Crochet Bell Pepper Square

The Crochet Bell Pepper Square pattern is such a fun and colorful design to work on! With its unique shape and vibrant colors, it's sure to add a touch of whimsy to any crochet project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to try something new, this pattern is a delightful choice. Get your favorite yarn and hook ready, because creating this charming bell pepper square is bound to bring a smile to your face as you stitch away!

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo (weight 4 – medium)
White (14 oz/369 g, 744 yd/681 m)

For the fruits/vegetables, I used different color scrap yarn (see photos for color matching) *Red Heart Super Saver in your choice of shade will work well for all of these*

Hook: I/9 – 5.50mm for granny squares
G/6 – 4.25mm for fruits

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Sizing

Gauge: 12 DC x 6 rows = 4”

Finished Dimensions: 5.00” length x 5.00” width

Abbreviations (US)

st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sk – skip
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tc – treble crochet

Notes

Brackets [ ] indicate directions worked in the same st. For example, sc 5 means sc 1 in five sts; [sc 5] means sc 5 in the same st.

Beginning ch 4 counts as a treble crochet

Granny Square

Make a magic circle

Round 1: ch 4, *dc 3, tc 1, repeat from * twice, dc 3, sl st in the top of the starting ch 4 (12 dc, 4 tc)

Round 2: ch 4, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 3, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 3, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (28 dc, 4 tc)

Round 3: ch 4, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 7, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 7, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (44 dc, 4 tc)

Round 4: ch 4, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 11, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 11, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (52 dc, 4 tc)

Finish off and weave in ends

Block

Bell Pepper Center

In your choice of red yarn, ch 11

Round 1: sc 9, [sc 3] in the last st, rotate to work the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc 8, [sc 2] in the last st (22)

Round 2: sc 4, [sc 2] for two sts, sc 9, [sc 2] for two sts, sc 5 (26)

Finish off and use the yarn tail to sew onto a granny square

Bell Pepper Side (make 2)

In the same red yarn, ch 11

Round 1: sc 9, [sc 3] in the last st, rotate to work the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc 8, [sc 2] in the last st (22)

Round 2: sl st 3, sc 1, [sc 2] for two sts, sc 1, sl st 3 (6 sl st, 6 sc)

Finish off and sew to either side of the pepper center on the granny square

Use green yarn to embroider a stem