Crochet Watermelon Granny Square Mini Bag

How delightful does a Crochet Watermelon Granny Square Mini Bag sound? It's like a burst of summer in a bag! Picture vibrant shades of green and pink stitched together in a charming square pattern, creating a cute and practical accessory that's perfect for carrying your essentials. Whether you're heading to a picnic or strolling around town, this adorable mini bag is sure to turn heads and spread some fruity cheer wherever you go. Get ready to add a touch of sweetness to your everyday style with this fun and trendy crochet creation!

Materials Needed

• Yarn– Loopara 4ply combed cotton (White 01, Green 07, Green 18, Red 65, Black 90)
• Hook- 2.3mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet a Watermelon Granny Square (Make 2)

1. R1: With red, magic ring, ch 3, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 11 times, sl to top of ch-3
2. R2: With red, (ch 3, ch 1, dc), [(ch 1, dc) (ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc)] 5 times, ch 1, dc, ch 1, sl to top of ch-3
3. R3: (Red: ch 3, ch 1), (Black: bo, ch 1), [(Red: ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1), (ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) (Black: bo, ch 1))] 5 times, Red: ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1), dc, ch 1, sl to top of ch-3
4. R4: Ch 3, ch 1, dc, (ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc), ch 1, dc, ch 1, [(Black: bo, ch 1, Red: ch 1, dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1), (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1), dc, ch 1)] 5 times, Black: bo, ch 1, Red: ch 1, dc, ch 1, sl to top of ch-3
5. R5: Red: ch 3, ch 1, dc, [(ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, (ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc))] 13 times, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, sl to top of ch-3
6. R6: Ch 3, ch 1, [(FP dc, ch 1) 6 times, (FP dc, ch 1, FP dc, ch 1)] 8 times, sl to top of ch-3
7. R7: White: ch 3, dc inc, tr inc, (3 tr), tr inc, dc inc, dc, hdc, hdc, [(5 sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc inc, tr inc, (3 tr), tr inc, dc inc, dc, hdc, hdc)] 3 times, 5 sc, hdc, hdc, dc, sl to top of ch-3
8. R8: Light green: ch 1, 6 sc, 3 sc in next st, (21 sc, 3 sc in next st) 3 times, 16 sc, sl to first sc
9. R9: Dark green: ch 2, 8 hdc, (3 hdc in next st), (23 hdc, 3 hdc in next st) 3 times, 17 hdc, sl to top of ch-2. Fasten off, weave in ends.

How to Crochet a Strap (Crab Stitch Cord)

1. Leave long tail, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn. [Sc in left 2 strands, turn] rep to desired length. Ch 1, fasten off, weave in ends.

How to Crochet a Watermelon Pendant (Make 1)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch ,7 sc, sl, ch
2. R2: 7 sc inc, sl, ch
3. R3: (Sc, sc inc) 7 times, sl, ch
4. R4: (Sc, sc inc, sc) 7 times, sl, ch
5. R5: (3 sc, sc inc) 7 times, sl, ch
6. R6: (2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc) 7 times, sl, fasten off
7. R7: With white, ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 7 times, sl, fasten off
8. R8: With black single strand, embroider watermelon seeds
9. R9: With green, folded in half, ch, sc inc, 22 sc, sc inc, sl, fasten off, weave in ends (stuff with poly-fil halfway through)
10. R10: Ch30, sl. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

How to Join Watermelon Granny Square Panels

1. Use slip stitch join. Mark joining positions with stitch markers.
2. Insert hook through all loops of one side, slip stitch. Keep tension loose to maintain shape.
3. Insert hook through all loops of other side, slip stitch.
4. Continue joining, matching stitches.

How to Sew Fabric Piece

1. On one side of opening, single crochet into gaps of first 3 rows.
2. Work 3 single crochets, chain 1, turn. Repeat for 6 rows.
3. Leave long tail, fasten off.
4. Sew flap, reinforcing with a second pass. Knot and weave in ends on inside.

How to Assemble Watermelon Granny Square Mini Bag

1. Work ch 4, 3 sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch 1, turn. Repeat for 8 rows. Leave long tail, fasten off.
2. Thread strap through fabric piece, fold. Wrap the strap fabric piece around the two straps, sew, weave in ends.
3. Knot one strap end.
4. Sew other end to bag exterior, reinforcing with multiple stitches.
5. Hang the crocheted watermelon pendant on the bag, and the whole watermelon bag is finished!

Notes

Crochet Tips:

1. When working on your watermelon granny square mini bag, maintain consistent tension throughout to ensure your squares are the same size.
2. When changing colors, leave long tails to weave in securely later for a neater finish.
3. If you're unfamiliar with the bobble stitch, practice it a few times before starting the main project.
4. Try to keep your chain spaces even in size for a more polished look.
5. For the seed embroidery, use small, evenly spaced stitches for a realistic look.
6. When stuffing with poly-fil, add it gradually for an even distribution.