Crochet Vibrant Cherry Leaf and Stem Decoration Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Cherry Leaf and Stem Decoration Free Pattern

Materials:

• Medium worsted weight yarn in red and green
• Crochet hook: 5 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase
• dec: single crochet decrease
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch
• rnd: round

Cherry (Make 2):

1. With red yarn, form a magic circle.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic circle. (6 sts)
3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
5. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
6. Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
7. Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) around. (12 sts)
8. Add stuffing.
9. Rnd 7: Dec in each st around. (6 sts)
10. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Leaf (Make 2):

1. With green yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc in next 4 sts, hdc, sc. Turn to work on other side of foundation chain.
3. Row 2: Sc, hdc, dc in next 4 sts, hdc, sc, sl st to first sc to join.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stem and Loop:

1. With green yarn, ch 40.
2. Attach one end to the top of one cherry, sl st across to the other cherry, creating a loop above the cherries.
3. Secure at the base of the leaves, creating a stem effect down to the cherries.

Assembly:

1. Place the two cherries side by side so they touch each other.
2. Position the leaves above, securing them with a yarn needle and the loop of chains to give a natural cherry appearance.

And there you have it! A vibrant cherry motif to add that perfect touch to your projects.