Crochet Acorn Marty

Pattern from Széll Zsuzsi

Crochet Acorn Marty pattern

With autumn fast approaching, it’s time to introduce our crochet acorn pattern, starting with Acorn Marty. Those familiar with the works of Széll Zsuzsi will recognize this delightful creation. Zsuzsi was kind enough to allow me to post her patterns here. I hope you’ll enjoy crafting this unique crochet acorn as much as I did.

Crafting the Perfect Crochet Acorn: Materials and Steps

1 pair of safety eyes
Small white felt for under the eyes
2 kinds of brown yarn
Yarn for the hair
Embroidery thread for the mouth

Body

(lighter brown color)

Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
inc in each st (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9-25. sc in each st (48)
Between rows 19-20 place the eyes 4 stitches apart, you can put a small piece of felt underneath.
26. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
27. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
28. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30), start stuffing
29. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
30. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18), stuff to the final shape
31. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
32. dec in each st (6), cut the thread, close the hole.

Acorn cap

(darker brown color)

Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
inc in each st (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10-14. sc in each st (54)
15. sc in the outer loop only for 54 sts
sc in both loops (54), finish off, but leave a long tail for sewing to the body.

For the 15th row, “hook” the hair into the inner stitches, leave it a bit longer so that you can shape it when you’ve finished with the hair.
For the top of the hat, the “twig” 8 ch, 1 slip stitch returning to the second stitch, sew it to the middle, pull in and tie off the threads inside.
Measure where you want to sew it to the body, use pinning needles, put a little stuffing between the cap and the body, and sew it on, making sure not to pull the thread too tight.

Arms (2 pcs)

with lighter brown thread

Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
inc in each st (12)
sc in each st (12)
(4 sc, dec) x2 (10), start stuffing the beginning
5-12. sc in each st

Join the end with 4 stitches, leave a thread for sewing.

Leg (2 pcs)

start with darker brown thread

Magic ring (6)
inc in each st (12)
(sc, inc) x6(18)
4-8. sc in each st (18)
9. 6 dec, 6 sc (12)
10. 2 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc (10)
11. 5 sc in outer loop, 5 sc in inner loop (10) (this will slightly bend the ankle)
Stuff it, I filled the heel part with leftover thread, it holds better and has some weight

12-13 row (10) Color change!
14 – 25 sc in each st, stuff it well so it can stand on its feet Leave a thread for sewing.

Finally, sew on the limbs, and embroider the mouth

Once completed, your crochet acorn will serve as a charming reminder of the beauty of autumn.

Crochet Acorn Marty