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Crochet Applique Patterns and Crochet Pins


Crochet pin patterns and crochet appliques are spring's hottest new trend - they're the quickest little accessories to make and they make customizing your day-to-day look super easy. Since they're so tiny, crochet pins and applique pieces are so fast to make and require so little yarn so no need to buy any new materials or block off huge chunks of time for these projects!
Check out some of our favorite pin and applique patterns below and see if something strikes your fancy. You'll notice a lot of flowers, as those tend to be the most popular type of pin or brooch, but you'll also find some leaves, animals and even a mug of beer for those St. Patrick's Day revelers.
How do you attach a pin or applique? Well, that depends! You can buy a pin backing at your local craft store and superglue it to the back of your work. You can also attach your finished project to whatever you'd like (clothing, jackets, backpacks, tote bags, etc) by safety pinning it or sewing it on for a more durable hold.
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Crochet Applique Patterns
- 3 Minute Crochet Butterfly Pattern
Spring and summer weather is the perfect time to chase butterflies, but if that's not your style, use this crochet butterfly pattern to bring them to you instead!
- Flamingo Applique
This pattern is for the adorable Flamingo Applique made from crocheted heart. Easy and fun to make!
- Crochet Spring Rose
Crochet bright and beautiful roses embellishments based on Spring theme. Easy and fast crochet projects with two tone colors. You can use any yarn type and hook size for this crochet rose pattern.
- Crochet Butterfly Applique
Beautiful Butterfly Applique made from crocheted hearts. Crochet hearts according to instruction and then just sew hearts together!
- Crochet Fish Applique
Cute Fish Applique made from crocheted hearts. It is super easy to make. Crochet hearts according to the instructions and then just sew them together!
- 5 Minute Bunny Applique
With 5 minutes and just a scrap of yarn, you can have a very sweet little applique! Add a pinback or magnet for a darling accessory!
- Crochet Octopus
Make this ocean animal crochet octopus applique free pattern to decorate your craft project like bag or a hat with easy to follow step by step photo tutorial.
- Penguin Applique
This Crochet Penguin is made with hearts in different sizes and would be perfect for Valentine’s Day! I used a Large Heart with flippers for the body, Small Hearts for the feet and a Tiny Heart for the beak.
- Mug of Beer Applique
A fun and free crochet applique to get everyone ready for St. Paddy's Day. A quick pattern that will take you no time at all and will add a fun seasonal flair to any item.
- Ambulance Applique
This ambulance applique is a nice embellishment for garments, hats, and bags.
- Fall Oak Leaves
Enhance your fall decor with these pretty leaves. They can be used as appliques, bunting and in many different applications.
- Crochet Leaf – Irish Lace Motif
Simple and beautiful leaves which are very often used in Irish Lace crochet and in freeform. They could be bended to the right or to the left.
- Crochet Heart Ladybug Appliqué
For Ladybug spots I’ve used tiny round buttons, mini buttons in a shape of a heart, beads and crocheted small black circles. Pattern is for Ladybugs in two sizes – small and large.
- Pussy Hat Applique Pattern
With the success of the Pussy Hat Project and Women’s Marches I’ve decided to create a crocheted mini Pussy Hat Applique.This applique can be sewn onto clothing, made into a pin or glued onto a postcard
- Easy Duckling Crochet Applique
Learn how to make this super simple crochet duckling applique with step by step photo tutorial.
- 5 Minute Tiny Crochet Bird Applique
This cute and beautiful crochet little birdy is so easy to make and is a great way to use up scrap yarn in your stash! Only basic crochet stitches are needed, like the single, double and magic ring!
- Police Car Applique
This crocheted police car is a nice finishing touch to every project for little boys. It can be made for hats, vests, bags or any boy (or even girl) garment.
- Crochet Heart Strawberry Appliqué
My Strawberry Applique is made from crocheted hearts of two different sizes. To make it just crochet hearts according to the instructions and then sew them together as shown in the picture.
- Crochet Octopus Applique
Make this adorable Crochet Octopus Applique for your kids! This is a great crochet pattern to add to backpacks and clothes, and better yet, it's an extremely easy crochet project.
- Spring Bunny
How do you crochet this Spring Bunny? It's easy, just follow the crochet instructions. These bunnies can be kept solo or you can turn them into a fun garland piece.
- Skull and Bones Applique
Make this Skull and Bones Applique for Halloween. It's the perfect crochet pattern to make if you're dressing as a pirate; it can be added to any hat, bag, or garment.
- Playful Penguin Crochet Applique
Penguins are some of the most adorable animals out there, and their time to shine comes during winter. These Playful Penguin Crochet Appliques are fun, sweet, and look great everywhere.
- Crochet Gingerbread Man Cookie
These little crochet cookies are an adorable decoration for any home during the holiday season.
- Giraffe Applique
This little giraffe applique works up quickly! You can make a bunch of them to create a bunting for a child's room.
- Seahorse Applique
Learn how to make this adorable seahorse with easy step by step photo tutorial and video to help along to finished this cute little crochet project. These also great to use up scarp yarn with a great combination of various colour.
- Easy Crochet Leaves
Crochet leaves have always been one of the most popular motifs. This crochet leaf pattern is very easy. You can make these leaves with or without stem.
- Stardust Lightning Bolt
Inspired by Ziggy Stardust, this Lightning bolt motif would make a great embellishment to a t-shirt, a blanket or a cushion. It uses a small amount of yarn so is a fun stash buster too.
- Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
This Christmas Tree applique crochet pattern is very easy. Using this pattern you can make beautiful appliques or ornaments, you can use these appliques as Christmas table decorations or embellish your Christmas presents packages with them.
Crochet Pin Patterns
- A Crochet Marigold Pin
The dark yellow color in this marigold pin is great for the fall season. This free crochet flower pattern calls for two sizes of steel hooks, size 7 and 9. Make it for yourself or a friend.
- A Snowflake Pin
Crochet a beautiful snowflake pin to wear during the winter months. This is a great embellishment for your holiday outfit. This crochet pattern calls for a 2mm crochet hook.
- Amigurumi Emoticon Bear Pin
Make a miniature, crocheted bear head to wear as a brooch with this free amigurumi crochet pattern. The amigurumi emoticon bear pin is adorable for a child or even an adult, and it makes a great gift as well as a major fashion statement!
- Butterfly Bobby Pins
Add some sparkle to your hair with these Butterfly Bobby Pins. This is an easy and cheap way to dress up any boring bobby pin.
- Crochet Flower Push Pins
Crochet flowers are so darned cute, but beyond blankets, hats, and scarves, how can you use them? This tutorial gives you an ingenious idea: turn them into bulletin board decorations!
- Christmas Wreath Pin
My Christmas wreath pin is fun and easy to make. It would also make a nice ornament for your tree. All you needs a small amount of green and red worsted yarn, thin red ribbon, a brooch style craft pin, and a yarn needle.
- Crocheted Violets Pin
Use this crochet flower pattern to create beautiful flower embellishments for any outfit. This would also look great on a purse or hat.
- Calla Lily Pin
Calla lilies are a beautiful flower and now you can have one all year-round. You don't have to wait until the spring to plant this, you can use this free crochet flower pattern and wear it as a pin.
- Papillon Crocheted Pin
Use this crochet pattern to make a papillon crocheted pin. The lovely crocheted butterfly is a stylish addition to any outfit, and this pattern is great for learning how to make brooches.
- Crocheted Ice Skates Pin
Make a Crocheted Ice Skates Pin with this free crochet pattern. Give it as a gift or keep it and wear it as a pin or brooch. This is a fun little winter project you can work up in no time.
- Daisy Delight Flower Pin
This Daisy Delight Flower Pin is a quick and easy crochet pattern to work up. Use any color crochet thread to make yourself one of these pretty posies.
- Lucky Charm Crochet Pin
The Lucky Charm Crochet Pin is a perfect crochet pattern to flaunt this month. It's a quick and easy crochet pattern and a fun design that works up in 10 minutes!
- Pumpkin Patch Bear Pin
You can make these little bears into anything your heart desires! The majority of the project is crochet. You will need some felt or fabric scraps to finish off your work.
- Watermelon Pin
They are perfect to make pins or magnets, use as appliques for bags, garments, and pillows, or make a bunch and create a summer garland or bunting.
What type of pin are you hoping to make?
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JaneEK
Mar 15, 2018
I love using appliqus and having this handy assembly is just what I needed. Im familiar with a number of these already (especially the ones made from heart shapes), but am always happy to find more interesting creations. Appliques are about the easiest way to customize and add a bit of whimsy to virtually any project! And they make wonderful stand alone projects, too.

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