16/02/2021
Looking for an acorn amigurumi crochet pattern? You’re in the right place! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to crochet a little acorn you can use as a charm or decoration.
Acorn Crochet Pattern – A Symbol of Luck and Gratitude
Sometimes, the smallest things carry the greatest meaning. This little acorn started as a farewell gift and turned into a talisman of gratitude, protection, and connection… a gift for you, too.
:: Why I made this acorn amigurumi crochet pattern ::
I made this little acorn as a farewell gift for one of our little one’s teachers. She had mentioned she was planning to move to another place, and I wanted to give her something small, thoughtful and handmade… So, finally, I had the perfect excuse to create my own acorn (not that I really needed one, but it always feels better when there’s a reason behind it).
And since I was already in gift-making mode, I thought… why not make a gift for all of you too? A pattern to say thank you for your support, for being there even when I’m not posting regularly, and for understanding that I’m still here, just quietly working in the background.
To be honest, I often feel guilty for not being active on social media. There’s this feeling that I should be posting more, but the truth is… I can’t. Or I don’t want to. Every time I post, I end up losing a whole day (or several), getting caught in the spiral of checking likes and comments… something I absolutely hate.
I know it’s on me (hi, brain), and maybe one day I’ll find a way to post without the stress… to enjoy sharing without obsessing. For now, though, even posting this took me forever 😅.
Maybe I should just start posting pictures without overthinking… no captions, no pressure. Maybe I’ll try that with this pattern’s post on Instagram or Facebook and see what happens. That might help.
And if you happen to know any good books about this topic, let me know! I recently read The Book of Overthinking (by a New Zealand author… it’s helped me a lot to identify when I’m spiraling into worries about things I can’t control, like the past or the future), and I’d love to keep going with something similar.
But truly… please know that even if I go quiet sometimes, I’m deeply, deeply grateful for each of you. Thank you 💛
I’m so sorry for the long text! I haven’t had the space to really write everything I want for a long time 😅 (another thing I don’t like about Instagram)… and I may have gotten a bit carried away. Now yes… a little more about the pattern and less about me.
:: The Acorn and Its Symbolism ::
Before we get to the pattern, let me tell you something about this little one…
In addition to being an elegant seed (shiny, soft and with a tiny hat… so sophisticated), the acorn carries deep and beautiful symbolism.
- The saying “Great oaks from little acorns grow” speaks of perseverance, patience and prosperity.
- Acorns are said to bring good luck and protect your health. People used to carry them to prevent illness, pain or discomfort… and if you were already sick, it was believed they helped you heal faster. Not a bad charm to keep in your pocket nowadays.
- In Norse mythology, the god Odin hung from an oak tree in search of wisdom, so the acorn became a symbol of knowledge.
- The Norse also believed that acorns brought divine protection, placing them in windows to shield their homes from lightning.
- In England, dry acorns were carried during the Norman Conquest for protection… perhaps hoping they’d soften the hearts of their conquerors.
- Long before all of that, acorns were linked to a secret kind of magic. When two witches passed each other in the forest, they would exchange acorns to quietly say “I’m one of you, and you’re safe with me.”
I don’t know about you… but the thought of someone saying that—“you’re safe with me, I’ll take care of you”—makes my heart smile. Especially in this age of social media, where it often feels like we must act happier, nicer, more polished than we really are. Having people around who let you be fully yourself… that’s something rare and precious.
And another reason I love this little talisman… is that you don’t have to buy it. You can find it in nature, pick it up, carry it with you or turn it into something beautiful for your home.
And if you don’t have any oaks nearby… well… now you can crochet your own little acorns 😊
I have so many ideas for tiny oak leaves to go with this acorn (I can already see them clearly in my mind)… but I really need to keep working on my other patterns. If I start making those leaves now, I’ll just be using them as a new excuse to postpone finishing that other design… the one I’ve been working on forever. And I’m pretty sure this acorn pattern was just another excuse to avoid it… fear of failure, I see you. Thanks again, brain… you’re amazing 🙃
So no more excuses. I’ll make the oak leaves later, once I finish that other pattern.
OK, enough talk now please… I just did the thing I hate most about recipe blogs… the endless scrolling before you finally get to the instructions. But hey… at least there are no ads in between 😬
And now, for real… here’s the acorn pattern. Thank you for your patience and for always being there.
Love you!
Paula
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:: Acorn amigurumi crochet pattern – Jovis (acorn amigurumi) and charm ::
This acorn amigurumi crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and works great as a little charm or fall decoration.
:: Materials, tips and instructions ::
Yarn and hook
You have two options to make your little acorn… Well, that’s not entirely true. You can actually make it however you like, but I made two versions and you’re free to experiment with any yarn or hook you want.
- “Charm” version – The smallest one is made with cotton DK weight yarn (also called double knitting, light / 3 / 8 ply / light worsted) and a 2.5 mm hook. I used just a tiny bit of each colour (so I won’t bother listing the grams), and it ended up about 5 cm (2 inches) tall, plus the hanging threads make it around 22 cm (8 inches) long.
- “Jovis” version – The one with the sparkly eyes is made with Aran weight yarn (also called medium / 4 / 10 ply / worsted / Afghan) and a 3 mm hook (US C2 / UK-CAN 11). Again, I used very little yarn, and it turned out about 6 cm (2.5 inches) tall.
Other materials
- Safety eyes (optional): Use 10 mm if you’re using Aran yarn. If you use thinner yarn, adjust the eye size accordingly.
- Filling: Polyester fibre (pillow stuffing, toy wadding).
- Yarn needle: For sewing the acorn closed and inserting the hanging threads.
- Row counter: Super helpful if you’re like me and get distracted easily. You can also use pen and paper… but I do recommend getting one.
- Stitch markers: Since we’re working in a spiral, it’s very easy to lose track of where each round begins. Any kind of marker, hairpin or a scrap of contrasting yarn will work perfectly.
Extra instructions
Brackets [ ]
Repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times indicated after the “x”.
Example: [6 sc, 3 inc] x 6
This means you’ll repeat the combo of 6 single crochets and 3 increases six times in total.
And while we’re here… 3 inc means you need to do 1 increase in each of the next 3 stitches.
Parentheses ( )
The number inside the parentheses tells you how many stitches you should have at the end of the round.
Example: [2 sc, 2 inc] x 2 (12)This means you’ll do the bracket combo twice, and end up with 12 stitches in total.
This pattern is made in a continuous spiral, you do not need to close every round at the end.
:: Step‑by‑Step Step-by-Step Free Acorn Crochet Pattern ::
*Start with the yarn you chose for the top (cap or dome)*
1) MR 6 sc (6)
If you are going to make an acorn charm (or a hanging Jovis), don’t pull the magic ring too tight… -Picture 1 and 2- We need that little hole to pass the threads through.
2-3) 6 sc (6)
Next round: work in the front loop only. -Picture 3-. (Front loop vs back loop)
3) 6 inc (12)
Go back to working in both loops.
4) 12 inc (24)
6) [2 sc, 1 inc] x 8 (32)
7-8) 32 sc (32) -Picture 4-
9) [6 sc, 1 dec] x 4 (28)
10) [1 dec, 1 sc] x 8, then 2 more dec (18)
*Change to the yarn for the bottom of the acorn*
Next round: work in the back loop only.
11) 18 sc (18) -Picture 5-
If you’re making a charm, now’s the time to add the threads.
- Cut 3 threads, each 70 cm (27.5 inches) long. I used 3 colours.
- Make a knot in the middle and another knot on each side -Picture 6 and 7-.
- Use a yarn needle to insert them through the hole in the MR we left open at the start -Picture 8-.
- Make one last knot joining the ends together -Picture 9-.
- Pull the threads from the top until the knot locks in place (the knot shouldn’t go through the MR hole) -Picture 10-.
Let’s finish our acorn amigurumi crochet pattern.
12-15) 18 pb (18)
Start stuffing the top of the acorn around the threads -Picture 11-.
If you’re going to add eyes, only stuff the top part for now.
To add the eyes: insert them between rounds 13 and 14, leaving 5 stitches between them -Picture 12-.
16) [1 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (12)
17) [1 dec, 1 sc] x 4 (8)
Finish stuffing.
Cut the yarn, leaving enough length to close the piece and hide the tail inside (the charm threads should stay outside) -Picture 14-.
With a yarn needle, insert the needle under the front loops of the last round (from outside to inside) -Picture 15-.
Pull tight to close the hole -Picture 16 and 17-. Secure with a knot and hide the yarn tail inside the acorn -Picture 18-.
That’s it!
Your little acorn is finished!
I really hope you enjoyed making it ^_^
I’d love to see yours turn out! Please tag me with @onpoki and use the hashtag #onpoki on Instagram or Facebook so I can see your creation.
Thanks for choosing my acorn amigurumi crochet pattern! It truly means a lot.
With love, Paula…
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- I learned about the acorn “powers” thanks to this sites
https://www.invaluable.com/blog/good-luck-charms
https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/lucky-charms-to-attract-good-luck-895277
