Free Crochet Acorn Garland Pattern (Easy Fall Decor)

In this post, you will see how to make a crochet acorn garland for your fall decorations.

These sweet little acorns are quick to crochet and perfect for using up scraps of yarn from your stash.

String them together with twine to make a rustic autumn garland, or use the individual acorns to decorate a table, fall wreath, or Thanksgiving place setting.

Scroll down to view the free pattern and print it directly from the pattern card, or grab the ad-free printable PDF from my shop to keep beside you while you crochet.

Make Your Own Crochet Acorn Garland

There’s something lovely about decorating your home for fall with handmade pieces.

This crochet acorn garland will bring a little of the outdoors inside, without having to gather real acorns and discover later that something has been living in them!

The acorns are worked in simple single crochet stitches and lightly stuffed before the cap and stem are added.

You can make as many or as few as you need, depending on where you want to hang your garland.

Use traditional shades of brown, rust, mustard, and orange, or choose colors that coordinate with the rest of your autumn decorations.

A Quick Stash-Busting Crochet Project

Each acorn only requires a small amount of DK yarn, making this an excellent project for leftover yarns.

I used light and dark brown yarn scraps for my acorns, but you can experiment with any color combination you like.

Try making the acorn body in warm autumn shades and use a darker contrasting color for the cap.

The finished acorns measure approximately 3 inches long, so they are quick to make and easy to add to other fall decorations.

You could:

• String them together to make an autumn garland.
• Place several acorns in a bowl or basket.
• Attach them to a fall wreath.
• Use them to decorate a Thanksgiving table.
• Tie one around a folded napkin or small gift.
• Add one to a fall-themed bag or keychain.

You may also like this crochet pumpkin pattern or the coordinating crochet oak leaf and acorn pattern.

Skill Level

This pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner.

You should be comfortable with:

• Making a slip knot.
• Creating a crochet chain.
• Working single crochet.
• Working in continuous rounds.
• Increasing and decreasing.
• Reading a crochet pattern.
• Completing simple sewing and finishing.

The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.

If you need help with any of the techniques, these tutorials may be useful:

• How To Make A Slip Knot
• How To Start A Crochet Chain
• How To Single Crochet
• How To Read Crochet Patterns
• Crochet Abbreviations And Terms

You can also find more crochet tutorials on the Handy Little Me YouTube channel.

Crochet Acorn Garland Pattern

Make a collection of small, stuffed crochet acorns and string them together with rustic twine to create a cozy fall garland.

You can easily change the length of the garland by adding more or fewer acorns.

Pattern Notes

• The acorn and cap are worked in continuous rounds.
• Do not join at the end of each round unless instructed.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
• The number of stitches you should have at the end of each round is shown in brackets.
• Stuff the acorn firmly, but do not overstuff it. Overstuffing may stretch the stitches and allow the fiberfill to show.
• You can make larger or smaller acorns by changing the yarn weight and using the corresponding hook size.
• The acorn cap is made with a slightly larger crochet hook so that it will fit comfortably over the stuffed acorn.

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Finished Size

Each finished acorn measures approximately:

• 3 inches long.
• 2 inches wide.

The measurement does not include the stem.

Gauge

Approximately 18 single crochet stitches measure 4 inches.

The gauge is not especially important for this project. However, your crochet fabric should be tight enough that the stuffing does not show between the stitches.

If you can see the stuffing, try using a smaller crochet hook.

Supplies

Yarn

Any DK/light-worsted-weight yarn.

You will need approximately 10–20g of yarn for each acorn, depending on the yarn and your tension.

I used scraps of acrylic and wool yarn in light and dark brown shades.

Suggested colors:

• Light brown, rust, mustard, orange, or cream for the acorn.
• Dark brown, taupe, or gray for the cap and stem.

Crochet Hooks

• 3.5 mm crochet hook (US E/4)
• 4 mm crochet hook (US G/6)

Notions

• Stitch marker
• Darning or yarn needle
• Scissors
• Polyester fiberfill
• Twine or cord for assembling the garland
• Pins, if needed for positioning the cap

Abbreviations

The pattern is written using US crochet terms and abbreviations.

• CH – Chain
• PM – Place marker
• SC – Single crochet
• SC2tog – Single crochet two stitches together
• St(s) – Stitch(es)

Acorn

Using the 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook:

Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 SC into the second ch from the hook. PM in the first st. [6 sts]

Round 2: Work 2 SC in each st around. [12 sts]

Round 3: (SC in the next 5 sts, 2 SC in the next st) twice. [14 sts]

Round 4: SC in the next 2 sts, then (2 SC in the next st, SC in the next 2 sts) four times. [18 sts]

Rounds 5–10: SC in each st around. [18 sts]

Round 11: (SC in the next st, SC2tog) six times. [12 sts]

Pause here and stuff the acorn firmly with polyester fiberfill.

Add the stuffing a little at a time and use your fingers to shape the acorn as you work.

Make sure the lower end of the acorn is filled, but do not overstuff it.

Round 12: SC2tog six times. [6 sts]

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail approximately 6 inches long.

Thread the tail onto a darning needle and pass it through the remaining six stitches. Pull tightly to close the opening.

Secure the yarn and weave the remaining end into the acorn.

Acorn Cap

Using the 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook:

• Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 SC into the second ch from the hook. [6 sts]
• Round 2: Work 2 SC in each st around. [12 sts]
• Round 3: (SC in the next st, 2 SC in the next st) six times. [18 sts]
• Round 4: (SC in the next 5 sts, 2 SC in the next st) three times. [21 sts]
• Round 5: SC in each st around. [21 sts]
• Round 6: SC2tog, then SC in each remaining st around. [20 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail approximately 6 inches long.

Do not weave in this yarn tail, as you will use it to sew the cap onto the acorn.

Stem

Using the 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook:

Ch 7.

Work 1 SC into the second ch from the hook, then work 1 SC into each remaining ch across. [6 sts]

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail long enough to sew the stem onto the cap.

Making Up And Finishing

Step 1: Attach The Stem

Place one end of the stem in the center of the acorn cap.

Thread the stem’s yarn tail onto your darning needle and sew the stem securely to the cap.

Make several small stitches so that the stem will not pull free when the acorn is added to the garland.

Secure the yarn on the wrong side of the cap and weave in the remaining end.

Step 2: Position The Cap

Place the cap over the closed top of the stuffed acorn.

The lower edge of the cap should overlap the top of the acorn slightly.

Adjust the cap until it sits evenly. You can use a few pins to hold it in position while you sew.

Step 3: Sew The Cap Into Place

Thread the long yarn tail from the cap onto your darning needle.

Beginning at the back of the acorn, sew around the lower edge of the cap.

Take small stitches through both the cap and the acorn, making sure the stitches are evenly spaced.

Try not to pull the yarn too tightly, as this may cause the cap to pucker.

Continue sewing until the cap is completely secure.

Fasten off and weave the yarn tail through the inside of the acorn.

Step 4: Shape The Acorn

Gently roll and shape the finished acorn between your hands.

You can add a little more definition to the lower end by gently pinching it into a rounded point.

How To Assemble The Garland

Make as many acorns as you need for your desired garland length.

You could make all the acorns in the same colors or alternate between several autumn shades.

1. Arrange the finished acorns on a flat surface and decide how far apart you would like them to be.
2. Cut a length of twine, leaving approximately 6–8 inches extra at both ends for hanging.
3. Thread the twine through the base of each crocheted stem. A large darning needle may make this easier.
4. Slide each acorn along the twine until you are happy with the spacing.
5. If you do not want the acorns to move, tie a small knot around each stem. You can also place a knot on either side of the stem to hold it in position.
6. Tie a loop at each end of the twine for hanging.

Your crochet acorn garland is now ready to display!

Hang it across a fireplace mantel, shelf, doorway, dresser, or kitchen hutch to add a little handmade autumn charm to your home.

Other Ways To Use Your Crochet Acorns

You don’t have to turn the acorns into a garland.

A few individual acorns would look lovely arranged in a small wooden bowl or mixed with pine cones and autumn leaves.

You could also:

• Add an acorn to a fall wreath.
• Use one as a bag charm.
• Attach one to a keychain.
• Tie one around a Thanksgiving napkin.
• Use the acorns as table decorations.
• Add one to a wrapped fall gift.
• Make several as small decorations for a craft fair.

If you are making them for a home with babies, young children, or pets, keep the acorns and garland safely out of reach.

More Fall Crochet Patterns

If you enjoyed making this crochet acorn garland, you may also like these free patterns:

• Crochet Oak Leaf And Acorn Pattern
• Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
• Fall Home Decor Ideas
• Stash-Busting Crochet Patterns

Share Your Finished Acorns

I love seeing your finished projects!

If you make this crochet acorn garland, share a photograph on Instagram and tag me @handylittleme or use the hashtag #handylittleme.

I’d love to see the colors you choose and how you display your garland.

Happy crocheting!

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