Add a pop of fruity charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Red Apple pattern! Inspired by the classic, crisp apple, this adorable design captures its round shape, vibrant red hue, and tiny stem in every stitch. With its cheerful look and simple yet delightful details, this crochet apple is perfect for adding a cozy touch to your handmade creations. Whether you’re crafting for fruit lovers, decorating a kitchen space, or simply enjoy making playful amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a sweet little apple bursting with personality! 🍎✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of red, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature leaf or worm for extra charm. Craft a classic red apple with its signature look, create a pastel version for a whimsical aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of fruit-inspired amigurumi for a colorful display! Whether gifted as a charming keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Red Apple is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade freshness to every stitch! 🧶💖
🍎 Amigurumi Red Apple Crochet Pattern
Make this sweet and cheerful amigurumi red apple, perfect for beginners and a favorite for teacher gifts, fall decor, or cute keychains. With a stem, leaf, and smiley face, it’s a fruit that brings joy year-round! 🍏✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner – worked in continuous rounds with basic shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall with DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or sport weight):
- Red (Main apple body)
- Brown (Stem)
- Green (Leaf)
- Black embroidery thread or yarn (Mouth)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🍎 Apple Body (Red Yarn)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–14: sc around (36)
➡️ Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, about 7–8 stitches apart
➡️ Embroider mouth with black yarn or thread between and slightly below eyes
Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Start stuffing
Round 18: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 19: dec x6 (6), FO
Weave tail through front loops and pull tight to close
Shape apple slightly by pressing top and bottom with your fingers
🌿 Leaf (Green Yarn)
Ch 7
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc
FO, leave a tail for sewing
Sew at an angle beside stem
🌱 Stem (Brown Yarn)
Round 1: MR, 5 sc
Rounds 2–4: sc around (5)
FO and sew to top center of apple
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add blush using light pink yarn or blush
- Make a set with green and yellow apples 🍏🍋
- Turn it into a keychain or magnet with added hardware
This little amigurumi apple is a happy, healthy way to decorate or gift—quick to make and sure to brighten someone’s day! 🍎😊
