Since it is unbearably hot outside I’ve been enjoying my AC and an afternoon with my crochet hook. I like to add new appliques to my craft stash to spruce up a gift, card, scrapbook or other project for gifting and the holidays. Now is the perfect time to stock up and this project is a great one to add to your arsenal. Cherries are the perfect way to top off a beautiful dessert. From cupcakes to ice cream, cold drinks and pies cherries have the reputation for being the finishing touch to a fine confection! Use this project for an extra sweet handmade accent!

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 2″ (5 cm) long, 1 1/2″ (4 cm) wide

Materials: Red Fingering Yarn (approximately 2 yards) Hunter Green Fingering Yarn (approximately 1 yard) Crochet Hook 7 (1.50 mm) Yarn Needle

Gauge:
3 sc stitches = 1/2″ (1 cm)

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Crochet Pattern: Cherries (Make 2)

Round 1: with red, ch 3, sl st in first ch made to form a ring, ch 1, 2 sc in each ch around, sl st in top of beginning ch-1: 6 sc
Round 2: ch 1, 3 sc in each sc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-1: 18 sc
Finish off.

Hunter Green Leaf (Make 1)
Row 1: with hunter green, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch: 3 sc

Row 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across until 1 sc remains, 2 sc in last sc
Row 4-5: ch 1, turn, skip first sc, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Assembly
Take a cherry and sl st to join the green yarn, ch 10 to create the stem. Then, finish off leaving a 2-inch tail of yarn. Repeat this process for the other cherry. Using the tail of yarn, tie a knot to join both cherry stems. Next, whip stitch the leaf onto one of the stems.

If you need help, feel free to ask a question and I’ll respond as soon as possible! Have fun and happy crocheting!

Tags: applique, baby, cherries, clothing, crochet, dessert, food, free, gifting, holidays, home, household, kids, kitchen, linens, pattern, project

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