Crochet cherries applique

Crochet cherries applique instructions

I used knitting cotton for these cherries applique and I used them on the Christmas crochet paper serviette holder.

 

Cherries :

Using red thread, make a magic ring, 3 ch (counts as first tr), 17 tr into ring. Sl st into top of three ch. Pull the magic ring tight.

Repeat to make a second cherry.

Stem and leaves :

Using green thread, ch 17, htr into 2nd ch from hook, htr in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, dbl tr in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, htr into next ch, sl st into next ch, htr in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, tr in next ch, tr  into each of next 2 ch, htr into last ch, ch 2 and turn work so as to start work on the other side of the chain.

Htr  in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, dbl tr in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, htr into next ch, sl st into next ch, htr in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, dbl  tr in next ch, tr into each of next 2 ch, htr into last ch, ch 1, sl st into 1^st ch. Fasten off leaving about 8” of thread. Use this to stitch a center vein through the chains in the middle of the leaves.

Join thread to cherry with a dc, ch 7, join to center of the leaves with a sl st, ch 6, join to other cherry with a dc and fasten off.

You may sew on these cherries to a child's frock or to the Christmas paper serviette holder I have provided instructions for in my earlier post.

Christmas Crochet Paper Napkin Holder

Christmas Crochet Paper Napkin Holder

Paper Serviette Holder with Cherries for Christmas
 I saw a picture of this crochet paper napkin holder on some Spanish site and made it just by looking at it. It looked very pretty and thought it would make a nice gift at Christmas time too with the cherries and a green border in Christmas colours. They were quite a hit and I bet you can make these crochet paper serviette holders to give away to your friends and family as well. I have written out my own instructions and am sharing them with you. They are basically granny squares so if you are adept at crochet you wont even need them but its always easier when you get the crochet pattern all ready for you.

Material : Knitting Cotton - White, green and red.

Gauge: after Row 1, measures 1 inch across or down.

Dimensions : 8.75”  x  8.75” square

Using white start with 6 ch and join with a sl st to form a ring.

Row 1: 3 ch (counts as first tr), 2 tr in ring, 2 ch, (3 tr in ring, 2 ch) 3 times, ending with sl st in top of 3 ch.

Row 2: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr in next 2 ch sp) 3 times to make 3 more corners ending with ch 2, sl st in top of 3 ch.

Row 3: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( 2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp. 3tr, 2ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

After Row 3, please note that instead of 2 ch at the corners, you have to make 3 ch.

Row 4: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 2 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

Row 5: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 3 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

Row 6: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 4 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

Row 7: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 5 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

Row 8: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 6 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

Row 9: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 7 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch.

Row 10: sl st into each of next 2 tr and into 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in same 2 ch sp to form a corner. ( (2 ch, 3 tr, 2 ch in next 2 ch sp.) 8 times,  3tr, 3ch, 3tr in next 2 ch space to form the next corner) 3 times ending with 2 ch, sl st into top of 3 ch. Fasten off.

Repeat the above procedure to make the other side of the paper serviette holder.

Make two granny squares for the paper napkin hoder

Place the two complete pieces one on top of the other with wrong sides facing each other as shown in the picture below.

Granny squares put together for serviette holder

Turn a corner of the top motif towards the center.

Starting at the bottom right corner, join green thread with a sl st into 4^th 2 ch sp.

(4 ch (counts as 1^st dbl tr), 3 dbl tr into same 2ch space, dc in next 2ch sp.) 13 times. This completes the border for the triangular overturned flap.

Steps to make crochet paper serviette holder

Dc into the lower motif as shown in the picture below.

Instructions for paper napkin holder in crochet

(4 ch (counts as 1^st dbl tr), 3 dbl tr into same 2ch space, dc in next 2ch sp.) 13 times making sure the last dc catches the top motif as well. This completes the border for the triangular flap equivalent of the lower motif.

Step-by-step instructions to make paper serviette holder

 

Pattern for crochet paper napkin holder

Now making sure that the top and bottom motifs match all round stitch for stitch, work (4 ch (counts as 1^st dbl tr), 3 dbl tr into same 2ch space, dc in next 2ch sp.) 27 times making sure the two motifs get sewn together. Fasten off. Weave in threads.

Instructions to make crochet paper napkin holder

Crochet Paper serviette holder with cherries applique

Make crochet cherries applique as per the instructions in my post.

Sew on cherries to the serviette holder as shown in picture making sure you sew down the flap as well so that it doesn’t fall back.

Christmas paper serviette holder in crochet