Crochet Watermelon Slice

This cute crochet watermelon slice is made using simple joined rounds and basic stitches, making it beginner-friendly and quick to finish. The layered red, white, and green sections create a realistic watermelon look, while the curved top edge gives it a soft, plush shape. Perfect as a keychain, bag charm, toy, or summer decoration.

WATERMELON SLICE CROCHET PATTERN

Pattern by: Effi GratiaProject.com

MATERIALS

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5-ply milk cotton yarn: red, white, green, black
3.5mm crochet hook – Tulip crochet hook
CLOVER Split Ring Markers (optional)
Tapestry needle
Polyfill
Scissors

Finished size approximately 8.5 x 4 x 2cm.

ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)

st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half-double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 single crochet in 1 space)
[#]: number of stitche(s) in a round

Notes
Each round starts with ch 1 (does not count as stitch)
Join each round with sl st to first stitch

Red (Watermelon Flesh)

R1: MR, ch 1, sc 6, sl st to first sc [6]
R2: ch 1, inc x6, sl st [12]
R3: ch 1, (inc, sc) x6, sl st [18]
R4: ch 1, (sc, inc, sc) x6, sl st [24]
R5: ch 1, (inc, sc 3) x6, sl st [30]
R6: ch 1, (sc 2, inc, sc 2) x6, sl st [36]
R7: ch 1, (inc, sc 5) x6, sl st [42]
Fasten-off.

White (Rind)

R8: ch 1, (sc 3, inc, sc 3) x6, sl st [48]
Fasten-off.

Green (Skin)

R9: ch 1, (inc, sc 7) x6, sl st [54]
R10: ch 1, sc 3, hdc 3, dc 15, hdc 3, sc 3 [27]

Finishing
Leave long tail (about 8× slice width).
Use tapestry needle to sew side edges using whip stitch.
Insert small amount of stuffing before closing.
After one side is closed, continue whip stitching the other side so both sides look the same.
FO and weave in ends.