Learn how to make a crochet watermelon rattle by following this free, beginner-friendly crochet pattern! They make the perfect crochet summer baby gift.
Aren’t these little rattles just adorable?! They scream summertime to me! This crochet watermelon rattle is such a cute and fun design. It’s the perfect squishy baby rattle for summer playtime!
If you are a fan of fun crochet rattles, don’t miss my Rainbow Rattle that this watermelon beauty is based off of š
These crochet watermelon rattles work up quickly, and use minimal yarn! These would make great items for craft shows, to sell online, and to whip up as quick gifts!
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Crochet Watermelon Rattle Materials
Size 4 Worsted Weight yarn:
25g of Dark green yarn
15g of Light green yarn
3g of Black yarn
37g of Red yarn (or pink)
Stitch Key (US Terms)
SC = Single Crochet
CH = Chain
INC= Increase (Put two stitches in the same space. In this case, it will be two SC stitches.)
SL ST= Slip Stitch
*= To Be Repeated
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Special Stitches
Bobble: *YO, Insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on your hook* Repeat 3 more times. Now you should have 5 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 5 loops on your hook.
Back Bump: This is where you flip your starting chain over and insert your hook into the āback bumpā of the chain and place your stitch there. If you are unfamiliar with this technique I would suggest watching this tutorial below by Fiber Flux on YouTube. You do not have to use this technique, you can just single crochet as you normally would, but I feel like the back bump technique is cleaner.
Pattern Notes
Throughout the pattern, you will see instructions before each BOBBLE row telling you where to put a stitch marker to indicate which stitches should be black. The SC before the stitch marker will be where you change yarn colors.
The SC stitch right before your seed bobble is going to be the stitch where you change your yarn to black.
Using your red yarn, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, then pick up your black yarn, YO, pull through two.
Working over (carrying) your red yarn, complete the bobble stitch using your black yarn in the next stitch. Insert your hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, then pick up your red yarn and pull through two.
When you work over/carry your black yarn make sure you pull it towards the wrong side of the rattle so it’s not peeking out the front.
Continue āCarryingā your black yarn along the row until you come to the next SC stitch before a seed bobble stitch, then repeat the steps above. You will want to make sure you pull your black yarn taut throughout the row so thereās no black peeking out where it should only be red.
Once you get to the last āseedā in a row, you can cut your yarn leaving a tail for sewing in at the end.
If you need video help you can find the tutorial below for the pillow version of this pattern:
How to Change Colors
Work your SC as normal but stop right before finishing the stitch, with 2 loops on your hook. Pick up your next color and pull it through the 2 loops on your hook, CH 1, and turn. Continue crocheting with your new color.
Body: Front Piece
Starting with your red yarn, make a slip knot and CH 11
Row 1: Skip the chain closest to your hook and SC 9 in the āback bumpā of the chain. SC 6 in the last chain then SC 9 back down the other side of the starting chain. CH 1, turn. (24)
TIP: If you do not know how to crochet into the back bump of a chain please refer to the youtube tutorial link provided under special stitches on the first page of this pattern.
Row 2: SC 9, INC in the next 6 stitches, SC 9. CH 1, turn. (30)
Before you start row 3, place a stitch marker in stitches 4, 12, 20 and 28 from row 2. These are going to be the stitches where we put our āseedsā or black bobble stitches.
Row 3: *SC 1, BOBBLE* 14 times, SC in last two stitches. CH 1, turn. (30)
Row 4: SC 9, *INC in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn. (36)
Row 5: SC 36. CH 1, turn. (36)
Row 6: SC 9, *SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn. (42)
Before you start row 7, place a stitch marker in stitches 9, 23, 35 from row 6.
Row 7: SC 2 *BOBBLE, SC 1* 20 times. CH 1, turn. (42)
Row 8: SC 9, *INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn. (48)
Row 9: SC 48. CH 1, turn. (48)
Row 10: SC 9, *SC in the next 4 stitches, INC in the next stitch* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn (54)
Before you start row 11, place a stitch marker in stitches 6, 18, 38 and 52 from row 10.
Row 11: *SC 1, BOBBLE* 26 times, SC in last two stitches. CH 1, turn. (54)
In the last stitch switch to the dark green yarn.
With your dark green yarn
Row 12: SC 9, *INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 5 stitches* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn (60)
Row 13: SC 60. CH 1, Turn. (60)
In the last stitch switch to the light green yarn.
With your light green yarn
Row 14: SC 9, *SC in the next 6 stitches, INC in the next stitch* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn (66)
Row 15: SC 66. CH 1, turn. (66)
In the last stitch switch to the dark green yarn.
With your dark green yarn
Row 16: SC 9, *INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 7 stitches* 6 times. SC 9. CH 1, turn (72) Do not cut off.
Body: Back Piece
Repeat all the steps for the front piece without the bobble stitches (so just all single crochet stitches) and without using the color black.
Assembly- Make sure to go through both the front and back pieces of your crochet watermelon rattle at the same time.
Lay your two pieces together (good sides facing out) and attach your dark green yarn into the rind section of your rattle right up next to the red.
SC 5 across, making sure to go through both the front and back pieces
Put 3 SC in the corner then continue with SC all the way around the green, making sure your stitches stay lined up. Put three SC in the other corner, then 5 SC across the front just like the opposite side.
On your last SC attach the red yarn.
SC across the red portion of the rattle until you have it about halfway closed. Sew in your new tails, stuff, and add your rattle insert.
Once your watermelon is stuffed continue closing it the rest of the way. Tie off and sew in your last tails.
YOU’RE ALL FINISHED!!! How cute is your new Watermelon Rattle? Any parent would love to give this cutie to their little one!
I hope you guys love this pattern! Don’t forget to check out the Crafty Rainbow Pillow pattern (free), I’m seeing some super cute, bobble-licious baby sets in your future!
If you make a Watermelon Rattle be sure to tag me on social media @ACraftyConcept. I would love to see your finished piece!!
Happy Crocheting
ā¤ļøAshley