Crafting a Watermelon Coaster: Easy Pattern Tutorial

by Amy Lehman | October 27, 2023 3:39 am

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How to Crochet a Watermelon Coaster!

Cro­chet­ing is a fan­tas­tic hob­by that offers a great way to unleash cre­ativ­i­ty. We’ll guide begin­ners and advanced cro­cheters through craft­ing a water­mel­on coast­er using basic cro­chet stitch­es and tech­niques. This easy cro­chet project is per­fect for per­son­al use, home decor, or even as great gifts. Let’s begin your cro­chet jour­ney with this sim­ple and fun coast­er pat­tern.

To begin, you’ll need some sup­plies, includ­ing cot­ton yarn in dif­fer­ent col­ors, a G cro­chet hook, a yarn nee­dle, and a stitch mark­er. The water­mel­on coast­er pat­tern involves basic stitch­es like sin­gle cro­chet (sc), dou­ble cro­chet (dc), slip stitch (sl st), and chain stitch­es (ch). For this project, We’ll also explore cro­chet tech­niques like the mag­ic ring and the use of worsted-weight and acrylic yarn.

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As we delve into the step-by-step instruc­tions, we’ll show you how to cre­ate a square coast­er with a unique water­mel­on design. The pat­tern involves cre­at­ing a mag­ic cir­cle, work­ing in rounds, and chang­ing col­ors to achieve the water­mel­on’s vibrant look. This sim­ple pat­tern is per­fect for those look­ing for begin­ner-friend­ly pat­terns or small­er projects.

Sup­plies:

G hook
Red Heart Red, Black, and White yarn
Caron Soft Green yarn
yarn nee­dle
Dimen­sions: about 3.75 in X 3.75 in
Abbre­vi­a­tions:
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet
dc=double cro­chet
ch=chain
hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet
Rnd 1: Start with Red yarn, Work 10 dc in the Mag­ic Cir­cle, sl st
This Video is for 11 dc in the Mag­ic Cir­cle, but only do 10 dc in the Mag­ic Cir­cle.
Rnd 2: Ch 3(counts as a dc), dc in the same stitch, work 2 dc in each dc around, sl st on top of the Chain 3. ‑20 dc
Rnd 3: Sl st with White yarn, Ch 2(counts as a hdc), hdc in the same stitch, work 2 hdc in each dc around, sl st on top of the Chain 2. ‑40 hdc
Rnd 4: Sl st with Green yarn, Ch 2(counts as a hdc), hdc in the same stitch, hdc in the next hdc, *work 2 hdc in the next, hdc in the next, *Repeat around, sl st ‑60 hdc, Fas­ten off, Weave in the ends.

Make 12 black 1/2 inch dash lines in the red part of the water­mel­on coast­er with your yarn nee­dle.

The best part is that we’re offer­ing this cro­chet pat­tern for free!  Please note that this arti­cle may con­tain affil­i­ate links to the best yarn and cro­chet tools for your needs. For those who pre­fer writ­ten instruc­tions, we’ve includ­ed a pho­to and guid­ed video tuto­r­i­al to sim­pli­fy the process. With just a lit­tle bit of yarn and some cro­chet skills, you’ll have a set of coast­ers that are not only func­tion­al but also add a unique look to your cof­fee table or home decor. Cro­chet coast­ers are a great way to use left­over yarn, mak­ing them a fan­tas­tic scrap yarn project.

In con­clu­sion, cro­chet­ing water­mel­on coast­ers is the per­fect oppor­tu­ni­ty to express your cre­ativ­i­ty and devel­op your cro­chet skills. Whether you’re a begin­ner or an advanced cro­cheter, this pat­tern suits all skill lev­els. The water­mel­on coast­er can be an excel­lent addi­tion to your home decor or a thought­ful gift for a friend. Cro­chet­ing small projects like these coast­ers is a fun and reward­ing hob­by and a great way to cre­ate unique items for per­son­al use. So grab your yarn and hook and start this easy cro­chet project! Hap­py cro­chet­ing!

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