Free Crochet Pattern : Apple Headpiece

Last year I designed a Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece for small dogs, cats or your favorite stuffed animal. My kids like to play with these on their Stuffed Animals too. With school back in session I thought making a few simple changes to the pattern that I could easily turn it into an apple. 

I made a red and green one. Green apples are my sons favorite. 

I can't say my puppy enjoyed dressing up too much. She doesn't mind sweaters or collars but she's not a fan of hats. I kindly asked my mom of Posh Pooch Designs if she'd like to test and have her real dog models try it out. You can see those images below. Be sure to check out all her amazing designs too. Especially if you have a dog that enjoy's accessories. 

Now on to the pattern! 

Apple Headpiece Modeled my sweet Chihuahua Lucy! 

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Apple Headpiece

Images used with permission from Posh Pooch Designs.
Modeled by Rosie Belle. 

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75

Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Small amounts Red, Brown and Green

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Terms and Stitches: 

*R - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch
*sk - skip

Starting with Red

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 

Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.

R 7-8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 

sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, 

sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, 

sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem

With Brown

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

Fasten off but leave a long tail. Sew stem to center of hat or as desired. 

Leaf
With Green R1: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in next ch, 3 dc in last chain, working around to opposite side of the chain, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st to 1st sc.
Fasten off but leave a long tail
Sew Leaf as desired to Stem and Hat.

Enjoy! 

Be Sure to check out our other Headpiece patterns 

Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece

Decorative Christmas Headpiece

More to come soon!!