Crochet Walter the Watermelon Shark
Crochet Walter the Watermelon Shark is an adorable amigurumi pattern that brings a unique twist to the world of handmade toys. With his vibrant colors and playful design, Walter is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. This fun and creative project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to create your very own lovable Walter the Watermelon Shark to brighten up your day!
Materials
Yarn: Premier Cotton Sprout (weight 3 – light)
Cardinal (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Mint (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Blush (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Peach (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Celery (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Yellow (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Hook: F/5 – 3.75mm
Honey dippers
Fiberfill
Stitch markers
Crochet thread (black or grey)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Sizing
Finished Dimensions: ~ 1.50” width x 1.25” height
Abbreviations (US)
st – stitch
sk – skip
sp – space
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tc -treble crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together
Notes
All pieces worked in the round are continuous.
Main Body
The main body for each pop follows the pattern indicated below. Color details for each specific fake food crochet creature will be outlined in their sections.
Make a magic circle
Round 1: ch 1, sc 12 into the circle (12) *DO NOT* pull the circle closed
*fit the magic circle around the stick of the honey dipper and tighten, slip off stick to continue rounds
Round 2: *sc 1 in the first st, sc 2 in the next st, repeat from * around (18)
Round 3: sc 1 in each st around (18)
Round 4: *sc 1 in the first st, sc 2 in the next st, repeat from * around (27)
Round 5: sc 1 in each st around (27)
Round 6: *sc 1 in the first two sts, sc2 in the next st, repeat from * around (36)
Round 7-8: sc 1 in each st around (36)
Round 9: *sc 1 in the first two sts, sc 2 in the next st, repeat from * around (27)
Round 10: sc 1 in each st around (27)
*insert the honey dipper through the beginning circle and continue
**add eyes on all creatures except the turtle
Round 11: *sc 1 in the first st, sc2tog, repeat from * around (18)
Round 12: sc 1 in each st around (18)
*add stuffing
Round 13: *sc 1 in the first st, sc2tog, repeat from * around (12)
Round 14: sc 1 in each st around (12)
Finish off and use tail to weave end closed and secure
Main body: use Cardinal through round 5 and Mint from round 6 to the end
*use crochet thread to sew “seeds” onto the red portion to create the fake food crochet look
Eyes: insert between rounds 6 and 7, approximately 1.25” apart
Fins: Row 1 – ch 5, sc 1 in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (4)
Row 2 – turn, sc2tog twice (2)
Row 3 – turn, sc2tog, ch 1 and finish off
*make 6 fins, 4 cardinal and 2 mint; sew together 1 pair of Cardinal+Cardinal (sew to the top of the body) and 2 pairs of Cardinal+Mint (sew on the sides of the body at the color change)
**use crochet thread to sew “seeds” onto the red portions
Tail: Row 1 – ch 6, sc in the second ch from the hook, hdc 1, dc 1, tc 1 in two sts (1
sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tc)
*make 2 and sew together, sew to the back of the body; once sewn on, use the same yarn tail to sew around the middle of the tailpiece and secure to the body (this creates the look of the shark’s tail)