This crochet watermelon amigurumi keychain pattern is a fun, quick project that turns some yarn into a slice of adorable. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a sweet, simple addition to their keyring, this guide walks you through each step to make a charming little watermelon.
Crochet Watermelon Amigurumi Keychain Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Green, white, and red yarn
- Crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Black yarn (for seeds)
Pattern:
With Green Yarn:
Row 1:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Make 13 chains.
- Start from the second chain from the hook, make 1 single crochet.
- Continue with single crochets into each chain till the end.
- At the last stitch, make 3 single crochets.
- Crocheting on the other side of the chain, make 1 single crochet in each stitch till the last one.
- In the last stitch, make an increase.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
In Row 2:
- Chain 1.
- Increase in the first stitch, then single crochet in the next 10 stitches.
- Make an increase in each of the next 3 stitches.
- Single crochet in the next 10 stitches.
- Increase in the last two stitches.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Row 3:
- Chain 1.
- Crochet in the back loops only.
- Make a single crochet in each stitch around (32 single crochets total).
- Slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 4:
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet in each stitch through both loops (32 stitches total).
- Slip stitch in the first stitch.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Switch to White Yarn:
Row 5:
- Attach white yarn, chain 1.
- Make a single crochet in the first stitch, then decrease using the next two stitches.
- Continue pattern (10 single crochets, 1 decrease) two times.
- Single crochet in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Row 6:
- Chain 1.
- Make a single crochet in each stitch around (28 stitches total).
- Slip stitch in the first stitch.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Switch to Red Yarn:
Row 7 - 12:
- Continue crocheting as per Rows 5-6 pattern, gradually decreasing in each row as follows:
In Row 7:
- 26 stitches around
Row 8:
- 24 stitches around
For Row 9:
- 22 stitches around
Row 10:
- 20 stitches around
Row 11:
- 18 stitches around
In Row 12:
- 16 stitches around
Row 13:
- Chain 1.
- Repeat pattern of single crochet and decreases, reducing to 12 stitches.
- Slip stitch to join and begin stuffing the keychain.
Row 14:
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet in each stitch (12 total).
- After this row, add more stuffing if needed.
Closing:
- Chain 1.
- Begin closing by alternating single crochet stitches and decreases until closed.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Weave the tail through the front loops only of the remaining stitches.
- Pull tightly to close the hole.
Adding Seeds:
- Use a black yarn to stitch seeds onto the red part of the watermelon.
Finishing:
- Sew the end tightly and attach a keychain or loop as desired.
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