Poison Apple

Poison Apple Crochet Toy

What Is Being Made

The Poison Apple is a small amigurumi-style crochet toy designed by Deja Joy from Knit and Crochet Ever After. This finished project measures 3 inches wide by 3 inches high, making it a perfect decorative toy or collectible piece. The design features a realistic apple shape with color blocking to create visual interest and dimension.

Craft and Technique

This is a crochet project suitable for crafters with intermediate skill level. The pattern is worked in continuous spirals rather than traditional joined rounds, which requires the use of a stitch marker to keep track of where each round begins and ends. This spiral construction method creates a seamless appearance and is a common technique in amigurumi toy making. The designer emphasizes reading through all instructions before beginning to ensure successful completion of the project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is the single crochet (SC), which creates a tight, dense fabric ideal for stuffed toys. The gauge is specified as 2 inches equals 14 single crochets and 16 rows. While exact gauge matching is not critical for achieving the intended finished size, maintaining consistent tension is important to ensure the stuffing does not show through the fabric.

Materials and Yarn

The Poison Apple pattern calls for worsted weight yarn totaling approximately 60 yards. The original design uses Knit Picks Brava Sport yarn in three colors:

• 60 yards of Knit Picks Brava Sport in Red (25682)
• 20 yards of Knit Picks Brava Sport in Peapod (25677)
• 5 yards of Knit Picks Brava Sport in Sienna (25669)

The pattern notes that any medium weight yarn can be substituted for the specified Knit Picks yarn. Standard worsted weight yarn information indicates approximately 100 grams and 273 yards per skein. A 2.5mm (US-C) crochet hook is required. Additional materials include polyester stuffing for filling the toy and a yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembly.

Pattern Notes

The designer emphasizes that gauge is flexible for this project unless you want to match the exact finished dimensions. The tight stitches created by appropriate hook sizing are more important than precise gauge matching, as they prevent stuffing from showing through the finished toy. The pattern uses color changes to create the apple's distinctive appearance, with the red forming the main body and the green and brown tones adding realistic detail.