Welcome to my crochet branch pattern. This pattern is to go with my blue wren and robin patterns. This is what the finished branch applique will look like.
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Crochet Branch Pattern
Abbreviations
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
Materials Used
- Crochet cotton or wool, I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat 2 ply crochet cotton colours (162) Black Coffee, (390) Poppy Rose and (606) Grass Green.
- A crochet hook, I used a 1mm hook.
- Scissors.
- Darning needle to weave in ends.
- Sewing thread and needle to stitch the flowers or berries to the branch.
- Small beads for the centre of the flowers if desired.
Size
Medium branch (Using 4 ply crochet cotton & a 1.5mm hook)
14cm x 6.5cm or 5.5” x 2.75”
Small branch (Using 2 ply crochet cotton & a 1mm hook)
10.5cm x 5cm or 4” x 2”
Branch
Using (162) Black Coffee work 43 ch.
Miss 1st ch and work 1 sl st in each of next 4 sts, a joined sl st over following 2 sts, 1 sl st in each of next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sl st in each remaining ch. Fasten off.
Berries (Make about 8)
Using (390) Poppy Rose make a magic loop.
1 ch, work 4 sc in circle. Pull circle tight and join with a sl st in top of 1st st. Fasten off.
Holly (Make about 4)
Using (606) Grass Green work 5 ch.
Row 1: Miss 1st ch and work 1 sc in each ch to last ch, work 2 sc in last ch, work 1 sc in back loop of each ch, join with a sl st in top of 1st st.
Row 2: 3 ch, sl st in same st as 3 ch, sl st in each of next 2 sts, 3 ch, sl st in same st as last sl st, sl st in next st, 3 ch, sl st in same st as last sl st, sl st in end, 2 ch, join to the branch with a sl st, sl st in each of the 2 ch, sl st in next st on other side of leaf, 3 ch, sl st in same st as last sl st, sl st in next st, 3 ch, sl st in same st as last sl st, sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Small Flowers (Make about 6)
Using (390) Poppy Rose make a magic loop.
1 ch, into circle work (1 sc, 2 ch) 5 times. Pull circle tight and sl st in top of 1st st. Fasten off.
Leaves (Make about 5)
Using (606) Grass Green work 4 ch.
Work 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next st and 1 hdc in following st, 2 ch, sl st in same st as hdc, 2 ch, join to the branch with a sl st, 1 sl st in each of the 2 ch and back loop of the ch with the hdc, 2 ch, 1 hdc in same st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sl st in top of leaf. Fasten off.
To Make Up
Weave in ends. Attach a bead to each flower if desired. Stitch the berries or flowers to the branch.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed the pattern.