The Crochet Acorn Ornament is a quick and fun way to add a touch of nature to your tree - without the squirrel trouble! Featuring Bernat Maker Minis, this tiny hanging crochet Christmas tree ornament or present topper whips up fast! Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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Why Acorn Christmas Ornaments?
I'm a curious person, and I got to wondering just *why* we see acorns used as Christmas tree ornaments! Here's what I found out, courtesy of Taste of Home's article on the "Secret Meanings Behind Classic Crochet Ornaments":
"Did you know the oak tree is the national tree of Germany? The oak tree was sacred to ancient Germans, representing strength and good luck. Many early German Christmas trees were adorned with acorn ornaments to symbolize the little acorn becoming the mighty oak. Put one on your Christmas tree for a lucky year..."
So a crocheted Acorn Ornament symbolizes good luck, new beginnings, the gift of life, and good fortune - something we all could use more of in the new year!
The Perfect Project for Bernat Maker Minis!
When something takes only 10 yards of yarn or less to make, you should turn to your yarn odds and ends to see what you can use up! Any pattern like the Crochet Acorn Ornament is automatically a fantastic stash buster - and it's fun to see how it looks in different yarns!
But if you're going to be making a bunch of fun small projects this coming year, you'll want to snag a bag of Bernat Maker Minis! There are so many fabulous little projects you can make with 10 colorful skeins of yarn that feature off-the-rails stitch definition.
Try them with the Gnome Candy Ornaments, the Christmas Crochet Characters by Repeat Crafter Me, or any of the 190+ free ornament patterns on Yarnspirations. And I'll have two more this week - the Crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament and a Crochet Octopus Ornament!
Crochet Acorn Ornament
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US-H, 5.0 mm hook, Susan Bates
10 yds Bernat Maker Minis (5 - Bulky; 75% cotton 25% nylon; 500 g/17.65 oz, 560 m/610 yds)
A: Brown (5 yds)
B: Cream (5 yds)
Fiberfill (very small amt - or leftover bits of yarn)
Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4”/10 cm
Size: approx 1.25” across
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Crochet Acorn Ornament Tutorial
Sc2tog - Single Crochet Decrease
Crochet Acorn Ornament INSTRUCTIONS:
BOTTOM OF ACORN
Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle. Ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to first st. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first st. (12 sts)
Rnds 3 - 5: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first st. Stuff bottom of acorn loosely.
Rnd 6: Ch 1. *Sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first st and fasten off. Add more stuffing if needed. Set aside.
TOP OF ACORN
Rnd 1: With Color B, make a magic circle. Ch 1. Work 6 sc in the ring, Join with a sl st. (6 sts) Do not tighten magic circle completely.
Rnd 2: Ch 1. Working entire rnd in blo, 2 sc in each st around, Join with sl st to first st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1. Working entire rnd in blo, sc in the first 2 sts. 2 sc in the next st. *Sc in the next 2 sts. 2 sc in the next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st. (16 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1. Working entire rnd in blo, sc in each st around. Join with sl st and fasten off leaving a long tail.
Crochet Acorn Ornament FINISHING:
Make Hanging Loop: Cut a 6” length of Color B. Tie ends together securely to make a loop. Insert in the Top of Acorn and loop through the end to secure. Tuck the ends to the WS of the top. Cinch Top magic circle completely closed.
Sewing: Insert open end of Bottom into Top and using long tail of Top, sew Top to Bottom.
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Aktul says
Thsnk you. I will try. With love.