Perfect Pear Crochet Card

The season of love is upon us, and what better way is there to show your love than with a handmade card! I originally made this card to celebrate my cotton wedding anniversary, I feel like the cotton anniversary was really made for crafters like me! However you could use this cute crocheted pear and heart applique designs for any number of projects! They would look super cute as embellishments on a tote bag or you could add a little heart to one of your amigurumis for an extra special touch.

For this pattern I used Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK in shades Pillar Red (415) and Spearmint Green (426) I also used a tiny bit of brown DK for the stem which I pulled out of my stash. You can use any DK for this project but I would recommend using a cotton yarn as I have as it gives a much cleaner finish. I get my Paintbox Yarn from LoveCrafts, click <here> [paid link] to go directly to the Paintbox Cotton DK.

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You will need:

• Cotton DK Yarn – Red

• Cotton DK Yarn – Green

• DK Yarn – Brown

• 3.5mm Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

• Adhesive to stick your designs to the card – I used a hot glue gun

• Folded pieces of card

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Pattern Terms:

This pattern uses UK crochet terms

ch --> Chain Stitch

R1 --> Round 1

( )x 6 --> Repeat the group of instructions between the brackets 6 times.

[ ] --> Total number of stitches worked in each round or row between the square brackets

dc --> Double Crochet [*US- Single Crochet]

tr --> Treble Crochet[*US – Double Crochet]

sl/st --> Slip Stitch

dec --> Decrease – dc the next 2 stitches together

inc --> Increase – 2 dc in the same stitch

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Notes:

• This pattern is written in UK crochet terms.

• Crochet in continuous rounds unless pattern states otherwise.

• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

• I am left handed so some of the progress photos and diagrams may seem backwards to you, not to worry, it’s exactly the same just mirrored.

• The pattern and images contained on this website are the sole property of Creator of Cuteness. All rights reserved. Please do not share, sell, or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Please do not mass produce items made using this pattern. You may sell products made using this pattern on a small scale online or locally but you must credit Creator of Cuteness as the pattern designer in your item description. Thank you for your understanding and respect.

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Pattern:

Pear (make 2)

Using green yarn

Make a Magic Circle

R1 – Work 6 dc into the circle [6]

R2 – (inc) x6 [12]

R3 – (1dc, inc) x6 [18]

Continuing on from R3 – working in rows not rounds

Row1- 5dc, ch1 and turn [5]

Row2- dec, 1dc, dec, ch1 and turn [3]

Row3- 3dc [3]

At the end of Row3 we will return to working in rounds

R4- 21dc around, sl/st into first dc of this round to finish [21]

At the end of R4 tie off and cut the yarn.

Use your yarn needle to weave the end into the back of the pear so it is not visible from the front.

Stalk

Using brown yarn

ch3 – tie off and cut the yarn leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

Sew the stalk to the top of the pear using the yarn tail. Weave any remaining ends into the back of the pear so they are not visible from the front.

Heart

Using red yarn

Make a Magic Circle

R1- ch3, 3tr, 3dc, ch1, tr, ch1, 3dc, 3tr, ch3, sl/st to centre [17]

R2- ch3, 3tr, 3dc, dc in ch1 space, tr, dc in ch1 space, 3dc, 3tr, ch3, sl/st to centre [17]

At the end of R2 tie off and cut the yarn, weaving in your yarn tail so it is not visible from the front.

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Assemble:

Now you have your crocheted pears and heart it is time to put them all together.

Position your pears and heart on the front of the folded piece of card and when you’re happy with the position stick them in place; for this I used my hot glue gun but you can use any suitable adhesive.

Now add the perfect love pun “We are a perfect pear” and you’re all done!

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I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern! I would love to see your finished makes so please tag me on Instagram @creatorofcuteness so I can admire your wonderful work!

Happy hooking!