Cherry Free Crochet Pattern – Plush

Look at this squishy faces !! It’s officially time for me to release my new free cherry crochet pattern ! What a better way to celebrate summer ?

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Some notes before starting

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• Read the pattern completely before you start and if you have any questions or feedback, I will be happy answer them ( contact me : here )
• In the making, I do use craft glue to keep some pieces together. Feel free to sew elements if you don’t want to use glue.
• The use of different supplies from that indicated may vary the final rendering. You don’t have to use the same brand of yarn but the gauge has to be the same for a similar result.
• For a result similar to the original plushie, it is important to read each step of the pattern carefully so you don’t skip instructions given for a specific row (or round). The model requires careful counting of rows and stitches.
• Also, don’t hesitate to contact me at crochetpinkpumpkin@gmail.com if you notice any mistakes in the tutorial, thank you
• Check the size of the hook indicated at the top left of each page.
• The numbers placed in parentheses correspond to the number of stitches to have when finishing the row or round. This allows you to know if it was done correctly. If you have more than the number indicated, it means that you have added stitches. Conversely, if you have less than the indicated amount you may have skipped stitches.
• The letters (a,b,c…) at the end of sentences correspond to the pictures.
• Avoid waste by mixing your cut threads with the stuffing.

Dimensions

• The cherries with the stem measure approx. 12 inches high. Each cherry is 7 inches wide.

• The size of your cherries can differ according to the tightness of your stitches.

• The use of different supplies from that indicated may vary the final rendering. You don’t have to use the same brand of yarn but the weight category and hook size have to be the same for a similar result ( in term of proportion ).

Difficulty, stitches and techniques used

• Level of difficulty : easy

• Stitches and techniques : single crochet, chain stitch, slip stitch, increase, decrease and double crochet

• For more details about the different crochet stitches and techniques, watch my YouTube videos : here

• If you are a crochet beginner with chenille yarn and want to make the cherries, I suggest you to watch my video ‘’ start crocheting chenille yarn ‘’ : here

• When it is indicated “classic finish “, it means: Cut the thread, yarn over and pass it through the loop to make a knot.

• When it is indicated ‘’ invisible finish‘’, it means : Cut the thread, yarn over, pass it through the loop to make a knot and then, create a ‘’ fake stitch ‘’ to make it invisible. ( please refer to this video : here )

List of supplies

The use of different supplies from that indicated may vary the final rendering.

• Hook : 10 mm (N15) from this crochet kit : here

• Yarns (as long as the weight category is respected, you can pick the yarn ball of the brand you prefer ( the result will be similar in terms of proportion ).

Color	Link	Number of skeins	Brand & name	Weight & yardage of 1 skein	Weight category	Similar yarn available outside of the US
Red	Here	1*	Loops & threads, Sweet Snuggles	8.8 oz / 109 yds	7	Honey Bunny Tomato from Hobbii ( double it to have the same thickness as Sweet Snuggles )
Green	Here	1*	Loops & threads, Sweet Snuggles	8.8 oz / 109 yds	7	Honey Bunny Shamrock from Hobbii ( double it to have the same thickness as Sweet Snuggles )
Light Pink	Here	1*	Loops & threads, Sweet Snuggles Lite	8.8 oz / 218 yds	6	Honey Bunny Hint of Pink from Hobbii

here

• 16 mm kawaii round safety eyes (x4) : here

• Polyester fiber fill type Poly-fill : here

• Thin black cotton thread, for the face and to sew the elements together : here. If you want to save some time and don’t like sewing, you can also hot glued the elements together with a glue gun (here) or craft glue from Elmer’s (here)
  ( the bond is better with hot glue).

• If you decide to sew : Darning needles ( you can use regular darning needles but I like using curved ones from this kit : here , it’s easier to sew elements to the body ).

• Lap counter : here

• Stitch markers.

( More information about supplies on my blog post ‘’ Crochet supplies list for beginner ‘’ )

YouTube tutorial

Cherry plush free crochet pattern

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Abbreviations

Cherries x2

Hook 10mm
Red chenille yarn

R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 : 6 inc (12)
R3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R6 : (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 (36)
R7 > R12 : 1 sc in each stitch (36) ( 6 rounds )
R13 : (4 sc, 1 dec) x6 (30)
R14 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)
R15 : (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
Count 10 rounds from the magic ring and place the safety eyes between round 9 and round 10 . Count 5 stitches between the eyes (a).
Start stuffing.
R16 : (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)
Finish stuffing while making R17.
R17 : 6 dec (6)

Leave 6 in. of thread then cut it. Pass the thread through the loop to tie a knot.
With the thread and a darning needle, pass through the previous 6 stitches to close the circle.
Hide the thread in the cherry with the needle and then cut what exceeds.

Follow the same pattern for the second cherry.

Eyelashes

With a thin black cotton thread and a darning needle, embroider 2 eyelashes for the eyes of only one of the cherries (a). More details on the video : here

Cheeks

With pink chenille yarn and a darning needle, embroider 2 cheeks under the eyes of the same cherry. Pass the chenille yarn twice in the stitches to make the cheeks thicker (b). More details on the video : here

Smile

With the thin black cotton thread and a darning needle, embroider the smile in the middle of the eyes ( for both cherries ).
First, create the entire line with the thread. Then, pull that line down a row to create an arc. To make it stay in place sew a very small stitch at the bottom of the smile ( has to be almost invisible ).

The stem

Hook 10mm
Green chenille yarn

Start by making 5 ch. Then, join the first and last stitch with
a sl. It will form a ring.
Then, make 5 sc around the ring (a).
Keep making 1 sc in each stitch until the stem is 15 inches long (b).
Cut the thread and invisible finish.

Fold the stem in half and sew the middle part with cotton thread (c) to make sure that it stays folded. Hide the cotton thread in the stem.

The leaf

Hook 10mm
Green chenille yarn

Start by making 8 ch (let’s call it base chain). Skip the 2 last ch and start crocheting in
the 3rd ch from the hook.
Ro1 : 1 dc in each ch (6)
At the end of the row make 1 ch and crochet along the base chain.
Ro2 : 5 sc

Cut the thread and invisible finish (a).

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Voilà ! Your cherry is ready 😊 !

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