Watermelon Wedge Scrub: Herrschners, Suds & Scrub Free Knit Scrubby Pattern

The Watermelon Wedge Scrub features Herrschner’s Suds & Scrub yarn and is a FREE scrubby knit pattern as part of the Summer of Scrubbies 2025. This pattern is sure to satisfy those summer vibe cravings with a delicious and iconic summer staple, the watermelon!

You can scoop up your Herschner’s Suds & Scrub yarn online, so you’re ready for the free scrubby knit pattern when it’s available! (I am not affiliated!)

With all of that out of the way, let’s get into the Watermelon Wedge Scrub Pattern!

Watermelon Wedge Scrub Free Knit Pattern Introduction

Is it really summer without a juicy slice of watermelon? Whether you’re out on a picnic or cooling off after a swim, watermelon is a classic summer treat! 

That’s why I just had to create a Watermelon Wedge Scrub! This fun and simple project is knit flat with easy decreases—no tricky colorwork or short rows needed. It’s a quick knit that brings a sweet summer vibe to your kitchen or bath. 

Feel free to make this scrubby for yourself, as a gift, or even to sell. If you do sell your finished pieces, please credit me for the pattern. 

Happy knitting!

Skills

This project is suited for knitters who are comfortable with or who are open to learning the following skills and techniques:

Bind-off, cast-on, knit, knit two together.

Not familiar with these techniques? No problem! The pattern includes links to helpful tutorial videos to guide you every step of the way.

Materials

Yarn recommendations

Herrschners Suds & Scrub, fiber content: polyester 100%; 101 yards/93 meters; 2.8 oz/80 g or similar yarn that knits to gauge.

Sample used a total of 10 (15) yards/9 (14) meters; 0.3 (0.4) oz/8 (12) g; 1 ball each in Strawberries and Emerald colorways.

MC: 7 (10) yards/6 (9) meters, 1 ball.

CC: 3 (5) yards/3 (5) meters, 1 ball.

Knitting needles

US size 8/5 mm, or size used to match gauge – straight or circular as you prefer.

Notions

Five stitch markers (one locking for RS of fabric), scissors, tapestry needle.

Gauge

14 sts x 28 rows over 4″/10 cm in garter stitch worked flat.

Size Information

S (L)

Finished measurements

2.5×5 (3×6) inches/6×12.5 (7.5×15.5) cm.

Abbreviations

* * repeat instructions between * *
bef before
BO bind-off
CC contrast color
CO cast-on
dec decrease(s)
k knit
k2tog knit 2 together
m marker(s)
MC main color
pm place marker
rep repeat
RS right side
sm slip marker
st(s) stitch(es)
WS wrong side

Watermelon Wedge Scrub Free Knit Pattern Notes and Techniques

Pattern Notes

• For Fruit Knitting rows, all dec are worked on the RS of fabric. 
• The Final Rows will work dec on both the RS and WS of fabric. 

Techniques Used

Knit 2 together (k2tog)

1. Insert your RH needle into two sts on the LH needle knitwise at the same time. 
2. Wrap your working yarn around the RH needle as if to knit. 
3. Pull the working yarn through both sts as if to knit. 
4. Drop both sts from the LH needle. 

You may view a photo or video tutorial on the Tin Can Knits website here.

Watermelon Wedge Scrub Free Knit Pattern Instructions

Cast-on

Using your favorite cast-on method and CC, CO 29 (37) sts.

Rind Knitting (All with CC)

Row 1 (RS): K7 (9), pm, k7 (9), pm, k1, pm, K7 (9), pm, k7 (9).

Row 2 (WS): *K* across, slipping all m. 

Cut a 5-8 inch/13-20 cm tail. Place a locking marker on RS of fabric.

Fruit Knitting (All with MC)

Row 1 (RS): *K* to 2 sts bef m, k2tog, sm, *k* to 2 sts bef m, k2tog, sm, k1, sm, k2tog, *k* to m, sm, k2tog, *k* to end. Dec 4 sts, total sts 25 (33). 

Row 2 (WS): *K* across, slipping all m. 

Work Rows 1 & 2 a total of 6 (8) times, until you have 5 sts remaining. You will now have worked a total of 14 (18) rows, ending on a Row 2. See St Count Per Repeat of Rows 1-2 below. Proceed to instructions for Final Rows.

Stitch Count Per Repeat

Size Small
Repeat 2 – 21 sts
Repeat 3 – 17 sts
Repeat 4 – 13 sts
Repeat 5 – 9 sts
Repeat 6 – 5 sts

Size Large
Repeat 2 – 29 sts
Repeat 3 – 25 sts
Repeat 4 – 21 sts
Repeat 5 – 17 sts
Repeat 6 – 13 sts
Repeat 7 – 9 sts
Repeat 8 – 5 sts

Final Rows (All with MC)

Row 1 (RS): K2tog, k3. Total sts 4. 

Row 2 (WS): K2tog, k2. Total sts 3. 

Proceed to Bind-Off Instructions. 

Bind-off

Using your preferred BO method and MC, BO all sts. 

Finishing

Cut a tail. Weave in ends. Block as desired.

Final Comments

Thank you so much for reading this blog post. I hope that you will enjoy knitting the Watermelon Wedge Scrub. And remember, this can be any fruit wedge of your choice. Just change the colors and you can have an orange, an apple, whatever fruit you like!

Be sure to tag me in your photos if you do knit this pattern – I’d love to see it! #watermelonwedgescrub

Thanks!

A huge thank you to all of the test knitters who contributed their time, valuable information, and feedback to make this pattern the best it can be. Your efforts are truly appreciated!

Thank you to Danna Williams for proofreading and making things easier to read and knit!

Finally, an extra special thank you goes to Bronwyn Hahn for tech editing. To learn more about Bronwyn, visit her website. 

Let’s Connect!

My name is Lois Silva! I’m so thankful that you’ve picked up my pattern, and I hope you enjoy knitting it.

One reason I love knitting and designing is that I get to experiment and try out new things. I also love taking that knowledge and passing it on to other knitters. Be sure to check out my blog www.ozzylosiknitdesigns.com to find out the latest happenings.