Simple crochet pattern to create a small, adorable watermelon-themed backpack

Backpack:

Chain 7.
Starting from the 3rd chain from the hook: 2 single crochets (sc) in one stitch, 4 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, then 4 sc on the other side – 14 stitches in total.
Continue in the round: 3 increases, 4 sc, 3 increases, 4 sc – 20 stitches.
(1 sc, increase) * 3 times, 4 sc, (1 sc, increase) * 3 times, 4 sc – 26 stitches.
(2 sc, increase) * 3 times, 4 sc, (2 sc, increase) * 3 times, 4 sc – 32 stitches.
(3 sc, increase) * 8 times – 40 stitches.
(4 sc, increase) * 8 times – 48 stitches.
(7 sc, increase) * 6 times – 54 stitches.
5 sc, increase, [repeat sequence] – 60 stitches.
6 sc, increase, [repeat sequence] – 66 stitches.
5 sc, increase, [repeat sequence] – 72 stitches.
72 sc for 30 rows without increases.

Lid:

5 sc in magic ring.
1 sc, 4 increases – 9 stitches.
(1 sc, increase) repeated – 13 stitches.
(2 sc, increase) * 4, 1 sc – 17 stitches.
(3 sc, increase) * 4, 1 sc – 21 stitches.
(4 sc, increase) * 4, 1 sc – 25 stitches.
(5 sc, increase) * 4, 1 sc – 29 stitches.
Switch to white.
(7 sc, increase) * 3, 5 sc – 32 stitches.
Switch to green.
(8 sc, increase) * 3, 5 sc – 35 stitches.
35 sc without increases.

Straps:

Chain 80.
Crochet 3 rows of sc.

Handle:

Chain 15.
Crochet 2 rows of sc.
Assemble all parts. Cut out watermelon seeds from felt and glue them on.

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