This easy to make crochet holly applique is perfect for adding a festive touch to a handmade Christmas card. I used crochet thread size #10 for the leaves and red beads for the berries. I prefer to use beads instead of crocheted berries, as shiny beads make this applique more attractive.
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I used this crochet holly applique to embellish my crochet mini pillow that can be used for tiered tray decor, table decor, or as pincushion.
You can also make this crochet holly applique using light or medium-weight yarn to use it for other decorations – make a Christmas garland, use for the Christmas wreath, embellish present packaging, etc.
You may also like these Christmas patterns: crochet Winter ornaments, crochet heart gnome, crochet snow globe, crochet smiley face ornaments, crochet heart angel, crochet mini Santa hat and crochet heart snowflake.
All my Christmas-themed designs can be found on this blog under the tag Christmas.
More DIY Christmas cards ideas can be found in this post: 15 DIY Christmas Cards Embellished With Crochet Appliques.
Holly Leaf Applique Crochet Pattern
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Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
DC – double crochet
HDC – half double crochet
Rnd – round
SC – single crochet
Sl St – slip stitch
St (Sts) – stitch (stitches)
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Finished Size:
The holly leaf applique is about 1-3/4”
Yarn:
Aunt Lydia’s crochet cotton size #10, color – Myrtle Green
Hook and other materials:
- Crochet hook 6/1.8 mm
- Red color beads
Instructions:
Copyright: This pattern is an original design by GoldenLucyCrafts. You may not copy, rewrite, redistribute or resell this pattern in any form, this includes making video tutorials. You may not translate this pattern to another language and publish the pattern or any parts of it.
Ch 9 (this is a foundation chain);
Rnd 1. SC into 2nd Ch from the hook, HDC into next Ch, DC in next Ch, 2 DC in next, DC in next, HDC into each of next 2 Chs, working under 2 loops – 5 SC into last Ch (top);
continue on opposite side of the Ch – HDC into each of next 2 Chs, DC in next Ch, 2 DC in next, DC in next, HDC into next Ch, 4 SC into last Ch.
Side facing you is right side. Do not turn, continue working around.
Rnd 2. SC in first St of previous round and in next St, Ch 2, Sl St in 2nd Ch from the hook, SC in same St, *SC in each of next 2 Sts, HDC in next, Ch 2, Sl St in 2nd Ch, HDC in same St* – 5 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts, Ch 2, Sl St in 2nd Ch, SC in same St, SC in each of next 2 Sts, Sl St in next St;
make a Stem – Ch 5, Sl St into 2nd Ch from the hook and into each of next 3 Chs, Sl St into same St as Ch 5 started;
make center ridge – center ridge made in surface slip stitch technique:
after you make last Sl St, you have loop on your hook on the right side and working yarn on the wrong side. Work along of the foundation chain with 1 St for each Ch.
Insert your hook from the right side to the wrong side through the Ch of foundation chain, yarn over on the wrong side. Draw the yarn over loop through to the right side. Pull the yarn over through the loop on your hook (surface slip stitch made).
Keep repeating these steps to the end of the foundation chain. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Finishing
You can sew three leaves and three beads together to make one piece of the applique or just leave them separately.
I hope you enjoyed this holly leaf applique free crochet pattern!
Happy Crocheting!
Lise Guldmann says
Jeg har et lille problem med jeres oversættelser til dansk, det være sig hæklennålens størrelse og navne på div. sting – fastmaske, stangmaske – luftmaske – kædemaske, altsammen er med til at forvirre!
Venlig hilsen
Lise Guldmann
GoldenLucyCrafts says
Here is a video tutorial for the holly leaf: https://youtu.be/LM3cJ9fItxI?si=hKuoPYJUCkQT20Be