Create six charming princess appliques inspired by classic fairy tales. This pattern guides you step-by-step through heads, bodies, hair and accessories so you can make Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Rapunzel and Jasmin. Designed with clear instructions and multiple photo references, you will love assembling each tiny character for blankets, gifts, or decor. Perfect for crafters who enjoy small, detailed projects.
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β Head :
Rnd 1 :
Start with MR, secure with slip knot, ch 1, make 12 dc into the ring, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (12)
Rnd 2 :
ch 3, dc in base of initial ch-3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (24)
Rnd 3 :
ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* rep from * to * till the end, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (36) FO.
Info :
Insert the eyes in 3rd and 9th st of rnd 1 of head. On the bottom center. (See picture 1 and 2)
β Hands :
Row 1 :
ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 3 chs, 2 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 3 chs, 5 hdc in last ch, continue on opposite side, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (22)
Info :
Make 2 for each princess. (See picture 3)
β SNOW WHITE applique :
HAIR Row 1 :
ch 11, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 7 chs, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next 8 sts, ch 1, turn. (21)
HAIR Row 2 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in each of next 5 sts, dc in next 8 sts, ch 1, turn. (26)
HAIR Row 3 :
dc in base of initial ch-1, dc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st* rep from * to * 5 times, dc in next 8 sts, ch 1, turn. (31)
HAIR Row 4 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 8 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts* rep from * to * 5 times, dc in next 7 sts. FO (36) (See picture 4)
FRINGE Right - Row 1 :
ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 2 chs, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next 4 chs, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (31)
FRINGE Left - Row 1 :
ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, dc2tog, dc in next 4 chs, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (30)
HEADBAND Row 1 :
ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 8 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs. FO. (19)
Bow of headband Row 1 :
ch 20, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch till end. FO. (18) Leave longer tail for sewing. Fold both ends and sew them together then wrap the longer tail around to form the bow. (See picture 6)
Dress and Body Row 1 :
Start with blue color yarn. ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (3)
Dress and Body Row 2 :
inc 1, sc in next st, inc 1, ch 1, turn. (5)
Dress and Body Row 3 :
inc 1, sc in next 3 sts, inc 1, ch 1, turn. (7)
Dress and Body Row 4 :
inc 1, sc in next 5 sts, inc 1, ch 1, turn. (9)
Dress and Body Row 5-8 :
sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (9)
Dress and Body Row 9 :
dec 1, sc in next 5 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (7)
Dress and Body Row 10 :
sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (7)
Switch :
Switch to beige color.
Dress and Body Row 11 :
dec 1, sc in next 3 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (5)
Dress and Body Row 12 :
sc in each st across. FO. (5) (See picture 7)
SK row 1 :
Insert your hook in the last st of row 5 of body and pull a loop, ch 1, 2 sc in base of initial ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in the hole of ch we made our first 3 sts of bodyβs row 1, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, ch 1, turn.
SK row 2 :
2 dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st, ch 1, turn.
SK row 3 :
2 dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in last st, ch 1, turn.
SK row 4 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (19)
SK row 5 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, ch 1, turn.
SK row 6 :
dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog, hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog, dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog, ch 1, turn.
SK row 7 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in each st across. FO. (See picture 8)
Dress puffs Row 1 :
ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in next ch, dc in last ch, ch 3, sl.st in the same last ch again, ch 1, turn.
Dress puffs Row 2 :
3 dc around the post of ch 3 we made in prev row, sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp. FO. (See picture 9-10)
Joining Snow White :
Take the hair and head. Sew the head onto hair in the bottom center. Sew the headband, bow and fringes. Sew head onto body, sew puffs onto body and hands on back of puffs; make sure neck is visible when sewing. (See pictures 11 and 12)
β CINDERELLA PRINCESS Applique :
DRESS Row 1 :
Start with blue color yarn. ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (3)
DRESS Row 2 :
inc 1, sc in next st, inc 1, ch 1, turn. (5)
DRESS Row 3 :
inc 1, sc in next 3 sts, inc 1, ch 1, turn. (7)
DRESS Row 4 :
inc 1, sc in next 5 sts, inc 1, ch 1, turn. (9)
DRESS Row 5-8 :
sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (9)
DRESS Row 9 :
dec 1, attach beige color, sc in next 5 sts work in BLO, switch to blue color, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (7)
Note :
Switch to beige color, cut the blue yarn.
Row 10 :
sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 11 :
dec 1, sc in next 3 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (5)
Switch :
Switch to light color yarn.
Row 12 :
sc in each st across. FO. (5) (See picture 13)
Puff of the dress :
The puff of the dress is the same as SNOW WHITE - make with light blue color. Do not make the straight lines.
Puff belly Row 1 :
ch 8, sl.st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl.st in last ch. FO. (See picture 14)
Hair bun and second fringe Rnd 1 :
with yellow color yarn: ch 4, 5 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, turn. (6)
Hair bun Rnd 2 :
dc in base of initial ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. FO. (12) (See picture 15)
HAIR OF CINDERELLA Row 1 :
with yellow color yarn: ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, *2 dc in next ch, dc in next ch* rep from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next 2 chs, sl.st in last t, ch 1, turn.
HAIR Row 2 :
Switch to sky blue color yarn: skip the 1st st, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 11 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl.st in last st. FO. (See picture 16)
FRINGE Row 1 :
with yellow color yarn: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 5 chs, dc in next ch, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sl.st in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (See picture 17)
EAR :
with beige color yarn: Rnd 1: ch 4, 5 dc in 4th ch from hook. FO.
EARING :
with blue color yarn: Start with MR, make 5 sc into the ring, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (See picture 18)
Joining :
Joining Cinderellaβs pieces together as shown in pictures 19 and 20: sew hair, bun, fringes and earing; sew head onto hair and then sew head to body, puffs and hands in place.
β PRINCESS BELL applique :
BODY OF BELL Rows 1-9 :
the same as SNOW WHITE.
Row 10 :
switch to beige color yarn. Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 11 :
dec 1, dc in next 3 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 12 :
sc in each st across. FO. (5)
SKIRT OF BELL Row 1 :
with yellow color yarn: ch 13, V-stitch in 5th ch from hook, *skip 2 sts, V-st in next ch* rep from * to * 2 times, skip 1 ch, dc in last ch, ch 3, turn.
Row 2 :
6 dc in each ch-sp, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-3, ch 3, turn.
Row 3 :
dc in next 18 sts, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, ch 1, turn.
Switch :
Switch to light yellow color yarn.
Row 4 :
sc in base of initial ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st* rep from * to * 3 times, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, ch 2, turn.
Switch :
Switch to darker yellow color yarn.
Row 5 :
FPDC in next 7 sts, FPSC in next 2 sts, *FPDC in next 6 sts, FPSC in next 2 sts* rep from * to * 2 times, ch 1, turn.
Row 6 :
sc in base of initial ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st* rep from * to * 2 times, sc in turning ch, ch 3, turn.
Switch :
Switch to light yellow color yarn.
Row 7 :
dc in next 7 sts, sc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, sc in next st* rep from * to * 2 times, dc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Switch to darker yellow Row 8 :
sc in base of initial ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl.st in next st, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sl.st in next st, dc in next 7 sts. FO. (See picture 21-22)
SLEEVE OF DRESS :
with dark yellow yarn: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl.st in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 2 chs. FO. (See picture 23)
RIGHT FRINGE Row 1 :
with brown color yarn: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, 2 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 3 chs, 5 hdc in last ch, continue on opposite side, hdc in next 6 sts, sc in next 2 chs, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (See picture 24)
LEFT FRINGE Row 1 :
ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 chs, 5 hdc in last ch, continue on opposite side, hdc in next 6 sts, sc in next 2 sts, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (See picture 24)
HAIR BUN Rnd 1 :
with brown color yarn: ch 4, 5 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, turn. (6)
HAIR BUN Rnd 2 :
dc in base of initial ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. FO. (12) (See picture 24)
CURLY PONY TALE :
with brown color yarn: {Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, * sc in next 4 chs, 2 sc in next ch* rep from * to * 2 times, sc in next 2 chs, (1st curly tale is done)} rep from { to } 4 or 5 times. (See picture 24)
HEADBAND :
with yellow color yarn: Ch 11, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. FO.
Joining :
Joining pieces together of princess Bell as shown in picture 25 and 26: sew hair, sleeves, fringes and attach skirt and bodice pieces.
β ARIEL - MERMAID PRINCESS applique :
HAIR OF ARIEL Long lock :
with red color yarn: Ch 30, dc in 3rd ch from hook, * dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st* rep from * to * 6 times, dc in next 3 sts. FO. (make 5 or 6 pieces - I made 5 pieces)
Short lock of hair :
Ch 23, dc in 3rd ch from hook, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st* rep from * to * 4 times, dc in next 4 sts. FO. (See picture 27)
BODY OF ARIEL Row 1 :
with blue color yarn: ch 4, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 2 :
2 dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st, ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 3 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 4 :
2 dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 5 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 6 :
2 dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in last st, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 7 :
dc in base of initial ch 1, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 8 :
sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 9 :
sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (7)
Switch :
Switch to beige color.
Row 10 :
work in FLO. sc in base of initial ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 11-15 :
sc in base of initial ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 16 :
dec 1, sc in next 3 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 17 :
sc in base of initial ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. FO. (5) (See picture 28)
TAIL OF ARIEL :
Insert your hook in the ch space formed in the 1st row, pull a loop, *ch 5, 1 tr, 1 picot, 2 tr, ch 5, sl.st in same ch-sp* rep 2 times. FO. (See picture 29)
BELLY OF ARIEL :
with light blue color yarn: Ch 15, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, sl.st in next ch, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, dc in last ch, ch 3, sl.st in last ch again. FO. (See picture 30)
TOP OF ARIEL :
with purple color yarn: Ch 4, 3 dc, ch 3, sl.st in same ch, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch, ch 3, sl.st all in 4th ch from hook. FO. (See picture 31)
Joining ARIEL :
1. Place your head on a flat surface and take some pins. Take locks of the hair and pin them on the ends of upper part of head. 2. Sew/stick them after you decide how you would like to place them. 3. Take the top, body and hands. Sew the top on the upper part of body on beige/skin tone part. 4. Now sew/stick the hands on both sides of body. (See picture 32 or pictures below)
β RAPUNZEL PRINCESS applique :
HAIR BRAID OF RAPUNZEL :
make 3 pieces: Ch 35, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 28 chs, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sl.st in last ch. FO. (I made 2 of them with dark yellow and 1 with light yellow color yarn)
Flowers of hair :
make 4-5 with different colors: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. Sew flowers onto the braid. (See picture 33)
Fringes :
with light yellow color yarn: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 4 chs, 5 hdc in last ch, continue on opposite side, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (See picture 34)
HAIR OF RAPUNZEL Rnd 1 :
with light yellow color yarn: ch 4, 5 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, turn. (6)
Rnd 2 :
dc in base of initial ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. FO. (12)
Rnd 3 :
dc in base of initial ch-3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* rep from * to * 5 times, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. FO. (18) (See picture 35)
Dress :
Dress is the same as SNOW WHITE just change colors - make body with dark purple and skirt with light purple. Body rows 1-12 make with dark purple and beige for neck. SK rows 1-7 make with light purple. (See picture 36)
Joining pieces :
1. Take the braid, fringe and hair. Take the semi-circle hair part and sew it on upper part of head. 2. Sew fringes on both sides of head, sew the braid behind head on lower side when the fringe ends. 3. Take body and hands and sew the hands on body, then sew head on body. (See picture 37)
β JASMIN PRINCESS Applique :
BODY - Legs Row 1 :
with blue color yarn: Start from legs. Make 2 pieces. Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 2 :
sc in base of initial ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 3 :
2 sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 4-5 :
sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 6 :
2 sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 7-10 :
sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6) FO.
Placement :
Now place the legs next to each other with the increased side placed on outer side. We have made an increase in row 6 only on 1 side, this side must be on outer side.
Row 11 :
Insert your hook in 1st st of right leg and pull a loop, ch 1, sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in next 5 sts, attach 2nd leg, sc in next 6 sts of 2nd leg, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 12-13 :
sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 14 :
dec 1, sc in next 8 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (10)
Row 15 :
sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)
Row 16 :
dec 1, sc in next 6 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (8)
Switch :
Switch to beige color yarn.
Row 17-23 :
sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 24 :
dec 1, sc in next 4 sts, dec 1, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 25-26 :
sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6) Fasten off. (See picture 38)
BELLY OF JASMIN :
with light blue color yarn: Ch 15, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, sl.st in next ch, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, dc in last ch, ch 3, sl.st in last ch again. FO. (See picture 39)
HAIR OF JASMIN Big circle Rnd 1 :
with black color yarn: Start with MR, secure with slip knot, ch 1, make 12 dc into the ring, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (12)
Rnd 2 :
ch 3, dc in base of initial ch-3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (24)
Rnd 3 :
ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* rep from * to * till the end, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (36)
Rnd 4 :
ch 2, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st* rep from * to * 11 times, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (48)
SMALL CIRCLE Rnd 1 :
Start with MR, secure with slip knot, ch 1, make 12 dc into the ring, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (12)
Rnd 2 :
ch 3, dc in base of initial ch-3, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. (24)
OVAL PIECE OF HAIR Row 1 :
ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st.
OVAL Row 2 :
ch 1, 2 sc in base of initial ch-1, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st.
HAIRBAND AND HEADBAND :
make the hair band with blue color and the headband with yellow color yarn. Ch 5, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 chs. FO.
FRINGE OF JASMIN Right Row 1 :
With black yarn: ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 2 chs, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next 4 chs, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (31)
Left fringe Row 1 :
ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, dc2tog, dc in next 4 chs, 5 dc in last ch, continue on opposite side, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl.st on top of 1st st. FO. (30) (See picture 40)
JASMIN CROP TOP Row 1 :
with light and sky blue color yarn: ch 11, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 chs, ch 1, sc in next 2 chs, ch 1, dc in next 3 chs, ch 3, sl.st in the last ch again. FO. Now take light blue color and insert your hook in the 1st st of row 1, pull a loop and ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, sl.st in next st of row 1. Repeat the same for the other side. (See picture 41 and 42)
FEET :
with beige color yarn (make 2 pieces): Start with MR and make 6 sc into it.
JOINING ALL THE PIECES TOGETHER :
Take big circle of hair and the head. Sew head onto the circle so the bottom of the circle is covered and the upper side is popping above the head. Take headband β yellow piece and sew it onto center right above the head onto the hair. Take right and left fringe and sew them on both sides of face. Make sure the headband is popping out behind the fringes. Now take the small circle and oval piece and hairband- blue piece. Join the circle with oval using the hairband. Sew the small hair piece to head. Sew belly onto the body right when we switch to beige color. It must be placed as V shaped. Take crop top piece, hands and body and sew the crop top onto hands and body. It will join the hands and body.
These tiny princess appliques make lovely additions to blankets, tote bags, or special gifts. They are perfect for practicing small-scale shaping and colorwork while creating charming keepsakes. Make a full set or mix and match styles for unique, handmade presents. π§Άβ¨