A cute and colorful crochet project perfect for summer picnics, festivals, or a tropical getaway!
🧶 Materials Needed:
- Lightweight cotton yarn (ideal for warm weather):
- Red, green, black – for watermelon 🍉
- Yellow, green – for pineapple 🍍
- Pink, green – for strawberries 🍓
- Crochet hook: 3.5mm–4mm (adjust size for tension)
- Tapestry needle (for sewing and weaving ends)
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Optional: buttons, beads, or embroidery thread for extra details
đź“Ź Sizing:
This is a modular pattern – the number of fruit panels determines your size.
Each “fruit square” is a granny-square-style motif measuring ~4–5 inches across.
- XS–S: 6 front panels, 6 back panels
- M–L: 8 front panels, 8 back panels
- XL–XXL: 10–12 panels front and back
Use chain straps for easy sizing and flexibility.
🍉 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Make Your Fruit Motifs
Each fruit square follows a simple granny-square style. Here’s an example for Watermelon:
Watermelon Square:
- Round 1: Red yarn – magic circle, 12 DC
- Round 2: Red yarn – 2 DC in each (24 total)
- Round 3: Pink yarn – granny stitch (3 DC clusters, ch1 between)
- Round 4: Green yarn – granny stitch again, add black embroidered “seeds”
Repeat similar color logic for Pineapple squares and Strawberry squares, changing colors and small details.
2. Join Squares Together
- Lay out your desired layout: mix and match fruit motifs.
- Use slip stitch or whip stitch to join the squares together into a rectangular front and back panel.
- Seam the sides together, leaving space for armholes.
- Seam shoulders together, or attach with crochet chains to form straps.
3. Add Edging & Finishing Touches
- SC around the neckline, armholes, and bottom hem with a clean edge color (white or green recommended).
- Add optional fruit appliqués, beads, or fringe at the bottom for a boho vibe.
🧵 Customization Ideas:
- Use mesh stitch between panels for a breezier look.
- Turn your tank into a cropped top or long tunic depending on your square count.
- Use sparkly yarn for seeds or outlines for a fun touch.
🧺 Care Instructions:
- Hand wash or gentle cycle in cold water
- Lay flat to dry
- Avoid bleach or tumble dry
Pattern and tutorial by Hey Carrie