Crochet Slice of Watermelon Dishcloth
Create your very own handmade watermelon dishcloth with a crochet hook and some colorful yarn. This fun and practical project will add a touch of summer to your kitchen decor. Start by crocheting a green circle for the rind, then switch to pink for the juicy watermelon flesh. Finish off with some black yarn for the seeds, and you'll have a cute and functional dishcloth that will brighten up your daily chores. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is easy to follow and perfect for beginners. Give it as a thoughtful handmade gift to a friend or keep it for yourself to enjoy the cheerful vibes it brings to your home. Get creative with different shades of green, pink, and black yarn to customize your watermelon dishcloth to match your personal style.
Skill: Easy
Size: About 9” round
Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn: Pink – 1 ½ oz, 75 yd (45 g, 69 m); White – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m); Green – ½ oz, 25 yd (15 g, 23 m) (Red Heart – Raspberry, Soft White, Hunters Green)
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm)
DISHCLOTH
Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Pink, ch 3, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 3, 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in first dc, [2 dc in next dc] around; join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] around; join. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc] around; join. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc] around; join. (60 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc] around; join. (72 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 7: With right side facing, join White with sl st to any dc, ch 2 (counts as first hdc now and throughout), [hdc in next hdc] around; join with sl st to first hdc. (72 hdc) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 8: With right side facing, join Green with sc to any hdc, [sc in next hdc] around; join with sl st to first sc. (72 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.