Free Crochet Watermelon Bag Pattern [with Pockets]
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This Watermelon Bag free crochet pattern features linked crochet stitches and tips, such that even a beginner can crochet it. This free crochet pattern is made with acrylic worsted-weight yarn and includes 3 detailed video tutorials.
Crochet Watermelon Patterns are always popular during the summertime. And the same is true for bags, pouches, or drawstring bags. Well, let’s combine the 2 popular themes into one and add some cute pockets you can add on the inside OR outside and you’ll have a winning creation.
Linked Crochet Watermelon Bag
This watermelon bag with pockets and a drawstring was created with linked crochet stitches to prevent gaps between the stitches and does not need a lining. Therefore, this little bag is great as a crochet WIP project bag that also stores your crochet hooks and notions. By the way, Linked Crochet is part of the Tunisian Crochet family, BUT uses a regular crochet hook and doesn’t require any special hook with cords.
Although this pattern was made with worsted yarn, you can easily also make it in bulky or super bulky yarn. This pattern was designed with acrylic yarn, but it can also be made in polyester or even cotton yarn.
This pattern used to be a mystery crochet along and is broken up like that accordingly.
It’s time to get creative, so let’s get started!
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this cute pattern.
How to Crochet a Watermelon Bag with Pockets and Drawstring – Free Pattern
Materials you will need
- WeCrochet BRAVA Yarn (100% Acrylic, Worsted, 218 yds/100g):
- Grass – 3/4 skein
- Cotton Candy – 3/4 skein
- White – less than 1/3 skein
- tiny bit of black
Gauge
4 sts x 2 rounds = 1 square inch
Size
7.5 (diameter) x 8 (height) inches
Stitches used in the pattern (US Terms)
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch (or invisible sl st – see video)
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- sc = single crochet
- ldc = linked double crochet
- ltr = linked treble crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- ATC = Alternative Turning Chain, aka Stacked SC
Free Written Crochet Watermelon Bag Pattern with Videos
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Written Pattern Notes
Keep in mind, that this pattern used to be a Mystery CAL, and therefore the pattern is broken up as such.
You will first crochet the base. Then you’ll crochet 2 walls for the body, one of which will become the pocket and the other will be the rest of the bag’s body. Finish with the holes for the drawstring, the drawstring itself, and the watermelon seeds.
Stitch Notes:
A round starting with a ldc starts like this: ch 2, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, yo and pull through (that’s your yo for the dc), insert hook into the first st, pull up a loop, 3 loops on your hook, finish like a dc st.
A round starting with a ltr starts like this: ch 3, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, yo and pull through, insert hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, yo and pull through (those are the 2 yarn overs for the tr), insert hook into the first st, pull up a loop, 4 loops on your hook, finish like a tr st.
All starting chains do NOT count as a stitch.
Crochet Watermelon Bag Bottom
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Please watch the video tutorial above to see the entire pattern visually crocheted.
Written Pattern
With Green
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 2, add 12 ldc to the ring, close the ring, sl st (12 sts)
R2: ch 2, 2 ldc per st, sl st (24 sts)
R3: ch 2, *1 ldc, 2 ldc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st (36 sts)
R4: ch 2, *1 ldc in 2 sts, 2 ldc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st (48 sts)
R5: ch 2, *1 ldc in 3 sts, 2 ldc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st (60 sts)
R6: ch 2, *1 ldc in 4 sts, 2 ldc in the next st, repeat from * until the end,sl st (72 sts)
R7: ch 2, *1 ldc in 5 sts, 2 ldc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st (84 sts)
Do not cut your yarn, just stop here. Measurements are not important!
Crochet Watermelon Bag Body and Pockets
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Written Pattern
Continue with green.
R1: ch 2, 1 ldc in the BLO in every st, sl st
R2-4: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, sl st
Cut green, switch to white
R5: ch 3, 1 ltr per st, sl st, cut white
Now, start back on the base on the leftover front loop.
R1: ch 2, 1 ldc in the FLO in every st, sl st
R2-4: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, sl st
Cut green, switch to white
R5: ch 3, 1 ltr per st, sl st, cut white
You can cut BOTH green and white yarns at the end, close the gaps, and weave in your ends.
Crochet Watermelon Bag Body and Drawstring
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Written Pattern
Now decide which of the 2 layers will be your pocket. If the outer layer is your pocket (like mine), add 3 rows of pink as written below:
R6-8: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, sl st
If the inner layer (like mine) is the body of the bag, add 9 rows of pink like this:
R6-14: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, sl st
You can also have the pocket on the inside, In that case, just switch the previous instructions around.
For the longer/taller layer (the main body), add the following 2 rows still:
R15: ch 2, 1 ldc in the 5 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, *1 dc in the next st (connect next ldc to this dc), 1 ldc in the next 4 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, repeat from * until the end, sl st
R16: 1 sc in every st (even chains), sl st
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Create/use an i-cord or some kind of drawstring or ribbon. I made my i-cord with an i-cord machine (this one – Tutorial how to use it is here). Then weave it through the holes created in round 15.
Watermelon Seeds:
You can many things to add to the seeds. I sewed black yarn to the bag and triple-knotted the yarn on the inside (can be hidden with a lining). You can also use fabric paint, or use beads or felt (sew or glue on).
Finally, sew or hot glue part of the pocket to the main body to create dividers (as many as you like).
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