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Super Cute Free Watermelon Slice Keychain Crochet Pattern

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Turn your favorite colors into a cute watermelon slice keychain with this free crochet pattern that’s quick, relaxing, and easy.

Looking for a crochet project that’s both fun and adorable? This watermelon slice keychain is a truly delightful creation that will brighten your day. With its vibrant red “flesh,” juicy green rind, and cute legs and arms, it’s the perfect combination of charm and whimsy. It’s a small yet eye catching piece that can easily be turned into a keychain, bag charm, or a unique handmade gift for friends and family.

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This playful watermelon slice features embroidery details, like tiny black seeds, a friendly smile, and tiny legs and arms that give it an animated appearance. Its colorful design makes it visually appealing, while its compact size ensures it’s easy to carry around. You can personalize this project to your liking—whether by adding safety eyes, altering the colors, or even adjusting the size of your watermelon slice.

Thanks to the detailed and beginner friendly tutorial from Beyzalle CRAFT, creating this watermelon slice keychain is super easy. Using straightforward techniques like single crochet (SC), increases, and decreases, this pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. She thoughtfully explains each step, even providing helpful alternatives, such as embroidering the eyes if safety eyes aren’t available or using a simple chain loop if you don’t have a keychain clip.

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Whether you use it as a quirky accessory, a fun gift, or just to practice your crochet skills, this super cute watermelon slice keychain crochet pattern is a must try. Head over to Beyzalle CRAFT’s channel to enjoy an amazing tutorial and create your own cheerful watermelon slice masterpiece.

Crochet Watermelon Slice Keychain Pattern

Quick Overview Of Pattern

  • Project: Crochet Watermelon Slice Keychain
  • Type: Amigurumi
  • Focus: A simple and quick amigurumi project with detailed instructions.

Notes

  1. This tutorial is beginner friendly and includes detailed steps for simple techniques.
  2. Techniques used: Magic ring, single crochet (sc), increase (inc), and decrease (dec).

Skill Level

  • Beginner: Basic knowledge of single crochet, increasing, and decreasing stitches is sufficient to complete this pattern.

Materials

  • Yarn: Gazal Baby Cotton or any cotton yarn suitable for amigurumi projects (colors: dark green, light green, red, white, and black).
  • Crochet Hook: 1.75 mm
  • Other Supplies:
    • 10 mm safety eyes (optional, you can embroider the eyes instead).
    • Keychain clip (alternatively, extend a chain to serve as the loop).
    • Polyfill or any stuffing material.
    • Needle (for sewing and facial embroidery).
    • Lighter (to secure the safety eyes tightly).

Measurements / Sizing

The finished watermelon slice keychain will measure approximately 6–7 cm tall depending on your yarn and hook choice.

Gauge

Exact gauge is not required for this project. However, tight stitches are recommended to avoid gaps in your amigurumi piece.

Stitch Abbreviations

  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (two stitches in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • ch: Chain

Special Stitches

  • Magic Ring: A technique to start crocheting in the round with a tightly closed center.

The Crochet Pattern

Arms and Legs

(Make 4 pieces: 2 green, 2 red)

  1. Round 1: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into it.
  2. Round 2: Work 6 increases (inc) = 12 sc.
  3. Rounds 3–4: Work 12 sc with no increases or decreases.
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  4. Round 5: Work 6 consecutive decreases (dec) = 6 sc.
  5. Rounds 6–8: Work 6 sc with no increases or decreases.
  6. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
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You should now have 4 small pieces ready to attach as arms and legs later.

Body

Base (Dark Green Yarn)

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 18.
  2. Row 1:
    • Work 16 sc, then 3 sc in the last chain.
    • Pivot and work 15 sc along the other side of the chain.
    • End the row with 1 inc in the final chain = 36 sc.
  3. Row 2:
    • Work 1 inc in the first stitch.
    • Work 15 sc, then 3 consecutive increases (inc).
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    • Work 15 sc, then finish the row with 2 increases = 42 sc.
  4. Row 3: Work 42 sc in back loops only (BLO).

Adding Color Changes

  1. Rows 4–5: Change color to light green and work 42 sc for two rows.
  2. Row 6: Change color to white and work a single row of 42 sc.
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  3. Row 7: Change to red yarn and work a single row of 42 sc.

Decreasing Section (Red Yarn)

  1. Row 8: (19 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 40 sc.
  2. Rows 9–10: Work 40 sc with no increases or decreases.
  3. Row 11: (18 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 38 sc.
  4. Row 12: Work 38 sc with no increases or decreases.
  5. Row 13: (17 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 36 sc.
  6. Row 14: Work 36 sc with no increases or decreases.
  7. Row 15: (16 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 34 sc.
  8. Row 16: (15 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 32 sc.
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  9. Row 17: Work 32 sc with no increases or decreases.
  10. Row 18: (14 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 30 sc.
  11. Row 19: (13 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 28 sc.

Details: Adding Eyes

  1. Insert 10mm safety eyes between rows 5–6 and leave 5 stitches between them.
  2. Secure the backing of the eyes. Use a lighter to melt the back piece to avoid accidental removal (optional).

Decreasing Section (Continued)

  1. Row 20: (12 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 26 sc.
  2. Row 21: Work 26 sc with no increases or decreases.
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  4. Row 22: (11 sc, 1 dec) x 2 = 24 sc.
  5. Row 23: Work 24 sc with no increases or decreases.
  6. Row 24: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 18 sc.

Finishing

  1. Stuffing: At this point, stuff the body evenly but avoid over stuffing. Ensure the shape is smooth and uniform.
  2. Row 25: Work 18 sc.
  3. Row 26: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 12 sc.
  4. Sealing the Body:
    • Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
    • Thread the tail into a needle and sew through the front loops of each sc in the final row. Pull tight to close the hole.
  5. Keychain Loop:
    • Insert your crochet hook at the top. Work 6 chains to create a loop. Fasten it securely for the keychain clip.
  6. Attach Arms and Legs:
    • Sew the two green arms and two red legs to the body. Position them symmetrically. Use a needle to ensure secure stitches.
  7. Embroider Details:
    • Using black thread, embroider seeds onto the red body, spacing them randomly.
    • Use white thread to add a small highlight under each eye for added detail.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your adorable watermelon slice keychain. This fun and quick project is perfect for gifting or personal use. Attach the keychain to a bag, keys, or simply display it as a cute decoration.

 

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