Free knitting patterns for watermelon themed sweaters, blankets, baby clothes, home decor, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/28/23
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Free Patterns
Watermelon Slice Shawl
Garter stitch triangular shawl with picot edge knit in gradient stripes designed to look like watermelon, though you can, of course, use other colors. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Louise Robert for Biscotte Yarns. There is also a kit with the mini skeins.
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- See the Ravelry page
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Watermelon Children’s Vest Top
Pullover vest or sleeveless top for children with a bright watermelon slice. Sizes 2 (4) 6 (8) 10 yrs. There is also an adult version. Tutti Frutti Watermelon Children’s Vest designed by Knit Gang for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
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- Get the free ADULT version knitting pattern
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Berry Watermelon Vest
Child sized vest with kangaroo pockets decorated with a watermelon slice. Sizes age 2-3 to 8-9. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Main Street Yarns
Watermelon Baby Hats
Perfect summer hats to protect baby's head for air conditioning or cool nights. Watermelon Slice Hat and Sweet Watermelon Hat are free in size 12 months. Sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free Watermelon Slice Hat knitting pattern for size 12 mos
- Get the free Sweet Watermelon Hat knitting pattern for size 12 mos
- Get printable pdfs with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
Watermelon Vest Top
Pullover vest or sleeveless top with a bright watermelon slice. Sizes S (M) L. There are also versions with lemons and strawberries, as well as a child version. Tutti Frutti Watermelon Vest designed by Knit Gang for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern or buy kit
- Get the free versions for lemons, strawberries, or children
Baby Watermelon Sweater and Hat
Pullover baby sweater with funnel neck and watermelon slice motif. Matching baby hat knit in watermelon colors. Size 6 mos. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erika Flory.
Melon Dishcloth
Easy circular watermelon dishcloth. Size Approx. 8 inches (20.5 cm) in diameter. Knit in watermelon colors or any colors you want. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lily / Sugar'n Cream.
Watermelon Festival Shawl
Easy slice of watermelon shawl for breezy summer mornings and evenings and overly air conditioned spaces. This semi oval garter stitch shawl practically knits itself on autopilot. If you aren’t into the watermelon look, feel free to use a different color scheme. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Hull. Pictured project by TheKnittingMoose
Watermelon Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with stockinette center and ribbed and moss stitch border worked in watermelon colors, though you can knit in any color you want. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Karen Gareis
Watermelon Glass Cozy and Napkin Ring Set
Easy Summer Picnic Pleasers with a watermelon design. Optional felting. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Anita M. Wheeless
One in a Melon Bunting
Decorative bunting flags knit in garter stitch to look like watermelon slices, though you can, of course, use other colors. Perfect for picnics and summer events. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Watermelon Baby Cardigan and Hat
Easy sleeveless baby cardigan knit seamlessly from the top down in watermelon colors with eyelet increases which look like watermelon seeds and matching baby hat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sizes 0-3 months. Designed by Stitchylinda Designs. DK weight yarn.
Watermelon Sweater
Easy patchwork pullover knit in strips of stockinette squares with a ribbed collar. Designed for at least 6 colors, it's a great stash buster. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 117cm / 32 inches to 47 inches for oversized fit. Designed by Wool and the Gang. Bulky | Chunky weight yarn.
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Watermelon Socks
Socks with watermelon slices on cuff and the rest of the sock designed to look like watermelon. DK weight yarn. Designed by Minna Metsänen for Novita.
Watermelon Baby Hat
Baby hat rated very easy by Ravelrers. Sizes newborn, 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, small child. Designed by Susan B. Anderson. Pictured project by Sparkles29
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- Get the recommended Spud & Chloë Sweater on Etsy
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
Watermelon Bib
Cute baby bib by Vickie Howell.
Watermelon Purse
Amanda Berry’s cute zippered coin purse knits up quickly in chunky yarn. The finished purse is 16.5cm wide at the top, and 10cm deep.
Watermelon Baby Booties
Easy booties are knit flat in one piece and then seamed. Designed by Gina Michele. Great quick shower gift!
Lacy Waves Afghan
Striped throw with alternating lace and garter stitch that reminds me of watermelon and other fruit slices. Written instructions. Size Approx 51 x 62 ins [129.5 x 157.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB or PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Bernat Super Value yarn
- See more Lace Blanket Knitting Patterns
Pineapple, Banana, Watermelon Pillows
Oversized fruit themed pillows perfect as body or floor pillows with banana, melon, or pineapple designs. Size Height: approx. 70cm/28in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Louise Walker for Cygnet.
- Get the free WATERMELON knitting pattern
- Get the free PINEAPPLE knitting pattern
- Get the free BANANA knitting pattern
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Melon Pocket Bag
When you’re not using this Lily Sugar n Cream bag just fold it up into itself, zip, and carry with convenient strap. Then just unzip to use as a tote.
Watermelon Wedge Snuggle Sack
Easy pattern for a lap blanket you can slip into from Yarnspirations in two sizes for child and adult.
Fruit Mittens
Stranded rows of watermelons, pineapples, oranges, apples, pears, strawberries, and cherries. Designed by Emma Kerian. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by aimeeRN
Fruity Trivets and Potholders
Fruit themed hot pads in watermelon, orange, and lime designs. Crochet version also available. Designed by Purl Sosho
Watermelon Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit diagonally in 2 colors with a contrasting border using intarsia. Size 36 x 37¾“. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey P Busek.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme yarn at Amazon
- See more Diagonal Blanket Knitting Patterns
Watermelon Kerchief
Colorful cabled head scarf with bead seeds. Designed by Vanessa Chapman
Patterns for Purchase
Watermelon Yoke Sweater 2567
Child sized pullover sweater knit seamlessly in the round with watermelon themed yoke. Sizes 3(4, 5, 6, 7) years. DK weight yarn.
Watermelon Baby Set
Watermelon inspired baby layette set with instructions for Dress, Hat, Mittens, and Shoes. Knit flat. Some crochet details. Sizes Newborn – 6 months
Watermelon Baby Blanket
The easy-to-knit watermelon shape is knit in the round, from the center out, into a large circle. Short rows turn the circle into an oval. The watermelon seeds are embroidered on last. 31″ wide x 37″ long
Watermelon Bow Baby Hat
This cute pattern includes a pink, white and green strips and fun watermelon slice bow with cute embroidered watermelon seeds. Sizes: 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2T+. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
Watermelon Hat
Brimmed bucket hat in watermelon colors is knitted in the rounds from bottom to top. The four sizes (extra small, small, medium and large) fits head of 16 - 22” (40.5 - 45.6 cm). Designed by Stana D.Sortor. DK weight yarn.
Fruit Baby Hat Bundle
Knitting patterns for grape, apple, watermelon, lemon, and strawberry baby hats. Sizes: 0-3 m, 6 m, 12 months, 2T+. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window. Patterns are also available individually.
Watermelon Baby Bonnet
Baby Hat sized for Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 12 Months – 3 Years. The designer Melody’s Makings allows sale of finished projects.
Watermelon Romper
This pattern is available in sizes newborn, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months. Designed by Marta Porcel. DK weight. Available in English and Spanish.
