Crochet Watermelon Granny Square
Crochet Watermelon Granny Square is a fun and vibrant pattern that brings a touch of summer to your crochet projects. With its cheerful colors and unique design, it's perfect for adding a pop of whimsy to blankets, bags, or even coasters. The contrasting green, white, and pink colors create an eye-catching watermelon motif that is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this delightful pattern is a great way to showcase your skills and creativity while spreading joy with every stitch.
You will need:
- Rico Ricorumi, DK, 100% cotton, 25g balls, (or other DK cotton yarn).
- 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) crochet hook.
- Stitch markers.
- Embroidery needle.
Abbreviations
RRound
chChain
dc Double crochet
htr Half treble
tr Treble crochet
dtr Double treble crochet
sl st Slip stitch
st (sts)Stitch(es)
ch sp Chain space
R 1Make a magic ring in red, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
R 2 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3(2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4 (2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
R 5 (2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
Fasten off and join light green.
R 6 (2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
Fasten off and join dark green.
R 7 (2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
R 8 3dc, (2dc in next st, 6dc) 5 times, 2dc in next st, 3dc. (48sts)
(NB: staggering the increases in this last round creates a nice smooth curve rather then a hexagon shape)
Sl st into 1st dc then fasten off.
Using black, make small stitches over the red area for the seeds.
Join white in any st.
R 9Ch3, 1tr in next st, *2htr, 3dc, 2htr, 2tr, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, 2tr*, 2 times more, 2htr, 3dc, 2htr, 2tr, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join.
R 10Ch3, *1tr in each st till you reach corner ch sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch sp,* 3 times more, tr in each st to end, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Block.