Who loves durian?

If you’re a durian lover or simply enjoy making quirky and adorable crochet creations, this little Crochet Durian is just for you!

Inspired by the king of fruits, this tiny crochet durian is a fun and unique project to add to your handmade collection. With its spiky little appearance and cute design, it also makes a lovely gift, decoration, or little accessory for anyone who loves this famous tropical fruit.

It’s not every day you get to crochet a durian, right? Let’s make one together!

Difficulty: 4/5

Intermediate • More Detailed • Challenging Project

This pattern is rated 4/5 in difficulty, making it more suitable for crocheters who already have some experience. It involves a little more detail and patience, but the finished result is definitely worth the effort!

Take your time, follow the instructions carefully, and enjoy creating your very own little king of fruits!

Grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let’s create this little king of fruits!

Want a Downloadable PDF Pattern?

Prefer having your crochet pattern neatly organised while you work?

You can get the downloadable PDF pattern for this cute little Durian. It’s a convenient option if you’d like to save the pattern, print it out, or keep it in your crochet pattern collection for future projects.

Prefer a Ready-Made Durian?

Love this little durian but don’t have the time to crochet one yourself? No worries!

You can also bring home a finished handmade Crochet Durian from our online shop.

It’s a fun little handmade piece for fruit lovers, crochet collectors, or anyone who enjoys something a little different!

Each piece is handmade with love, so slight variations may occur between individual pieces. These little differences are part of what makes handmade crochet so special.

Free Crochet Pattern

You can follow the full pattern here on the blog and make your very own little king of fruits.

Materials and Tools:

4ply yarn : Olive Green, White, Yellow and Dark Brown
Crochet hook: 2.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Polyester fiberfill
Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch- Chain
sc – Single Crochet
w – 3 sc in same st
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
FLO – Front Loop Only
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
* – Star Stitch

Finished size approximately 9cm tall

Durian Husk

***R1-11: FRONT LOOP ONLY
No stuffing needed for this piece.

FLO only
R1: Green: Ch x5, turn; starting in 2nd ch: sc x3,
w, sc x2, inc. (10)
R2: inc, sc x2, inc x3, sc x2, inc x2 (16)
R3: sc, inc, sc x2, (sc, inc) x3, sc x 2, (sc, inc) x2 (22)
R4: sc x2, inc, sc x2, (sc x2, inc) x3, sc x2, (sc x2, inc) x2 (28)
R5: sc x3, inc, sc x2, (sc x3, inc) x3, sc x2, (sc x3, inc) x2 (34)
R6: sc x2, inc, sc x4, (sc x2, inc, sc x2) x3, sc x2,
(sc x2, inc, sc x2) x2 (40)
R7: sc x5, inc, sc x2, (sc x5, inc) x3, sc x2, (sc x5, inc) x2 (46)
R8-10: sc x46
R11: White: sc x46

R12 onwards crochet through both loops as normal
R12: sc x46
R13: sc x5, dec, sc x2, (sc x5, dec) x3, sc x2,
(sc x5, dec) x2 (40)
R14: sc x2, dec, sc x4, (sc x2, dec, sc x2) x3, sc x2,
(sc x2, dec, sc x2) x2 (34)
R15: sc x3, dec, sc x2, (sc x3, dec) x3, sc x2,
(sc x3, dec) x2 (34)
R16: sc, dec, sc, sc x2, (sc, dec, sc) x3, sc x2,
(sc, dec) x2 (22)
R17: sc, dec, sc x2, (sc, dec) x3, sc x2, (sc, dec) x2 (16）
R18: dec, sc x2, dec x3, sc x2, dec x2 (10)
R19: dec x5 (5)
Close with a tapestry needle, cut

Durian spike

Step 1:
Start sl st at the Round 1 first FLO.
Refer to the circled area in the photo

Step 2: (hdc x1, dc x1)
Step 3: Star Stitch
Ch x1 , Insert hook into the front two loops of the dc just made,
then pull up a loop to make a single crochet

 
Step 4: (hdc x1, dc x1) *in the next FLO

Finish the spike:
Turn to the back of first hdc of this spike
Work a slip stitch (sl st) into that first hdc
Pulls the shape into a raised, pointy thorn-like effect

Repeat the full spike set at the next stitch (FLO)
Continue repeating around until you complete Round 9

R1: 5 Spikes
R2: 8 Spikes
R3: 12 Spikes
R4: 14 Spikes
R5: 17 Spikes
R6: 20 Spikes
R7-9: 23 Spikes

Durian flesh (Make 2)

R1: sc x 7 in Magic Ring
R2: sc x2, inc x3, sc x2 (10)
R3: sc x3, inc, sc x2, inc, sc x3 (12)
R4: sc x4, inc, sc x2, inc, sc x4 (14)
R5: sc x5, inc, sc x2, inc, sc x5 (16)
R6-9: sc x16
R10: sc x5, dec, sc x2, dec, sc x5 (14)
R11: sc x4, dec, sc x2, dec, sc x4 (12)
R12: sc x3, dec, sc x2, dec, sc x3 (10)
R13: sc x2, dec, sc x2, dec, sc x2 (7)
Close with a tapestry needle, cut the yarn, weave in end.

Stem

R1: sc x 6 in Magic Ring
R2-7: sc x6

Assembly:

• Sew the two flesh pieces securely inside the durian husk. (Optional)
• Sew the stem to the top center of the durian.

If you make one, we’d love to see your creation! Feel free to share your finished durian and tag us. We always love seeing your handmade creations!

Whether you choose the downloadable PDF pattern, bring home a finished handmade Durian, or make your own using the free pattern, thank you so much for supporting our little crochet journey.

I hope this quirky little durian brings a smile to your face and a little tropical sweetness to your day!

Happy crocheting!