{"id":2698,"date":"2026-03-27T03:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2026-09-18T05:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:32:34","slug":"crochet-watermelon-slice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2698","title":{"rendered":"Crochet Watermelon Slice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-YT.png\" alt=\"crochet watermelon slice\" class=\"wp-image-2701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-YT.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-YT-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-YT-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WATERMELON SLICE CROCHET PATTERN<\/h3>\n<p><em>Pattern by: Effi GratiaProject.com<br \/>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hr81awrkzAs\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hr81awrkzAs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>* Some links may be affiliate links which will allow me to make a commission for purchases made through the following link.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>5-ply milk cotton yarn: red, white, green, black<br \/>3.5mm crochet hook \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4lPWbMp\">Tulip crochet hook<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gTS9zY\">CLOVER Split Ring Markers<\/a> (optional)<br \/>Tapestry needle<br \/>Polyfill<br \/>Scissors<\/p>\n<p>Finished size approximately 8.5 x 4 x 2cm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>st(s): stitch(es)<br \/>sl st: slip stitch<br \/>MR: magic ring<br \/>ch: chain<br \/>sc: single crochet<br \/>hdc: half-double crochet<br \/>dc: double crochet<br \/>inc: increase (2 single crochet in 1 space)<br \/>[#]: number of stitche(s) in a round<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><br \/>Each round starts with ch 1 (does not count as stitch)<br \/>Join each round with sl st to first stitch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red (Watermelon Flesh)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>R1: MR, ch 1, sc 6, sl st to first sc [6]<br \/>R2: ch 1, inc x6, sl st [12]<br \/>R3: ch 1, (inc, sc) x6, sl st [18]<br \/>R4: ch 1, (sc, inc, sc) x6, sl st [24]<br \/>R5: ch 1, (inc, sc 3) x6, sl st [30]<br \/>R6: ch 1, (sc 2, inc, sc 2) x6, sl st [36]<br \/>R7: ch 1, (inc, sc 5) x6, sl st [42]<br \/>Fasten-off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>White (Rind)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>R8: ch 1, (sc 3, inc, sc 3) x6, sl st [48]<br \/>Fasten-off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green (Skin)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>R9: ch 1, (inc, sc 7) x6, sl st [54]<br \/>R10: <span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">ch 1, <\/span>sc 3, hdc 3, dc 15, hdc 3, sc 3\u00a0[27]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finishing<\/strong><br \/>Leave long tail (about 8\u00d7 slice width).<br \/>Use tapestry needle to sew side edges using whip stitch.<br \/>Insert small amount of stuffing before closing.<br \/>After one side is closed, continue whip stitching the other side so both sides look the same.<br data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\" \/>FO and weave in ends.<\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:aeaf1bcd-1835-44ed-82c6-ed206ab1c040-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2bacc6fd-f85d-4828-9fdf-9b04a920d6f3\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Cut 50 cm of black yarn. Embroider small seeds, placing them randomly on the red section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-Pin.png\" alt=\"watermelon crochet pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-Pin.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-Pin-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-IG-4-5.png\" alt=\"watermelon crochet amigurumi\" class=\"wp-image-2703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-IG-4-5.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-IG-4-5-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hr81awrkzAs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-amigurumi-YT.png\" alt=\"watermelon crochet pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-amigurumi-YT.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-amigurumi-YT-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/crochet-watermelon-amigurumi-YT-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch my YouTube video tutorial to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hr81awrkzAs\">how to crochet a watermelon slice<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watermelon Slice Crochet Tutorial | Watermelon Amigurumi | Summer Crochet Project\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hr81awrkzAs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This cute crochet watermelon slice is made using simple joined rounds and basic stitches, making it beginner-friendly and quick to finish. 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