Brighten up your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Lemon pattern! Whether you’re crafting for food-themed decor, playful gifts, or simply love making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a cheerful lemon bursting with personality. With its vibrant yellow color, cute little leaf, and soft texture, this crochet lemon captures the essence of freshness and fun in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crochet lovers, decorating a kitchen space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi lemon is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🍋✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of yellow, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a happy face or a miniature basket for extra charm. Craft a classic bright lemon, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of citrus fruits for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a whimsical keepsake, displayed as a quirky accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Lemon is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade sunshine to every stitch! 🧶💛

🍋 Amigurumi Lemon with Leaves Crochet Pattern
This plump little lemon is full of handmade charm! With its perfectly round body, glossy black eyes, and two large green leaves attached to a short stem, this amigurumi makes a fresh and cheerful decoration, gift, or toy.
⭐ Skill Level
🧶 Beginner-Friendly – simple sphere construction, minimal sewing, and easy shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 cm (5–5.5 in) tall (including leaves and stem).
🧶 Materials
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Yellow worsted-weight yarn (body)
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Green yarn (leaves + stem)
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8–10 mm black safety eyes (or embroider with black yarn)
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Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm (E–G)
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Yarn needle & scissors
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
📝 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
🪡 Pattern Instructions
🍋 Lemon Body (yellow)
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MR, 6 sc (6).
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R2: inc × 6 (12).
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R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18).
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R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24).
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R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30).
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R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36).
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R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42).
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R8: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48).
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R9: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54).
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R10: (8 sc, inc) × 6 (60).
👉 Stop increases here for a round ball ~12–14 cm wide.
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R11–28: sc around evenly (60).
👉 Insert safety eyes between R16–17, spaced 14–15 sts apart. -
R29: (8 sc, dec) × 6 (54).
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R30: (7 sc, dec) × 6 (48).
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R31: (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42).
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R32: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36).
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R33: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30).
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R34: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24).
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R35: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18).
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R36: (sc, dec) × 6 (12).
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R37: dec × 6 (6). FO, weave shut.
👉 Stuff firmly before finishing to keep a smooth, round shape.
🌱 Stem (green, short)
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MR, 6 sc (6).
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R2: sc around (6).
👉 Only 2 rounds tall. FO, leave a tail for sewing.
🌿 Leaves (make 2, green)
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Ch 24.
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R1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc in next 18, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch.
👉 Work on opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc in next 18, hdc, sc, sl st to join. -
R2: Ch 1, sc evenly around for a neat edge. FO, leave long tail.
Leaf Veins: With green yarn, work a surface slip stitch down the center, then add 2–3 short angled veins on each side for definition.
🧵 Assembly
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Place eyes securely between R16–17, wide apart.
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Sew the two leaves to the side of the short green stem.
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Attach stem with leaves to the top center of the lemon body.
🎀 Finishing Touches
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Add blush with a little pink yarn or felt circles for extra cuteness.
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Make a set of citrus fruits (lime in green, orange in bright orange) using the same pattern.
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Turn into a keychain or bag charm by attaching a metal loop at the stem.
🍋 Final Result
Your Amigurumi Lemon with Leaves is ready! With its plump round body, small glossy eyes, short stem, and two large veined leaves, this citrus cutie is photo-accurate and perfect for gifting, decorating, or keeping as a cheerful desk companion.
