We are reaching the end of October and although Autumn has been slow coming this year, the leaves are finally turning and starting to fall. The countryside is rich in berries, conkers and nuts and seed heads. Its a great sources of inspiration for crafters and creatives with vibrant colours and endless bounty.
At this time of year, I change my porch display for autumn inspired decor. Embroidered felt and crochet leaves on the twig tree, crocheted pumpkins on the table. This year I decided to make a new autumn door wreath, so I’m crocheting leaves, acorns and conkers to go on it.
I make my own wreath bases from cardboard tubes and papier mâché. Go over to my Facebook page to see a video tutorial of how to make your own. Meanwhile, have a go at making your own autumn decor.
Oak leaves and Acorn pattern
Oak Leaf.
Start by making 20 ch.
Round 1: Start in 2:nd ch from hook. 4 sc, 4 hdc, 5 dc, 5 tr. 8 tr in the last ch, turn around. Crochet mirrored on the way back i.e: 5 tr, 5 dc, 4 hdc, 4 sc. 1 sl st in the last ch.
Round 2:
1 hdc in 1:st sc of round 1, skip next st, [3 dc, 3 ch, 1 sl st] in next st, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, [3 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st] in next st, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, [3 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st] in next st, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, [2 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st] in next st. 1 sl st, [1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr] in next st.
Crochet mirrored on the way back, i.e: [1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc] in next st, 1 sl st, [1 sl st, 4 ch, 2 tr] in next st, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc , 1 sl st, [1 sl st, 4 ch, 3 tr] in next st, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc , 1 sl st [1 sl st, 4 ch, 3 tr] in next st, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st, [1 sl st, 3 ch, 3 dc] in next st, skip next st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st in the last sl st of round 1.
Stalk: ch 5, 1 sc in 2:nd ch from hook, 3 sl st, finish with 1 sl st in the last sl st of round 2.
Fasten ends.
Acorn
Acorn Body: With cream , ch 2.
R1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 sc), Do not join; place marker in first st of rnd and move it up as the piece progresses.
R2: 2 sc in each st around (10 sc)
R3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next sc around (15 sc)
R4-6: Sc in each st around.
R7: Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog around, join with slip st to first sc (12 sc)
R8: ch1, sc in each st around, join with slip st to first sc (12 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Acorn Cap:
With brown, ch 2 leaving a 12″ tail.
R1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 sc), Do not join; place marker in first st of rnd and move it up as the piece progresses.
R2: 2 sc in each st around (10 sc)
R3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next sc around (15 sc)
R4: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (20 sc)
R5: Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog around, join with slip st to first sc (15 sc)
R6: ch1, sc in each st around, join with slip st to first sc (15 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
Acorn Stem:
With 12″ tail inside of cap, pull up loop to RS through center hole; pull remainder of tail to RS through a nearby hole; insert hook in loop, ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch. Pull remaining tail to inside of cap and fasten off. Stuff acorn lightly. Sew Cap to Bottom; weave in ends.
Small Pumpkin Pattern
Small pumpkin
With orange yarn, ch 11
R1. Starting in 2nd ch from , sc to end.ch 1 turn
R2. Sc blo to end. Ch1 turn.
Repeat row 2 until work is 30 rows long. FO leaving long tail
Join ends of crochet to form a cylinder. Gather the top, stuff and Gather bottom. Thread needle with orange yarn, secure to top of pumpkin and push through the middle. Bring yarn up the side, and push through from top to bottom, pulling tight. Repeat this six times creating the ridges on your pumpkin.
For a larger pumpkin, double the starting chain and double the number of rows.
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