This little cutie was inspired by my husband’s love for avocados, and I love watermelons! I made this guy after he suggested I make a combo version of our favorites together!! We both love it! I think he’s cute! What do you think? I hope you enjoy working on him!
Do not sell, reproduce or change the pattern itself in any way! You are welcome to sell your completed products, just make sure to refer to me as the designer! Please make sure to tag me.
@crochetwizzard #crochetwizzard!
There is a Spanish version available on Ravelry!
Materials-
- Worsted weight yarn
- Pink, green, brown and black yarn, some black thread
- Hook size 3.5mm (E)
- 10mm Safety Eyes or an alternative version of eyes
- Stitch Marker
- PolyFill
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Sewing Pins
US Terminology
Abbreviations-
- Rd(s) – Round(s)
- MR – Magic Ring
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Inc – Increase
- FO – Fasten Off
Notes-
- Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.
- This will be crocheted in the round.
- If not specified or in (), repeat to the end of the round.
Front Panel-
Seed-
Brown-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-5: sc around (18) (2 rounds)
Body-
Change to Pink
Rd 6: FLO sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 7: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 8: sc 4, inc (36)
Rd 9: sc 5, inc (42)
Rd 10: sc, 5 hdc, sc to the end of the rd, sc 2 or alternative turning chain and turn (42)
Rows 11-13: only hdc 7, ch 2 or alternative turning chain and turn (7) (3 rows)
Row 14: hdc 7. (7) Make sure that for the next rd you sc right side on right side.
Row 15: sc down the side and around the whole avocado, except for the last 7 sts(the 7 hdc you just made. It doesn’t matter how many sc st around you make, if there are the same number for both pieces), 2 sl st, 3 sc, 2 sl st.
Rd 16: sc around
FO. Insert your eyes between rows 12 and 13, 4 sts apart. Or, 2 sts in from the outside on either side. Add a mouth between the eyes.
Back Panel-
Green
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 6: sc 4, inc (36)
Rd 7: sc 5, inc (42)
Rd 8: sc 5 hdc, sc to the end of the rd. Ch 2 or alternative turning ch and turn (42)
Rows 9-11: only hdc 7, ch 2 or alternative turning ch and turn (7) (3 rows)
Row 12: hdc 7. Make sure that for the next rd you sc right side on right side.
Rd 13: sc down the side and around the whole avocado except for the last 7 st(the 7hdc you just made, and it doesn’t matter how many sc around you make if there are the same number for both pieces), 2 sl st, 3 sc, 2 sl st.
Rds 14-15: sc around (2 rounds)
Rd 16: place both pieces wrong sides facing each other. Make sure that for the next rd you sc right side on right side. Sc through both pieces around the whole thing. Make sure you stuff as you go.
I would love to see your pictures! Please tag me in your pictures.
@crochetwizzard #crochetwizzard #cadomelon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! You can direct message me on Facebook or Instagram at @crochetwizzard or email me at crochetwizzardd@gmail.com.
