Crafty Intentions CROCHET PATTERNS Sapling Sprites pattern (printable PDF-file / 61 pages)

Developed by Megan Lapp aka Crafty Intentions, this pattern is for Sapling Sprites! This pattern is written in U.S. terminology.

This pattern comes with instructions to make Sapling Sprites!! This pattern includes instructions for Arms, Legs and Body, four styles of Branches, and two options for foliage including 3 styles of leaves and four styles of bases for weeping willow type foliage. This pattern features clear step by step instruction with a lot of row-by-row photos. The gauge IS crucial to this pattern, see the Supplies section of this listing for more information.

This pattern is a total of 61 pages containing a full set of written instructions with photographic illustrations, and there are video tutorials for particular steps and stitches available on my YouTube channel. This Pattern consists of ONE PDF File, and the last 14 pages include 11 pages of Text-Only, Printer-Friendly instructions and 3 pages of the EU Safety and Compliance Document, but I strongly recommend you still refer to the photographic illustrations throughout the pattern if you have any questions.

This pattern is available in English.

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SIZE

Sapling Sprites from this pattern made using the recommended yarn weight and hook size are approximately 6 to 9 inches wide from branch tip to branch tip, 10.5 inches tall (13 inches with extra rows), and 3 inches deep across the roots.

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SUPPLIES:

Yarn, in worsted weight, all amounts are approximate: This pattern requires a range of approximately 74 to 110+ yards of worsted/medium/4 weight yarn, depending on what branches and foliage you choose to make.
Tree color yarn:
Arms: 17 yds for two
Legs and Body: 45 yds

Branches:
Style 1: 3.5 yds each
Style 2: 7.5 yds each
Style 3: 11.5 yds each
Style 4: 14.5 yds each

Foliage color yarn:
Leaves:
Style 1 (Tiny): 1 yd each
Style 2 (Small): 1.5 yds each
Style 3 (Medium): 2 yds each
Weeping Willow:
Style 1 (Extra Small Base): 1 yd + yarn for hanging strands
Style 2 (Small Base): 2.5 yds + yarn for hanging strands
Style 3 (Medium Base): 4 yds + yarn for hanging strands
Style 4 (Large Base): 5 yds + yarn for hanging strands
Note: The amount of yarn needed for the Weeping Willow style foliage is highly variable, based on desired length of strands and density of foliage.

G (4.0mm) Hook

10mm or 12mm black Safety Eyes (or 14mm colored iris Safety Eyes) Darning Needle 2mm & 1.5mm Sculpture/Armature wire (or Bonsai wire)

Optional: Fiberfill
Note: The Sapling Sprites in the photos DO have stuffing, but only in the trunk/body/midsection, and not in any limbs or branches. You can add a small amount of stuffing to the Body to fill out the shape, per your preference.

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SKILL LEVEL

• suitable for Advanced Beginner skill level or above
• pattern contains clearly explained instructions for each round
• many step-by-step photos

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ADDITIONAL NOTES

This pattern has been tested!

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Crocheted, Designed, and Photographed by Megan Lapp
Photo Editing by Lauren Lewis,
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All patterns can be crocheted by right-handed and left-handed crocheters without alteration. The photos will appear to be a mirror image of what a left-handed crocheter will make.

A finished item made from this pattern may include small parts or supplies that are not suitable for children under the age of 3.

© 2026 Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™. All rights reserved. This pattern is FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline. You can sell items made from this pattern, provided they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following lines to your item description and any item you are selling: “This item is handmade by (your name) from a design and pattern by Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™”.