Add a burst of citrusy cheer to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Lemon & Lemon Slices, a project that’s as fresh as it is fun! 🍋🧶 This design features a plump, bright yellow lemon paired with realistic slices that showcase a crisp white center and sunny segments. Together, they create a playful set that’s perfect for food-themed décor, pretend play, or simply adding a splash of handmade brightness to your space.
Whether displayed in a kitchen, gifted to a fruit-loving friend, or used as part of a whimsical toy set, this lemon duo is sure to bring smiles. Fun to stitch and delightful to showcase, the Amigurumi Lemon & Lemon Slices are a joyful way to crochet freshness, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🥗🧵
🍋 Amigurumi Lemon & Lemon Slices Crochet Pattern
Bright, fresh, and beautifully realistic, this crocheted lemon set is designed to look just like real lemons straight from the fruit bowl. The whole lemon features a gently elongated shape, subtle tapered ends, a short stem, and a single textured leaf. The lemon slices are flat and graphic, with crisp white segment lines radiating from the center—perfect for play food, kitchen décor, or a handmade farmer’s market display.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes shaping, embroidery-style surface detailing, and leaf construction.
📏 Finished Size
Whole lemon: approx. 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) tall
Lemon slice: approx. 6–6.5 cm (2.5 in) diameter
Size may vary slightly depending on yarn and hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or light worsted, cotton recommended):
- Yellow (lemon body & slice flesh)
- White (slice rind & segment lines)
- Olive or sage green (leaf)
- Dark green (stem)
Tools & Notions
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten off
🍋 Whole Lemon (Make as many as desired)
Worked from the bottom tip upward in continuous rounds.
Lemon Body
With yellow yarn:
- MR 6 (6)
- (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
- sc around (12)
- (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
- sc around (15)
- (4 sc, inc) ×3 (18)
9–15. sc around (18)
This forms the rounded midsection.
- (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
- sc around (15)
- (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
Stuff firmly, shaping a slightly elongated oval. - (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- dec ×3 (6)
FO, close opening neatly.
The lemon should have softly pointed ends, not sharp tips.
🌱 Stem
With dark green yarn:
- MR 6 (6)
2–4. sc around (6)
FO, lightly stuff or leave empty.
Sew to the top center of the lemon.
🍃 Leaf (Make 1 per Lemon)
With green yarn:
- ch 10
- sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec (7)
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec (5)
- ch 1, turn, dec, dec, sc (3)
sl st evenly around edge to give light texture.
FO.
Sew leaf just below the stem, angled outward as in the photo.
🍋 Lemon Slice (Make as many as desired)
Worked flat in joined rounds.
Slice Base
With yellow yarn:
- MR 6 (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
sl st to join.
White Rind Ring
Switch to white yarn:
- sc around in BLO (30)
sl st, FO.
This creates the clean white ring visible around the slice.
Segment Lines (Surface Embroidery)
Using white yarn and a tapestry needle:
- Stitch 8 evenly spaced straight lines from the center outward to the rind
- All lines meet at the center point
- Keep stitches flat and slightly raised for definition
Secure ends on the back.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Gently shape the lemon with your hands to smooth curves
- Ensure slice lies flat; lightly block if needed
- Keep color transitions clean and crisp
- Weave in all ends securely
🌞 Finished Lemon Set
Your completed set should feature:
- A softly elongated lemon with tapered ends
- A short upright stem and a single textured leaf
- Flat, graphic lemon slices with bright yellow centers
- Clear white rind and evenly spaced segment lines
These amigurumi lemons are perfect for play kitchens, summer décor, market displays, or cheerful handmade gifts. Bright, timeless, and beautifully realistic, they add a fresh handmade touch wherever they’re displayed.
Happy crocheting! 🧶🍋
