Must-Have Mini CAL - Lemon

If this trio doesn’t make you thirsty, we don’t know what will. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Of crochet them, that’s also an option.

This pattern is the most extensive one of the CAL: it includes instructions for a full lemon, half a lemon, and a lemon slice. Save the best for (almost) last, right?! We’re definitely fans!

Next week we’ll present our final pattern, which will bring us to the end of our Must-Have Mini CAL – because sadly, all good things come to an end as well.

In the meantime, have fun making your lemons!

Love, Manon

Lemon
Colors: 012 Lemon, 010 Vanilla, 102 Marble and 087 Amazon

Full lemon Make a mr using 012 and sc 4 in the ring.
Round 1: sc 4 around
Round 2: *sc 2 in every st* x 4 (8)
Round 3: *sc 1, sc 2 in next st* x 4 (12)
Round 4: *sc 1, sc 2 in next st* x 6 (18)
Round 5: *sc 2, sc 2 in next st* x 6 (24)
Round 6 - 12: sc 24 around
Round 13: *sc 2, sc2tog* x 6 (18)
Round 14: *sc 1, sc2tog* x 6 (12)
Round 15: sc 12 around
Round 16: *sc2tog* x 6 (6)
Round 17: sc 6 around
Fasten off with a sl st and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
Baste the yarn through the outer loops (6) of the last round and pull tight.
Pull the yarn downwards through the lemon, pull tight and tie a knot in a stitch at the bottom. This will create a little ‘indent’ at the top. Weave the end in.

Big leaf
Ch 16 using 087.
Work along the foundation chain in the front loops.
Dc 2 in 4th ch from hook, dc 1 4x, hdc 1 3x, sc 1 2x, sl st 1 3x.
Work along the other side of the foundation chain.
Sl st 1 3x, sc 1 2x, hdc 1 3x, dc 1 4x, dc 2 in last st. Join in the round with a sl st on top of the ch 3.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the leaf to the lemon later.

Small leaf
Ch 9 using 087.
Work along the foundation chain in the front loops.
Dc 2 in 4th ch from hook, dc 1, hdc 1 2x, sc 1, sl st 1.
Turn your work and work along the other side of the foundation chain
Sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1 2x, dc 1, dc 2 in last st. Join in the round with a sl st on top of the ch 3.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the leaf to the lemon later.

Stem
Ch 6 using 087.
Sl st 1 in every st, starting in 2nd ch from hook (5).
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the leaf to the lemon later.

Attach the stem and both leaves on top of the lemon. Fasten them with a tiny stitch and a knot. Pull the ends to the inside to hide them.

Half lemon
Make a mr using 102, leaving a cast on tail of approx. 12” (this will be used later to embroider the segments on the lemon).
Sc 4 in the mr and switch to color 010.
Round 1: *sc 2 in every st* x 4 using 010 (8)
Round 2: *sc 1, sc 2 in next st* x 4 (12)
Round 3: *sc 1, sc 2 in next st* x 6. Switch to color 102 (18)
Round 4: Working with 102 *sc 2, sc 2 in next st* x 6. Switch to color 012 (24)
Round 5: Sc 24 around using 012
Use the 12” cast on tail to embroider the segments. Do this by working to the outer edge from the middle of the mr. Tie a little knot on the back side and cut the yarn.
Continue with 012.
Round 6: sc-blo 24
Round 7 - 9: sc 24 around
Round 10: *sc 2, sc2tog* x 6 (18)
Round 11: *sc 1, sc2tog* x 6 (12)
Round 12: sc2tog (6)
Fasten off with a sl st and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
Baste the yarn through the outer loops (6) of the last round and pull tight. Tie a knot if you want to and weave the end in.

Lemon slice
Follow the instructions for the half lemon until round 5, and embroider as described.

You’ll only need a little 102 Marble for next week’s fruit. You can use up all other colors.

Disclaimer: The items are not suitable for children under three years.