Crochet Arnold the Acorn

Crochet Arnold the Acorn is an adorable and fun project that is perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters. This charming little acorn amigurumi is sure to bring a touch of whimsy to anyone's day. With its small size and detailed instructions, crafting your own Arnold the Acorn can be a delightful way to spend a cozy afternoon. The combination of soft yarn and simple stitches makes it a great choice for a relaxing and rewarding crochet session. Whether you're making it as a gift for a friend or as a cute decoration for your own home, Arnold the Acorn is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you look at it.

Materials

• Premier “Parfait Chunky” super bulky weight #6 yarn [100% polyester, 131 yards/ 120 m per 100g skein]; Teddy Bear (Dark Brown), Almond Butter (Light Brown)
• US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook
• (2) 12mm safety eyes
• Polyfill
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

-This pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.

-Body of pattern is worked from the top-down.

-Pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated.

-Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of round. Move the marker up each round.

Change Color: to change color, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, complete stitch by pulling new color through both loops on hook.

Abbreviations

[ ] – Repeat

ch – chain

flo – front loop only

FO – Fasten Off

inc – 2 sc in same stitch

sc – single crochet

st(s) – stitch(es)

sl st – slip stitch

Special Stitches

Invisible Decrease (inv dec): [Insert your hook into the front loop of the next two stitches and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

lEGS (make 2)

With Light Brown,

Round 1 – sc 7 in a magic ring (7)

Round 2 – sc 1, [inc] 5 times, sc 1 (12)

Round 3 – sc 4, [inc] 4 times, sc 4 (16)

Round 4 – sc around (16)

Round 5 – sc 4, [inv dec] 4 times, sc 4 (12)

Round 6 – sc 2, [inv dec] 4 times, sc 2 (8)

Stuff foot. Do not stuff after this point

Round 7 – sc 2, [inv dec] 2 times, sc 2 (6)

Place 1 extra sc to reach the side of the foot. Pinch both sides together and sc 3 across, working through both sides. Legs are now ready to be attached to body

BODY

With Dark Brown,

Round 1 – sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Rounds 2-4 – sc around (6) (3 rounds)

Round 5 – [inc] 6 times (12)

Round 6 – [sc 1, inc] 6 times (18)

Round 7 – [sc 2, inc] 6 times (24)

Round 8 – [sc 3, inc] 6 times (30)

Round 9 – [sc 4, inc] 6 times (36)

Rounds 10-11 – sc around (36) (2 rounds)

Round 12 – [sc 2, inv dec] 9 times (27)

In the last stitch of Round 12, change color to Light Brown

Round 13 – In the flo: [sc 2, inc] 9 times (36)

Rounds 14-20 – sc around (36) (7 rounds)

Round 21 – [sc 4, inv dec] 6 times (30)

Round 22 – [sc 3, inv dec] 2 times, [attach foot with 3 sc], inv dec, sc 3, inv dec, [attach foot with 3 sc], inv dec, sc 3, inv dec (24)

Secure eyes between rounds 14-15, (5) visible sts apart. Begin stuffing

Round 23 – [sc 2, inv dec] 6 times (18)

Finish stuffing

Round 24 – [sc 1, inv dec] 6 times (12)

Round 25 – [inv dec] 6 times (6)

FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for closing. To close hole, using tapestry needle and tail, insert needle into FLO of each stitch of round 25. Pull tail to close, weave in ends.

• If you’d like to secure the legs against the acorn body, use remaining ends and stitch each leg against the body!