Crochet Watermelon Keychain Tutorial For Beginners

Fancy adding a slice of summer fun to your keys? A crochet watermelon keychain is just the treat to bring a dash of cheer to your everyday! Picture bright reds and greens coming together in a charming, handmade accessory.

Crochet Watermelon Keychain

Materials Needed:

• Green, white, and red yarn
• Crochet hook
• Fiber cotton for stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Keychain ring
• Black yarn for the seeds

Crochet Instructions:

Start with Green Yarn:

• Make 13 chains.

Row 1:

• Start from the second chain from the hook, make 11 single crochets.
• Make 3 single crochets in the last chain (corner).
• Continue along the opposite side of the foundation chain, making 10 single crochets.
• Make 1 increase in the last stitch.
• Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join.

Row 2:

• Chain 1 (counts as first single crochet).
• Make 1 increase, followed by 10 single crochets.
• Make 3 single crochets in the corner.
• Continue with 10 single crochets.
• End with 1 increase, slip stitch to join.

Change to White Yarn:

Row 3:

• Chain 1, make 32 single crochets by inserting the hook only in the inner loop of each stitch.
• Slip stitch to join.

After Row 4:

• Repeat Row 3.

Row 5:

• Make decreases to shape the top of the watermelon. Alternate between single crochet and decrease stitches across this row to create a curve. Ensure you end this row with a decrease.

Change to Red Yarn:

In Row 6:

• Chain 1, continue with a complete round of 28 single crochets. Slip stitch to join.

Row 7:

• Reduce the stitch count from 10 to 8. Make single crochets and include a decrease at the start and the end of this row.

Row 8:

• Make 24 single crochets around, slip stitch to join.

For Row 9:

• Further reduce the stitch count by making decreases.

Row 10:

• Make 20 single crochets around, slip stitch to join.

Row 11:

• Continue reducing, changing stitch patterns as necessary.

After Row 12:

• Make 16 single crochets, slip stitch to join.

Row 13 and 14:

• Continue decreasing in each row to taper the end of the watermelon piece. Fill with fiber cotton progressively.

Row 15:

• Close up the watermelon by making 6 decreases across the row.
• Cut the yarn, leaving a tail.

Finishing Touches:

• Use the yarn needle to weave through the last row to close the stitch.
• Attach the keychain ring.
• Use black yarn to sew on seed details.