About This The Office Appliques Pattern
This PDF contains a set of small crocheted appliques inspired by The Office: a mug, tuna, Nard Dog, chili pepper, TV and holiday lights. The motifs are small, quick-to-make pieces that are perfect for embellishing gifts or creating themed decorations. You will work with basic stitches like SC, HDC and DC while learning simple shaping and color joins.
Each applique is designed to be worked flat with minimal finishing and simple color changes. The instructions are concise and aimed at helping you stitch several pieces in one session.
Why You'll Love This The Office Appliques Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it takes beloved, recognizable motifs from a favorite show and turns them into quick, handmade accents. I enjoy how each applique is small and satisfying to finish, giving you instant results and options for customization. I love that you can mix and match colors and make a whole set to gift or use as decorations. This collection encourages creativity without requiring complex techniques, so it's approachable and fun.
Switch Things Up
I love how easily you can customize these appliques by changing colors to match your style or the recipient's favorite tones.
I often use sport or DK yarn with a smaller hook to make tiny keychain-sized versions; this makes great gifts or zipper pulls.
To make a bolder, chunkier applique I switch to worsted or bulky yarn and a larger hook for a more tactile, statement embellishment.
I sometimes add embroidery details with contrast yarn for eyes, mouths, or lettering to give more personality to each motif.
You can resize motifs by changing yarn weight and hook size; keep stitch counts the same and adjust for desired finished dimensions.
I like to sew appliques onto tote bags, mug cozies, or baby blankets for a pop of handmade charm.
Try adding a small circle of felt behind the applique for stability before sewing it onto fabric items; it helps keep the shape flat.
For plush projects, add a light amount of interfacing or a second layer to sturdier appliques like the TV or mug to help them stand out.
I recommend experimenting with metallic or variegated yarns for festive holiday lights or to make lettering more eye-catching.
If you want durable wearable appliques, stitch them on with a strong sewing thread and reinforce the edges with small, neat whip stitches.
I also enjoy grouping several appliques together to create themed gift sets — mix and match sizes and colors for a cohesive look.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the adjustable ring step for heads or circular starts; always start with a magic ring to keep the center tight and tidy.
✗ Cutting the yarn between ears or connected pieces too early; keep the yarn attached as instructed to seamlessly continue into the next ear or section.
✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases; recount at the end of each round or instruction to avoid missed shaping mistakes.
✗ Pulling chains for handle or join loops too tight; leave a little slack so the handle or chain loop lies flat and is easy to stitch into.
✗ Failing to slip stitch across bridge chains properly; when working into a ch-8 loop or similar, work across all required stitches to avoid gaps.
