🍎 A Little Apple for a Brilliant Teacher!

Create your own Crochet Apple Gift Holder, a sweet handmade way to say a very special thank you to a teacher, teaching assistant, nursery practitioner or anyone who has helped your little one learn and grow.

But this isn't just a cute crochet apple! Open it up and you'll find a little hidden space inside that's perfect for popping in a small chocolate, sweet treat or a special handwritten note from your child.

Quick and enjoyable to make, this thoughtful little apple turns a simple thank-you gift into something personal and handmade that can be treasured long after the treats have disappeared!

💛 Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Unique handmade teacher gift idea

• Hidden compartment for a small treat, gift or note

• Easy-to-follow written crochet pattern

• Step-by-step colour photographs

• Printer-friendly version included

• Instant PDF download

• Written in English using US crochet terms

• Perfect for end-of-term and thank-you gifts

• Great for teachers, teaching assistants and nursery staff

📏 Finished Size

When made using Scheepjes Catona 4-ply yarn, your finished Apple Gift Holder measures approximately:

• 3 inches (7.5 cm) high

• 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide

The finished size will vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size and crochet tension.

For a larger apple with more room inside, simply use Chunky yarn with an appropriately sized crochet hook.

⭐ Skill Level

Suitable for confident beginners.

You'll need a basic knowledge of:

• Magic Ring

• Single Crochet (sc)

• Double Crochet (dc)

• Bobble Stitch

If you're still learning, there are plenty of free beginner crochet tutorials available online to help you master these techniques.

🧶 Materials

The Apple Gift Holder shown was made using Scheepjes Catona 4-ply mercerised cotton yarn.

You'll need:

• Approximately 12 g of each of two colours

• 2 mm crochet hook

• 2.5 mm crochet hook

• 3 mm crochet hook

• Darning needle

• Stitch markers (optional)

• Scissors

Mercerised cotton provides lovely stitch definition, but you can use any suitable yarn in your favourite colours.

The finished size and appearance will vary depending on your chosen yarn weight, hook size and crochet tension.

A complete materials list is included in the pattern.

📄 Pattern Includes

Your downloadable PDF includes:

• Complete written crochet instructions

• Step-by-step colour photographs

• Printer-friendly version without photographs

• Helpful crochet hints and tips throughout

The pattern can be viewed on your computer, tablet or mobile device, or printed if you prefer to crochet from paper.

🎁 Perfect For

• End-of-term teacher gifts

• Teacher appreciation gifts

• Teaching assistant gifts

• Nursery and preschool staff

• Childminders

• Handmade thank-you gifts

• Small chocolate or sweet holders

• Special handwritten messages from children

• Craft fairs and school fairs

• Thoughtful little keepsakes

Add a favourite chocolate, a little treat or a handwritten message to make your finished apple even more personal.

⚡ Instant Download

Your PDF pattern will be available to download immediately after checkout, so you can start crocheting your Apple Gift Holder straight away.

📌 Please Note

• This listing is for a digital PDF crochet pattern only

• No finished apple is included

• Chocolate, sweets and other gifts shown or mentioned are not included

• Written in English using US crochet terminology

• Due to the nature of digital downloads, refunds cannot be offered once the file has been downloaded

© Copyright

This crochet pattern is for personal use only. It may not be copied, redistributed, translated, shared or resold in any format.

Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities, provided credit is given to the designer.

If you have any questions before or after your purchase, please don't hesitate to get in touch—I'm always happy to help.

Happy Hooking! 🍎🧶💛