Add a touch of whimsy to your keys with a homemade crochet watermelon keychain! This simple and fun craft project allows you to use colorful yarns to create a delightful and vibrant watermelon slice, complete with seed detailing.
Perfect for beginners, this project teaches basic crochet techniques while producing a charming and practical result. Whether you're looking to personalize your keyring or make a unique gift for a friend, this crochet watermelon keychain is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Follow the steps outlined to crochet your own adorable accessory!
Crochet Watermelon Keychain
Supplies:
- Green, white, red yarn
- Crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Black yarn for seeds
- Keychain ring
Pattern:
Starting with Green Yarn:
Chain 13: Make 13 chains to begin.
Row 1:
- Make 11 single crochets across the chain starting from the second chain from the hook.
- In the last chain, do 3 single crochets to turn the corner.
- Continue with 10 single crochets on the opposite side.
- Make an increase in the last stitch (2 single crochets in the same stitch).
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet of this round.
Row 2:
- Start with 1 increase, followed by 10 single crochets.
- In the corner, make 3 increases (2 single crochets in each of the next 3 stitches).
- Continue with 10 single crochets and 2 increases.
- Slip stitch to close the row and make a chain.
For Row 3:
- Make one single crochet in each of the stitches totaling 32 single crochets.
- Crochet only in the back loops (inner yarn) of each stitch.
- Slip stitch to close the row and make a chain.
Row 4:
- Continues in the same manner as Row 3 with 32 single crochets.
- Slip stitch to close and prepare to change to white yarn.
Changing to White Yarn:
Change to White Yarn: Grab the white yarn when making the chain to transition to the new color.
Row 5:
- Begin with a single crochet already completed in the transition.
- Make 1 single crochet decrease.
- Complete the next 9 single crochet stitches and perform another decrease.
- Continue with the pattern: Single crochet, decrease, until the end of the row.
Changing to Red Yarn:
Change to Red Yarn: Before starting Row 7, change to red yarn.
Row 7:
- Begin with a single crochet and then decrease over the next 2 stitches.
- Crochet 8 single crochets.
- Perform a decrease, then two more single crochets.
- Continue the pattern of 8X single crochets, a decrease, and finish the row with one single crochet.
Rows 8 - 12: Continue adding rows, decreasing the highlighted (center) stitches as explained, stuffing with fiberfill as needed, and making single crochets in the remaining stitches around:
- Row 8: 24 single crochets.
- Row 9: Begin decreases from 8 single crochets to 6.
- Row 10: 20 single crochets.
- Row 11: Continue decreasing highlighted stitches from 6 to 4.
- Row 12: 16 single crochets.
Row 13-14:
- Keep reducing the highlighted stitches while stuffing the keychain.
- Row 13: Change 4X to 2X, then close the row.
- Row 14: 12 single crochets, add more stuffing if necessary.
Row 15:
- For the last row, make 6 decreases by doing single crochet decreases throughout the row.
- After completing the row, cut the yarn leaving a tail.
Finishing:
Closing the Piece:
- Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches.
- Pull tight to close the hole, and secure the end.
Add Seed Details:
- Using black yarn, sew small stitches for the seeds randomly over the red area.
Attach Keychain:
- Sew the keychain ring securely to the top of the watermelon slice.
You have now completed your crochet watermelon keychain!
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