Watermelon Book Cover by Marija Menaker

Watermelon Book Cover

Crochet
July 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
3.0 mm
519 - 525 yards (475 - 480 m)
US
English
This pattern is available from artmorfic.com for $8.00.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Size: 22.5 x 15 x 5.8 cm (8.9 x 5.9 x 2.3 in)

To Customize Size: T The fan and V pattern repeat is 4 stitches. Add or subtract multiples of 4 on the foundation chain to adjust the width. To adjust the height, add or remove fan and V row pairs equally.

Yarn Used: 3mm nylon cord, forest green and lime green. 1mm nylon cord, coral pink for the flaps and ribbon band. Approximately 191g total across both weights (475-480m).

Gauge: 12 stitches x 18 rows per 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)

Hook Size: 3mm

Materials: tapestry needle, scissors, sewing needle and matching thread, approximately 60 cm (approximately 23.5-24 in) of satin ribbon.

Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch
Sc - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Tr - treble crochet