Kawaii Lemon Crochet Pattern

Join us today to discover how to crochet a Kawaii Lemon! This wonderfully adorable Amigurumi Lemon Pattern was created by Melissa Bradley-Valcher to celebrate the release of her brilliant new (and practical) Kawaii Crochet Card deck! Gather your crochet hooks and get ready to make something lovely!

Please be aware: this project has been reproduced with the publisher’s permission and may not be republished in any form without their consent. It is intended for personal use only.

Melissa Bradley-Valcher’s Kawaii Crochet Card Deck

If Melissa Bradley-Valcher’s Kawaii Crochet book is a favourite of yours, you are sure to adore this brand-new Kawaii Crochet Card Deck! MANY new crocheters begin with Melissa’s Kawaii Crochet Books. Now imagine those books combined with EXTRA designs: this deck features 50 wonderful projects.. creating an incredibly convenient way to crochet while travelling (or in the classroom, at summer camp, or anywhere else you would like to crochet but only need a single pattern at a time)..

Inside the pack is a useful little introductory booklet covering all the essentials, along with 50 separate, colourful crochet patterns showcasing each of Melissa’s terrific creations! You will find everything from ice lollies and brussel sprouts to sweet little ladybugs and much more. These projects are fast and simple, and everyone will enjoy them (they are also ideal for selling at markets!).

All of Melissa’s irresistible kawaii creations, loved by amigurumi crochet fans everywhere, are gathered together in one convenient card deck. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! Discover more about Melissa at Yarn Blossom Boutique on Instagram and Etsy!

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Supplies for the Amigurumi Lemon

Completed Lemon Measurements

10cm (4in) in height by 6cm (21/2in) in width

Tension

5 sc sts and 6 rows = 2.5cm (1in)

Crochet Shortcuts

This pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology throughout! You can review tutorials for each of these fundamental crochet stitches here!

R = Round
Sc = Single Crochet
St = Stitch
Sc2tog = Single Crochet 2 Together
FLO = Front Loop Only
Ch = Chain
Dd = Double Crochet
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Sl st = Slip Stitch

You will also need to create a magic circle and use an invisible fasten-off technique (find out how to invisibly fasten off the “cheeks” made here).

Crocheting a Kawaii LEMON

Work from the base of the lemon:

R1: using yellow yarn, sc 6 in magic ring [6]
R2: make 2 sc in every st around [12]
R3: sc in every st around [12]
R4: (sc 1, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times [18]
R5: (sc 2, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times [24]
R6: (sc 3, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times [30]
R7: (sc 4, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times [36]
R8-16: sc in every st around [36]

Position the eyes between R10 and R11, leaving 3 sts between them. Start filling with fiberfill.

R17: (sc 4, sc2tog) repeat 6 times [30]
R18: (sc 3, sc2tog) repeat 6 times [24]
R19: (sc 2, sc2tog) repeat 6 times [18]
R20: sc in every st around [18]
R21: (sc 1, sc2tog) repeat 6 times [12]
R22-23: sc in every st around [12]
R24: (sc2tog) repeat 6 times [6]

Complete the stuffing. Fasten off, then thread the tail through the FLO to seal the opening. Weave in every end. Use black and green yarn to embroider the mouth and cheeks.

Little Crochet LEAF

Using green yarn, ch 10.

R1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 3 in last st, continue along the opposite side of the foundation ch, hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1, sl st into the first skipped ch st.

Fasten off invisibly and weave in all ends. Sew it onto the upper front of the lemon. (See the invisible fasten-off instructions for this project – scroll down to the rosy cheeks).