Apple designs have been popular with crafters for as long as I can remember. Apples are bright, cheerful motifs that lend themselves well to crafting in a number of different techniques -- including crochet, beadwork, cross stitch and others. If you'd like to make a craft project with an apple theme, the following apple patterns are posted on our website; they are free for your personal use.
Beaded Crochet Apple Applique - Free Pattern
Beaded Crochet Apple Applique -- Photo © Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.
You'll use beads, wire and crochet thread to crochet this cute apple applique.
- Get the free crochet pattern
- See more free applique patterns for crochet
Tunisian Crochet Bag With Apple Design
Crocheted Purse With Apple Design -- Photo © 2009 Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.
There are many different ways you could use the beaded apple applique linked above. Here's one idea: use it to decorate the front of a handbag, purse or tote bag.
Apple With Heart Center - Free Chart
Apple Heart Charted Design -- Chart Is © 2002 by Sandi Marshall
Use this free chart for cross stitch on crochet, or for any other craft project that requires a charted design. This apple design is by Sandi Marshall.
Apple Keychain by Mimi Alelis
This is an off-site link to another crochet designer's web site; Mimi Alelis has shared a free crochet pattern for an apple keychain, which can also be used as a cell phone charm. It's really cute!More Free Apple Craft Patterns From Around the About.com Network
- At About Needlepoint: Free charted pattern for a red delicious apple design
- At About Needlepoint: Free pattern for a matching set with apple motifs
- At About Cross Stitch: Free A Is for Apple Pattern
- At About Cross Stitch: Free Apple Sampler Pattern
