Sure, here’s a free crochet pattern to create a cute apple applique. This pattern is beginner-friendly and can be used to embellish various projects like blankets, hats, bags, or even as a decorative element on clothing.

Materials Needed:

  1. Red yarn for the apple.
  2. Green yarn for the leaf.
  3. Brown yarn for the stem.
  4. Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually a size recommended on the yarn label).
  5. Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  6. Scissors.

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Apple:

  1. Start with red yarn.
  2. Chain 6.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 2 sc.
  4. Continue with 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches.
  5. In the last chain, work 5 sc.
  6. Turn the piece to work on the opposite side of the foundation chain.
  7. Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches.
  8. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. You should have a circle with 14 stitches.
  9. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Leaf:

  1. Start with green yarn.
  2. Chain 6.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Work 1 hdc in the next chain.
  5. Work 1 dc in the next chain.
  6. In the next chain, work 3 dc.
  7. Now, work back along the other side of the chain.
  8. Work 1 dc in the next chain.
  9. Work 1 hdc in the next chain.
  10. Work 1 sc in the last chain.
  11. Sl st to the first sc to join the round.
  12. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Stem:

  1. Start with brown yarn.
  2. Chain 4.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Work 1 hdc in the next chain.
  5. Work 1 dc in the last chain.
  6. Sl st to the first sc to join the round.
  7. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the green leaf to the top of the red apple by sewing it on using the long green yarn tail.
  2. Attach the brown stem to the top of the red apple, slightly overlapping the leaf, using the long brown yarn tail.
  3. Weave in any remaining ends.

Your cute apple applique is now ready to be sewn onto your desired project or used in any other creative way you like. Enjoy your crochet project.