Looking for a new project that won’t take up much time or space but will be useful? Look no further than these adorable summer watermelon coasters, perfect for the backyard BBQ, the beach trip, or a movie night. With a minimal amount of yarn and a little bit of your time, you can whip up a set of these for yourself or a friend in no time.
To make these watermelon coasters, you’ll need the following materials: a 4mm crochet hook; pink, green, and white yarn; scissors; an embroidery needle; and black embroidery thread. You’ll crochet the entire coaster and then add in the “seed” stitches at the end.
The pattern only requires the following stitches: Magic ring, slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc). If you have not learned how to do a magic ring, you can find several video tutorials on YouTube. It’s an incredibly useful stitch to know and can be used in other projects, such as hats, doilies, and rugs.
If you’re looking for a bit more of a challenge, you can also grab a larger crochet hook and bulky yarn (or other material such as cord, rope, or t-shirt yarn) and make a watermelon rug for the back porch, the deck, or to take to the beach as a seat cushion. It could also be used as a table topper, a bathroom rug, or if you make two, you could turn them into a pillow by joining them and sewing up the sides.
Whatever way you choose to utilize this watermelon pattern, it’s guaranteed to make a splash at all your summer events. If these breezy summer coasters look like something that you need to add to your collection, you can find the free pattern on Ravelry – it’s available as a free PDF download.
