The Celestial Zodiac Appliques: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces Free Pattern

Stitch Your Star Sign: Free Crochet Pattern for Celestial Zodiac Appliques (Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces)

Embroider the stars onto your next project with these three dimensional, textured zodiac appliques. Each sign is a soft, chunky yarn creation that adds a personal, cosmic touch to hats, bags, or sweaters. Whether you're a dedicated Capricorn, a visionary Aquarius, or a dreamy Pisces, this free pattern will guide you through creating a beautiful, handmade astrological emblem. Perfect for gifting or adding a celestial flair to your wardrobe, these appliques are beginner-friendly and quick to stitch up.

Materials Needed

To create your own set of zodiac appliques, gather the following supplies. Gauge is not critical for this project, but aim for a tight tension to prevent stuffing from showing.

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn in three colors: Deep Sea Blue (Capricorn), Silver Mist (Aquarius), and Seafoam Green (Pisces). Small amounts of white and gold for details.
• Hook: US Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, small amount of polyester fiberfill stuffing, black embroidery floss or yarn for eyes, hook-and-loop tape or safety pin (optional for attaching to garments).

Step-by-Step Instructions

General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds. Each applique is worked from the center out.

CAPRICORN (Sea-Goat)

Body (Blue)

1. Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. *Sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. *Sc in next 2 sts, inc* repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24)
6. Round 8: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around. (18)
7. Round 9: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12)
8. Round 10: Dec around. (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly, then weave tail through front loops and pull tight to close.

Tail (Blue)

1. Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (9)
2. Turn, ch 1, sc in each st. (9)
3. Turn, ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog. (7)
4. Turn, ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog. (5)
5. Turn, ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog. (3)
6. Turn, ch 1, sc3tog. (1) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew tail to back of body.

Horns (Gold)

1. Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5)
2. Turn, ch 1, sc in each st. (5)
3. Turn, ch 1, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog. (3)
4. Turn, ch 1, sc3tog. (1) Fasten off. Make two. Sew to top of head.

Eyes (White & Black)

Using white, make two small circles: Magic ring, 6 sc, join. Fasten off. Sew to face. Using black, embroider a small French knot in center of each eye.

AQUARIUS (Water Bearer)

Body (Silver)

1. Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. *Sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around. (18)
5. Round 7: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12)
6. Round 8: Dec around. (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly, close as for Capricorn.

Water Pitcher (Silver)

1. Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.
2. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (8)
3. Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (8)
4. Round 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around. (6) Fasten off, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly. Sew to side of body.

Water Streams (Blue)

Using a small amount of blue yarn, embroider three wavy lines coming from the top of the pitcher. Use a chain stitch or backstitch.

Eyes

Same as Capricorn.

PISCES (Two Fish)

Fish 1 (Seafoam Green)

1. Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. *Sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around. (18)
5. Round 6: *Sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12)
6. Round 7: Dec around. (6) Fasten off, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly, close.

Fish 2 (Seafoam Green)

Repeat Fish 1.

Tails (Seafoam Green)

For each fish: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5) Turn, ch 1, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog. (3) Turn, ch 1, sc3tog. (1) Fasten off. Sew to back of each fish.

Fins (Seafoam Green)

For each fish: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (3) Turn, ch 1, sc2tog, sc. (2) Turn, ch 1, sc2tog. (1) Fasten off. Sew to top of each fish.

Eyes

Same as Capricorn.

Assembly

Sew the two fish side by side, slightly overlapping, to create the Pisces symbol. Use a tapestry needle and matching yarn.

Finishing for all appliques

Weave in all ends. Sew a small piece of hook-and-loop tape or a safety pin to the back if desired for attaching to garments.