Ah, the humble watermelon – a summertime delight! I recently stumbled upon the most adorable watermelon coaster pattern, and let me tell you, it was love at first sight. The thing is, it’s not just about making something functional; it’s about pouring a little bit of your soul into each stitch. And, if you’re anything like me, you relish the opportunity to add that splash of whimsy to your decor.
Here’s the scoop— this pattern is a breeze! Picture this: vibrant green edges simulating the rind, fading into a stark white, and then, the pièce de résistance, that scrumptious deep pink that screams ‘summer is here!’ But oh, it doesn’t end there. What would a watermelon slice be without its seeds?
A few quick black stitches are all it takes to bring this fruity fantasy to fruition. Now, I’ve crocheted my fair share of coasters, but this? This one’s special. It’s got that je ne sais quoi that turns a simple project into a conversation starter. And, between us, nothing beats the feeling of setting down a cold drink on a hot day onto a coaster that screams joy. So grab your hook and let’s add a little zesty flair to your table!
Designer: Twingurumi
Materials
- Cotton yarn – size 8/4, in the following color:
- Red
- White
- Pale green
- Dark green
- Black
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Watermelon Coaster
Start with red color yarn. End every row with sl st, ch 1
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
Change to white color yarn.
Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
Change to pale green color yarn.
Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72)
Change to dark green color yarn.
Rnd 13: (11 sc, inc) x 6 (78)
Rnd 14: (12 sc, inc) x 6 (84)
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
Using black color string, embroider the seed on top.