Welcome to one of our favorite quick crochet projects! Making a little crocheted apple is a delightful, beginner-friendly way to practice shaping, working in the round, and assembling amigurumi pieces. Whether you want to whip up a charming kitchen decor accent, a cute teacher appreciation gift, or a playful toy for a child, this sweet project works up in no time.
Using basic stitches and simple shaping techniques, you can transform a ball of yarn into a polished, realistic little apple. Let’s grab our hooks and dive right in!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in red (or green/yellow for variety), plus small amounts of brown for the stem and green for the leaf. (Cotton is recommended for great stitch definition and structure.)
- Crochet Hook: Size US E/4 (3.5mm) or a size smaller than normally recommended for your yarn to keep stitches tight and prevent stuffing from showing.
- Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, yarn needle, and scissors.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: The apple body is worked in continuous rounds without joining. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Apple Body: Start with a MR and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: [Inc] 6 times. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] around. (30 sts)
- Rounds 6–11: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Round 12: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] around. (24 sts)
- Round 13: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] around. (18 sts). Begin firmly stuffing your apple with fiberfill, shaping it into a nice round sphere.
- Round 14: [Sc in next st, dec] around. (12 sts)
- Round 15: [Dec] 6 times. (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for shaping the apple’s center indent.
- Stem: Using brown yarn, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and remaining chs. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew onto the top.
- Leaf: Using green yarn, ch 5, work sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in last. Fasten off, leaving a tail to attach next to the stem.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Shaping the Apple: To get that classic indented apple shape, thread your long tail yarn needle from the bottom center of the apple straight up through the top center, pull firmly to compress the center, and secure. Repeat if necessary.
- Consistent Tension: Keep your stitches nice and even so the fiberfill doesn’t peek through the gaps.
- Secure Assembly: Sew the stem and leaf securely to the top dip of the apple using sturdy stitches.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors like Granny Smith green or golden yellow to create a whole basket of colorful orchard fruits!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: