After the Cupid/angel granny square, today, it’s time to crochet a Cupid’s arch applique!
This Cupid’s arch embellishment is part of my Valentine’s Day collection, and it is sewn on a simple circle granny square crocheted in red yarn. But of course, you can use arch applique to decorate any project!
Think Valentine’s Day cards, T-shirts, denim jackets, etc.
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MATERIALS
- 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
- DK (3, Light) Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
YARN
I used Durable Comfy (291 yds / 266 m per 100 g) in the following colors:
- Light Blue – Pastel Blue (281)
- Pink – Light Pink (203)
- White – Ivory (326)
- Yellow – Sunflower (2178)
Feel free to use any yarn with the appropriate hook.
SIZE
2.9″ (7.4 cm) by 2.6″ (6.7 cm)
GAUGE
This pattern is too small to accurately determine the gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Inc – Increase
- MC – Magic Circle
- Sc – Single Crochet
- St – Stitch
Special Stitches
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of two sts worked in the same indicated st.
Magic Circle (MC)
Learn how to make a MC HERE.
PATTERN NOTES
- If the pattern says “dc 2”, you have to crochet 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts.
Cupid’s Arch Applique – Free Crochet Pattern
Arch Applique
With yellow, ch 25.
Row 1. Sl st 1 in second ch from hook, sc 1, sc inc 1, hdc inc 1, dc inc 1, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 1, sl st 1, sk 2, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, dc 2, dc inc 1, hdc inc 1, sc inc 1, sc 1, sl st 1. (28 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arrow Applique
With white, ch 19.
Row 1. Sl st across starting from the second ch from hook. (18 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Heart Point
With red, make a MC.
Round 1. Ch 1, hdc 2, sc 2, hdc 1, sc 2, hdc 2, ch 1, sl st in MC. (9 sts, 2 chs)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fletching
(Make two)
With light blue, ch 10.
Row 1. Sl st across starting from the second ch from hook. (9 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Start by sewing the fletchings (photo 1). Then, sew the arrow with one of the ends over the fletchings, and attach the heart point over the other end of the arrow (photo 2).
Sew the arch applique over the arrow, and with a length of yellow, embroider the string.
Weave in all your ends.
YOUR CROCHET Cupid’s Arch Applique IS READY!
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern, and I’d love to see your angel granny squares! Please, share a pic of your work on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #raffamusadesigns!
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