Crochet Watermelon Buddies Toys

Discover the adorable world of Crochet Watermelon Buddies Toys – the perfect companions for anyone who loves a touch of sweetness in their life! These charming creations bring a delightful blend of creativity and coziness to your space, making them an instant favorite among both children and adults. With their vibrant colors and playful design, these handcrafted toys are sure to put a smile on your face and warm your heart. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or simply want to add a whimsical touch to your decor, these Watermelon Buddies are the perfect choice. Embrace the joy of handmade goodness and let these cute companions brighten up your day!

Materials-

• Worsted weight yarn
  • Dark and light green, cream, pink and black yarn, and white thread
• Hook size 3.5mm (E)
• 15mm Safety Eyes (option 2), crochet eyes (option 1), or an alternative form of eyes
• Stitch Marker
• PolyFill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Sewing Pins

US Terminology
Abbreviations-

• Rd(s) – Round(s)
• MR – Magic Ring
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Pc – Popcorn St
  • 5 dc in the same st, take the loop off your hook, insert hook through 1 dc, put loop back on and pull through, ch1
• Inc – Increase
• Dec – Invisible Decrease
  • In front loops only, pick up the next two loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops
• Hdc- Half Double Crochet
• Hdc Inc- Half Double Crochet Increase
• FO – Fasten Off
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only – for closing up holes

Notes-

• Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
• This will be crocheted in the round.
• If not specified or in (), repeat to the end of the round.
• Stuff as you go.

This is a mix and match type of pattern. There are multiple options for eyes, legs, and arms. Pick the option you would like and go for it! The Watermelon on the left is option 1 and the Watermelon on the right is option 2.

Watermelon-
Green-

Ch 13
Rd 1: sc in the second ch from the hook, 10 sc, 4 sc in the last ch and continue working around the ch, sc 10, 3 sc (28)
Rd 2: inc, sc 10, inc x4, sc 10, inc x3 (36)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 10, inc, sc, inc, sc 2, inc, sc, inc, sc 10, inc, sc, inc, sc 2, inc (44)
Rds 4-6: sc around (44) (3 rounds)
Change to light green
Rds 7-8: sc around (44) (2 rounds)
Change to cream
Rd 9: sc 18, dec, sc 20, dec, sc 2 (42)
Rd 10: sc 5, dec (36)
Change to pink
Rds 11-12: sc around (36) (2 rounds)
Rd 13: sc 4, dec (30)
Rds 14-15: sc around (30) (2 rounds)
Rd 16: sc 3, dec (24)
Rds 17-18: sc around (24) (2 rounds)
Rd 19: sc 2, dec (18) Option 2: insert the eyes between rds 13 and 14, 6 sts apart
Rds 20-21: sc around (18) (2 rounds) Stuff
Rd 22: sc, dec (12)
Rds 23-24: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
Rd 25: dec (6)
FO and sew in the ends

Eyes (make 2) – (option1)

*(option 2 – Safety Eyes)
Black-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Change to dark green
Rd 2: inc (12)
Change to cream
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: This is a half rd. Hdc, hdc inc, dc 2, hdc inc, hdc, sc, sl st (9)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the eyes starting below rd 18, with the bottom almost touching the cream. With the eyes barely touching.

Arms (make 2) – (option 1)-

Pink-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-5: sc around (18)( 2 rounds)
Rd 6: sc, pc, sc (18) (17 sc, 1 pc)
Rd 7: sc around (18)
Rd 8 sc, dec (12)
Rd 9: sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 10-15: sc around (9) (6 rounds) Stuff the hand well and the arm loosely.
Rd 16: sc 2, fold in half and sc through both sc across to close the arm
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the arms between rds 12 and 13 centered on either side of the watermelon.

Arms (make 2) – (option 2)-

Pink-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-7: sc around (18) (4 rounds)
Rd 8: sc, dec (12)
Rd 9: sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 10-15: sc around (9) (6 rounds) Stuff the hand well and the arm loosely.
Rd 16: fold in half and sc through both sc across to close the arm.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach between rds 12 and 13 centered on either side of the watermelon.

Legs (make 2) – (option 1)

Light Green-

Ch 5
Rd 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last ch and continue working around the ch, sc 2, inc (10)
Rd 2: inc, sc 2, inc x3, sc 2, inc x2 (16)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 2, (sc, inc) x3, sc 2, (sc, inc) x2 (22)
Rds 4-6: sc around (22) (3 rounds)
Rd 7: sc 5, (sc, dec) x3, sc 8 (19)
Rd 8: sc 5, 3 dec, sc 8 (16)
Rd 9: sc 4, 2 dec, sc 8 (14)
Rd 10: sc 3, 2 dec, sc 7 (12)
Switch to dark green
Rd 11: BLO sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 12-17: sc around (9) (6 rounds) Stuff foot well and the leg loosely.
Rd 18 sc 2, fold in half, sc through both sc 4 times to close the leg
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew to the bottom between Rd 1 where you sc around the ch.
For the shoelaces, start on rd 7 and lace up 3 rds and tie in a bow.

Legs (make 2) – (option 2)-

Dark Green-

Ch 5
Rd 1: sc in the second ch from the hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last ch and continue working around the ch, sc 2, inc (10)
Rd 2: inc, sc 2, inc x3, sc 2, inc x2 (16)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 2, (sc, inc) x3, sc 2, (sc, inc) x2 (22)
Rds 4-6: sc around (22) (3 rounds)
Rd 7: sc 5, (sc, dec) x3, sc 8 (19)
Rd 8: sc 5, 3 dec, sc 8 (16)
Rd 9: sc 4, 2 dec, sc 8 (14)
Rd 10: sc 3, 2 dec, sc 7 (12)
Rd 11: sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 12-17: sc around (9) (6 rounds) Stuff the foot well and the leg loosely.
Rd 18: sc 2, fold in half, sc through both sc 4 times to close the leg.
FO, leaving a tail to sew. Sew to the bottom between Rd 1 and where you sc around the ch.
Now that you have everything sewn together, sew the seeds on wherever you see fit.