How to Crochet a Cute Watermelon Slice 🍉
Crochet along with me to make yourself a happy little watermelon slice! He is the perfect shelf buddy to hang out with when you need cheering up or to feel a little summery 🍉
This kawaii little watermelon is designed as home decor and NOT as a toy so please do not give this to a child! He is made using double crochet and single crochet stitches (USA Terms) so is super simple and fast to make.
Scroll for the written pattern!
Materials Needed:
4mm & 3mm Crochet Hook
Yarn of choice in watermelon colours (2 greens and 1 hot pink) and some pale pink and black for additional features
10mm Safety Eyes
Stuffing
WRITTEN PATTERN
Abbreviations:
MR = Magic Ring
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SS = Slip Stitch
CH = chain
inc = increase (2 dc in same stitch)
* ..... * repeat the pattern between the *
= number of total stitches at end of round
USA Stitch Terms
Round 1
- using hot pink & 4mm Hook
MR, ch2
(does not count as a stitch)
12 dc into the ring, join with ss to 1st dc of the round
Round 2
ch2
(does not count as a stitch)
*inc* x 12, join with ss to 1st dc of the round
Round 3
ch2
(does not count as a stitch)
*1dc, inc* x 12, join with ss to 1st dc of the round
Round 4
ch2
(does not count as a stitch)
*2dc, inc* x 12, join with ss to 1st dc of the round
Round 5
- using light green
ch2
(does not count as a stitch)
*3dc, inc* x 12, join with ss to 1st dc of the round
Round 6
- using dark green
ch1
(does not count as a stitch)
sc in each stitch around, join with ss to 1st sc of the round
Fold circle in half
Round 7
- ss 2 sides together, pausing to add safety eyes and stuffing
(see video)
Enbroider face and seed details
CHEEKS
- using 3mm hook
MR, 6sc, ss to join to 1st sc of the round. Sew to face.
If you have any questions about this pattern / spot any errors / notice any typos but holler!
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Happy crocheting!
Robin x