Crochet Watermelon Granny Square Tutorial

The Crochet Watermelon Granny Square is an adorable and fun project for crochet enthusiasts. With its vibrant green, red, and black colors, this granny square resembles a juicy watermelon slice. The unique design of this pattern is both eye-catching and whimsical, making it a delightful addition to any crochet project.

Materials Needed

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (White 02, Green 15, Green 17, Pink 57, Red 67 and Black 90)
• Hook - 2.0mm
• Scissors

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet a Watermelon Granny Square

1. R1: Ch 3, 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn
2. R2: Ch 2, 3 dc inc, turn
3. R3: Ch 2, (dc inc, dc) 3 times, turn
4. R4: Ch 2, (dc inc, 2 dc) 3 times, turn
5. R5: Ch 2, (dc inc, 3 dc) 3 times, turn
6. R6: Ch 2, dc inc, 2 dc, hdc popcorn, dc, dc inc, hdc popcorn, 3 dc, (hdc popcorn, dc), 4 dc, turn
7. R7: Ch 2, (dc inc, 5 dc) 3 times, turn
8. R8: Ch 2, 2 dc, hdc popcorn, 3 dc, (dc, hdc popcorn) 4 dc, hdc popcorn, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc popcorn, 4 dc, turn
9. R9: Ch 2, (dc inc, 7 dc) 3 times, turn
10. R10: Ch, sc inc, (8 sc, sc inc) twice, 8 sc, turn
11. R11: Change color, ch, 30 sc, turn
12. R12: Change color, ch, (9 hdc, hdc inc) 3 times, turn
13. R13: Change color, ch, hdc inc, 31 hdc, hdc inc, turn
14. R14: Change color, ch, 3 sl, 5 sc, 4 hdc, 4 dc, tr, (tr, ch 2, tr), tr, 4 dc, 4 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sl, turn
15. R15: 3 sl, 3 sc, 5 hdc, 4 dc, 3 tr, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr), 3 tr, 4 dc, 5 hdc, 3 sc, 3 sl, turn
16. R16: Ch, 10 sc, 5 hdc, 5 dc, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr), 5 dc, 5 hdc, 10 sc, turn
17. R17: Ch, 8 sc, 9 hdc, 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), 5 dc, 9 hdc, 8 sc, turn
18. R18: Ch 2, 24 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), 24 dc, 54 sl
19. R19: Ch, [(sc, ch 2, sc), 25 sc] 4 times
20. R20: Change color, ch, [(sc, ch 2, sc), 27 sc] 4 times
21. R21: Change color, ch, [(sc, ch 2, sc), 29 sc] 4 times, fasten off, weave in ends

Notes

Crochet Tips

Pay special attention to your color changes between the red flesh, white rind, and green outer sections - keep the yarn carried neatly and ensure a clean transition between colors for a professional, polished look.