Crochet Watermelon Amigurumi

Crochet Watermelon Amigurumi is a delightful craft project that lets you bring a slice of summer into your home all year round! By using vibrant green and red yarn, you can create a cute and charming watermelon amigurumi that makes for a perfect handmade gift or a fun addition to your own decor. The intricate details of the black seed stitches against the bright colors truly give this amigurumi a realistic touch. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, diving into this project will surely fill your crafting hours with joy and creativity. Get your crochet hook ready, pick up some yarn, and let's start stitching up your very own crochet watermelon amigurumi!

Skill Leve: Intermediate

Finished size: 1 3/4” height, 3” across

Materials

• Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6 in:
  • Pink 47
  • Eucalyptus 98
  • Oatmilk 03
• Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 in:
  • Black 124
• 3.25mm crochet hook
• Embroidery needle
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

st(s) — stitch(es)

sc — single crochet

inc — increase

dec — decrease

Pattern Notes

The rind is worked in rows. From there, the watermelon is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn at the end of the round. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.

Green Rind — With Eucalyptus (dark green) yarn

Row 1: ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn (2 sts)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st, turn

Row 3: ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn (4 sts)

Rows 4-26: ch 1, sc in each st, turn

Row 27: ch 1, dec x 2, turn (2 sts)

Row 28: ch 1, sc in each st, turn

Row 29: ch 1, dec, do not turn

Without making a chain, evenly work 58 sc into the row edges across, at the tip and continue working in the remaining row edges. Adjust as needed to total 58 sts. Switch to Oatmeal in the last stitch. Do not join or turn.

Cut Eucalyptus and weave in ends.

The remaining pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

Inner White Rind — With Oatmilk (off-white) yarn

Working in the back loop only, sc in each st around, do not join or turn. Switch to Pink in the last stitch.

Flesh — With Pink yarn

Round 1: sc in the next 8 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in next 16 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in the next 8 sts (50 sts)

Round 2: sc in the next 7 sts, dec, sc in the next 6 sts, dec, sc in the next 15 sts, dec, sc in the next 6 sts, dec, sc in the next 9 sts, dec (45 sts)

Round 3: dec, [sc in the next 4 sts, dec] x 7, sc in the next st (37 sts)

Round 4: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] x 7, sc in the next 2 sts (30 sts)

Round 5: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] x 6 (24 sts)

Round 6: sc in the next 4 sts, dec x 3, sc in the next 6 sts, dec x 3, sc in the next 2 sts (18 sts)

Round 7: dec x 9 (9 sts)

Add stuffing to the watermelon but don’t over stuff so the shape doesn’t bulge.

Leaving a long tail, cut the yarn and use a yarn needle to sew the opening. Use the rest of the yarn tail to sew across the top edge of the watermelon to give it a more defined edge.

Weave in the ends.

Use an embroidery needle and black yarn to stitch on some seeds. Scatter seeds randomly for a natural look.

And your crochet watermelon is done!