Crochet Adorable Pomegranates

Crocheting adorable pomegranates is a delightful and creative way to add a touch of charm to your home decor or gift-giving. The vibrant colors and unique texture of the pomegranate design bring a joyful pop to any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a handmade touch to their surroundings. Imagine these cute pomegranates adorning your living room or brightening up your kitchen — they are sure to bring smiles and warmth to all who see them. So grab your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and let's get crafting these adorable pomegranates that are as sweet as they are fun to make!

Materials

Aran/worsted weight cotton yarn in dark red

Aran/worsted weight cotton yarn in natural white

3.5mm/E crochet hook

Toy stuffing

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Scissors

Abbreviations

Rd = round

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

Sl st = slip stitch

Sc = single crochet

Inc = single crochet 2 in same st

Dec = invisible decrease: Insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both front loops, yarn over, pull through 2 remaining loops

C1 = dark red

C2 = natural white

Full Pomegranate

Make a magic ring in C1.

Rd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring (6)

Rd 2: Inc 6 (12)

Rd 3: [sc 1, inc 1]*6 (18)

Rd 4: [sc 2, inc 1]*6 (24)

Rd 5: [sc 3, inc 1]*6 (30)

Rd 6 to 9: Sc 30 (30)

Rd 10: [sc 3, dec 1]*6 (24)

Rd 11: [sc 2, dec 1]*6 (18)

Rd 12: [sc 1, dec 1]*6 (12)

Fill with toy stuffing.

Rd 13: [sc 1, dec 1]*4 (8)

Rd 14: sl st 1, [ch 4, sl st 1 in next st]*8

Fasten off, weave in yarn end.

Half Pomegranate

Make a magic ring in C2.

Rd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring (6)

Rd 2: Inc 6 (12)

Rd 3: [sc 1, inc 1]*6 (18)

Rd 4: [sc 2, inc 1]*6 (24)

Rd 5: [sc 3, inc 1]*6 (30)

Sl st 1, break yarn, pull through. Embroider the pomegranate seeds in with the C1 yarn using a yarn needle. I made three stitches in the same place for each seed and made 4 clusters of 9 to 10 seeds.

Join C1 in front loop of 1st st of the rd.

[ch 4, sl st in next front loop]*3

From here begin the next rd, crocheting in the back loops only:

Rd 1: Sc 30 (in back loops only) (30)

Rd 2 + 3: Sc 30 (30)

Rd 4: [sc 3, dec 1]*6 (24)

Rd 5: [sc 2, dec 1]*6 (18)

Fill with toy stuffing.

Rd 6: [sc 1, dec 1]*6 (12)

Rd 7: Dec 6 (6)

Fasten off, weave in yarn end.