Crochet Acorn Pattern – Easy Tutorial with 5 mm or 9 mm BIGcord

This crochet acorn pattern is a simple seasonal project that works beautifully as an autumn decoration. The main instructions below are written for 9 mm BIGcord, but you can also make a smaller version with 5 mm BIGcord.

What you will need

For the 9 mm version

• 9 mm BIGcord

• 12 mm crochet hook

• Approx. 1 skein for the acorn base

• Approx. 1/2 skein for the acorn cap

For the 5 mm version

• 5 mm BIGcord

• 10 mm crochet hook

• Acorn base: approx. 330 g / 66 m

• Acorn cap: approx. 170 g / 34 m

• Total: approx. 1 skein / 100 m

The 5 mm consumption is calculated from a 100 m skein weighing approximately 500 g.

Abbreviations

• sc – single crochet

• sl st – slip stitch

• inc – increase (work 2 sc into the same stitch)

Acorn Base

Round 1: Work 6 sc into a magic ring. Join with a sl st. (6 sts)

Round 2: Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (12 sts)

Round 3: Increase in every 2nd stitch around. Join with a sl st. (18 sts)

Round 4: Increase in every 3rd stitch around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)

Round 5: Increase in every 4th stitch around. Join with a sl st. (30 sts)

Rounds 6–13: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)

Final round: Work 1 sl st in each stitch around.

Acorn Cap

Round 1: Work 6 sc into a magic ring. Join with a sl st. (6 sts)

Round 2: Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (12 sts)

Round 3: Increase in every 2nd stitch around. Join with a sl st. (18 sts)

Round 4: Increase in every 3rd stitch around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)

Round 5: Increase in every 4th stitch around. Join with a sl st. (30 sts)

Rounds 6–7: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)

Final round: Work 1 sl st in each stitch around.

For the 5 mm version: add one extra round before the final slip-stitch round. Work Round 8 with 1 sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)

Stem

Chain 7, then work 1 sl st into each of the 7 chains back toward the cap. Fasten off and secure the stem.

Adjusting the shape

The final shape of your crochet acorn can be adjusted slightly by changing your crochet tension. Working more tightly will create a firmer, more compact shape, while a looser tension will make the acorn softer and slightly more relaxed.

Because every crocheter has a slightly different tension, your finished acorn may vary a little in size and shape – and that is part of what makes every handmade piece unique.