Crocodile Delilah Crochet Pattern

Welcome back to the blog, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a unique and visually stunning pattern: the Crocodile Delilah Crochet Pattern. This pattern beautifully combines the intricate texture of crocodile stitches with the elegance of a versatile design, perfect for creating eye-catching accessories and garments.

Whether you’re looking to craft a chic shawl, a cozy scarf, or even a stylish handbag, the Crocodile Delilah pattern is sure to become a favorite in your crochet repertoire.

Notes:
1. This square is worked from the outside in. Please don’t let this scare you. The pattern repeats and works up very quickly. If you are not familiar with working the Crocodile Stitch I would HIGHLY recommend crocheting a swatch to get the hang of it.
2. Mark your CH5 sps as it will help you as you work your second row of Crocodile Stitches
3. With each new row of Crocodile Stitches you will be reducing the number by 4 (one on each side of the square)
4. I chose not to finish off CA during the entire square, you can easily carry the yarn up the back of the project without any issues (thus eliminating all those unnecessary ends)

Crocodile Delilah Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Choose three colors (referred to as CA, CB, and CC)
• Hook: Appropriate size for your yarn
• Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations

• CH: Chain
• DC: Double Crochet
• SK: Skip
• ST(S): Stitch(es)
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• RS: Right Side
• SP: Space

Pattern Instructions

Foundation
R1: CH123 (do not join)
DC in the 4th CH from the hook (the 3 skipped chains count as your first DC)
*CH1, skip next 2 stitches, DC in next stitch, CH1, skip next 2 stitches, work 2DC in next stitch; repeat from * 3 more times
CH1, skip next 5 stitches (this is your corner of the square), 2DC in next stitch; repeat from * 4 more times
Continue to repeat around, CH1. On the last repeat, you will not work the 2DC after skipping the CH5. Make sure your work is not twisted and join with SL ST in the top of the first DC. Do not finish off, pull up a loop and drop from the hook. (5 sets of 2DC between each CH5)
You will have a tail of CH5 hanging; you will want to join that to the 4th CH where the first DC was worked into.

Creating the Picot Crocodile Stitch
R2: RS, join with SL ST into the top of the first single worked DC after any corner
Picot Crocodile, *SL ST in next DC, Picot Crocodile; repeat from * to corner
SL ST around the CH1 (normally there would be a single DC, but to get the pattern to work you will SL ST around the CH1)
Picot Crocodile; repeat from * around
Join with SL ST in same DC as first SL ST was worked. Finish off

R3: Pick CA back up
Turn, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in the space between the two sets of 5DC of the Picot Crocodile stitch, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in SL ST
CH3 (counts as first DC), DC in same as SL ST
*CH1, DC in space between the two sets of 5DC, CH1, 2DC in next SL ST; repeat from * twice more
CH1, skip next 3 stitch locations (DC, 2DC, DC, this is what allows the square to decrease in size), 2DC in next SL ST; repeat from * twice more
On the 4th side of the square you will repeat from * as indicated
CH1, skip next 3 stitches and join with SL ST in top of first DC

R4: Turn, RS, SL ST in CH1 corner
*Picot Crocodile, SL ST in next DC; repeat from * twice more
Picot Crocodile, SL ST around CH1 space; repeat from * around
Join with SL ST in same CH1 space as first SL ST was worked. (16 Picot Crocodile stitches)

R5: Turn, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in the space between the two sets of 5DC of the Picot Crocodile stitch, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in SL ST
CH3 (counts as first DC), DC in same as SL ST
*CH1, DC in space between the two sets of 5DC, CH1, 2DC in next SL ST; repeat from * once more
CH1, skip next 3 stitch locations (DC, 2DC, DC), 2DC in next SL ST; repeat from * around, CH1
Join with SL ST in top of first DC. Do not finish off

R6: RS, join with SL ST into the top of the first single worked DC after any corner
Picot Crocodile, *SL ST in next DC, Picot Crocodile; repeat from * to corner
SL ST around the CH1 space, Picot Crocodile; repeat from * around
Join with SL ST in same DC as first SL ST was worked. Finish off (12 Picot Crocodile stitches)

R7: Pick CA back up, turn, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in the space between the two sets of 5DC of the Picot Crocodile stitch, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in SL ST
CH3 (counts as first DC), DC in same as SL ST
*CH1, DC in space between the two sets of 5DC, CH1, 2DC in next SL ST, CH1, skip next 3 stitch locations (DC, 2DC, DC), 2DC in next SL ST; repeat from * around, CH1
Join with SL ST in top of first DC

R8: RS, SL ST in CH1 space
*Picot Crocodile, SL ST in next DC, Picot Crocodile, SL ST around CH1 space; repeat from * around
Join with SL ST in same CH1 space as first SL ST was worked. (8 Picot Crocodile stitches)

R9: Turn, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in the space between the two sets of 5DC of the Picot Crocodile stitch, SL ST in next stitch, SL ST in SL ST
CH3 (counts as first DC), DC in same as SL ST
*CH1, skip next 3 stitch locations (DC, 2DC, DC), 2DC in next SL ST; repeat from * around, CH1
Join with SL ST in top of first DC. Finish off

R10: RS, join with SL ST in any CH1 space
*Picot Crocodile, SL ST in CH1 space; repeat from * around
Join with SL ST in same as joining. Finish off
Center Flower

With CC: Create a Magic Circle
Working in the Circle, *3DC, Picot, 3DC, SL ST back into the ring; repeat from * 3 more times
Finish off, leaving an 18-inch tail so you can attach the Center Flower to the square
Edging

E1: RS, join in any CH5 space, CH1, work 7HDC in CH5 space (put a stitch marker in the 3rd and 5th HDC worked in the corner), HDC in next CH (2DC was worked)
*2HDC in CH2 space, HDC in next CH (single DC was worked), 2HDC in CH2 space, HDC in next CH (2DC was worked); repeat from * to corner
Work 7HDC in CH5 space (put stitch marker in the 3rd and 5th HDC worked in the corner), HDC in next CH (2DC was worked); repeat from * around
Join with SL ST in top of first HDC (128 stitches)

E2: CH1, work HDC around entire square, when you get to a HDC with a stitch marker in it, you will work 2HDC in each of those stitches
Join with SL ST in first HDC

E3: CH1, HDC in same as joining and around
Finish off and join with an Invisible Join

Your beautiful Crocodile Delilah square is now complete! This intricate and gorgeous pattern adds a touch of elegance to any project. Experiment with different yarn colors and textures to create unique pieces. Happy crocheting!