How to Crochet a Watermelon Amigurumi
Crocheting tiny, playful designs brings me so much joy, especially during the holiday season. Even though this fruit is associated with summertime, it’s perfect for making a handmade stacking game, decorating your tree with unique ornaments, or creating gifts for loved ones. This project is as delightful to make as it is to share. The watermelon slice is the latest addition to the Fruit Salad Game series, and it’s packed with fun details to help you sharpen your crochet skills!
This amigurumi watermelon slice is the perfect mix of playful and practical. It’s small, stackable, and full of personality, thanks to its realistic details. The dark green rind, creamy white stripe, and vibrant pink flesh are all topped off with little embroidered seeds to give it that realistic yet cute look.
About the Design
The watermelon slice is made using a combination of flat and 3D techniques. The rind is worked first in rows, creating a sturdy base for the slice. Then, the pink flesh is added in the round to give it a plump, wedge-like shape. It’s topped off with tiny embroidered seeds made with fine black yarn for a polished finish.
As part of the Fruit Salad Game series, this watermelon slice has been carefully designed to stack with the other fruits. The curved edge adds a fun shape to the game, while the bottom helps with stability. It’s the perfect balance of form and function!
Yarn + Materials
For this pattern, I used Hobbii Friends Cotton yarn in shades of Eucalyptus, Oatmilk, and Pink, plus a fine-weight black yarn for the seeds. The cotton yarn gives the watermelon a firm, crisp shape, making it ideal for stacking or display.
You’ll also need a 3.25mm crochet hook, stuffing, and some basic tools like a yarn needle and scissors.
About the Pattern
This is an intermediate-level pattern, perfect for crocheters who are comfortable with shaping techniques, color changes, and working both flat and in the round. The instructions are written step by step to make the process as smooth as possible. Plus, I’ve included tips along the way to help you achieve the best results!
Pattern Inspiration
When I think of watermelon, I think of picnics, sunny afternoons, and sharing slices with friends and family.
It’s such a versatile project, too! Here are a few fun ways to use your finished watermelon slice:
Add it to the Fruit Salad stacking game for endless play possibilities.
Make several slices to display in a decorative bowl.
Use them as quirky keychains or bag charms.
String them together into a cheerful summer or holiday garland.
The options are as endless as your imagination!
Tips for Success
Take your time with the color changes, especially when transitioning from the rind to the flesh. Keep your tension even for smooth edges.
Stuff the watermelon slice lightly to maintain its shape without bulging.
Use a fine black yarn for the seeds to keep them delicate and proportional.
Ready to Crochet?
If this watermelon slice has you feeling inspired, grab your materials and let’s get started! The full pattern is below, along with a video tutorial to guide you through each step. Don’t forget to check back next week for the next fruit in the series—happy crocheting!
Crochet Watermelon Pattern
Skill Leve: Intermediate
Finished size: 1 3/4” height, 3” across
Materials
Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6 in:
Pink 47
Eucalyptus 98
Oatmilk 03
Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 in:
Black 124
3.25mm crochet hook
Embroidery needle
Stuffing
Scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations (US Terminology)
st(s) - stitch(es)
sc - single crochet
inc - increase
dec - decrease
Pattern Notes
The rind is worked in rows. From there, the watermelon is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn at the end of the round. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
Green Rind - With Eucalyptus (dark green) yarn
Row 1: ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn (2 sts)
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st, turn
Row 3: ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn (4 sts)
Rows 4-26: ch 1, sc in each st, turn
Row 27: ch 1, dec x 2, turn (2 sts)
Row 28: ch 1, sc in each st, turn
Row 29: ch 1, dec, do not turn
Without making a chain, evenly work 58 sc into the row edges across, at the tip and continue working in the remaining row edges. Adjust as needed to total 58 sts. Switch to Oatmeal in the last stitch. Do not join or turn.
Cut Eucalyptus and weave in ends.
The remaining pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
Inner White Rind - With Oatmilk (off-white) yarn
Working in the back loop only, sc in each st around, do not join or turn. Switch to Pink in the last stitch.
Flesh - With Pink yarn
Round 1: sc in the next 8 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in next 16 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next st, dec, sc in the next 8 sts (50 sts)
Round 2: sc in the next 7 sts, dec, sc in the next 6 sts, dec, sc in the next 15 sts, dec, sc in the next 6 sts, dec, sc in the next 9 sts, dec (45 sts)
Round 3: dec, [sc in the next 4 sts, dec] x 7, sc in the next st (37 sts)
Round 4: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] x 7, sc in the next 2 sts (30 sts)
Round 5: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] x 6 (24 sts)
Round 6: sc in the next 4 sts, dec x 3, sc in the next 6 sts, dec x 3, sc in the next 2 sts (18 sts)
Round 7: dec x 9 (9 sts)
Add stuffing to the watermelon but don’t over stuff so the shape doesn’t bulge.
Leaving a long tail, cut the yarn and use a yarn needle to sew the opening. Use the rest of the yarn tail to sew across the top edge of the watermelon to give it a more defined edge.
Weave in the ends.
Use an embroidery needle and black yarn to stitch on some seeds. Scatter seeds randomly for a natural look.
And your crochet watermelon is done!
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com
