Crochet Pineapple Cherry Fruit Tart
The Crochet Pineapple Cherry Fruit Tart is a delightful and whimsical design that will add a touch of sweetness and charm to your crochet projects. With its intricate detailing that mimics the look of a real fruit tart, this pattern is perfect for anyone looking to create something fun and unique. The combination of bright pineapple slices and juicy cherries gives this design a playful and vibrant feel, making it a wonderful choice for adding a pop of color to your crochet collection. So, grab your hooks and yarn, and get ready to create a crochet masterpiece that is sure to make you smile every time you see it!
Materials:
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Light Caramel, Paper White, Buttercup Yellow, and Pillar Red
- Crochet hook size G (4.00mm) and E (3.50mm)
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations:
- mr: magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- BLO: back loop only
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- Inv dec: invisible decrease
Making Process:
Tart Crust:
Begin with Light Caramel yarn and hook G, create an adjustable ring and ch 1. Work in rounds as follows:
R1: 6 sc into mr (6)
R2: Inc in each st (12)
R3: [Sc, Inc] 6 times (18)
R4: [2 sc, Inc] 6 times (24)
R5: 1 sc, Inc, [3 sc, Inc] 4 times, 2 sc (30)
R6: Sc in each st in BLO (30)
R7-8: Sc in each st (30)
Finish with a sl st in the first sc, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Tart Filling:
Switch to Paper White yarn and hook G, form an adjustable ring, and chain 1. Continue in rounds:
R1-R5: Repeat the same steps as for the Tart Crust.
R6: Sc in each st (30)
R7: 1 sc, Inc, [3 sc, Inc] 4 times, 2 sc (35)
R8: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
R9: [Sc, dec] 6 times (18)
R10: Dec 6 times (6)
Close the hole by threading the end through the front loop of each st around, and weave in ends.
Pineapple Ring:
With Buttercup Yellow yarn and hook G, make an adjustable ring, ch 1 ensuring a long 8-inch tail.
R1: Work 35 dc into mr, invisibly fasten off, and weave in ends.
Cherry (make 2):
Using Pillar Red yarn and hook E, create an adjustable ring, ch 1, leaving a 6-inch starting tail.
R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: Inc in each st (12)
R3-R4: Sc 12
R5: Inv dec 6 times (6)
Finish by stuffing the cherry with the starting tail, threading the ending tail through the front loop of each st around to close, and weaving in ends.
Assemble the tart by placing the pineapple ring on top of the white filling, and add cherries on top, sewing them in place if desired. Your Crochet Pineapple Cherry Fruit Tart is now ready to be admired!