Crochet Christmas Candied Apple

Create a festive holiday treat by crocheting a Christmas-themed candied apple. To add an extra touch of holiday cheer, consider attaching a small crocheted bow or ribbon to the top of the apple. You can also experiment with different yarn textures to create a more realistic candy coating effect. This crocheted Christmas candied apple makes for a fun and unique decoration or gift for the holiday season. Let your creativity shine as you crochet this sweet and festive treat!

TOOLS & MATERIALS

Crochet hook 2.50 mm
Scissors and needle
Cotton yarn (1.8 oz (50 g) = approx 175 yds (160 m))
Ribbon for decoration, glue and teddy stuffing
Stick or similar – I used a thick paper straw

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

Ch Chain
Ss Slip stitch
Sc Single crochet
Hdc Half double crochet
Dc Double crochet
Inc Increase
Dec Decrease
** Repeat the sequence

APPLE

Change the color between round 17 and 18. Fill as you go
1.rd: Start with 6 sc in magic ring
2.rd: *1 inc* x 6 (12)
3.rd: *1 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (18)
4.rd: *2 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (24)
5.rd: *3 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (30)
6.rd: *4 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (36)
7.rd: *1 sc in each stitch* (36)
8.rd: *5 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (42)
9.rd: *6 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (48)
10.rd: *7 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (54)
11.rd: *8 sc, 1 inc* x 6 (60)
12-19.rd: *1 sc in each stitch* (54) – a total of 7 rounds
20.rd: *8 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (54)
21.rd: *7 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (48)
22.rd: *6 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (42)
23.rd: *5 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (36)
24.rd: *1 sc in each stitch* (36)
25.rd: *4 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (30)
26.rd: *3 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (24)
27.rd: *2 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (18)
28.rd: *1 sc, 1 dec* x 6 (12)
29.rd: *1 dec* x 6 (6)
Cut the yarn, and close off.

STEM

Chain 8 and start in the second loop from the hook. Crochet 7 single crochets. Fasten off but leave a very long tail.

LEAF

Chain 10 and start in the second loop from the hook. Crochet: 1 ss, 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same
stitch, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 hdc, 3 hdc in the same stitch. Continue on the other side of the chain. You now have 8 loops to crochet the following: 1 hcd, 2 dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1
ss, 1 ss. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail. Sew the yarn down through the leaf. You can pull a little to adjust the appearance of the leaf.

Sew the leaf and stem together with the yarn from the stem. Lead the stem and leaf in the top of the apple. With your needle, you pull the yarn all the way through from top to bottom, so the yarn is hanging out. Pull the yarn at the bottom to give the apple the right shape. Now fasten off. Decorate the apple with sprinkles and glue on the stick.