Mushroom Bookmark & Garland Set and the Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark & Garland Set, to create a full crochet autumn decor set!
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