Learn how to crochet a lemon pattern.
If you are a Jellycat fan who loves the fruit collection, you are going to enjoy this one. This crochet lemon pattern brings that same squishy, adorable charm to your crochet hook. It fits right into the summer vibes, and the best part is that it is completely free.
Whether you are looking for a fun keychain, a cute bag charm, or just a quick project to keep your hands busy, this lemon crochet pattern is a great pick.
Abbreviations Used
First, here are the crochet abbreviations I will be using throughout this tutorial.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| W | 3 Single Crochet in 1 Stitch |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| TV | Half Double Crochet Increase |
| TA | Half Double Crochet Decrease |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| FV | Double Crochet Increase |
| FA | Double Crochet Decrease |
| TR | Triple Crochet |
Materials Needed
Next, gather everything you need before you start. Here are the materials for this project:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: yellow, green, brown )
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
- Stuffings
- Safety Eyes
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
I will be dividing this crochet lemon pattern into 4 sections:
- Leaves
- Legs
- Lemon
- Put It Together
1: Leaves
To start, make 2 of these.
1: 16 CH, go back 2 chains, V, SC, 2 HDC, 9 DC, HDC, W, HDC, 9 DC, 2 HDC, SC, V, SL ST.
2: CH, V, 2 SC, TV, 8 HDC, TV, 2 SC, 3 V, 2 SC, TV, 8 HDC, TV, 2 SC, V, SL ST
Leave a long tail for sewing.
2: Legs
Next, move on to the legs. Make 2 of these.
1: 5 CH, go back 2 chains, V, 2 SC, W, 3 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 2 V, 2 SC, 3 V, 2 SC, V, SL ST
3: CH, 4 SC, TA, 3 FA, TA, 2 SC, SL ST
4: CH, 3 SC, TA, (3 DC), TA, SC, SL ST
5 to 7: CH, 7 SC, SL ST
Leave a long tail for sewing.
3: Lemon
Now, on to the main part. Here is how to crochet the lemon body.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 3 (SC, V), SL ST
3: CH, 3 (SC, V, SC), SL ST
4: CH, 6 (SC, V), SL ST
5: CH, 6 (SC, V, SC), SL ST
6: CH, 6 (3 SC, V), SL ST
7: CH, 6 (2 SC, V, 2 SC), SL ST
8: CH, 6 (5 SC, V), SL ST
9: CH, 42 SC, SL ST
10: CH, 6 (3 SC, V, 3 SC), SL ST
11 to 21: CH, 48 SC, SL ST
22: CH, 6 (3 SC, A, 3 SC), SL ST
23: CH, 6 (5 SC, A), SL ST
24: CH, 36 SC, SL ST
25: CH, 6 (2 SC, A, 2 SC), SL ST
26: CH, 6 (3 SC, A), SL ST
27: CH, 6 (SC, A, SC), SL ST
28: CH, 18 SC, SL ST
29: CH, 6 (SC, A), SL ST
30: CH, 6 A, SL ST
Change yarn color for the stalk part.
31 to 35: CH, 6 SC, SL ST
4: Put It Together
Finally, it is time to assemble your lemon. Follow these steps to bring everything together.
Step 1: Attach the legs
Use the long tail you left for the legs and sew it onto the lemon. I like to sew it where I closed up each round so the stitches are not visible to the eye.
Step 2: Attach the leaves
To make it more secure, use the long tail you left to sew the ends of the leaf onto the lemon. Once that is done, use the hot glue gun and glue the leaves onto the lemon. Do not glue it all the way through, just halfway so the crochet lemon does not look too flat.
Step 3: Add the eyes and mouth
Last but not least, glue the safety eyes onto the lemon and sew the mouth using a black yarn. This small detail is what gives your lemon crochet its Jellycat-inspired personality.
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