Crochet Macadamia Nut Pattern (UK Version)

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2 days ago

Welcome to my crochet macadamia nut pattern. This pattern was another request. This is what the finished macadamia nut applique will look like.

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This pattern will be using UK terminology. If you want to view the US version, go to crochet macadamia nut pattern (US version).

Crochet Macadamia Nut Pattern

Abbreviations

st – stitch
sts – stitches
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
htr – half treble crochet
tr – treble crochet
dtr – double treble crochet

Materials Used

Any thickness crochet cotton or yarn, I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat 2 ply crochet cotton colours (254) Moon Rock, (105) Bridal White, (162) Black Coffee, (606) Grass Green and (389) Apple Green.
A crochet hook, I used a 1mm hook.
A darning needle to weave in ends.
Scissors.
Stuffing.

Size

(Using 2 ply crochet cotton & a 1mm hook)

10cm wide x 18cm long or 4” wide x 7” long

Macadamia Nut

Using (105) Bridal White make a magic loop.

Row 1: 1 ch, work 6 dc in circle. Pull circle tight and join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (6 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work 2 dc in each st. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (12 sts)

Row 3: 1 ch, (work 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in following st) 6 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (18 sts)

Rows 4-5: 1 ch, work 1 dc in each st. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (18 sts)

Row 6: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts, 1 dc in following st) 6 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (12 sts)

Row 7: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts) 6 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st.

Add filling.

Row 8: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts) 3 times. Fasten off.

Macadamia Nut in Shell

Using (162) Black Coffee make a magic loop.

Row 1: 1 ch, work 7 dc in circle. Pull circle tight and join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (7 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work 2 dc in each st. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (14 sts)

Row 3: 1 ch, (work 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in following st) 7 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (21 sts)

Rows 4-6: 1 ch, work 1 dc in each st. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (21 sts)

Row 7: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts, 1 dc in following st) 7 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (14 sts)

Row 8: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts) 7 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st.

Add filling.

Row 9: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts) 4 times. Fasten off.

Macadamia Nut Husk (Make 7)

Using (389) Apple Green make a magic loop.

Row 1: 1 ch, work 8 dc in circle. Pull circle tight and join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (8 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work 2 dc in each st. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (16 sts)

Row 3: 1 ch, (work 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in following st) 8 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (24 sts)

Rows 4-8: 1 ch, work 1 dc in each st. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (24 sts)

Row 9: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts, 1 dc in following st) 8 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st. (16 sts)

Row 10: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts) 8 times. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st.

Add filling.

Row 11: 1 ch, (work a joined dc over next 2 sts) 4 times. 3 ch, miss 1^st ch, work 1 sl st in each of last 2 ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail and thread it through the centre of piece to centre circle.

Leaves (Make 7)

Using (606) Grass Green work 22 ch.

Miss 1^st ch, work 1 sl st in each of next 3 ch. 1 ch, work 1 dc in same ch as last sl st, 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in following ch, (2 dtr in next ch, 1 dtr in each of following 2 ch) 4 times, 2 dtr in next ch, 1 tr in following ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 dc, 1 tr and 1 dc in last ch, working in back of the ch work 1 htr in next ch, 1 tr in following ch, (2 dtr in next ch, 1 dtr in each of following 2 ch) 4 times, 2 dtr in next ch, 1 tr in following ch, 1 htr in next ch, 1 sl st in following ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail to stitch it to the branch.

Branch

Using (254) Moon Rock work 7 ch.

Row 1: Miss 2 ch, work 1 tr in each remaining ch. Turn. (5 sts)

Rows 2-10: 2 ch, work 1 tr in each st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 11: 2 ch, work 1 tr in 1^st st, a joined tr over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of last 2 sts. Turn. (4 sts)

Rows 12-22: 2 ch, work 1 tr in each st. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 23: 2 ch, work 1 tr in 1^st st, a joined tr over next 2 sts, 1 tr in last st. Turn. (3 sts)

Rows 24-30: 2 ch, work 1 tr in each st. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 31: 2 ch, work a joined tr over 1^st 2 sts, 1 tr in last st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row: 32: 2 ch, work 1 tr in each st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 33: 2 ch, work 1 tr in each st. Fasten off leaving a long tail to stitch up the side.

To Make Up

Weave in ends. Stitch the sides of the branch together.

Attach the macadamia husks to the thin end of the branch.

Weave the end from the leaves to the end of the stem and sew the stems to the branch.

And there’s the finished macadamia nut branch. I’ve also made it in different sizes.

I hope that you’ve enjoyed the pattern. Have a look at some of my other patterns, including the frangipani, the wattle and gum nut pattern, the water lily and the daisy pattern.