Welcome to my crochet seaweed pattern. This is another request. The finished seaweed applique will look like this.
There’s also a video tutorial for this pattern available on my YouTube channel at crochet seaweed tutorial.
I hope to use this on a cushion with some of the fish appliques that I’ve made.
To view this pattern for free, continue to scroll down this page. If you would like to download the ad-free version, it’s available on my Ravelry store for $1 at crochet seaweed pattern or on my LoveCrafts store at crochet seaweed pattern. The eBook will also include the instructions for a reverse crochet seaweed applique.
This pattern will be using US terminology. If you would like to view the UK version go to crochet seaweed pattern (UK Version).
Crochet Seaweed 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
- Green or brown crochet cotton or wool, I used 4 ply crochet cotton.
- A crochet hook, I used a 1.5mm hook.
- Scissors.
- Darning needle to weave in ends.
For the 2 ply crochet cotton applique I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat Sage Green (212) from The Yarn Bowl.
Here is the seaweed and reverse seaweed made in the 2 ply crochet cotton.
Size
Large seaweed (Using 8 ply wool & a 3mm hook)
27cm x 24cm or 10.5” x 9.5”
Medium seaweed (Using 4 ply crochet cotton & a 1.5mm hook)
18cm x 16cm or 7” x 6.25”
Small seaweed (Using 2 ply crochet cotton & a 1mm hook)
14cm x 13cm or 5.5” x 5.25”
Main Branch
70 ch.
1st Leaf
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 2 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sl st in each of next 4 sts.
2nd Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch, sl st into each of next 5 sts on original ch.
3rd Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch, sl st into each of next 5 sts on original ch.
4th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
5th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
6th Leaf
10 ch.
Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
7th Leaf
10 ch.
Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
8th Leaf
10 ch.
Work 2 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
9th Leaf
10 ch.
Work 2 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each st to end of ch.
2nd Side
Sl st in back loop of each of 1st 14 sts.
Small Branch
36 ch.
1st Leaf
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sl st in each of next 4 sts.
2nd Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch, sl st into each of next 4 sts on original ch.
3rd Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
4th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each of next 5 sts on original ch.
5th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in each ch down to join.
2nd Side of 1st Branch
Work 1 sl st in back loop only of original ch in each st to st before bottom of last leaf on other side.
1st Leaf
10 ch.
Work 2 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
2nd Leaf
10 ch.
Work 2 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
3rd Leaf
10 ch.
Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
4th Leaf
10 ch.
Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
5th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
6th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
7th Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
8th Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 4 sts of original ch.
9th Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 2 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in next st, sl st in top of original ch and fasten off.
2nd Side of Small Branch
Join cotton to main branch next to small branch as shown.
Work 1 sl st in back loop only of next 5 sts.
1st Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each original ch to st before bottom of last leaf on other side.
2nd Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
3rd Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 5 sts of original ch.
4th Leaf
8 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st, 2 tr in following st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in following st, 1 sc in last ch. 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 4 sts of original ch.
5th Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch, 1 sl st in back loop only of each of next 4 sts of original ch.
6th Leaf
6 ch.
Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in last ch, sl st into original ch and fasten off.
To Make Up
Weave in ends.
And there’s the finished crochet seaweed applique. I’ve also made it in different sizes.
And I’ve got the reverse seaweed, which is included in my pattern on Ravelry.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed the pattern. If you’ve liked it you may also want to have a look at some of my other patterns including the crochet coral pattern, the goldfish crochet pattern, the clownfish crochet pattern, the tree crochet pattern, the rosebud crochet pattern and the lily pad crochet pattern.
