Crochet Dragon Fruit Granny Square Pattern
Introduction
The Crochet Dragon Fruit Granny Square is a delightful pattern that blends intricate design with charming whimsy. The vibrant colors and intricate stitches come together to create a piece that is both visually striking and fun to make. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work on each stitch.
So grab your hook and yarn, and let's create something magical together!Materials Needed
You will need:
- Rico Ricorumi, DK, 100% cotton, 25g balls (or other DK cotton yarn).
- 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) crochet hook.
- Stitch markers.
- Embroidery needle.
Abbreviations
- R - Round
- ch - Chain
- dc - Double crochet
- htr - Half treble
- tr - Treble crochet
- dtr - Double treble crochet
- sl st - Slip stitch
- st (sts) - Stitch(es)
- ch sp - Chain space
Instructions
Round Instructions
RND 1: Make a magic ring in white, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
RND 2: 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
RND 3: (2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
RND 4: (2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
RND 5: (2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
RND 6: (2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
Fasten off and join pink.
RND 7: (2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
RND 8: 3dc, (2dc in next st, 6dc) 5 times, 2dc in next st, 3dc. (48sts)
(NB: Staggering the increases in this last round creates a nice smooth curve rather than a hexagon shape.)
Sl st into 1st dc then fasten off. Using black, make small stitches over the white area for the seeds. Join white in any st.
RND 9: Ch3, 1tr in next st, *2htr, 3dc, 2htr, 2tr, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, 2tr*, 2 times more, 2htr, 3dc, 2htr, 2tr, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join.
RND 10: Ch3, *1tr in each st till you reach corner ch sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch sp,* 3 times more, tr in each st to end, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Block.