How to Crochet Watermelon Amigurumi Keychain For Summer

Watermelon can be rated as the loveliest of all summer fruits. That's why we have brought this crochet watermelon amigurumi keychain pattern from JQ Handmade perfect for beginners. You will love its quick completion, the use of bright yarns and clear instructions.

Whip up many for you and your friends as memorable gifts. This post will share with you the crochet aspects of this watermelon amigurumi keychain and explain the techniques you may not know as a beginner.

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Skill Level: Beginner Amigurumists can crochet it.

Techniques Required: The tutorial uses a little unknown and less famous crochet abbreviations and terms names in the on-screen instructions. You can easily learn these terms from the video provided in the description. These are actually chart symbols.

However, all you need is Single crochet, increase and decrease, tying slip knot and chain stitch or magic circle and slip stitch. These are US terms.

Best for: Use it as a pouch or bowl charm, stall decoration, car hanger or as a little one's toy. It can also be a lovely gift.

Materials Needed

Following are the crochet supplies you should in hand before getting started the crochet watermelon slice Amigurumi:

Medium weight Cotton yarn in pink, green and white.
3mm crochet hook
Embroidery floss or black thread
Stitch Markers
Polyester Fiberfill stuffing
Keyrings

How to Attach the Keyring to the Watermelon Keychain?

Attaching keyrings to a watermelon keychain can be done in a few simple steps:

Create a Loop: Ensure your crochet piece has a loop at the top. You can crochet a small loop if it doesn't have one.
Open the Keyring: Use pliers to open the keyring slightly.
Insert the Loop: Thread the loop of your watermelon keychain through the open keyring.
Secure the Keyring: Close the keyring with the pliers to secure it.

How was the crochet watermelon keychain was crocheted?

The crochet watermelon keychain is in the shape of slice that starts by working in flat with the green yarn to from bottom. By gradually increasing the the stitches specifically, you will get the curvature to form a hollow shape. Stuff as you go.

Then switching the color, you will keep working around the bottom base and stuffing. After reaching the tip, you close the amigurumi. Then using the thread, you will add the seed details as described by the tutor.

Here are some tips for creating a crochet watermelon keychain:

Color Changes: Change colors smoothly by finishing the last stitch of the previous color with the new color yarn. This avoids abrupt transitions and keeps your work neat.
Embroidery Skills: Learn basic embroidery techniques to add seeds and details to your watermelon. Small black stitches can mimic seeds effectively.
Secure Keyring: Ensure the loop where the keyring will attach is tight and well-finished. You can crochet a small, sturdy loop or use a strong yarn to tie a knot.