Watermelon Crochet Decoration

I just love decorating for summer! There’s just something about bright and fun colors—which is why I’m so excited to share my newest free crochet pattern with you: Watermelon Crochet Decoration! This is a collection of two summer patterns; a watermelon coaster and a watermelon table centerpiece. 

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These two patterns are both extremely easy. Basically, you just work in the round using half double crochet stitches! I easily worked mine up in an afternoon, so it also goes super fast. I know you will love these decorations; let’s get to making!

 

The Yarn

Before we get to the pattern, lets talk about the yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver. As you probably know, this yarn is inexpensive, yet also good quality. I’ve found it to hold up really well to wear and tear, which is perfect for decor like this! Buy some for yourself HERE. 

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Watermelon Crochet Decoration

By Desert Blossom Crafts

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Notes:

1. Both the coaster and the centerpiece are worked in the round, joining at the end of each round
2. Each round will start with a ch 2. This ch does NOT count as a stitch. Join to the first hdc, NOT the ch 2. This creates a more invisible join.
3. For a comprehensive list of standard abbreviations, click here

Materials:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• I/9 crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Finished Measurements:

Coaster: Approximately 5 ½ inches in diameter

Centerpiece: Approximately 12 inches in diameter

Coaster Instructions

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does NOT count as a st) 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to beg hdc (NOT the ch 2). 10 hdc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as a st, here and throughout), 2 hdc in same st as sl st. 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a tight sl st to first hdc. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next st. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (30 hdc).

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 2 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. Fasten Off. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: Join white yarn with a sc in any st. Sc in ea st around. Fasten off. (40 sc)

Rnd 6: Join green yarn with a sl st in any sc. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in same st as sl st. Dc in next st. (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around. Join with a sl st to beg ch 3. Fasten Off and weave in ends.

 

Centerpiece instructions

Rnds 1-4: repeat rounds 1-4 of coaster.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 3 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 4  sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 5 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (70 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 6 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (80 hdc)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 7 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (90 hdc)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 8 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. Fasten off. (100 hdc)

Rnd 11: Join white yarn with a sl st in first hdc from last rnd. Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 9 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 9 sts) around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. Fasten Off. (110 hdc)

Rnd 12: Ch 3 (counts as a dc) dc in next 4 dc. 2 dc in next st. (Dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st) around, until 5 sts left. Dc in last 5 dc. Join with a sl st to beg ch 3. (120 dc)

Rnd 13: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st), sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to first sc (120 sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Take a bite out of your watermelon—you’re all done! 😉

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for lots more crochet inspiration!