Time to explore 7 DIY apple crafts perfect for Fall in the An Apple a Day Crafting Event featuring apple themed crochet patterns and a plastic canvas apple pattern.
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For the next 7 days, we’re thrilled to be bringing you 7 DIY apple crafts that are perfect for Fall, featuring apple themed crochet patterns and a plastic canvas apple pattern.
The An Apple a Day Crafting Event kicks off on August 1st and will run through August 7th – 7 days in total.
I’m teaming up with my friends Emily of Crochet Aweigh and Candace of T&C Crafters for this event. Each day, there will be a different featured craft projects, and it will either be available on one of their blogs or on one of mine – EyeLoveKnots blog or Yarn Crafts & Coffee. We’re going to share a total of 6 crochet projects and 1 plastic canvas pattern.
Below you’ll find the schedule. This post will update by 12pm EST on it’s day, and I will send a newsletter out at that time to let you know.
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August 1st -Day 1 – Apple Mini Bag
Originally, this mini crochet bag was designed as a soap cozy, where you place a bar of soap in it and use it in the shower to exfoliate with and make your bar of soap go further, but these mini crochet bags are also perfect as candy pouches for parties, as small gift bags, a coin purse or even a dice bag!
Imagine this little bag as a soap cozy gifted with a homemade soap or textured facial scrubbies, as a candy or favor pouch at an Apple Picking Party or Fall Festival, or as a gift bag for a gift card to a favorite coffee shop for Teacher Appreciation Week or some Fall themed earrings, like these Cross Stitched Apple Earrings found on my EyeLoveKnots blog.
I always remember on Meet the Teacher Day, some teachers gave out really cute curated brown paper bags with trinkets inside. If you had a small class, you may consider placing those trinkets inside a crocheted apple gift bag and a bonus would be finding ways to incorporate that bag into the school year.
Now, there are a lot of great options for these mini bags, mostly dependent on how you will use the bag. I’ll share some yarns with you that I think would be great options for the mini bag and following the apple theme, but really, the sky is the limit here.
If you are going to use this bag as a soap cozy, you’ll want to use either a 100% cotton or a blend of cotton with linen, cotton with bamboo or linen with bamboo. Linen gets strong when wet, and gets softer and nicer with each wash. On it’s own, it’s on the rougher side for feel, but linen blends often combine with cotton or bamboo to add softness. Bamboo yarns have a high absorbency – even more than cotton – however, bamboo is weaker when wet, and more prone to developing mold so if bamboo is a fiber you want to use, I definitely recommend going with a blend of linen and/or cotton. Stay away from synthetic fibers, like acrylic, as they lack the absorbency needed.
As a gift bag, candy pouch or favor bag, you can reach for any fiber yarn desired. This pattern was written for a 100% cotton yarn, which produces a more relaxed fabric. If you choose a different fiber, such as 100% acrylic, you may want to go up a hook to achieve the same measurements.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on EyeLoveKnots
August 2nd -Day 2 – Apple Wreath
An Apple Wreath would be the perfect decor piece to add to your home for Fall, to a farm themed nursery or kids room, or a classroom.
By using sewing pins to hold the leaves in place, rather than permanently attaching them, this wreath base can easily be transformed later for another holiday, such as Christmas if you made a red base. The sewing pins stick down into the foam to keep everything in place for as long as you need, and then when you are ready to change the embellishments out, simply pull them out and redecorate.
My favorite yarns for crocheting a wreath are going to be 100% acrylic yarns, but specifically, I like Premier Yarns Basix Worsted, Lion Brand Pound of Love and Red Heart Super Saver. These yarns hold up well to wear and tear, and while they will fade over time, I feel that these yarns hold their color the best over other yarns I’ve tried, as well as the shaping of embellishments. If the wreath will be inside only, you could go with cotton blends and embellishments, but for outdoor wreaths, cottons fade quickly and begin to fall apart.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on EyeLoveKnots
August 3rd -Day 3 – Apple Puff Hot Pad Pattern RevieW
Read all about crocheting this adorable Apple Puff Hot Pad from Pearl & Twine, and get inspired to make your own!
Made with 100% cotton worsted weight yarn like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, this hot pad will be a fun addition to your kitchen, or would make a great gift! It’s classic design fits just about anywhere, but if apples aren’t your thing, you can find other patterns in the same collection that are for mushrooms, pumpkins, or acorns. This hot pad uses the tapestry crochet technique and puff stitches to create the image of the apple. I see this hot pad making your kid’s teacher’s day!
View the Crochet Pattern Review on the Crochet Aweigh blog
August 4th – Day 4 – C2C Apple Square
A crocheted C2C square, or corner to corner square, with an apple on it is such a fun way to add a touch of cozy Fall to your home, decorate in a farm themed kids room or nursery or gift to your favorite teacher, especially when you think of the huge variety of ways to use a C2C square.
On it’s own, you can add a dowel to the top to create a wall hanging, attach the square to a canvas to make wall art, or use the square as a washcloth or trivet. This is an excellent way to bust through your stash too!
When you make several squares and sew them together, you can create a huge range of projects, such as a purse or tote bag, wearables like an oversized scarf, a rectangle shawl, a poncho or a sweater, and home decor pieces like a table runner, throw pillow or blanket.
I may have designed my square using worsted weight yarn, but imagine the other possibilities simply by changing up the weight of yarn. My wheels are already turning.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on Yarn Crafts & Coffee
August 5th – Day 5 – Crab Apple pun amigurumi crochet pattern review
Read all about making the Crab Apple Pun Amigurumi crochet pattern by Peach Penguin Crochet.
Made with super bulky yarn, this adorable “crab apple” works up quickly and easily. It’s a great silly statement to have on display in your home or office, or to sell at markets. This pattern can be made in about 2-3 hours and requires minimal stitches, so it is great for an advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter.
View the Crochet Pattern Review by T&C Crafters on the EyeLoveKnots blog
August 6tH – Day 6 – Apple Orchard Bucket Hat
Bring a little bit of orchard charm wherever you go with the Apple Orchard Bucket Hat! This playful crochet bucket hat features six adorable apple motifs wrapped around the crown, making it the perfect accessory for apple picking, fall festivals, farmers markets, or anyone who loves a whimsical handmade look.
Customize your hat by choosing your favorite apple colors—classic red, bright green, golden yellow, pink, or even a mix of varieties to create your own unique orchard. The possibilities are endless!
This pattern is written for adult sizing and is worked from the top down. You’ll begin by crocheting the crown using textured back loop single crochet, then create six separate apple motifs that are sewn together and attached to the hat before finishing with the brim. You can grab a free PDF download from Ravelry today (August 6th, 2026) through tomorrow!
Pattern Details
- Adult size
- Intermediate skill level
- Approximately 275 yards of worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn
- Yarn used: Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton in White, Red, Lime, and Chocolate
- Hook Size G (4 mm) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Written in standard US crochet terms
Whether you’re making one for apple season, gifting it to your favorite fruit lover, or simply adding a fun statement piece to your wardrobe, the Apple Orchard Bucket Hat is sure to turn heads and spark smiles. The PDF is available to download for free from Ravelry through tomorrow so be sure to grab your copy!
View the Free Crochet Pattern on Crochet Aweigh
August 7th – Day 7 – Chunky Checkered Apple Coasters
Plastic canvas coasters are easy to keep handy in the kitchen, dining room, living room and office so it’s easy to grab when you need it anytime you are drinking a delicious beverage and/or snacking – it’s a great item to set down a tasty treat on as well.
Coasters are so versatile, they don’t stop at being used for coffee or a snack. They are great little mats that work for all sorts of items like a small vase, plant, candle, pen or make up brush holder, lotions and more!
With the apple design on these coasters, they are a fun way to add a touch of cozy Fall to your home, use as favors at a farm or apple themed baby shower, gift to your favorite teacher or even turn it into a wall hanging instead and use it to decorate in a farm themed kids room.
This pattern was designed with 7 mesh plastic canvas, but I explain how you can easily use 5, 10 or 14 if preferred.
View the Free Plastic Canvas Pattern on Yarn Crafts & Coffee
