Palm Tree Applique – Free Pattern

I have been experimenting with some applique designs lately and I just got a request from a friend to design a palm tree applique. I was so excited because even though it’s a simple pattern, it was something different for me to try. It’s a great summer/ beach themed applique for a hat, blanket or anything else you might want to put it on. The pattern works up super quickly. It took me about 15 minutes in total. Happy Crocheting!

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Palm Tree Applique

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Skill Level:

Easy

Materials:

• Approximately 23 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 2 colors:
  • Approximately 15 yds of Color A; I used Lily Sugar n’ Cream* in the Jute colorway
  • Approximately 8 yds of Color B; I used Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton in the Snap Pea colorway (Note: This yarn has been discontinued. A great alternative is Lily Sugar n’ Cream* in the Hote Green colorway)
• Size H 5mm Crochet Hook*
• Size J 6mm Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*

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Abbreviations:

Instructions:

Ch 5
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2-4: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st across, turn. (4 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc dec over the next 1 sts, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, turn. (3 sts)
Row 6-9: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st across, turn. (3 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 sc into the next st, turn. (2 sts)
Row 11-15: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st across, turn. (2 sts)
Row 16:  Ch 1, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts, turn. (1 st)
Row 17: Ch 1, 1 sc into the next st, turn. (1 st)
Sc evenly around entire tree trunk, making sure to place 2 sc sts into each of the bottom corners. Fasten off. (Note: If you are attaching the finished Palm Tree to something like a hat or afghan, leave a long tail for sewing. Otherwise, weave all of your ends.)

Palm Fronds:

With Color B and Size J Hook,

Magic Circle (alternatively, ch 4 and join to form a circle)
*Ch 8, 1 hdc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, sl st into magic circle; Repeat from * 4 more times. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. (5 leaves, 7 sts per leaf)

Finish:

• Position the palm fronds onto the tree trunk. Using the long tail from the fronds and a  yarn needle, sew the fronds onto the tree trunk.
• Fasten off and weave all ends.