Nothing says summer quite like watermelon! If you love adding cheerful handmade touches to your home, you’re going to love this Free Crochet Pattern for a Watermelon Basket With Handles. The free crochet pattern is down below and if you want an ad free pdf you can pick that up at RAVELRY or ETSY.
This basket has cute little handles and is so quick to crochet.
Whether you’re crocheting it for yourself or to give as a gift, it will be a welcome addition to any corner or table. It is fast to crochet as it holds 2 strands of worsted weight yarn.
Use Black Buttons To Embellish The Basket To Make Watermelon Seeds
You could also use black yarn for the seeds. Randomly embroider them into the sides if you don’t want to sew on black buttons. If you don’t want to sew them on you can glue those buttons on to the basket. I’ll demonstrate both applications at a later date.
Don’t You Love A Basket With Handles?
The handles are cute and make it easy to carry wherever you need it. I’ll also be sharing a video tutorial soon showing you how to add a stiff, fabric-covered liner to really take your Watermelon Basket to the next level!
I Do Enjoy Crocheting Baskets and Adding A Stiff Fabric Covered Liner
It is very easy to add a stiff liner to a crochet basket. While you are waiting for me to produce the video tutorial, watch this video below and it will show you how to add a stiff liner to any basket.
I have several useful baskets that I have designed over the years.
A couple of them have a fruit theme in mind. Like the Pineapple Basket and the Lemon Farmhouse Basket.
Toilet Paper Baskets are so much fun.
The Victorian Toilet Paper Basket was the first one that I designed. It was a memorable launch. A second memorable toilet paper basket was in 2020 when there was a toilet paper shortage.
This Santa Themed Toilet Paper Basket is a hoot and created quite a stir. The design clearly shows it is Santa inspired, and I added a tag that said, “Just For You…xoxo, Santa”. Many folks gave these as gag gifts at Christmas parties.
Pair The Watermelon Basket with My Other Watermelon Crochet Patterns
If you’ve been following along during Sweet Summer Stitches, you may already recognize this watermelon theme!
Be sure to check out my:
These coordinating patterns make a beautiful kitchen gift set, especially when tucked inside your new watermelon basket with a favorite dish soap, kitchen towel, or homemade goodies.
Free Crochet Pattern For The Watermelon Basket With Handles
Supplies:
I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarn; Approx. 500 yds Total
Hook:
L- 11/8mm
K-10.5/6.5mm
Gauge: Not Applicable
Stitch Guide:
MC = Main Color (Red or Pink)
CC1 = Contrasting Color 1 (white or cream)
CC2 = Red or Pink
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
rev sc = Reverse Single Crochet
h bp hdc = back post half double crochet (please refer to pictorial instruction) nxt = Next
* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
Measurements: 8” tall including handles; 22” around; 7” diameter
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
Round 1: Use “L” Hook (Hold two strands of yarn, ch 3 join in a ring ch 1, 11 hdc in the ring, join w/slp st to beg. hdc (11 hdc)
Round 2:
ch 1, 2 hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (22 hdc)
Round 3:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 hdc)
Round 4:
ch 1, hdc in joining st, and in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 2x, 2 hdc in nxt st* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (44 hdc)
Round 5:
ch 1 h bp hdc in joining st and in each st around join w/slp st to beg. hdc (44 h bp hdc) Use “K” hook
(Hold the basket so that the outside of the basket is facing you) The ridge that was created at Round 5, should be facing you.
Round 6 -12:
ch 1 hdc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc; dropping MC and pull up CC1 at the last pull through at the last hdc, at the end of Round 12 (44 st’s) End off MC
Round 13:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg sc dropping CC1 and pull up CC2 at the last pull through of the last sc (44 st’s) End off CC1
Round 14:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg sc (44 st’s)
Next: Fold basket in half. You will have a front and back. Place a marker in the back and the front at the very center. Make sure the join area and your working yarn tails are on the right side of the basket.
Place a marker 4 stitches to the left and 4 stitches to the right of the front and back center marker. You should have six markers at the top of your basket.
Round 15:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st around and into the st where the first marker is, chain 8, skp 7 st’s & sc in the st that holds the third marker on the front side; continue to sc around and into the st where the next marker is; ch 8, skp 7 st’s & sc in the st that holds the third marker on the back side, continue to sc around; join w/slp st to beg sc
Round 16:
ch 1, sc in joining st and in each st and chain around; join w/slp st to beg. sc
Round 17:
ch 1, rev. sc in joining st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc End off and weave in all ends.
Photo & Video tutorial on how to add a stiff fabric lining is coming soon.
PIN IT! Love this Watermelon Basket? Be sure to pin the photo below to your favorite crochet boards on Pinterest so you can easily find this pattern again when you’re ready to make it
Here are a Few Free Summer Crochet Patterns Found Here On The Blog
If you enjoy fun summer crochet projects, don’t miss these other free patterns here on the blog:
They’re wonderful projects for craft fairs, gifts, summer decorating, or simply adding a little handmade joy to everyday life.
If You Are Interested in More Free Crochet Basket Patterns, Here They Are
If you enjoy crocheting baskets, be sure to check out some of my other basket designs too!
- Square Baskets
- Toilet Paper Baskets
- Coffee Pod Basket
- Lemon Farmhouse Basket
- Round Nautical Basket
- Square Napkin Basket
- Square Spa Basket
Each one has its own unique style and purpose, making it easy to find the perfect basket for your home, your crochet room, or to give as a thoughtful handmade gift. Happy crocheting!
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoy making this Free Crochet Pattern for a Watermelon Basket as much as I enjoyed designing it. I love creating crochet patterns that are not only fun to make but are useful too. Whether you’re organizing your crochet supplies, decorating your home, or putting together a thoughtful handmade gift, I hope this little basket brings brings you joy!
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July 2026
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