A fun autumn project that requires little yarn and just a bit of time and effort.

*** Skills required ***
Crocheting in round, single crochet stitch, chain stitch, magic ring, increasing, invisible decreasing, finishing a closed piece (1), finishing an open piece (3), fastening and hiding yarn tails. Links to tutorials in the pattern.

*** Size ***

• 7,5 cm (3”) with aran weight cotton blend and a 3,50 mm crochet hook (US size 4/E).
• 5 cm (2”) with DK weight cotton and bamboo blend and a 2,50 mm crochet hook (US size 1/B).

*** Materials & Tools ***

• Yarn. I used worsted weight cotton and acrylic blend, 92m/50g (101yds/50g) / aran / 10 ply / 8 wpi. You will need about 20g of yarn - 12g for the acorn and 8g for the cap.
• 3,50 mm crochet hook (US size 4/E).
• Stuffing - polyester fiberfill, wool, wadding etc.
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker.

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