C2C crochet apple worm pattern free

This mini apple worm C2C crochet pattern is such a cute back-to-school make! The little red apple and green worm work up into a fun 5 inch square that is perfect for classroom projects, teacher gifts, blankets, pillows, and school-themed crochet.

C2C crochet apple worm pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.

Materials needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, red, grass, and a scrap of black.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished apple worm square measures 5 x 5 inches (13 x 13 cm).

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

The panel is made in the C2C technique. You make “blocks” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each block is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new block.
You can follow the graph or the written pattern.
The written pattern tells you how many blocks to make of each color and in what order.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Free C2C crochet apple worm pattern instructions

Crochet the apple worm square following the picture graph or the written pattern.

Graph

Download the apple worm square picture graph.

Written instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 block)
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 3: white x 3 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 4: white x 1, red x 2, white x 1 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 5: white x 1, red x 3, white x 1 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 6: white x 1, red x 4, white x 1 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 7: white x 1, red x 5, white x 1 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 8: white x 1, red x 5, white x 2 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 9: white x 2, green x 2, red x 3, white x 2 (9 blocks)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10: white x 1, red x 5, green x 1, white x 1 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 11: green x 1, white x 1, red x 4, white x 1 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 12: white x 1, red x 3, brown, white x 1 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 13: white x 2, red x 2, white x 1 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 14: white x 4 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 15: white x 3 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 16: white x 2 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 17: white x 1 (1 block)

Use a scrap of black yarn to stitch the eyes.

Adding a border

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

Lovable Loops free apple worm mini C2C crochet square pattern

Printable version

View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Apple Worm Pattern

C2C video tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

More free C2C crochet patterns

You can find more small graph-style projects in my collection of free C2C crochet patterns. If written instructions ever feel confusing, my guide on how to read a crochet pattern can help with abbreviations, repeats, and pattern notes.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa