Watermelons are a personal favorite to decorate with throughout summer. They are simple, easy, yet happy and colorful. Seeing a towel hanging on my oven one day it took on the shape of a melon wedge so I knew I wanted to make one.
This summer I have become addicted to watermelon. I buy one, cut it all up in pieces, and store it in little containers so when I want a munchy they are easy to grab. Plus, it is easy for on the go too.
Sweet Melon Hanging Towel Crochet Pattern
This pattern is available to view here on the blog. An ad-free, downloadable pdf is also available to purchase: Ravelry
Materials and Details
- Yarn: Sugar N Cream Cotton Yarn – 200 yards red cotton yarn, 60 yards green cotton yarn, 20 yards black cotton yarn.
Note about the sample yarns: The green in the sample is Creme de la creme which sadly is discontinued (I am SO sorry… i love the look and do apologize for using a yarn that is no longer available). Instead, try starting with a darker green, then lime. - Crochet Hooks: I (5.5mm)
- Miscellaneous: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, sewing needle, thread, ¾” button for closure.
- Finished Measurements: 12” at widest point x 15” long (when buttoned)
Directions
1. With an I hook and green cotton yarn, ch 40, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (39sts) 2. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, *tr in the next st, sc in the next st*, repeat to end of row. 3. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row. 4. Repeat steps 2-3 two more times. 5. Finish off the current yarn and change to red yarn. Ch 2, turn, hdc in the same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in the next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, hdc 2. 6. Repeat the previous row for an additional 19 rows. 7. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row. 8. CH 1, turn, sc2tog, sc, *sc2tog, sc 4*, repeat to end of row. (32sts) 9. Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 6*, repeat to end of row. (28sts) 10. Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 5*, repeat to end of row. (24sts) 11. Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 4*, repeat to end of row. (20sts) 12. Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc 3*, repeat to end of row. (16sts) 13. Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row. 14. Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 6*, repeat once. (14sts) 15. Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 5*, repeat once. (12sts) 16. Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row. 17. Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 4*, repeat once. (10sts) 18. Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row. 19. Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 3*, repeat once. (8sts) 20. Ch 1, turn, *hdc2tog, hdc 2*, repeat once. (6sts) 21. This step creates the hanger. Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row. 22. Repeat the previous row for an additional 5 rows. 23. Ch 1, turn, sc 2, ch 3, sk 2, sc 2. 24. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog. Finish off and weave in ends. Fold the hanger to the right side of the towel (look at the green rows and the nubby side is the right side). Decide where you want the button to be sewn. With a sewing needle and thread, sew the button to the cloth. Seeds: With a yarn needle and a long piece of black yarn, take a few stitches to create a teardrop shape for each seed.
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