Bring on the summer vibes with this sweet and adorable watermelon bunting. It’s a quick and simple crochet pattern that could be worked easily before a party. It also works up to add some cute and fun décor around your home! I have mine hanging in the kitchen and it looks adorable. Ready to begin? Let’s go!

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As of February 3, 2023 this pattern has received an update to be consistent with the layout and formats of my recent designs.

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**I would love see your own creative spin on colours and how you’ve made it unique. Tag me on Instagram (@sweet_bee_crochet) to show off your finished piece!**

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Notes:
– This pattern is written in US terms (find a stitch conversion chart here)
– Gauge is not important for this pattern
– Make as many watermelons as you need to achieve the desired length of bunting
– Beginning CH 1 or CH 2 does not count as a stitch
– If you’d like to include a round of white between the red centre and green edging for extra detail, place 1 SC into each stitch around and continue on with the next steps to create the green edges
– Yardage mentioned in materials is for one watermelon
– This bunting pattern makes a cute décor piece for your home or any party. However, please keep all long strings of yarn and bunting chains out of the reach of small children

Materials Needed:
–  Worsted weight yarn in your favourite shades for watermelon. Pinkish-red (approx. 9 yards), green (approx. 3 yards), black (approx. 1 yard) (white is optional (approx. 3 yards) See modification note above)
– 4mm hook or other hook size appropriate to your yarn choice
– Yarn needle
– Scissors

Stitches:
CH – Chain
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet

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Pattern:
(Circular watermelon)
With your pinkish-red yarn, make a magic circle OR CH 3 and SS into the first CH.

Round 1:
CH 2 (does not count as a stitch). Place 10 dc into your circle. SS into the top of your first DC.

(10 DC stitches)

Round 2:
CH 2 (does not count as a stitch). Place 2 DC into each stitch around. SS into the top of your first DC and fasten off.

(20 DC stitches)

Round 3:
With your green yarn, join into the top of any DC stitch with a SS and CH 1. Make 2 SC into each stitch around and SS into the top of your first SC. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

(40 SC stitches)

Seeds:
With your black yarn, use your yarn needle to weave in it and out of rounds 1 and 2 to create the appearance of seeds. Fasten off.

Pattern:
(For the semi-circle watermelon)
With your pinkish-red yarn, make a magic circle OR CH 3 and SS into the first CH.

Round 1:
CH 2 (does not count as a stitch). Place 10 dc into your circle. SS into the top of your first DC.

(10 DC stitches)

Round 2:
CH 2 (does not count as a stitch). Place 2 DC into each stitch around. SS into the top of your first DC.

(20 DC stitches)

Round 3:
CH 2 (does not count as a stitch). Make 2 DC into each stitch around. SS into the top of your first DC and fasten off.

(40 DC stitches)

Seeds:
With your black yarn, weave in and out of rounds 1-3 to create the appearance of seeds. Fasten off.

Edging:
Fold your circle in half so that the right side (front of watermelon) is facing you and the edges are lined up neatly.

With your green yarn, attach at the bottom of your semi-circle with a SS. Being careful to stitch into both the front and back edges of your folded circle, place 2 SC into each stitch along the curved side until you reach the other end. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

To Create The Bunting String:
With the yarn colour of your choice, create the desired length by making one long CH. Make sure to leave a bit of yarn tail on each end for hanging purposes. If you’d like to make it a little thicker, SS back down your CH once you reach the desired length and fasten off.

With your yarn needle and yarn colour matching the bunting chain, carefully stitch the watermelons to your chain. Weave in any extra bits of yarn. Hang up for some fun and bright summer décor!

Great job! Your Watermelon Bunting is complete! For more fun and creative designs, be sure to check out the Free Pattern section of my blog. Ad free, printer friendly versions can be found in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. Happy Crocheting!

Happy crocheting!