Acorn Throw Pillow

After designing an oversized mushroom throw pillow, I decided that it needed a friend, so I couldn't resist designing an oversized acorn to keep it company! This fun acorn throw pillow makes another great whimsical fall decoration or you can use it for whatever you'd like (my children keep requesting that I crochet a giant squirrel now, but the madness has to end somewhere). I hope that you all enjoy this fun free crochet pattern!

This pattern is large and will use a LOT of stuffing, but it's all one piece so it actually comes together fairly quickly with zero sewing required (always a win in my book). I made this pattern on a whim and just grabbed yarn from my stash without realizing that the brown yarn I grabbed (Yarn Bee Andes Alpaca) has been discontinued. Oops. But there are definitely substitutions that will work if you don't have any on hand. I would recommend Yarn Bee Tender Touch in Sable, Loops & Thread Charisma in Espresso, or I Love This Chunky! Yarn in Heathered Brown, or you can always check out this handy yarn substitution site for more ideas. 

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Stitch Glossary:
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = sc increase (work 2 sc into the same st)
dec = sc decrease (I prefer to use an invisible decrease st)
​BLO = back loop only

Materials:

• 105 yds (86 g) of Yarn Bee Alpaca in Cinnamon
• 95 yds (55 g) of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Honey
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Lots of fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:
2” = 9 sc sts, 2” = 9 rows
Finished acorn is about 12" tall
Gauge isn't crucial for this project as long as your stitches are tight enough to keep in the stuffing. I tend to crochet tightly, so if you're a looser crocheter, I recommend sizing down a hook. 

Note: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining. I recommend using a stitch marker and moving it after each round to help you keep your place.

Acorn:
Starting with the dark brown yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle (6)
Rounds 2-5: sc around (6)
Round 6: inc 6 times (12)
Round 7: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 8: [sc, inc, sc] 6 times (24)
Round 9: [sc in the next 3 sts, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 10: [sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (36)
Round 11: [sc in the next 5 sts, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 12: sc around (42)
Round 13: [sc in the next 3 sts, inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (48)
Round 14: [sc in the next 7 sts, inc] 6 times (54)
Round 15: sc around (54)
Round 16: [sc in the next 4 sts, inc, sc in the next 4 sts] 6 times (60)
Round 17: [sc in the next 9 sts, inc] 6 times (66)
Round 18: sc around (66)
Round 19: [sc in the next 5 sts, inc, sc in the next 5 sts] 6 times (72)
Round 20: [sc in the next 11 sts, inc] 6 times (78)
Round 21: sc around (78)
Round 22: [sc in the next 6 sts, inc, sc in the next 6 sts] 6 times (84)
Round 23: [sc in the next 13 sts, inc] 6 times (90)
Round 24: sc around (90)
Round 25: [sc in the next 7 sts, inc, sc in the next 7 sts] 6 times (96)
Round 26: [sc in the next 15 sts, inc] 6 times (102)
Rounds 27-29: sc around (102)
Round 30: [sc in the next 15 sts, dec] 6 times (96)
Round 31: [sc in the next 7 sts, dec, sc in the next 7 sts] 6 times (90)
Round 32: [sc in the next 13 sts, dec] 6 times (84)

Switch to the light brown yarn
Round 33: working in BLO, sc around (84)
Rounds 34-44: sc around (84)
Round 45: [sc in the next 6 sts, dec, sc in the next 6 sts] 6 times (78)
Round 46: sc around (78)
Round 47: [sc in the next 11 sts, dec] 6 times (72)
Round 48: sc around (72)
Round 49: [sc in the next 5 sts, dec, sc in the next 5 sts] 6 times (66)
Round 50: sc around (66)
Round 51: [sc in the next 9 sts, dec] 6 times (60)
Round 52: sc around (60)
Round 53: [sc in the next 4 sts, dec, sc in the next 4 sts] 6 times (54)
Begin stuffing. Continue to stuff as you go. 
Round 54: [sc in the next 7 sts, dec] 6 times (48)
Round 55: sc around (48)
Round 56: [sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (42)
Round 57: [sc in the next 5 sts, dec] 6 times (36)
Round 58: sc around (36)
Round 59: [sc in the next 2 sts, dec, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (30)
Round 60: [sc in the next 3 sts, dec] 6 times (24)
Round 61: sc around (24)
Round 62: [sc, dec, sc] 6 times (18)
Round 63: [sc, dec] 6 times (12)
Round 64: dec 6 times (6)
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Finish stuffing. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull taut to close. Weave in ends. ​

And you're done! I hope that you had fun making this pattern and that you enjoy this oversized acorn. I would love to hear about how it turns out, so feel free to get in touch or tag me in a picture. Seeing your projects always makes my day and I bet one of you can come up with something awesome to do with a giant acorn. And, as always, if you have any comments or questions, you can reach me in the comments section below, by email, or on social media and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Happy hooking! 

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