Useful Info
Size
The approximate size of this plush is 10cm tall – but this may vary depending on your technique.
Terminology
This pattern, along with all my other free crochet patterns, is written using US crochet terminology (eg. sc, hdc, dc). If you would like to purchase this pattern, you will receive both a UK and US terminology version. If you need assistance you can find my terminology translation table here.
- […] indicates a series of stitches to be repeated
- (…) represents stitch count you should have once round is completed
Materials
For this free pattern, I recommend using DK weight yarn with a 3.5mm sized hook. You can change the yarn and hook size according to what you prefer, I have a list of which hooks to use with what yarns here.
The DK yarn that I use is Stylecraft Special DK, however I have had similar success with brands such as Hayfield Bonus, Paintbox and King Cole Value.
Free Cherry Crochet Pattern
Body of the Cherry (make 2)
[Using red]
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring, or ch 2 and work 6 sc into 2nd ch from the hook (6)
Rnd 2: [Inc] x 6 (12)
Rnd 3-5: sc around (12)
Stuff the body
Rnd 6: [Dec] x 6 (6)
Finish stuffing and cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
Fasten off using the Drawstring Close:
Thread the tail through the front loop of each stitch, pull tight to close, tie off and pull the tail through to hide it.
Stem of the Cherries
[Using green]
Row 1: ch 10
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail.
Leaves of the Cherries (Make 2)
[Using green]
Row 1: ch 6, slst into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc, hdc, sc, slst, ch 1
Row 2: Working into the underside of the stitches: slst, sc, hdc, sc, slst
Finally, slst into your first stitch and cut the yarn leaving a short tail.
Thread the tails through to the middle of the leaf and cut short to hide.
Assembly
Sew one end of each stem onto a cherry and the other onto the leaf.
