Slice of Melon, Anyone?

Kai got an entire meal when he received the burger and fries. (I wanted him to feel as if I knew what a full meal would include.) There was a dessert included, a slice of watermelon.

A slice of a not-at-all seedless melon

The pattern came from Susie Johns: 20 to Make Knitted Fruit. I thought at first glance it might be a challenging fruit to make, but once I started I found it was quite easy. This slice is made in one piece, folded in half and then sewed up along the white rind. The seeds are simply crocheted chain stitches embroidered on after the fruit is stuffed.

For this one I didn't follow the instructions as written first. I used the stockinette stitch on the outside as you see here. When I make another, and we both know I will, I'll follow the pattern as it is written and reverse it with the purl side on the outside. It will be more convincingly melon-like if I do. Two colours of green were used to get a bit more realistic stripes of a watermelon. But next time I'll try to improve on that as well.

Kai has packed himself a meatless lunch for your review. According to his mom the burger seems to be missing, but I'm sure it will return. And if it doesn't another burger can always be made in no time. Thanks Kai for sharing all this with us.

Bun, no burger, fries and the melon slice

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