Crochet Watermelon Applique or Coaster

Looking for a fun and creative way to add a touch of summer to your home decor? Why not try your hand at crocheting a watermelon applique or coaster? This delightful project is not only a great way to showcase your crochet skills, but it also adds a pop of color and whimsy to any space. This charming creation is perfect for adding a touch of summer to your home or for gifting to a fellow crochet enthusiast. This simple addition adds a delightful touch of realism to your creation. Additionally, you can attach a small loop of green yarn at the top, transforming your crochet piece into a versatile hanging ornament.

Abbreviations:

Ch – chain

HDC – half double crochet

SC- single crochet

SC2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together

Sl St – slip stitch

St (Sts) – stitch (stitches)

Finished size:

Crochet Watermelon Applique is about 4” in diameter.

Crochet Watermelon Coaster is about 6-1/2” in diameter.

Skill Level:

Intermediate.

Materials:

For the crochet Watermelon Applique:

• light weight cotton yarn Patons Grace
• crochet hook size 1/2.75 mm

For the crochet Watermelon Coaster:

• medium weight cotton yarn Sugar’n Cream
• crochet hook size 5 mm.

Buttons or googly eyes are optional.

Instructions:

Note: Ch 1 at the beginning doesn’t count as a stitch.

Start with an adjustable ring.

Row 1. Ch 1, 4 SC in ring, draw the loop closed. To make it easier to do, first untwist the tail. Then pull the tail to draw the loop closed tightly. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2. 2 SC in first St and in each next St. Total – 8 Sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3. Skip first St, Sl St in next St, (2 SC in next St, SC in next St) – 3 times. Total – 10 Sts (including 1 Sl St). Ch 1 and turn.

Row 4. 2 SC in first St, (SC in each of next 2 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 2 times, SC in next St, SC2tog (over last SC and Sl St). Total – 12 SC. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 5. 2 SC in first St, (SC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 2 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts. Total – 15 SC. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 6. 2 SC in first St, (SC in each of next 4 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 2 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 SC in last St. Total – 19 SC. Ch 2 and turn.

Row 7. Sl St in 2nd Ch from hook, (2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 5 Sts) – 3 times, 2 SC in last St. Total – 24 Sts (including 1 Sl St). Ch 1 and turn.

Row 8. SC in first St and in each of next 2 Sts, 2 SC in next St, (SC in each of next 6 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 2 times, SC in next 2 Sts, SC2tog. Total – 24 SC. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 9. 2 SC in first St, (SC in each of next 7 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 2 times, SC in each of next 7 Sts. Total – 27 SC. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 10. 2 SC in first St, (SC in each of next 8 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 2 times, SC in each of next 7 Sts, 2 SC in last St. Total – 31 SC. Ch 4 and turn.

Row 11. SC in 2nd Ch from hook and in each of next 2 Chs, SC in each of next 4 Sts, (2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 9 Sts) – 2 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 6 Sts. Total – 37 SC. Join white color. Ch 1 and turn.

How to join new color: Work the final SC with first color, but do not complete the stitch. You will have 2 loops remain on the hook. Drop first color and draw through the loops on the hook new color and complete St. Cut off first color.

Row 12. 2 SC in first St, (SC in each of next 10 Sts, 2 SC in next St) – 3 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts. Total – 41 Sts. Join green color (See Instructions above to join new color). Ch 2 and turn.

Row 13. HDC in first St and in each of next 3 Sts, (2 HDC in next St, HDC in each of next 7 Sts) – 4 times, 2 HDC in next St, HDC in each of next 4 Sts. Total – 46 HDC.

Fasten off.