This Crochet Grape Applique is a small, beginner-friendly project made with purple and green yarn. Popcorn stitches create the raised grape texture, while a simple leaf completes the design. Follow the rounds below to make an applique for accessories, clothing, or other crochet projects; a 2.0 mm hook is used for this pattern.
The instructions use US crochet terms and include a video tutorial for extra visual guidance. The finished piece can be made in about 20 minutes, depending on your pace and familiarity with the stitches. If popcorn stitches are new to you, practice one on a small swatch before starting the grape.
Ways to Use a Crochet Grape Applique
Add the finished grape to a hairpin, brooch, or bookmark, or use it as a decorative accent on a bag, hat, or garment. Before attaching it to a project, position the leaf and grape together to check their placement. For items that will be washed, sewing the pieces on may be more suitable than using adhesive.
Materials and Pattern Notes
- Purple yarn and green yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch marker
- Hot-melt adhesive for assembly
The pattern is written in US crochet terms. Keep the stitch marker nearby if you find it helpful to track the beginning of a round. Use hot-melt adhesive carefully and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s safety instructions, particularly when working around children.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ss: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- popcorn stitch: a textured stitch described below
How to Make the Popcorn Stitch
Work 5 dc in one stitch, then make 1 ss and 1 ch as specified in the pattern. This raised stitch gives the grape its dimensional, bobbled surface. Keep your stitches even so the individual popcorns remain easy to see.
How to Crochet the Grape Applique
Main Grape Section: Purple
Begin with a magic ring. The following rounds build the grape section by section. Leave a yarn tail when instructed so you have a length available for finishing.
- Round 1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the ring, then make 1 ss in the first stitch.
- Round 2: Ch 3, work 7 popcorn stitches, then ch 3, make 1 ss, and ch 1. Cut the yarn and leave a tail.
- Round 3: In the space between the third and fourth popcorn stitch sets of Round 2, ch 3 and make 1 popcorn stitch. Then, in the space between the fourth and fifth popcorn stitch sets, make 1 popcorn stitch, ch 3, make 1 ss, and ch 1. Cut the yarn and leave a tail.
- Round 4: In the middle of a popcorn stitch from Round 3, make 1 popcorn stitch, ch 3, make 1 ss, and ch 1. Cut the yarn and leave a tail.
As you work the later rounds, check that each new popcorn stitch is placed in the stated space. The raised stitches form the clustered shape, so accurate placement helps keep the applique balanced.
Grape Leaf: Green
With green yarn, start with 4 ch in a magic ring. Then, beginning in the second stitch from the hook, work 3 sc, 1 ss, 3 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, and 1 ss. Repeat this sequence 3 times.
Assembly
Place the green leaf at the top of the purple grape section. Use hot-melt adhesive to attach the leaf to the grape, taking care to keep the glue away from the exposed edges. Let the adhesive set fully before handling or attaching the applique to another item.
Finishing and Helpful Tips
Once assembled, check the back of the work and trim any loose ends neatly. You can change the yarn colors to create multicolored grapes, while keeping the same stitch sequence. If a step is difficult to follow from the written directions, refer to the accompanying video tutorial and pause it as needed to compare stitch placement.
Make Your Crochet Grape Applique
This Crochet Grape Applique combines a straightforward leaf with textured popcorn stitches for a small, decorative finish. Gather the listed supplies, follow the rounds in order, and check the placement of each stitch as you build the grape. The completed applique can add a fruit-inspired detail to accessories and other crochet projects.
