Crochet Kiwi Granny Square: A Charming DIY Project

The Crochet Kiwi Granny Square is an adorable and fun project that brings a touch of charm to any crochet creation. With its vibrant green colors and cute kiwi design, this granny square is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work on it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is a delightful way to add a pop of personality to your next project.

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

RRound
chChain
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

Starting Your Kiwi Granny Square

RND 1: Make a magic ring in very light green, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)

RND 2: 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
Fasten off and join light green.

Building the Granny Square

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 brown.

Adding Detail

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.

Finishing Touches

Using black, make small stitches over round 3.

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.