Crochet Acorn in Three Sizes

Want a Crochet Acorn in Three Sizes, anyone? Yes, please! From a young age, I have always been drawn to acorns. Is it their size, their shape, or the fact that you can take the cap off and on? This was always amusing to me as a kid. I mean use a Sharpie to add a face and what could be more fun? Honestly, I really have no answer, I have just always been drawn to them.

I also enjoy having options in my crochet projects and decor, so I’m excited to share not just one size of crochet acorns with you, but three! I hope that you enjoy making them as much as I enjoyed designing them!

Read on to learn more about my inspiration and yarn choice for the Crochet Acorns in Three Sizes or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.

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The Inspiration

I had several motivations for making the Crochet Acron in Three Sizes. One, I just love acorns! Two, I want to have them when it comes time to decorate for fall, and three, when I designed the Crochet Squirrel I knew that it would make things even more fun if they could have acorns in their hands and all around them for pictures.

As I said, they make a fun addition to other amigurumi pieces, but I’m also thinking that stringing them together with some wooden beads as a garland would make such a cute decor piece! Then perhaps it would be fun to add them to a wreath, and wouldn’t a couple of the smaller ones be so cute on the outside of a package as a gift for someone?

What about adding a keyring to the medium acorn and using it on your backpack or clustering a bunch of them together as a centerpiece arrangement? Really there are so many possibilities, and having three sizes to choose from makes for even more ideas!

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The Yarn

For this design, I used Caron Simply Soft Solids for the acorn bottoms and Caron Simply Soft Tweeds for the tops. Both of these yarns are acrylic, worsted (size 4) yarn with the tweed yarn having a touch of viscose in it. It’s the viscose that creates the flecks in the yarn that I love so much. In my opinion, using fleck yarn is one of the easiest ways to add extra detail and a touch of texture to a design without any additional work such as bobbles or other specialty stitches.

I originally created the Crochet Acorns in Three Sizes using the more classical brown colors (Bone for the base and Taupe tweed for the top) but then decided it would be fun to try adding color to them which you will see in the green (Pistachio), orange (Pumpkin), and yellow (Sunshine) versions of the acorns. I am happy with how each of them turned out.

Substitutions. Any brand of worsted weight yarn should work well for making the Crochet Acorns but note that due to variations among brands the finished size of the Acorns may vary slightly. If a cotton yarn is preferred, this too should work fine, as would changing the yarn size, just make sure that hook size adjustments are made to accommodate the chosen yarn. As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations to share!

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The Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) 
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Safety eyes, 4, 6, 10 mm (optional)
• Embroidery Floss, Black (optional)
• Embroidery Needle (optional)
• Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing small parts
• Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Bone OR Pumpkin OR Sunshine OR Pistachio, used approx. (3, 11, 34) yds/ (2.7, 10, 31) m
• Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft Tweeds (worsted 4-Medium, 97% acrylic, 3% viscose, 250 yds/228 m, 5 oz/141 g), Color (B) Taupe, used approx. (2.5, 10, 20) yds/(2, 10, 31) m

Gauge

Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm)

• Small Acorn: The first 3 rounds of the Acorn Bottom measure approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
• Medium Acorn: The first 5 rounds of the Acorn Bottom measure approximately 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) in diameter.
• Large Acorn: The first 6 rounds of the Acorn Bottom measure approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.

Finished Measurements

Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm)

• Small Acorn: Measures approximately 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall not including the stem and approximately 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) around.
• Medium Acorn: Measures approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall not including the stem and approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) around.
• Large Acorn: Measures approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall not including the stem and approximately 8.25 inches (21 cm) around.

Design Notes

• The pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
• The pattern is written primarily in continuous rounds, with the stem being created in rows. It will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round. 
• At the end of each round/row, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
• Further design notes will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
• Caution! If using safety eyes, take into consideration who will be using the item. The use of safety eyes is not recommended for children under the age of three or for those prone to putting things in their mouth as they may cause a choking hazard. Crocheted or hand embroidered eyes are a great alternative!

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

• back bar of the ch – horizontal bar on the backside of a ch
• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet 
• hdc – Half double crochet
• Rnd(s) – Round(s)
• Row(s) – Row(s)
• sc – Single crochet
• sc2tog – Single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st(s) – Stitch(s)
• [ ] / ( ) – Work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
• magic circle/adjustable ring

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Small Acorn

Small Acorn Bottom

Using Color (A)

• Rnd 1: 4sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (4sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 4sc in 2nd chain from hook. (4sts)
• Rnd 2: Sc on the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st. (5sts) 
• Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around. (10sts)
• Rnd 4: [Sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times. (12sts)
• Rnds 5-8: Sc in each st around. (12sts for 4 Rnds)

If using, insert the safety eyes. Suggested placement is between Rnd 4-5 and approximately 3sts apart.

>Design Note: Because of the smaller size of the acorn, adding the safety back to the eyes is probably unfeasible. The eyes can therefore be added and even glued in after the completion of the acorn. See the “Caution!” in the Design Notes about the use of safety eyes.

Firmly stuff and shape the acorn and continue to do so as the pattern progresses. 

• Rnd 9: [Sc in the next 4sts, sc2tog] 2 times. (10sts)
• Rnd 10: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 2 times. (8sts)
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail to close up the hole. Close the hole with a tapestry needle stitching only through the front loops until the hole pulls nicely closed, secure, and weave in the end. 

Small Acorn Top

Using Color (B)

• Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18sts)
• Rnd 5: Sl st in each st around. (18sts) >Design Tip: Don’t sl st too tightly as the sts will be worked into in the next Rnd.
• Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (18sts)
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the Acorn Top to the Acorn Bottom.

Small Acorn Stem

Using Color (B)

• Ch 4 
• Row 1: In the back bar of the ch: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next st, sl st in the next st. (3sts)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the stem to the center top of the acorn top. Weave in the starting tail. 

Small Acorn Assembly

• Stitch the stem to the top center of the Acorn Top. 
• Put the Acorn Top on the Acorn Bottom and using the BLO of Rnd 6 of the Acorn Top at about Rnd 7 of the Acorn Bottom, stitch around securing the top to the bottom.
• If making a face on the acorn use an embroidery thread and needle to stitch a mouth and any other desired facial features.

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Medium Acorn

Medium Acorn Bottom

Using Color (A)

• Rnd 1: 4sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (4sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 4sc in 2nd chain from hook. (4sts)
• Rnd 2: Sc on the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st. (5sts)
• Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around. (10sts)
• Rnd 4: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 5 times. (15sts)
• Rnd 5: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 4 times, sc in the next st. (20sts)
• Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (20sts)
• Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 9sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times. (22sts)
• Rnds 8-10: Sc in each st around. (22sts for 3 Rnds)

If using, insert the safety eyes. Suggested placement is between Rnd 7-8 and approximately 4sts apart.

• Rnd 11: [Sc in the next 9sts, sc2tog] 2 times. (20sts)
• Rnd 12: Sc in each st around. (20sts)

Firmly stuff and shape the acorn and continue to do so as the pattern progresses. 

• Rnd 13: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 4 times. (16sts)
• Rnd 14: Sc in the next st, sc2tog, [sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog] 3 times, sc in the next st. (12sts)
• Rnd 15: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 4 times. (8sts)
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail to close up the hole. Close the hole with a tapestry needle stitching only through the front loops until the hole pulls nicely closed, secure, and weave in the end. 

The Medium Acorn is the acorn seen in the hands of the Crochet Squirrel. The Crochet Squirrel pattern can be found HERE!

Medium Acorn Top

Using Color (B)

• Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
• Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (30sts)
• Rnd 7: Sl st in each st around. (30sts) >Design Tip: Don’t sl st too tightly as the sts will be worked into in the next Rnd.
• Rnds 8-9: Sc in each st around. (30sts for 2 Rnds)
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the Acorn Top to the Acorn Bottom.

Medium Acorn Stem

Using Color (B)

• Ch 6
• Row 1: In the back bar of the ch: Dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in the next st, sc in the next 2sts, sl st in the next st. (5sts)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the stem to the center top of the acorn top. Weave in the starting tail.

Medium Acorn Assembly

• Stitch the stem to the top center of the Acorn Top. 
• Put the Acorn Top on the Acorn Bottom and using the BLO of Rnd 9 of the Acorn Top at about Rnd 9 of the Acorn Bottom, stitch around securing the top to the bottom.
• If making a face on the acorn use an embroidery thread and needle to stitch a mouth and any other desired facial features.

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Large Acorn

Large Acorn Bottom

Using Color (A)

• Rnd 1: 5sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (5sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 5sc in 2nd chain from hook. (5sts)
• Rnd 2: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, sc in the next 2sts. (6sts)
• Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 4: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 5: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnd 6: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
• Rnd 7: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (36sts)
• Rnds 8-10: Sc in each st around. (36sts for 3 Rnds) 
• Rnd 11: [Sc in the next 11sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (39sts)
• Rnd 12: Sc in each st around. (39sts)
• Rnd 13: [Sc in the next 12sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (42sts)
• Rnds 14-18: Sc in each st around. (42sts for 5 Rnds) 

If using, insert the safety eyes. Suggested placement is between Rnd 13 and 14 approximately 5sts apart.

• Rnd 19: [Sc in the next 5sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (36sts)
• Rnd 20: Sc in each st around. (36sts)

Firmly stuff and shape the acorn and continue to do so as the pattern progresses. 

• Rnd 21: Sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog, [sc in the next 4sts, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (30sts)
• Rnd 22: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (24sts)
• Rnd 23: Sc in the next st, sc2tog, [sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in the next st. (18sts)
• Rnd 24: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 6 times. (12sts)
• Rnd 25: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 4 times. (8sts)
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail to close up the hole. Close the hole with a tapestry needle stitching only through the front loops until the hole pulls nicely closed, secure, and weave in the end. 

Large Acorn Top 

Using Color (B)

• Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
• Rnd 6: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (36sts)
• Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (42sts)
• Rnd 8: Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 6sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next 3sts. (48sts)
• Rnds 9-10: Sc in each st around. (48sts for 2 Rnds)
• Rnd 11: Sl st in each st around. (48sts) >Design Tip: Don’t sl st too tightly as the sts will be worked into in the next Rnd.
• Rnds 12-13: Sc in each st around. (48sts for 2 Rnds)
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the Acorn Top to the Acorn Bottom.

Large Acorn Stem

Using Color (B)

• Ch 7
• Row 1: In the back bar of the ch: Dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, dc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sc in the next 2sts, sl st in the next st. (6sts)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the stem to the center top of the acorn top. Weave in the starting tail. 

Large Acorn Assembly

• Stitch the stem to the top center of the Acorn Top. 
• Put the Acorn Top on the Acorn Bottom and using the BLO of Rnd 13 of the Acorn Top at about Rnd 16 of the Acorn Bottom, stitch around securing the top to the bottom.
• If making a face on the acorn use an embroidery thread and needle to stitch a mouth and any other desired facial features.

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