Dragonfruit Crochet Pattern
Bright and beautiful, this tropical fruit is as fun to make as it is to look at! Perfect for the play kitchen or home decor for summer!
One of the first patterns I ever free-handed was produce (are we surprised? No, no we are not). I can’t remember if it was *this* dragonfruit or a different food item but I’ve been obsessed with this pattern ever since!
Simple shapes and basic construction make this particular pattern sing, while it’s technically an Intermediate pattern. (according to The American Crochet Association’s guidelines), I feel that a beginner could easily learn these techniques and make this dragonfruit with minimal issues. Plus, I’m only a message away if you have any issues!
But what am I doing still chatting? We’ve been going through the alphabet of crocheted cuisine (and we’ve got A, B & C done)- the letter D awaits! Let’s get to crocheting!
The Supplies
Worsted (4) weight yarn (I used Brava Worsted by We Crochet)
25g/53y pink
7g’/15y green
4.00mm hook (I LOVE my Clover Amour hooks)
Yarn scraps or Poly-fil stuffing
Scissors
Optional: stitch markers (if you're a beginner I wouldn't forget this!)
The Abbreviations
CH - Chain
SC- Single Crochet
Slst- Slipstitch
DEC- Decrease (two stitches together)
INV DEC- Invisible Decrease (see Stitch Instructions)
SK- Skip
The Measurements
Finished Dragonfruit measures appx. 6" tall and 8" around at it’s widest.
Notes
This pattern uses US terms.
The turning chain does NOT count as a stitch unless otherwise notated in the pattern.
Numbers in parentheses, ie. (64), indicate the number of stitches in completed row/round.
Number BEFORE abbreviation (ex. 2DC) means 2 DC in the same stitch/space.
Number AFTER abbreviation (ex. DC 3) means 3 consecutive DC, each in their own stitch/space.
Stitches in parentheses ( ) are all to be worked in the same stitch/space.
Stitches in brackets [ ] are to be worked the indicated number of times (ex.[SC, 2HDC}X3)
Stitch Instructions
Changing Colors
To change color at the end of a SC, begin your SC as normal (insert your hook, yarn over and pull through).
However, instead of yarning over with your current color at the end and pulling through the final time, drop your current color and place your new color on your hook.
Pull through with the new color and you’re done!
Invisible Decrease
To create an Invisible Decrease start by inserting your hook into the front loop only of the next st. Then, instead of yarning over as in a standard decrease, insert your hook into the front loop only of the next st as well (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through two loops.
Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
The Pattern
Body of Dragonfruit
1- Magic circle with 6 SC (6)
2- 2SC x 6 (12)
3- [SC, 2SC] x 6 (18)
4- SC 18 (18)
5- [SC 2, 2SC] x 6 (24)
6- SC 24 (24)
7- [SC 3, 2SC] x 6 (30)
8- SC 30 (30)
9- [SC 4, 2SC] x 6 (36)
10-14- SC 36 (36)
15- [SC 4, INV DEC] x 6 (30)
16- SC 6 (30)
17- [SC 8, INV DEC] x 3 (27)
18- SC 27 (27)
19- [SC 7, INV DEC] x 3 (24)
20- SC 24 (24)
21- [SC 6, INV DEC] x 3 (21)
22- SC 21 (21)
23- [SC 5, INV DEC] x 3 (18)
24- SC 18 (18)
25- [SC 4, INV DEC] x 3 (15)
26- SC 15 (15)
27- [SC 3, INV DEC] x 3 (12)
Stuff with yarn scraps or Polyfil.
28- [SC 2, INV DEC] x 3. Cut yarn and leave a tail for closing. (9)
Weaving in and out of the front loops only on your stitches, pull to cinch piece closed. Weave in tail.
Leaves (large)
Make 3.
1- Using your pink yarn, make a slipknot and be sure to start with a long tail for sewing later. Ch10, SC in the 2nd ch from hook. SC 8. Ch1 & turn. (9)
2&3- SC 9. Ch1 & turn.(9)
4- DEC, SC 5, DEC. Ch1 & turn. (7)
5&6- SC 7. Ch1 & turn. (7)
7- DEC, SC 3, DEC. Ch1 & turn. (5)
8- SC 5, changing color to green in the last stitch. Ch1 & turn. (5)
9- SC 5 (5)
10- DEC, SC, DEC. Ch1 & turn. (3)
11&12- SC 3. Ch1 & turn. (3)
13- DEC all 3 st. Ch1 & turn. (1)
14- SC 1. (1)
Finish off, weave in top (green) and color change tails.
Leaves (medium)
Make 3.
1- Using your pink yarn, make a slipknot and be sure to start with a long tail for sewing later. Ch8, SC in 2nd ch from hook. SC 6. Ch1 & turn. (7)
2&3- SC 7. Ch1 & turn. (7)
4- DEC, SC 3, DEC. Ch1 & turn. (5)
5- SC 5. Ch1 & turn. (5)
6- SC 5, changing color to green in the last stitch. Ch1 & turn. (5)
7- SC 5. Ch1 & turn. (5)
8- DEC, SC, DEC. Ch1 & turn. (3)
9&10- SC 3. Ch1 & turn. (3)
11- DEC all 3 st. Ch1 & turn. (1)
12- SC 1. (!)
Finish off, weave in top (green) and color change tails.
Leaves (small)
Make 3.
1- Using your pink yarn, make a slipknot and be sure to start with a long tail for sewing later. Ch6, SC in 2nd ch from hook. SC 4. Ch1 & turn. (5)
2&3- SC 5. Ch1 & turn. (5).
4- DEC, SC, DEC. Ch1 & turn. (3)
5- SC 3, changing color to green in the last stitch. Ch1 & turn. (3)
6- SC 3. Ch1 & turn. (3)
7- DEC all 3 st. Ch1 & turn.(1)
8- SC 1. (1)
Finish off, weave in top (green) and color change tails.
Assembly
Using your long tails, sew the 3 Large Leaves towards the base of the Dragonfruit- I sewed mine into round 6.
Then sew on the Medium Leaves, centered between the tips of the Large Leaves, near the middle of the Dragonfruit- I sewed mine into round 13.
Finish with the Small Leaves, centering them between the tips of the Medium Leaves- I sewed mine into round 20.
This final step is the MOST IMPORTANT.
Sit back and admire your work! It looks amazing.
You should be very proud!
I'd love to see your Dragonfruit! Share your incredible tropical treat to Instagram and be sure to tag me! @snugglebug_crochet
Much love,
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