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Easy Crochet Apple Square

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Searching for a simple crochet square for autumn? Check out this apple-themed square! It’s beginner-friendly and uses only a few basic stitches. Plus, you’ll be able to whip it up in no time!

Below, we’ll guide you through making this apple square and offer some creative ways to incorporate it into your projects. Keep reading!

apple crochet square pattern
Apple Crochet Square

How To Make a Crochet Apple Square

Ready to crochet an apple square? You’ll just need a few basic stitches under your belt and some crochet essentials ready to go. Learn more about these supplies and stitches below!

supplies to make a crochet apple square

Supplies

Yarn: This square is made with a six weight yarn (aka super bulky weight yarn) called Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lionbrand in Fisherman, Grass (stem) and Cranberry (the perfect apple yarn color in my opinion). If you’d like to use a different weight yarn, that would work as well, but keep in mind the finished square size will not be the same.

Crochet Hook: This square was worked up with an N-9 mm crochet hook. If you choose to use a different yarn weight, follow along with the recommended crochet hook size on the label of the yarn.

Scissors: We recommend a nice pair of stork scissors, but any pair of scissors will work for cutting yarn ends when needed.

Yarn Needle: It is a good idea to use a yarn needle (aka tapestry needle) to weave in yarn ends that have been cut. Learn how to weave in yarn ends, so you get a perfect crochet square every time!

Stitch Markers: Stitch markers are a good to use to mark the first stitch of each round. This way, you’ll be able to know where it starts and keep your stitch count correct as you work in the round.

Measuring Tape: Great for making sure the square turns out the size you intended.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make the apple square crochet pattern as shown. First, you’ll need to know how to half double crochet, then double crochet, the chain stitch, the front post double crochet and finally the slip stitch.

Learn more below about each crochet stitch used in this granny square apple pattern below.

Half Double Crochet Stitch (hdc)

  1. Make a slip knot on the crochet hook.
  2. Crochet a foundation chain (aka chain stitch) of any amount
  3. Yarn over the hook, insert the hook from front to back of the second chain from the hook.
  4. Yarn over the hook again and pull back through the stitch (aka pick up a loop)
  5. Yarn over the hook and pull back through all three loops on the hook. This completes a half double crochet stitch!

Double Crochet (dc)

  1. Yarn over (yo) the crochet hook, insert the crochet hook into the designated stitch.
  2. Yo the crochet hook again, draw the yarn through the stitch, so there are 3 loops on the crochet hook
  3. Yo the crochet hook again, draw through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the crochet hook.
  4. Yo the crochet hook, draw through the final 2 loops.

Chain Stitch (ch)

A chain stitch is a simple crochet stitch that often serves as the foundation for other crochet stitches worked into a project.

  1. Make a slip knot.
  2. Yo (yarn over)
  3. Draw a loop of yarn back through the loop on the crochet hook. You have completed your first chain stitch.
  4. Yo and draw a loop through the loop on the crochet hook for each new chain stitch.

Slip Stitch (sl st)

  1. Insert the crochet hook into the designated stitch
  2. Yo (yarn over) and pull back through the stitch and through the loop on the crochet hook.

Front Post Double Crochet

  1. Yo (yarn over)
  2. From the front of your work, insert the hook front to back, to front again around the post of the next stitch, pushing the post forwards towards you.
  3. Yo
  4.  Pull the yarn back through the post, so there are three loops are on the hook.
  5. Yo and draw through two loops twice.

Project Ideas for an Apple Square

Below, you’ll find five creative ways to make the most out of this apple granny square pattern. If you come up with some more ideas I didn’t think of, please let me know in the comments.

  1. Wall Art: Stretch it over a small canvas frame, and you’ve got yourself some cute, homemade wall decor.
  2. Afghan: Create a bunch of apple squares and piece them together for a cozy blanket. Mix in other fall themed squares to make it more interesting and fun.
  3. Placemat: Stitch a couple of squares together for a unique placemat for Fall.
  4. Pillow Cover: Combine a few squares to create a fun pillow cover. Consider making the backside a solid color or a different pattern.
  5. Bag: Piece together several squares to form a tote bag. Line it with fabric for extra durability.

Let’s Get Started!

Read on down to find the apple square crochet tutorial! We hope you enjoy crocheting this free square pattern and Happy Autumn!

The Crochet Apple Square Pattern

Use the free square pattern below to make an apple square design! This Fall square would look fabulous stitched together as an apple blanket, apple pillow, or more! It has a finished size of 8″ x 8″ inches when completed.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

  • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 3 colors (or any six weight yarn)
  • Color A: Cranberry Color B: Grass Color C: Fisherman
  • N crochet hook (9 mm)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers (optional): These are used to mark the beginning st of the round
  • Measuring Tape

Stitches Used:

  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Chain (ch)
  • Slip Stitch (sl st)
  • Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Notes:

  • This apple square pattern is written in US standard terms.
  • The finished square size is 8 inches by 8 inches.
  • You are welcome to change the colors throughout the apple, including the stem! Have fun with it.

The Pattern:

Round 1: With color A, Ch 4, sl st to the first ch to form a circle.

 

Round 2: Ch 2, 10 dcs into the circle, sl to the top of the first dc (not the ch 2). (10 sts)

 

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dcs into each dc around, sl to the first dc (not the ch 2). (20)

Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dcs into each dc around, sl to the first dc (not the ch 2). (40 sts)

Round 5: With color B, ch 1, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, hdc, *{1 dcs, ch 1, 1 dc} into the next st, hdc, 1 sc into each of the next 7 sts, hdc, *{1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc} into the next st, hdc,

1 sc into each of the 7 sts, hdc *{1 dcs, ch 1, 1 dcs} into the next st, hdc ,sc, sc, change to Color C (bringing Color B along the back of Color C as your work) {sc, fpdc}, {sc, fpdc}, {sc, fpdc} change to Color A, sc, sc, hdc *{1 dcs, ch 1, 1 dcs} into the next st, hdc, sc, sc sc, sl st to join to the first sc (not the ch 1). (47)

 

Round 6: ch 1, 1 sc into each of the next 5 sts, {hdc, ch 1, hdc} into the ch 1 space from the round before, 1 sc into each of the next 11 sts, {hdc, ch 1, hdc} into the ch 1 space from the round before, 1 sc into each of the next 11 sts, {hdc, ch 1, hdc} into the ch 1 space from the round before…

1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, sc through the bar of the color B from the row before, sc through the bar of Color B from the row before, sc through the bar of Color B from the row before, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, {hdc, ch 1, hdc} into the ch 1 space from the round before, 1 sc into each of the next 6 sts including the sl st from the round before. (52)

 

 

Fasten off and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle throughout the square.

I hope you enjoyed this easy apple square pattern. If you’d like to make more squares or motifs, take a look at our other free patterns, roundups and more below.

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