Crochet Holly Applique Pattern
This crochet holly applique is a quick and easy Christmas embellishment. It’s a fun little scrap yarn project perfect for gift tags, brooches, DIY greeting cards and more.
It’s Day 10 of the 12 Days of Crochet Christmas!
If you’re crocheting along and haven’t done so already, you’ll want to whip up an easy crochet gift tag to attach your applique to.
About the Pattern
This crochet holly applique pattern is worked in three separate pieces – the two leaves and the berry cluster.
The leaves are worked around a foundation chain using a combination of different stitches.
I assembled this applique directly onto my piece so I could get my desired leaf and berry placement.
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Materials
- DK weight yarn in green and red (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Slate Green and Pillar Red)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch: [Yarn over, insert hook in st, yarn over and pull through] x3, you should have 7 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops. Ch 1 to close the st.
Finished Size
The finished applique measures approximately 1.25″ x 1.5″ (3.5cm x 4cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.
Notes
- The leaves are worked around a foundation chain.
Pattern Instructions
Holly Leaves (make 2, green)
Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch. Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st back into same ch as previous sc. Sl st in next ch, sc in next. Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st back into same ch as previous sc. Sl st in last 2 chs. Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st back into same ch as previous sl st.
Working down the other side of the chain – sl st in next ch. Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st back into same ch as previous sl st. Sl st in next 2 chs. Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st back into same ch as previous sl st. Sl st in last 2 chs.
Fasten off and weave in ends
Berry Cluster (red)
[Ch 2, puff st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in same ch from back to front] x3 (3 puff sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing
Note: I like to assemble this one on the piece that I’m attaching it to.
- Glue the two holly leaves in place so that they overlap slightly at the top with some space between the bottom of the leaves.
- Sew or glue the berry cluster to the holly leaves covering where the two leaves meet at the top.
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