Crochet Pumpkin Pie Square

The Crochet Pumpkin Pie Square is the perfect autumn-inspired project that brings coziness and warmth to any room. This delightful pattern combines intricate stitches to create a charming square that resembles a delicious slice of pumpkin pie. With its rich orange hue and textured detail, this crochet design adds a touch of seasonal charm to your home décor or handmade gifts. Embracing the spirit of fall, this fun and festive project is sure to bring smiles to anyone who sees it. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, crafting the Crochet Pumpkin Pie Square is a delightful way to celebrate the season and showcase your creativity.

Finished size - 7 inches

Materials: worsted weight yarn in 3 colors, Color A (tan), Color B (ecru)(, Color C (brown), size H crochet hook

Pattern Stitch: Front Post Double Crochet (Fpdc): YO, insert hook from front to back around post of stitch directly below, work off hook as in normal dc.

Rnd 1: With Color A, ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with a sl st in top of beg. ch-4 (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc, in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc,; rep from * around, join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; rep from * around, join. (36 dc).
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; rep from * around, join ( 48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; * dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; rep from * around, join ( 60 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; * dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around post of same dc; rep from * around, join ( 72 dc). Finish off color A.
Rnd 7: Join Color B with a sl st in any fpdc of Rnd 6; ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc around. join. (72 sc).
Rnd 8: Working in FL for this round only, sl st in same sc as joining, sk next sc, 5 dc in next sc, sk next sc, * sl st in next sc, sk next sc, 5 dc in next sc, sk next sc; rep from * around, join. Finish off Color B.
Rnd 9: Working in unused bl of Rnd 7, join Color C with a sl st in same st as joining, Ch 4, in same st work (trc, ch 2 2 trc), dc in each of next 3 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts, * in next st work (2 trc, ch 2, 2 trc), dc in next 3 st, hdc in next 3 st, sc in next 5 st, hdc in next 3 st, dc in next 3 st; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st in top of beg. ch 4.
Rnd 10: Sl st into first ch-2 sp, ch 3, in same sp work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) , dc in each st across to next ch-2 sp, * in same sp work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) dc in each st across to next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st. Fasten off Color C and weave in all ends.