This applique crochet watermelon is a semicircular piece that was hooked into a circle and then folded in half, so there is a pattern on both sides. The bright red flesh paired with the green rind and some black seeds give this crochet watermelon a lovely, authentic look.

The stitches used to crochet watermelon in our free pattern are basic and suitable for beginners. You can finish within 15 minutes with our step by step pattern.

In addition, we also have other free applique fruit patterns. Check the following for inspiration.

Usages

This crochet watermelon can be used to make hairpins, brooches and bookmakers. You can also use it as a decoration for other crochet projects including clothes, bags or hats.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
There is a video tutorial available for additional guidance.

Materials for Crochet Watermelon

Yarn – yarn of red, white, green, black
Hook – 2.0mm
Scissors
Darning needle
Stitch marker

Stitches and Abbreviations

ss: slip stitch
ch: chain stitch
sc: single crochet

Step-by-Step Crochet Watermelon Patterns

First use red yarn, start with a magic ring.

R1: 7 sc in the ring, 1 ss, 1 ch

R2: ( 2 sc in each st) * 7 times, 1 ss, 1 ch

R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in each st ) * 7 times, 1 ss, 1 ch

R4: (1 sc, 2 sc in each st, 1 sc ) * 7 times, 1 ss, 1 ch

R5: (3 sc, 2 sc in each st ) * 7 times

R6: then change white yarn, (2 sc, 2 sc in each st, 2 sc ) * 7 times

Then sew the watermelon seeds with black yarn.

R7: then change green yarn, then fold the piece in half into a semicircle, and make 21 sc along the curved edge to bring the two sides together. 1 ch

Follow these steps and you can finish an applique crochet watermelon. You can make a few more to practice, or even change the color of the yarn to make some special watermelons, which will enrich your decoration.