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Crochet Beautiful Peaches or Plums

Leyla
Leyla
Nov 23, 2024 06:04 AM
Crochet Beautiful Peaches or Plums

Crocheting beautiful peaches or plums can be a delightful and creative way to add a touch of charm to your decor. The soft, cozy yarn and intricate stitches come together to create adorable pieces that will brighten up any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting these fruity delights can bring a sense of accomplishment and joy. Imagine showcasing your handmade crocheted peaches or plums as part of a centerpiece or gifting them to a friend - they are sure to bring smiles all around! So grab your crochet hook, pick out some colorful yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you create these sweet and whimsical fruits.


What you need:

Fruit, stem, and leaf color worsted weight yarn
Size F (3.75 mm) hook
Polyester fiber fill
Yarn needle
Clip to keep place
Scissors

Blush or eye shadow

Fruit:

Work in continuous rounds

  • Chain 2
  • Round 1: work 6 sc in first chain
  • Round 2: work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 st
  • Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 st
  • Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
  • Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 st
  • Round 6-10: sc in each sc around -30 st
  • Round 11: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
  • Round 12: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 st
  • Round 13: sc in each sc around -18 st
  • Round 14: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 1 sts, rep from * around - 12 st
  • Stuff firmly
  • Round 15: sc2tog around -6 st
  • Finish off leaving long tail of yarn
  • Using yarn needle thread yarn from bottom to top and back down to the bottom
  • Pull tight and repeat
  • Tie off and weave in ends
Stem:
Thread two pieces of brown or stem color yarn through top of fruit.
Braid for an inch then tie overhand knot.

Trim off excess yarn.

Leaf:
Chain 10
hdc, dc, 2 tc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sc

Tie to top of fruit and weave in ends.

Extra touches:

To give your fruit a little more depth dust high points with blush or a darker eye shadow.

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