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.
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