I created this Magical Fairy Applique pattern years ago when my daughter was little and absolutely loved dressing up like Tinkerbell. She'd twirl around the house in her fairy wings, and I wanted to crochet something special that captured that whimsical magic. Now that she's grown, I'm thrilled to share this pattern with you. Whether you're stitching it for a fairy-loving child in your life or simply want to add a bit of enchantment to your next crochet project, I hope this pattern brings as much joy to your creative journey as it did to mine.
Magical Fairy Applique Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate
Materials You'll Need
Yarn: Medium weight (size 4) worsted acrylic yarn in Beige, Bright Yellow, Spring Green, and White. (Red Heart Super Saver Solids work great.)
Hook: Size G/4.25mm
Tools: Tapestry needle for sewing and assembling
Finished Size
Approximately 8 inches tall. You can make it smaller by using a smaller hook size.
Abbreviations
- Slst = slip stitch
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Htr = half treble crochet
- Tr = treble crochet
- Sp = space
Crochet Instructions
Part A: Bust
Step 1: Using Green yarn, ch 12. Sc in 4th ch from hook, then sc in next 7 sts. Make 3 sc in the last st.
Step 2: Working on the opposite side of your foundation chain in the same direction, skip next 3 sts. Make (8 tr, htr, dc) all in the next st. Skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, skip 1 st, then slst in last turn ch. Fasten off.
Part B: Wings
Step 1: Using White yarn, make a magic circle. Ch 4, then make 2 tr, htr, 2 dc, 4 hdc, 2 dc, htr, 2 tr, ch 3, and slst all into the circle.
Step 2: Working in the same direction, make 2 sc in the first ch 4 sp. Make (hdc, dc) in top of next tr, then (dc, hdc) in next st. Hdc, sc in next 8 sts, hdc, (hdc, dc), (dc, hdc), then 2 sc in last ch 3 sp. Slst to first sc and fasten off.
Part C: Skirt
Step 1: Using Green yarn, ch 11. Sc in 4th ch from hook, sc in next 6 sts. Make (sc, ch 1, slst) in last st.
Step 2: Working on the opposite side of the foundation chain in the same direction, skip next 3 sts. Make 10 tr in next st. Skip next 3 sts, slst in last turn ch.
Step 3: Continuing in the same direction, ch 2, skip turn ch and slst in top of next sc. Ch 2, skip 1 st, slst in next st. Repeat from * 3 more times. Skip next st.
Step 4: Make 2 sc in top of each tr st around (20 sc sts total). Skip next st.
Step 5: Make (hdc, dc, ch 2 picot, hdc) in next ch 2 sp. Repeat from ** 4 more times. Ch 1 and slst in same sp. Fasten off.
Part D: Head
Step 1: Using Beige yarn, make a magic circle. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), then make 9 dc into the circle. Slst to top of ch 3 to join.
Step 2: Ch 2, sc in same st. Make 2 sc in next st and in every dc around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. Fasten off.
Part E: Hair
Step 1: Using Yellow yarn, ch 9. Sc in 4th ch from hook, sc in next 4 sts. Make (sc, ch 1, slst) in last st.
Step 2: Working on the opposite side of the foundation chain in the same direction, skip next 2 sts. Make 9 tr in next st. Skip 2 sts, slst in last st. Fasten off.
Part F & G: Legs
1st Leg: Using Beige yarn, ch 12. Hdc in 4th ch from hook, hdc in each of next 8 sts. Ch 2 and slst into last st. Fasten off.
2nd Leg: Ch 15. Hdc in 4th ch from hook, hdc in each of next 10 sts. Ch 2 and slst into last st. Fasten off.
Part H: Arms
Make 1 or 2 arms: Using Beige yarn, ch 15. Hdc in 4th ch from hook, hdc in next 5 sts. Make 3 hdc in next st, then hdc in each remaining 5 sts. Ch 2 and slst into last st. Fasten off.
Part I: Shoulder
Step 1: Using Green yarn, ch 7. Sc in 4th ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts. Make (sc, ch 1, slst) in last st.
Step 2: Working on the opposite side of the foundation chain in the same direction, skip 1 st. Make 6 dc in next st. Skip 1 st, slst in last st. Fasten off.
Pom Poms
Make 2 green pom poms for shoes and 1 yellow pom pom for hair.
Step 1: Cut a 5" × 3" rectangle from sturdy cardboard. Cut a slit ¾ of the way through the middle.
Step 2: Wrap yarn around the cardboard about 25 times.
Step 3: Take a 12-inch strand of yarn and tie the wrapped yarn bundle very tightly (without breaking the strand).
Step 4: Remove the cardboard and evenly cut the loops on both sides. Fluff out the pom pom and trim it to your desired size.
Assembly Instructions
Step 1: Place the bust (Part A) and wings (Part B) together.
Step 2: Place the skirt (Part C) below the bust and the head (Part D) above the bust.
Step 3: Attach the hair (Part E) on top of the head.
Step 4: Place the legs (Parts F & G) behind the skirt.
Step 5: Attach the arm(s) (Part H) on and behind the bust.
Step 6: Place the shoulder (Part I) on top of the arm.
Step 7: Tie the pom poms into place on the shoes and hair.
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