Cherry crochet: a creative activity of relaxation

Crochet is an ancient art that allows you to create personalized items perfect for decorating your home or as a special gift. If you are looking for a relaxing craft, here is an original idea inspired by nature: make a crocheted cherry. This simple project will allow you to immerse yourself in a creative activity and enjoy a relaxing moment all to yourself. Let’s see together the steps to create a crocheted cherry!

What is needed to make a crochet cherry:

• Crochet
• Red cotton thread for cherry
• Green cotton thread for the stem
• Synthetic filling
• Wool needle
• Scissors

Step 1 – Start with the stem of the cherry.

To begin, take green cotton yarn and crochet hook. Make a magic loop and work a chain of 5-6 low stitches inside the loop. Close the loop and continue working in the round with low stitches until you reach the desired length for the cherry stem. Once the desired length is reached, cut the yarn and tie a knot to secure the work.

Step 2 – Realizza la ciliegia

Take the red cotton thread and crochet hook. Work a magic loop and make 6 low stitches inside the loop. Gently pulling the yarn, close the loop. Continue working in the round increasing by 6 stitches in each round until you get the desired size for the cherry. Be sure to work evenly to maintain the rounded shape.

Step 3 – Fill the cherry

Once the top of the cherry is completed, fill it with the synthetic filling. Be sure to distribute it evenly to achieve a full, smooth shape. Continue to increase the number of stitches each round, if necessary, to completely cover the filling.

Step 4 – Close the cherry

When the cherry has reached the desired size, gradually reduce the number of stitches in each round to create a closure. Cut the thread leaving enough length to sew the opening. Use the wool needle to sew the last few stitches together and secure the thread.

Step 5 – Add the stem to the cherry

Take the previously made cherry stem and attach it to the top of the cherry by sewing the lower end of the stem inside the top of the cherry. Make sure the stem is securely attached.

Et voila, with just a few materials you’ve created a beautiful crocheted cherry now, all you have left to do is choose who to give it to!