Crochet Pineapple Cherry Fruit Tart Pattern

Head on to a delightful crochet journey to whip up an adorable Pineapple Cherry Fruit Tart. This crochet creation, brimming with sweetness and charm, features a luscious light caramel crust, a fluffy white filling, sunny yellow pineapple ring, and a pair of ripe red cherries on top. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, this pattern offers a lovely project to add a playful touch to your home or gift to someone special.

Pineapple Cherry Fruit Tart

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!

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