How to Crochet Big Amigurumi Acorn for Fall
Here is an irresistible crocheted buddy for fall. Learn how to crochet this big sitting amigurumi acorn finished with a kawaii smile following a stitch-by-stitch tutorial for beginners. It will become your stress reliever, a desk buddy, and even a sofa companion in autumn. You can finish this amigurumi in under 2 hours and prepare an oh-so-cute gift for a little one in your circle.
So, if you are interested in crocheting this acorn amigurumi, continue reading this post till the end. It will also improve your skills!
The designer of this amigurumi acorn is @enyhu6332 – she is popular for her cutest kawaii amigurumi for animal, plant and more. In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate (you will need basic crochet stitches like slip stitch, chain stitch, and single crochet, increases and decreases, plus working in front and back stitches. You will also use a combination of chain stitch and slip stitch for getting a rough nutshell appearance.)
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 43 Minutes Only (perfect for learning how to add the legs to the bottom for getting a sitting amigurumi.)
Personalization Tips: You can also use the plush yarn for crocheting an even larger amigurumi acorn as a plushie.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Crochet with less sewing!
Materials Needed for the Project
Gather the following crochet materials and tools for crocheting this amigurumi acorn:
- 4ply Milk Cotton Soft Yarn
- Size 2mm Crochet Hook
- 6mm Safety Eyes
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Fiberfill for Stuffing
- Glue Gun
Stitch Guide
To understand the crochet pattern and to recreate the amigurumi acorn, learn the following crochet techniques:
- SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
- Inc (Increase): Work two single crochets into the same stitch.
- Dec (Decrease): Insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull through; insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops.
- St/Sts (Stitch/Stitches): Refers to the individual loops or points to work into on the row or round.
- Slst (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.
- Ch (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop to form the desired number of chains.
- Back Stitch: Work the stitch in the BLO – back loop only of the stitch.
How is it done?
You will start by crocheting the body and then, without sewing, change the color and start crocheting the shell with the same surface ruffles. Then, you will also crochet the mini legs amigurumi.
