These adorable crochet balloons make a great applique for any celebration! Think birthday or other celebration cards, an applique to adorn a hat or headband for your little one’s special day, afghan squares … there’s no limit! I can’t wait to see what you guys create with it. Join the new Petals to Picots community group on Facebook and show off your projects.
Crochet Balloons Applique Pattern
Here’s what you need:
- various colors of worsted weight yarn (great for scraps)
- G hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
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Begin as usual with a slip knot on your hook but leave a long tail to use as the strings for the balloons.
Ch 3.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, turn — 2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 2 sc in each st, turn — 4 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 4 sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, work 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn — 6 sts.
Row 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 6 sts.
Row 6: Ch 1, work 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn — 8 sts.
Row 7: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 8 sts.
Row 8: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 8 sts.
Row 9: Ch 1, work sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog, turn — 6 sts.
Row 10: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 6 sts.
Row 11: Ch 1, work sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn — 4 sts.
Row 12: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 4 sts.
Row 13: Ch 1, work sc2tog twice, turn — 2 sts.
Edging: Ch 1, work 1 sc in next 2 sts and continue working a sc edging evenly around balloon, join in first st of round. Fasten off, weave in ends. Pull long beginning tail through bottom sc.
Repeat with as many balloons as desired. Knot the tails together to form a bundle.
Followed the pattern exactly and ended up with a diamond.
pattern I tried your balloon mine turned out in the shape of a kite not a balloon not sure Ewhat I did wrong
Very easy with clear, simple instructions. Thank you so much for this pattern. I love it.
I love it!
These are gorgeous, Is there a way to make them much much bigger as I would love to make them and use them instead of the rubber or plastic ones to decorate for parties. Thanks
Amazing! How do you suggest attaching them to a card? glue? Sewing?
So glad you like it! I just used a hot glue gun.
I would attach it to a lapel pin and pin to card. This way it can be worn on collar or such.
Thank you 🙂 This is so cute!!
Aww they look so cute!!:)
Is this on Revelry yet?
Yep, just added it 🙂
This is darling!!!
Thank you!