There’s a song called the Corn Song that is blowing up on Tik Tok and Instagram right now so of course I had to come up with a corn crochet pattern for you all!
Since micro crochet has been taking my interest recently I designed a pair of corn earrings! They’re quirky and cute and make great fall accessories. If it’s an amigurami toy you’re after you could always use bigger yarn and hooks for a larger version.
For this pattern I used DMC 80 thread and a 0.45 mm hook but you could also use embroidery thread and a 2mm hook (or smaller if you have one on hand) and you’ll still be able to use them as earrings.
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Materials
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4m of DMC 80, Fil a Dentelles thread in colour 469 (green) and 5m in colour 90 (varigated yellow)
(Gutermann top stitch thread* is a good alternative as it is slightly thicker but any kind of sewing thread* will do)
0.45mm hook* (if you can’t find one, use a 0.5mm hook* instead)
Stitch Marker* or a scrap of thread – you’ll want to use something that is quite thin otherwise you’ll stretch the stitch that you’re marking. Stitch markers like these* on LoveCrafts or these* on Amazon are ideal.
Small amount of stuffing.
Sewing needle* – as the thread you are using is so thin you only need a sewing needle rather than a tapestry needle to sew in the ends. Tapestry needles are a bit too big and will stretch the stitches that you pass it through.
4 Jump rings* – I used four in total but you could use just two.
needle nosed pliers* – to open and close the jump rings
Good lighting!* Not something you normally see on a materials list is it!? You’ll be working with very tiny stitches so good lighting is a must or you’ll make mistakes. This lamp* is on my wish list but sitting next to a well lit window is just as good.
Corn Crochet Pattern – UK terms
Abbrieviations
CH – chain
HTR – half treble crochet
SLST – slip stitch
HTR2tog – half treble crochet 2 together – yarn over, insert hook into first stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yarn over, insert into second stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
The Ear of Corn (the cob)
R1. Using the yellow thread and leaving a long tail for sewing, create a magic circle, CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 6HTR in the magic circle, SLST to join (6)
R2. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 2HTR in same stitch, (HTR, 2HTR) twice, HTR in final stitch, SLST to join (9)
R3. We will now work in continuous rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of where you are. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HTR in same stitch (place your stitch marker), HTR in each of the next 8 stitches, do not join you will work the next rounds continuously. (9)
R4 to R7. HTR in next stitch and move mark to this new stitch, HTR in each of the next 8 stitches. (9)
At this stage you’ll want to stuff the corn with the stuffing. I was away on holiday while creating these earrings so I actually used a small length of yellow DK thread. I had to twist it and use tweezers to get it into the corn. In hindsight it would have been simpler to purchase a small cheap toy and rip the stuffing out of it!
R8. HTR2tog, move marker to this stitch, (HTR, HTR2tog) twice, HTR in final stitch (6)
R9. HTR2tog, move marker to this stitch, HTR2tog twice more, SLST to join (3)
Leave a long tail, thread a sewing needle and pull the yarn through each of the stitches, then pull tight to gather the stitches and close the hole. Weave in this thread but leave the beginning thread for the next part.
The Husk
R1. Using the green thread and leaving a long tail for sewing, create a magic circle, CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 8HTR in the magic circle, SLST to join (8)
R2. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 2HTR in same stitch, (HTR, 2HTR) 3 times, HTR in final stitch, SLST to join (12)
R3. We will now work in continuous rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of where you are. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HTR in same stitch (place your stitch marker), HTR in each of the next 11 stitches, do not join you will work the next rounds continuously. (12)
R4 to R5. HTR in next stitch and move mark to this new stitch, HTR in each of the next 11 stitches. (12)
Now we’re going to create the sides of the husk that will fold back to reveal the cob. For the first side:
R6. HTR in the next stitch, move marker to this stitch, HTR in each of the next 5 stitches, turn. (6)
R7 CH2 (does not count as a stitch), (HTR2tog) 3 times, turn (3)
R8 CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HTR2tog, HTR, turn (2)
R9 CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HTR2tog (1)
Finish off and weave in end.
For the second side:
R10. Join yarn to 7th stitch from R6, CH2 (does not count as a stitch) HTR in the same stitch, move marker to this stitch, HTR in each of the next 5 stitches, turn. (6)
R11 to R13. Repeat rows R7 to R9.
Finish off and weave in end.
Join the cob to the husk
Take the cob and using the tail thread a needle, pass the needle down into the inside of the husk and through the magic circle. Pull the thread through to pull the cob into the husk.
Using the green tail from the husk, thread the needle and carefully pass the thread back and forth through both the husk and the cob to sew the two pieces together. Make sure they are sucure then finish off and trim all visible threads.
Corn Earrings
To create corn earrings you’ll need two of the finished corns. Using the needle nosed pliers carefully insert them into one of the jump rings and gently open the ring. Push one end through the tip of the corn. Use the pliers to close the ring.
Use the pliers to open a second jump ring, use it to connect the earring finding and the jump ring attached to the corn. If you only wish to use two jump rings for this project simply add the earring finding to the first jump ring before closing.
Repeat with the second corn and you’re done!
If you make a pair I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram or Tik Tok @gorgeouscrafts or use #gorgeouscraftsuk
Copyright of Gorgeous Crafts 2022. This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern as your own. The pattern may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full. You may sell items that are made from this pattern but please credit gorgeouscrafts.co.uk and add a link back to this post with credit for the design on any online listings. If you are selling at a fair or retail shop, just note this information on the tag. Shop owners, if you wish to make a kit with yarn using this pattern, please request permission and copyright details from the designer before offering any kits for sale. Thank you!
Corn Crochet Pattern – US terms
Abbrieviations
CH – chain
HDC – half double crochet
SS – slip stitch
HDC2tog – half double crochet 2 together – yarn over, insert hook into first stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yarn over, insert into second stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
The Ear of Corn (the cob)
R1. Using the yellow thread and leaving a long tail for sewing, create a magic circle, CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 6HDC in the magic circle, SS to join (6)
R2. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 2HDC in same stitch, (HDC, 2HDC) twice, HDC in final stitch, SS to join (9)
R3. We will now work in continuous rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of where you are. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HDC in same stitch (place your stitch marker), HDC in each of the next 8 stitches, do not join you will work the next rounds continuously. (9)
R4 to R7. HDC in next stitch and move mark to this new stitch, HDC in each of the next 8 stitches. (9)
At this stage you’ll want to stuff the corn with the stuffing. I was away on holiday while creating these earrings so I actually used a small length of yellow DK thread. I had to twist it and use tweezers to get it into the corn. In hindsight it would have been simpler to purchase a small cheap toy and rip the stuffing out of it!
R8. HDC2tog, move marker to this stitch, (HDC, HDC2tog) twice, HDC in final stitch (6)
R9. HDC2tog, move marker to this stitch, HDC2tog twice more, SS to join (3)
Leave a long tail, thread a sewing needle and pull the yarn through each of the stitches, then pull tight to gather the stitches and close the hole. Weave in this thread but leave the beginning thread for the next part.
The Husk
R1. Using the green thread and leaving a long tail for sewing, create a magic circle, CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 8HDC in the magic circle, SS to join (8)
R2. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), 2HDC in same stitch, (HDC, 2HDC) 3 times, HDC in final stitch, SS to join (12)
R3. We will now work in continuous rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of where you are. CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HDC in same stitch (place your stitch marker), HDC in each of the next 11 stitches, do not join you will work the next rounds continuously. (12)
R4 to R5. HDC in next stitch and move mark to this new stitch, HDC in each of the next 11 stitches. (12)
Now we’re going to create the sides of the husk that will fold back to reveal the cob. For the first side:
R6. HDC in the next stitch, move marker to this stitch, HDC in each of the next 5 stitches, turn. (6)
R7 CH2 (does not count as a stitch), (HDC2tog) 3 times, turn (3)
R8 CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HDC2tog, HDC, turn (2)
R9 CH2 (does not count as a stitch), HDC2tog (1)
Finish off and weave in end.
For the second side:
R10. Join yarn to 7th stitch from R6, CH2 (does not count as a stitch) HDC in the same stitch, move marker to this stitch, HDC in each of the next 5 stitches, turn. (6)
R11 to R13. Repeat rows R7 to R9.
Finish off and weave in end.
Join the cob to the husk
Take the cob and using the tail thread a needle, pass the needle down into the inside of the husk and through the magic circle. Pull the thread through to pull the cob into the husk.
Using the green tail from the husk, thread the needle and carefully pass the thread back and forth through both the husk and the cob to sew the two pieces together. Make sure they are sucure then finish off and trim all visible threads.
Corn Earrings
To create corn earrings you’ll need two of the finished corns. Using the needle nosed pliers carefully insert them into one of the jump rings and gently open the ring. Push one end through the tip of the corn. Use the pliers to close the ring.
Use the pliers to open a second jump ring, use it to connect the earring finding and the jump ring attached to the corn. If you only wish to use two jump rings for this project simply add the earring finding to the first jump ring before closing.
Repeat with the second corn and you’re done!
If you make a pair I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram or Tik Tok @gorgeouscrafts or use #gorgeouscraftsuk
Happy crafting!
Copyright of Gorgeous Crafts 2022. This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern as your own. The pattern may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full. You may sell items that are made from this pattern but please credit gorgeouscrafts.co.uk and add a link back to this post with credit for the design on any online listings. If you are selling at a fair or retail shop, just note this information on the tag. Shop owners, if you wish to make a kit with yarn using this pattern, please request permission and copyright details from the designer before offering any kits for sale. Thank you!
